Past Events | Center for Latin American Studies

Feb

Panel Discussion: Careers in Washington with David Shear

History Lounge, Posvar Hall 3703

Ambassador Shear is a Senior Fellow at the Reischauer Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. In 2022 the Government of Japan awarded him the The Order of the Rising Sun, the highest ordinarily given award for service to Japan. From 2017-2020 he was a Senior Advisor at McClarty Associates, a global strategic advisory firm. He performed the duties of Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy from June 2016 to January 2017. He was the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs from September 2014 to June 2016.

Feb

Workshop: Spring 2024 UCIS Digital Narrative Workshops

Molly McSweeney
Posvar 4217

Are you an undergraduate Pitt student planning to embark on a summer global experience? Join the Spring 2024 3-part UCIS Digital Narrative Workshop Series and create a short video to document your experience, which will be displayed on the big screen in the Global Hub! 3-part Workshop Series:
Workshop #1: Monday, February 26 | 5-8 pm | Posvar 4217
Workshop #2: Tuesday, March 5 | 5-8 pm | Posvar 4217
Workshop #3: Tuesday, March 19 | 5-7 pm | Global Hub (1st floor, Posvar Hall) Note: Students should attend all 3 workshops. If you have class or other pressing conflicts, special exceptions might be made, although you are strongly encouraged to join as much as you can to get the most out of the experience! Registration deadline: February 23

Feb

Lecture Series / Brown Bag: Slavery and Memorialization on the Native American East Coast

Christine DeLucia and Lorén Spears
History Department Lounge, Posvar 3703

Join us for a presentation by Dr. Christine DeLucia of Williams College and Ms. Lorén Spears, Executive Director of the Tomaquag Indian Museum, Exeter, RI. All those who RSVP will receive a boxed lunch from Roux Orleans. Please RSVP using the link and to choose a lunch.

Feb

Student Club Activity: Talk Time - English Conversation Hour

Rob Mucklo
Global Hub

Come meet international students, make friends, practice conversational English, and have fun together, during these weekly discussion groups coordinated by the English Language Institute. Feel free to bring your lunch :)

Feb

Panel Discussion: Charlemos

Join us for the first Charlemos of 2024! This event will be held over Zoom. Registration is required - use the link to register

Feb

Panel Discussion: Careers in Global Health

Zoom

Join five professionals from around the Globe to learn more about the exciting field of Global Health. They will chat about their individual career paths, give advice for getting into the field, and discuss the work happening in Global Health today. There will be a Q&A following the panel. Panelists: Evelyn Bigini: Clinical Research Coordinator, The University of California
Chris Hegadorn: CEO of Hegadorn Global Consulting & Professor of Global Food Politics, Sciences Po
Ruba Idris: Senior Associate Program Management, Chemonics International
Neha Mehta: Clinical Research Coordinator, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Megan Swanson: Epidemiologist, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Moderated by Elaine Linn, Global Studies Center Advisor at Pitt.

Feb

Dinner: CLAS Undergrad Student Social

4130 Posvar

The Center for Latin American Studies invites students to gather in community with delicious Latin American food and games! Forge new connections and strengthen existing ones as you gather with fellow CLAS students.

Feb

Reception: CLAS Student Social

4130 Posvar Hall

Dear CLAS undergraduates, The Center for Latin American Studies invites you for an evening of Latin American food and fun with fellow CLAS students! The social will be held in Posvar 4130 at 5:30PM on Thursday, February 22nd. Please RSVP by Monday, February 19th. We hope to see you there!

Feb

Information Session: Global Distinction Drop-In Hours

Molly McSweeney
Global Hub

Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

Feb