Past Events

Dr. Sajić served as the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to France, UNESCO, Algeria, Monaco, Andorra and Romania. She was also a foreign policy advisor in the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. She will be at Pitt to discuss her diplomatic experiences with students and the wider community. Light lunch will be provided.

This annual national competition provides US school and college students the opportunity to demonstrate their Russian language knowledge while meeting with other students of Russian and conversing with native Russian speakers. Students will receive recognition for their demonstrated language proficiency, improve their chances of getting international and study abroad scholarships, and enhance their professional resume. Event date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Location: TBA Registration Deadline: January 25, 2025
For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/creees/events/olympiada

This event will in theme with International Women's day. We will be inviting speakers specifically in International Development sector to give career advice. Sike, Deborah Nwachinemere is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Meeting for Women in International Careers
Time: Mar 14, 2025 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96432914892 Meeting ID: 964 3291 4892

Join Danica R. Starks to explore how private sector investment in digital infrastructure has supported economic development and democratization in Kyrgyztan, particularly in rural areas of this country. Her case study will provide valuable insights into the intersection of technology, governance, and regional resilience in Central Asia. Danica R. Starks is Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs while she also serves in the roles of Senior U.S. Commercial Liaison and Advisor to the U.S. Executive Director at the World Bank and Head of the Commerce Department’s Multilateral Development Bank Group. Danica has over twenty years of experience in international economic policy, commercial diplomacy, trade, and national security, with a specialization in Europe and Eurasia. Most recently Danica served as the Director of the Policy Team at the U.S. Department of Commerce in the Office of Russia, Ukraine & Eurasia. She has also previously done assignments as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Helsinki Commission and to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets.

Join the ValEUs Network and the University of Pittsburgh for a Policy Writing Workshop Series focusing on key themes: De/Migration; Decolonization; Europe Viewed from the South; Populism and Euroskepticism; Nation-building/state -interventionism; Critiquing or Affirming the EU/Values versus Realpolitik. Designed for anyone in the ValEUs community with an interest in policy writing, the series encourages faculty and students to draft policy briefs for publication.

Are you an international student at Pitt looking to connect, or interested in connecting with international students? Stop by the Nook in the Global Hub on Tuesdays, between 2 and 4 pm during Spring semester, to chat with OIS Outreach Coordinator Zharia White from the Office of International Services!

Join us to learn about Eastern European craft of embroidery, where you will also get to choose a design and craft your own piece! Come to unwind after a busy week adn let your creativity run wild. No skills or materials necessary.