Past Events

Attention: Undergraduate students! 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!

Join our upcoming ValEUs Lecture on “European Values in the EU´s Developmental, Energy and Climate Policies” with Randall Halle. Halle directs the European Studies Center and is a Klaus W. Jonas Professor of German Film and Cultural Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. The event is organised by the Institute for European Studies of the European University Viadrina (IFES) as a collaboration between its Talk Series “Human & Planet” and the “ValEUs Lecture Series”. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Meeting ID: 686 8217 1250
Passcode: 756487

Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!

Attention: Undergraduate students! 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!

Join the Slavic Languages and Literatures Department and Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies for a winter holiday celebration from different Slavic cultures.

Come by the Global Hub in Posvar Hall to learn more about the Pitt in Romania Summer 2025 program and speak to the faculty leader!

The Graduate Organization for the Study of Europe and Central Asia is happy to announce its 22nd Graduate Student Conference, Navigating Global Challenges: Eurasian Innovation and Local Solutions, and is now accepting proposals.
Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia are regions where global challenges intersect with local context, leading to distinctive solutions informed by unique historical, cultural, and geopolitical contexts. We invite students to explore how these regions offer innovative solutions to address global solutions. We seek papers that highlight the creative, adaptive, and diverse ways these regions confront the issues of the 21st century—from policy responses to cultural adaptations and technological innovations.
Potential topics may include, but are not limited to:
● What innovative local solutions have emerged in response to global crises?
● How have Eurasian countries developed localized public health responses to global pandemics, and what lessons can be applied to future crises?
● How have nations leveraged and responded to emerging digital technologies?
● How are innovative water management practices being implemented in Eurasia?
● What role do historical experiences in the region play in shaping current responses to global challenges?
● How do local institutions and cultural practices impact policy and priorities?
● What role does diplomatic engagement play in shaping regional security and cooperation in Eurasia?
The submission deadline is November 22, 2024. Please submit an abstract (300 words or less) and a CV (max 2 pages) to info.goseca@gmail.com. Accepted papers will be notified by January 3.