CLAS@Pitt: Weekly Newsletter--November 11, 2020

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CLAS Announcements & Events

CLAS Faculty, Alumni, Staff News & Information

University of Pittsburgh Events, References and Resources

K-16 Information & Resources

Pittsburgh Events, Resources for Families, Individuals & Businesses

Higher Education Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

CONGRATULATIONS!

University of Pittsburgh News:

Pitt’s Efforts in Innovation and Economic Prosperity and Global Engagement Earn National Awards

Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Director of the University Center for International Studies Ariel Armony and Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd celebrate earning the Gold Level Award for Global Engagement. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Even as we draw down public-facing activity with the Fall semester’s end, Vistas will debut in December, highlighting traditional festive celebrations in Latin America and the Caribbean. As we frequently remind you, our YouTube page continues to accrue content, just as we work on finally debuting additional digital resources by year’s end.

It may seem premature to start talking about Spring 2021 already, but the next Crimes Against Humanity event, focused on Nicaragua, will take place on February 25, 2021. Our Latin America Cinema series will screen three films in the Spring and the long-delayed LASPP Conference and Latin American and Caribbean Festival will adopt different formats and take place at last.

We also encourage you to train your attention away from election-related headlines to reflect on the impact of the intensifying world-wide pandemic on the near future; trustworthy forecasts based on how this country is collectively failing to stem COVID-19 infections and fatalities are dire.

Nevertheless, we are also buoyed by how well Pitt has faced given circumstances, with a science-based, no non-sense approach that improves the odds that our collective of students, faculty and staff will successfully navigate related challenges and contribute to our communities’ well-being. We are confident that the upcoming Spring semester will offer important academic growth opportunities, crucial research furthering our mission and positive contributions to humankind. That is not a grandiose aspiration, it is how we approach our work.

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CLAS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Friday, Nov 13, 2020
6:00PM

To register

Friday, Nov 20, 2020
4:15PM

To register

CLAS would like to say “THANK YOU” “MIL GRACIAS” to everyone that took part of our celebration of The Day of the Dead and Saints Day in Latin America.

We would like to especially give thanks to Nutini-DiGioia for letting us borrow some of her pieces to decorate our altar at the GLOBAL Hub and La Palapa Mexican Cuisine and Mezcal Bar for hosting a concert in their restaurant with Trio Nova.

We hope next year, everyone will be able to visit the altars at la Palapa and the one located at GLOBAL Hub at Pitt as this event is a CLAS Annual Event.

CLAS DIgital Portofolio Workshops

Events Coming up...

clas@pitt.edu

CLAS Cinema

SAVE THE DATE!

Meet your CLAS Academic Advisor

Meet your Adivisor

CLAS Undergraduate Internships

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CLAS Faculty, Alumni, Staff News & Information

NPR interview with Luis Jimenez, CLAS/Pitt Alum and a Social and Public Policy Certificate Fellow

https://www.wgbh.org/.../trump-improves-with...
Joe Biden won Massachusetts handily in the presidential election, but President Donald Trump did better than a lot of people were expecting in communities with large Latinx populations, including cities like Lawrence and New Bedford. GBH All Things Considered host Arun Rath discussed the Latinx vote with UMass Boston Political Science Professor Luis Jiménez, with the college's Gaston Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy Publications. This transcript has been edited for clarity.

"Nos cansamos del virus, pero el riesgo es inminente "
by Diego Chavez

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University of Pittsburgh Events, References and Resources

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Pitt Events, References and Resources

The Eduardo Lozano Latin American Collection and Hillman Library Information

Pitt Events, References and Resources

Funding Opportunity

Request for Proposals:
Year of Engagement Funding Opportunity

The first of three deadlines for proposals for
the 2020-2021 academic year is October 1, 2020.

The Year of Engagement is an unprecedented opportunity to position the University of Pittsburgh as a global leader in engagement. The Funding Committee invites students, staff and faculty to build partnerships that confront challenges and co-create solutions at the institutional, local, regional, statewide, national or international levels in the 2020-21 academic year and beyond. Applications for up to $8,000 to support new programs, events, productions, curricula, convenings, experiments, operational improvements, practices, research, product development and other possibilities toward reaching this goal are invited. The Funding Committee encourages the submission of applications throughout the month of September to kick start the year with exciting engagement activities! During September the Funding Committee will be reviewing proposals as they are submitted.

Click HERE for the Application.

To read the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Newsletter, "CLICK HERE"

Racial and Ethnic Equity--Resources

For some time now, Pitt has been working hard to respond to amplify resources related to racial and ethnic disparities. This Summer of 2020, additional efforts and resources were devoted following events that made the urgency of related issues clearer to people around the world. It is then relevant to highlight some useful links to enhance understanding and contribute to an increasingly equitable and prosperous world for everyone.

ATTENTION: STUDENTS!

STUDENT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND IS NOW AVAILABLE

The Student Emergency Assistance Fund is a joint venture led by the Office of the Provost, Office of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement, Student Government Board, the Graduate & Professional Student Government, and the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. The health and safety of our Pitt community, particularly our students, is paramount.

The fund, to be administered at the direction of the Provost, will be used to provide financial support for degree-seeking students of the University of Pittsburgh with unanticipated and insurmountable expenses related to emergency situations that may result in students facing financial hardship. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students may apply for funds when they experience a financial barrier based on an emergency situation, and when they have exhausted all other available resources.

Community Support
PITT PANDEMIC SERVICE INITIATIVE

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher called upon the University to acknowledge our role in the response during this time of great challenge… Join us in Pitt’s Pandemic Service Initiative: expanding staff, faculty, and student service; contributing to drives and collections; and forging innovative partnerships. We are rolling up our sleeves.

PANDEMIC RESPONSE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

As part of the Pitt Pandemic Service Initiative, faculty, staff, and students are coming together to meet critical community needs. You can make a difference with even just a small amount of time. Priority needs identified by community partners include care and connection calls and IT support.

Student Service
Faculty/Staff Service
Drives and Collections

We’re committed to being a University of the community. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pitt students, faculty, and staff are volunteering to provide technology support, well-checks, and a host of other forms of support.

For community members, this means access to resources and information.

RESOURCES & SUPPORT »
SHARE WAYS PITT CAN VOLUNTEER »

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The Eduardo Lozano Latin American Collection and Hillman Library

Eduardo Lozano Latin American Collection

For more information, visit: http://pitt.libguides.com/c.php?g=12233&p=3910534

University Library System

Currently, all ULS libraries are closed, but if you have questions, please contact Ask Us or check the Library Response & Resources page for ways the library can still help!

Bolivian Studies Journal/Revista de Estudios Bolivianos

We invite you to review its contents by accessing the corresponding website:
https://bsj.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/bsj/issue/view/12
Thanks for your continuing interest in our work.

Los invitamos a revisar los contenidos de este nuevo número, disponibles en el sitio: https://bsj.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/bsj/issue/view/12

Elizabeth Monasterios - Martha E. Mantilla
Editoras
Bolivian Studies Journal/Revista de Estudios Bolivianos http://bsj.pitt.edu/

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K-16 Information and Resources

BETH Webinar Series: Technology in the Time of COVID

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Join Pitt K-12 International Studies Resource for the second in our series of webinars for educators teaching at community colleges and minority-serving institutions. This webinar examines "Technology in the Time of COVID," specifically addressing international responses to the pandemic regarding efforts to mitigate community spread through contact-tracing. All are welcome to this event.

Join the event "HERE"

CLAS Community Engagement

CLAS' community engagement programs play a pivotal role in sharing information and expertise on Latin America to educators both at the college/university level and kindergarten through secondary (K-12) level, the professional community, and general public as part of its Educational Public Service (Outreach) mission.

Community Engagement programs are offered throughout the academic year. These include but are not limited to: professional development workshops, study abroad opportunities, faculty development seminars, summer research fellowships, curriculum development projects, school visit program, lecture and film series, resource lending library, list of Latin American Organizations in Pittsburgh, and newsletters, including CLASicos and a weekly newsletter.

University Center for International Studies (UCIS) Engagement

UCIS Engagement Website: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/outreach/

UCIS Monthly Newsletter: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/outreach/newsletter-signup

To request a club or classroom visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v0dg89LthYyE8Kp5LjVzQsc185NiKhsdu1aKeyJkHMw/edit?usp=sharing

To share their needs and feedback about UCIS engagement,

we are encouraging educators to take our Fall survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JSKviS9x6mOWslQfsa1IWs-6Rg1NM8zoqkaGrkPq-AY/edit?usp=sharing

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Pittsburgh Events, Resources for Families, Individuals and Businesses

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND RESOURCES

Community Resources:

THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE RESOURCES PORTAL (HARP)

The Housing Assistance Resources Portal (HARP) for the City of Pittsburgh is a guide that offers housing-related resources whether you are interested in renting, currently renting, interested in buying a house, a current home-owner, a landlord, or currently experiencing homelessness. This tool is meant to be representative and inclusive of all City of Pittsburgh residents, in every neighborhood, from every income level and every community.

"Housing, especially affordable housing, will always be a premier issue of my administration and staff as long as there are City of Pittsburgh residents who are impacted by housing concerns. Housing is a human right." -Mayor William Peduto

Events:

To see the latest events happening in our community, please "CLICK HERE". You will see a list of events by date.

If you have any events that you would like to add, go to: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/content/community-events-form to let us know what is coming up in the community.

Photo by Ruben A. Campos

Resources for Small Businesses

See the latest information for small businesses:

"CLICK HERE".

Idea, Teamwork, Thinking, Working, Agency

Latin American and Caribbean Cuisine

(Delivery, Takeout and/or Gift Certificates)

We are creating a list of local Latin American and Caribbean cuisine offerings to support and promote your business. Please complete the included survey to help us identify you and find out what services you offer (delivery, takeout, hours, menu, etc.).

We plan to share this list with other local organizations, and promote it in our newsletter and email list. We hope that you take the time to answer this questionnaire. Thank you!

Click HERE to see the list of local Latin American and Caribbean Cuisine you can order!

(Updated 7/20/2020)

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Higher Education

(Call for papers, training and conferences and academic organizations and resources)

For call for papers, training and conferences:
Call for papers, training and conferences opportunities are listed by deadline dates and are updated as information is available.

"CLICK HERE"