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!
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
Chats with Zharia
Time:
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Presenter:
Zharia White
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
Contact:
Zharia White
Contact Email:
zmw14@pitt.edu
Financial Wellness Tabling
Time:
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Presenter:
Janet McLaughlin
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
Contact:
Janet McLaughlin
Contact Email:
janetmcl@pitt.edu
Stop by the Global Hub to learn more about financial wellness!
Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Global Trivia Night with TRIO SSS
Time:
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Presenter:
Molly McSweeney
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, Director's Office, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
Attention, undergraduate students! Interested in studying abroad, learning another language, applying for funding, making friends from around the world, connecting with international opportunities in Pittsburgh, and/or sharpening your career skills in our increasingly interconnected world? Join TRIO SSS and the Global Hub to learn more about the amazing international opportunities available at and through Pitt! Pizza and prizes will be provided, and we can't wait to see you there!
Balkan Class Coffee Workshop
Time:
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Presenter:
Ljiljana Duraskovic
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub
Contact:
Ljiljana Duraskovic
Contact Email:
ljiljana@pitt.edu
Students from SLAV 18050 Balkan Culture will be learning how to prepare Balkan coffee.
Språkcafé (Swedish Conversation Club)
Time:
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Presenter:
Anna Sukhanova
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Less-Commonly-Taught-Languages Center
Contact:
Anna Sukhanova
Contact Email:
ans1051@pitt.edu
Swedish Speaking Club is a space for practicing Swedish and deepening cultural understanding alongside others who are learning.
Tavola Italiana
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Chiara Montera
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Department of French & Italian
Contact:
Chiara Montera
Contact Email:
chiara.montera@pitt.edu
Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
French Conversation Hour
Time:
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Presenter:
Ryan Heng
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with French Club
Contact:
Ryan Heng
Contact Email:
rph30@pitt.edu
Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Spring semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus
German Club at Pitt
Time:
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Presenter:
Riley Hesbacher
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with German Club
Contact:
Riley Hesbacher
Contact Email:
RJH123@pitt.edu
Join the German Club on Wednesdays during Spring semester for conversational meetings and to practice German speaking and listening skills.
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
French Conversation Hour
Time:
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Presenter:
Ryan Heng
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with French Club
Contact:
Ryan Heng
Contact Email:
rph30@pitt.edu
Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Spring semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!
Teaching English Abroad
Time:
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Presenter:
Stephen Wludarski, Sarah Sellers, and Chinyere Okonkwo
Location:
4130 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center and Global Hub
This will be an informative session featuring speakers from various English teaching ventures, including JET, Fulbright, and others. The speakers will share how they developed an interest in teaching English outside the United States and discuss their experiences. We’re expecting a diverse group of attendees, ranging from those just beginning to explore opportunities to those preparing for or already engaged in teaching abroad.
The session will cover various aspects of teaching English in different cultural contexts, including preparing lesson plans, understanding student needs, and navigating life in a foreign country.
Some key topics we hope to address include:
1. Understanding the cultural nuances and challenges of teaching in non-English-speaking countries.
2. Exploring different teaching methods and resources effective in international classrooms.
3. Navigating visas, work permits, and the logistical aspects of teaching abroad.
4. Creating a fulfilling and sustainable career while living in another country.
5. We are also inviting students from regional campuses so they can have the opportunity to learn from this event as well.
Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Time:
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Presenter:
Molly McSweeney
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
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!
Beyond the Ballot: Europe's Democratic Journey
Democratic Backsliding and the Rule of Law in Europe
Time:
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Presenter:
Various
Location:
4217 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
free
Contact:
Erica Edwards
Contact Email:
eee36@pitt.edu
This panel will delve into the issue of democratic backsliding across Europe, with a particular focus on its implications for the European Union. In light of the pivotal elections of 2024, the discussion aims to explore historical contexts and shed light on emerging threats to democratic principles in the region.
Panelists:
Pieter de Wilde, University of Groningen
His research focuses on political conflict over European integration and globalization. He’s principal investigator for the projects Unelected Representatives: The Impact on Liberal Democracy in Europe, Trondheim Analytica and Reconciling Europe with its Citizens through Democracy and Rule of Law (RECONNECT). Before joining NTNU, he was a Senior Researcher at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. De Wilde holds a PhD in political science from ARENA, Center for European Studies, University of Oslo.
Michael Blauberger, Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg.
He has been teaching and researching at the University of Salzburg since 2011. He studied Political Science, Public International Law and Economics at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and University of Paris I. He wrote his doctoral thesis on European state aid control at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Cologne, and the University of Bremen. His publications appeared in peer reviewed journals such as the Journal of Common Market Studies, Journal of European Public Policy, West European Politics, Regulation & Governance, Research & Politics, Politische Vierteljahresschrift, Zeitschrift für Internationale Beziehungen. Michael Blauberger is editorial board member of the Journal of European Public Policy and coordinator of the docfunds doctoral college “Challenges of European Integration”. In his current research, he investigates EU action against democratic backsliding and the protection of mobile workers in the EU’s internal market.
Monday, January 27th, 2025
European Values and the Handling of Conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East
Time:
10:15 pm to 11:15 pm
Presenter:
Various
Location:
Zoom Livestream
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies and European Studies Center along with Adam Mickiewicz University, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, European University Viadrina, Doshisha University, Kyiv School of Economics, Istanbul Bilgi University, Nazarbayev University, Libertas International University, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, Roskilde University, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Universidad del Norte, University of Florence, University of Banja Luka, University of Guadalajara, University of Zagreb, University of the Aegean, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and University Paris 8
Join our live stream (Zoom) of this special event by the ValEUs network!
Dr. Nina Sajic (University of Banja Luka) and Dr. Ayhan Kaya (İstanbul Bilgi University) will discuss a specific dimension of European values: the handling of conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
The speakers will elaborate on the role of the EU in these regions, focusing on the question of to what extent the EU lives up to the values it promises in its founding documents.
This ValEUs Panel Discussion is organised as part of Prof. Timm Beichelt’s seminar “Which values/valEUs is the European Union based on?” at European University Viadrina.
The seminar aims to convey insights and perspectives from the global research and education network to Viadrina students and to encourage their input along the network’s central themes and questions through the network’s key initiative of “ValEUs Student Policy Briefs”. The Viadrina is delighted to strengthen its participation in this network initiative through a local partnership with the Europäische Akademie Berlin.
The event is organised in cooperation with the Institute for European Studies of the European University Viadrina (IFES).
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
Next to Nothing/Tyle Co Nic (Poland)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
7:30 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Faculty/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Next to Nothing/Tyle Co Nic (Poland), 2024, 93 MIN
Directed by Grzegorz Debowski
Polish language with English subtitles
A group of farmers organized a protest in front of the house of an MP who, contrary to previous promises, voted against their interests. At the same time, the body of one of the local farmers is found. Everyone suspects the leader of the protest, Jarek, even though the deceased was his closest friend. The man begins his own investigation, which leads him to find out the true causes of the deceased's death and, at the same time, verifies the attitudes of people around him.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Flowers of Ukraine (Ukraine/Poland) + Feathers or Glamour (Estonia)
Europe's Moving Pictures: EU Film Festival
Time:
6:00 pm
Location:
University of Pittsburgh, Public Health G23
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Double Feature:
6:00 PM
Feathers or Glamour (Estonia)
Estonian urban chicken “farming.” Chickens as pets in bedazzled diapers. It is a short film.
6:30 PM
Flowers of Ukraine (Ukraine/Poland), 2024, 70 MIN
Ukrainian language with English subtitles
***with Director Adelina Borets and Producer Glib Lukianets present for Q&A.
Goats and chickens, tomatoes and cucumbers, are in the middle of the city, and Natalia protects her space in the heart of Kyiv. The fight against gentrification takes on a new front with the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Polish director Adelina Borets traveled to the capital of Ukraine to follow one of the city’s most colorful characters. In her garden, Natalia raises not just vegetables but also goats and chickens. Her garden happens to be in the middle of a block of soviet style buildings in the heart of Kyiv. The 67-year-old force of a person has been fighting gentrification and investors. They want her plot to build another building. Facing pressure from the developers and also from her own neighbors, Natalia stands her ground. The confrontation takes on a whole new dimension with the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now, the battle to protect her garden becomes a battle to preserve an entire way of life.
Journey to Utopia (Denmark)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
5:30 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Facutly/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Journey to Utopia (Demark), 2020, 88 MIN
Directed by Erlend E. Mo
Danish language with English subtitles
Feeling desperate about climate change, filmmaker Erlend, opera singer Ingeborg and their children leave their farm to join an ecological experiment: Project Permatopia. The goal is to become fully self-sufficient. But the reality is much more difficult – bordering on disastrous. Will they give up?
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
FLAS Open Lab Networking Event
Time:
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location:
Open Lab in Hillman
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center and Global Hub
Current FLAS students networking event with FLAS alumni. Connect, explore VR, create custom stickers or keychains, and craft unique buttons—all while sharing ideas and building your professional network!
Språkcafé (Swedish Conversation Club)
Time:
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Presenter:
Anna Sukhanova
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Less-Commonly-Taught-Languages Center
Contact:
Anna Sukhanova
Contact Email:
ans1051@pitt.edu
Swedish Speaking Club is a space for practicing Swedish and deepening cultural understanding alongside others who are learning.
Tavola Italiana
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Chiara Montera
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Department of French & Italian
Contact:
Chiara Montera
Contact Email:
chiara.montera@pitt.edu
Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
Flowers of Ukraine (Ukraine/Poland)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
7:30 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Faculty/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Flowers of Ukraine (Ukraine/Poland), 2024, 70 MIN
Ukrainian language with English subtitles
***with Director Adelina Borets and Producer Glib Lukianets present for Q&A.
Goats and chickens, tomatoes and cucumbers, in the middle of the city, Natalia protects her space in the heart of Kyiv. The fight against gentrification takes on a new front with the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Polish director Adelina Borets traveled to the capital of Ukraine to follow one of the city’s most colorful characters. In her garden, Natalia raises not just vegetables but also goats and chickens. Her garden happens to be in the middle of a block of soviet style buildings in the heart of Kyiv. The 67-year-old force of a person has been fighting gentrification and investors. They want her plot to build another building. Facing pressure from the developers and also from her own neighbors, Natalia stands her ground. The confrontation takes on a whole new dimension with the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now, the battle to protect her garden becomes a battle to preserve an entire way of life.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Alcarras (Spain) + Feather or Glamour (Estonia)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
6:00 pm
Location:
University of Pittsburgh, 121 Lawrence Hall
Sponsored by:
European Union Center of Excellence and European Union Studies Association
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Double Feature
6:00 PM-Feathers or Glamour (Estonia)
Estonian urban chicken “farming.” Chickens as pets in bedazzled diapers. It is a short film.
6:30 pm Alcarras (Spain)
In the small village of Alcarràs in Catalonia, the peach farmers of the Solé family spend every summer together picking fruit from their orchard. But when new plans arise to install solar panels and cut down trees, the members of this tight-knit group suddenly face eviction – and the loss of far more than their home.
Winner of the Golden Bear at Berlinale, the sophomore film from Carla Simón (Summer 1993) is a sun-dappled, deeply moving ensemble portrait of the countryside and a community’s unbreakable bonds.
Alcarrás (Spain)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
6:00 pm
Location:
121 Lawrence Hall
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
Free
2025 European Union Film Festival
Double Feature:
6:00 PM - Feathers or Glamour (Estonia), 2023, 28 MIN
Directed by Eva Kübar
Estonian language with English subtitles
Estonian urban chicken “farming.” Chickens as pets in bedazzled diapers. It is a short film.
6:30 PM - Alcarrás (Spain), 2023, 120 MIN
Directed by Carla Simón
Catalan with English Subtitles
In the small village of Alcarràs in Catalonia, the peach farmers of the Solé family spend every summer together picking fruit from their orchard. But when new plans arise to install solar panels and cut down trees, the members of this tight-knit group suddenly face eviction – and the loss of far more than their home.
Winner of the Golden Bear at Berlinale, the sophomore film from Carla Simón (Summer 1993) is a sun-dappled, deeply moving ensemble portrait of the countryside and a community’s unbreakable bonds.
Duplicate enty
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
6:00 pm
Location:
121 Lawrence Hall
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
2025 European Union Film Festival
Double Feature:
6:00 PM -Feathers or Glamour (Estonia)
6:30 PM - Alcarrás
Alcarrás (Spain), 2023, 120 MIN
Directed by Carla Simón
Catalan with English Subtitles
In the small village of Alcarràs in Catalonia, the peach farmers of the Solé family spend every summer together picking fruit from their orchard. But when new plans arise to install solar panels and cut down trees, the members of this tight-knit group suddenly face eviction – and the loss of far more than their home.
Winner of the Golden Bear at Berlinale, the sophomore film from Carla Simón (Summer 1993) is a sun-dappled, deeply moving ensemble portrait of the countryside and a community’s unbreakable bonds.
Luzzu (Malta)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
5:30 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Facutly/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Luzzu (Malta), 2021, 94 MIN
Directed by Alex Camilleri
Maltese language with English subtitles
Hardworking new father Jesmark, played by a real-life Maltese fisherman, must choose between the traditional way of life practiced by his family for generations and an illicit black-market fishing operation in this stunning neorealist tale operating in the tradition of Luchino Visconti, Roberto Rosselini, and the Dardenne brothers.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
The Animal Kingdom (France)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Faculty/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Film Festival
The Animal Kingdom (France), 2023, 128 MIN
Directed by Thomas Cailley
French language with English subtitles
In The Animal Kingdom, a visionary new thriller that drops viewers into an extraordinary world where mutations in human genetics cause people to transform into hybrid creatures, François (Roman Duris) does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, François embarks with Emile (Paul Kircher), their 16-year-old son, on a quest to find her with help from a local police officer (Adèle Exarchopoulos). From acclaimed director Thomas Cailley, the film world premiered as the opening night selection of Cannes Un Certain Regard.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
French Conversation Hour
Time:
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Presenter:
Ryan Heng
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with French Club
Contact:
Ryan Heng
Contact Email:
rph30@pitt.edu
Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Spring semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!
Duty of Care, The Climate Trails (Netherlands)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
5:30 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Facutly/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Duty of Care, The Climate Trials (Netherlands), 2022, 57 MIN
Directed by Nic Balthazar
Dutch and English language with English subtitles
Duty of Care tells the exclusive inside story of Roger Cox, the first and only lawyer to have successfully sued a government and an oil giant in landmark court cases that established catastrophic climate change can be made illegal. Roger’s ground-breaking cases against the Dutch government and oil major Shell established that those in power owe a duty of care to citizens to avoid catastrophic climate change, stunning legal experts and sending shock-waves through parliaments and corporate boardrooms around the world.
With echoes of the lawsuits against Big Tobacco, this inspirational 55-minute documentary gives viewers a behind-the-scenes experience of the David v. Goliath battle as one Dutch property lawyer turned litigation maverick takes on powerful states and the world’s largest oil company in the courtroom drama of our lifetimes.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Time:
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Presenter:
Molly McSweeney
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
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!
Monday, January 20th, 2025
Journey to Utopia (Denmark)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
7:30 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Faculty/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Journey to Utopia (Demark), 2020, 88 MIN
Directed by Erlend E. Mo
Danish language with English subtitles
Feeling desperate about climate change, filmmaker Erlend, opera singer Ingeborg and their children leave their farm to join an ecological experiment: Project Permatopia. The goal is to become fully self-sufficient. But the reality is much more difficult – bordering on disastrous. Will they give up?
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Afire (Germany)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
5:00 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Faculty/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Afire (Germany) 2023, 102 MIN
Directed by Christian Petzold
German language with English subtitles
While vacationing by the Baltic Sea, writer Leon (Thomas Schubert) and photographer Felix (Langston Uibel) are surprised by the presence of Nadja (Paula Beer), a mysterious young woman staying as a guest at Felix’s family’s holiday home. Nadja distracts Leon from finishing his latest novel and with brutal honesty, forces him to confront his caustic temperament and self-absorption. As Nadja and Leon grow closer, an encroaching forest fire threatens the group and tensions escalate when a handsome lifeguard and Leon's tight-lipped book editor also arrive.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Luzzu (Malta)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Facutly/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Luzzu (Malta), 2021, 94 MIN
Directed by Alex Camilleri
Maltese language with English subtitles
Hardworking new father Jesmark, played by a real-life Maltese fisherman, must choose between the traditional way of life practiced by his family for generations and an illicit black-market fishing operation in this stunning neorealist tale operating in the tradition of Luchino Visconti, Roberto Rosselini, and the Dardenne brothers.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Duty of Care, The Climate Trails (Netherlands)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
5:30 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Faculty/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126579215
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Duty of Care, The Climate Trials (Netherlands), 2022, 57 MIN
Directed by Nic Balthazar
Dutch and English language with English subtitles
Duty of Care tells the exclusive inside story of Roger Cox, the first and only lawyer to have successfully sued a government and an oil giant in landmark court cases that established catastrophic climate change can be made illegal. Roger’s ground-breaking cases against the Dutch government and oil major Shell established that those in power owe a duty of care to citizens to avoid catastrophic climate change, stunning legal experts and sending shock-waves through parliaments and corporate boardrooms around the world.
With echoes of the lawsuits against Big Tobacco, this inspirational 55-minute documentary gives viewers a behind-the-scenes experience of the David v. Goliath battle as one Dutch property lawyer turned litigation maverick takes on powerful states and the world’s largest oil company in the courtroom drama of our lifetimes.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Afire (Germany)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Faculty/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Afire (Germany) 2023, 102 MIN
Directed by Christian Petzold
German language with English subtitles
While vacationing by the Baltic Sea, writer Leon (Thomas Schubert) and photographer Felix (Langston Uibel) are surprised by the presence of Nadja (Paula Beer), a mysterious young woman staying as a guest at Felix’s family’s holiday home. Nadja distracts Leon from finishing his latest novel and with brutal honesty, forces him to confront his caustic temperament and self-absorption. As Nadja and Leon grow closer, an encroaching forest fire threatens the group and tensions escalate when a handsome lifeguard and Leon's tight-lipped book editor also arrive.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Feathers or Glamour (Estonia) + Rewilding (France)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
4:30 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Faculty/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Double Feature:
Feathers or Glamour (Estonia), 2023, 28 MIN
Directed by Eva Kübar
Estonian urban chicken “farming.” Chickens as pets in bedazzled diapers. It is a short film.
Estonian language with English subtitles
Rewilding (France) 2018, 52 MIN
Directed by Vincent Perazio
What if we brought back big carnivores throughout Europe, gave them vast areas to reproduce, and rediscovered the past landscapes? This fascinating vision raises many questions, though. Should we not focus on the existing natural heritage? How could we implement it in modern and densely populated countries? What would the risk to human activity be? This film is a unique opportunity to look at both sides of the coin. It also profiles the wildlife resurgence happening on European doorsteps, with many species now coming back thanks to legal protection and dedicated conservation efforts over the last 30 years.
French language with English subtitles.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Next to Nothing/Tyle Co Nic (Poland)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
2:30 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Facutly/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Next to Nothing/Tyle Co Nic (Poland), 2024, 93 MIN
Directed by Grzegorz Debowski
Polish language with English subtitles
A group of farmers organized a protest in front of the house of an MP who, contrary to previous promises, voted against their interests. At the same time, the body of one of the local farmers is found. Everyone suspects the leader of the protest, Jarek, even though the deceased was his closest friend. The man begins his own investigation, which leads him to find out the true causes of the deceased's death and, at the same time, verifies the attitudes of people around him.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Friday, January 17th, 2025
The Animal Kingdom (France)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
7:30 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Faculty/Staff-Free)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Film Festival
The Animal Kingdom (France), 2023, 128 MIN
Directed by Thomas Cailley
French language with English subtitles
Opening Feature Film:
In The Animal Kingdom, a visionary new thriller that drops viewers into an extraordinary world where mutations in human genetics cause people to transform into hybrid creatures, François (Roman Duris) does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, François embarks with Emile (Paul Kircher), their 16-year-old son, on a quest to find her with help from a local police officer (Adèle Exarchopoulos). From acclaimed director Thomas Cailley, the film world premiered as the opening night selection of Cannes Un Certain Regard.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
Feathers or Glamour (Estonia) + Rewilding (France)
Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!
Time:
5:00 pm
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Department of German, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
Cost:
$9.00- $11.00 (Pitt Students/Faculty/Staff-Free Admission)
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
2025 European Union Film Festival
Double Feature:
Feathers or Glamour (Estonia), 2023, 28 MIN
Directed by Eva Kübar
Estonian language with English subtitles
Estonian urban chicken “farming.” Chickens as pets in bedazzled diapers. It is a short film.
Rewilding (France) 2018, 52 MIN
Directed by Vincent Perazio
French language with English subtitles
What if we brought back big carnivores throughout Europe, gave them vast areas to reproduce, and rediscovered the past landscapes? This fascinating vision raises many questions, though. Should we not focus on the existing natural heritage? How could we implement it in modern and densely populated countries? What would the risk to human activity be? This film is a unique opportunity to look at both sides of the coin. It also profiles the wildlife resurgence happening on European doorsteps, with many species now coming back thanks to legal protection and dedicated conservation efforts over the last 30 years.
Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)
What is DEIB, Anyway, and How Does it Connect to Pitt’s Global Mission?
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Molly Mcsweeney
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, Director's Office, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office along with Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
Join Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Clyde Pickett and a member of the student community, with the UCIS DEIB Manager serving as moderator, for a thought-provoking discussion about the role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in advancing Pitt’s global mission. This event will explore the future of DEI work in the context of a shifting national political landscape and its impact on fostering an inclusive and globally engaged university community.
This event is part of the University Center for International Studies' "Unpacking the Buzzwords" mini-series and is generously supported by a grant from the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Språkcafé (Swedish Speaking Club)
Time:
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Presenter:
Anna Sukhanova
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Less-Commonly-Taught-Languages Center
Contact:
Anna Sukhanova
Contact Email:
ans1051@pitt.edu
Swedish Speaking Club is a space for practicing Swedish and deepening cultural understanding alongside others who are learning.
Tavola Italiana
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Chiara Montera
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Department of French & Italian
Contact:
Chiara Montera
Contact Email:
chiara.montera@pitt.edu
Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
German Club at Pitt
Time:
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Presenter:
Riley Hesbacher
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with German Club
Contact:
Riley Hesbacher
Contact Email:
RJH123@pitt.edu
Join the German Club on Wednesdays during Spring semester for conversational meetings and to practice German speaking and listening skills.
FLAS Information and Drop in Session
Time:
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Presenter:
UCIS Advisors
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center and Global Hub
The event starts by 4-5pm which begins with the information session for interested candidates of the FLAS Fellowship. Here, a recap of what the fellowship is about and any further information needed would be passed to the attendees. Then from 5-6pm would be the drop in session where they can ask questions to current Fellows and UCIS Staff present regrading their on-going application as the FLAS fellowship deadline in February 17th 2025.
FLAS Information Drop-In Session (Spring 2025)
Time:
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location:
Global Hub, 1st Floor, Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center and Global Hub along with University Center for International Studies (UCIS)
Contact:
Elaine Linn
Contact Phone:
+14126482113
Contact Email:
eel58@pitt.edu
Get paid for pursuing proficiency of a less commonly taught languages while at Pitt! Learn about submitting a competitive FLAS application (deadline: February 17) and chat with UCIS advisors about any questions you may have about the application process. Pizza Served!
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Time:
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Presenter:
Molly McSweeney
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
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!
Monday, January 13th, 2025
Espresso Yourself: Romance Language Coffeehouse
Time:
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Presenter:
Haiwei Hu
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies, European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Brazil Nuts
Contact:
Haiwei Hu
Contact Email:
haiwei.hu@pitt.edu
Join Brazil Nuts (Luso-Brazilian Student Association) for coffee, light snacks, and a chance to learn basic conversational skills in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Friday, January 10th, 2025
European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium 2025 - Call for Proposals
Time:
(All day)
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies and European Studies Center along with University Center for International Studies; Graduate Organization for the Study of Europe and Central Asia (GOSECA); Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies (CERIS); Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Contact:
Zita Toth-Shawgo
Contact Phone:
412-648-4433
Contact Email:
zita.toth-shawgo@pitt.edu
Monday, January 6th, 2025
ValEUs: European Values in the Eu's Developmental, Energy and Climate Policies
Time:
10:15 am to 11:45 am
Presenter:
Randall Halle
Location:
Zoom
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies and European Studies Center
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
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Conversations on Europe: Economics of Climate Response
Year of Sustainability
Time:
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Presenter:
Various
Location:
4217 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Contact:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
Moderator: Randall Halle, University of Pittsburgh
Panelist/s:
Phoebe Koundouri, University of Cambridge
Max Koch, University of Lund
Maša Ocvirk, Global Europe Program, Woodrow Wilson
International Center for Scholars
Description:
This Conversation on Europe will look at the economics of climate response. Growth or degrowth, clean investment or circular consumption, modernization or renovation: what are the European routes toward sustainability? From a Transatlantic perspective, what are the best economic practices in climate response?
About the Panelists:
Phoebe Koundouri: She holds an MPhil and a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge and holds academic positions at the University of Cambridge, University College London, the University of Reading, and the London School of Economics. She has published 18 books and more than 600 scientific papers, including publications in Nature, the Lancet, and top-ranked economics, econometrics, and sustainability science journals. She co-edited several prestigious academic journals, including Nature: Climate Action and Environmental and Resources Economics. She organized numerous international scientific conferences, supervised more than 30 PhD students, and gave keynote speeches and public lectures across the world. In 2019, she was elected President of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE) the biggest scientific association in the field, with more than 1500 member institutions, from more than 75 countries and she is now chairing the World Council of Environmental and Natural Resource Economists Associations (WCERE). In 2022 she received the prestigious European Research Council Synergy Grant, and in 2023, she was awarded the Academy of Athens Award for Scientific Excellence.
Max Koch is Professor of Social Policy and Sustainability at Lund University, Sweden. He currently leads the interdisciplinary projects Postgrowth Welfare Systems and Economic Elites in the Climate Change Transformation: Practices, justifications and regulations of unsustainable lifestyles in Sweden. He has published widely on degrowth and sustainable welfare, mainly with focus on European societies.
Maša Ocvirk is the Program Coordinator for the Global Europe Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Originally from Slovenia, she has previously served as the Representative of the Slovenian National Assembly to the European Parliament in Brussels, among other things working on the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2021. Before that she worked as an advisor for the Committees on EU Affairs and Foreign Policy at the Slovenian National Assembly. Next to fostering transatlantic relations, her research interests include the EU as a Global Actor, EU Common Foreign and Security Policy, EU reform, EU enlargement, and relations with the Western Balkans.
Fall 2024 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Molly McSweeney
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and Office of International Services
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
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!
20th Annual High School Model European Union
Time:
8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location:
William Pitt Union
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center, European Union Center of Excellence and Global Studies Center
Contact:
Samantha Moik
Contact Email:
smm302@pitt.edu
The High School Model European Union is an annual event for area high school students. The goal of the Model EU is to give high school students a chance to learn about the workings of the European Union through a hands-on simulation. Playing the roles of presidents and prime ministers, students spend a day engaged in intense negotiations over conflicting issues about the EU. The objective is to simulate a specific European Council meeting that focuses on recent current events impacting the EU. Model EU enhances students’ understanding of classroom learning and gives them a real sense of the challenges involved in the decision-making process of the European Union.
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
El Día de las Velitas
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for Latin American Studies, European Studies Center, Global Hub and Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs along with Pitt Spanish Club and Hispanic and Latinx Professional Association (HLPA)
El Día de las Velitas (Day of the Little Candles) is a beloved Colombian tradition celebrated on the night of December 7th. While it originally honors the Catholic feast of the Immaculate Conception, today it’s a joyful community celebration enjoyed by people of all backgrounds. Families and neighborhoods light thousands of candles and lanterns, filling the streets with beautiful light displays. It marks the start of the Holiday season, bringing people together to celebrate with music, food, and festive cheer. El Día de las Velitas is a symbol of hope, unity, and warmth, a tradition that lights up both the streets and hearts of Colombians across the country. Join us, learn about this celebration, and help us decorate our Holiday trellis that will be on displayed at the Global Hub. Follow easy instructions to create ornaments inspired by different countries from Colombia ,Mexico, Denmark, Japan or write Happy Holidays in any language. There will be a catalog of flags from around the world to paint a flag of your choice. Help us decorate and create a new tradition at the Global Hub.
40th Anniversary Holiday Party Celebration
Time:
5:00 pm
Presenter:
Various
Location:
WESLEY W. POSVAR HALL ROOM 4130
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
free
Contact:
Erica Edwards
Contact Email:
eee36@pitt.edu
COME CELEBRATE AS WE CLOSE OUR 40 YEARS OF CELEBRATION FOR THE EUROPEAN STUDIES CENTER.
RSVP by Dec 1, 2024
Eurasian Environments in Global Context
Time:
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Presenter:
Eve Darian Smith
Location:
Zoom
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center and Global Studies Center
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently predicted that global average temperatures will rise 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels in the mid-2030s. Over the last decades, a global network of scholars, policy makers, activists, and others have organized to offer ways to mitigate and even reverse the effects of climate change. What offramps can these solutions and movements offer our collective humanity?
“Eurasian Environments” seeks to provide some reflections to mark the UN’s 2024 Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. This series will examine social justice and sustainability efforts to address climate change by putting scholars of Eurasia in conversation with their peers specializing on Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The series will comprise six events that will illuminate the challenges and possible solutions to climate change in Eurasia in regional and global contexts.
This event is part of the Eurasian Environments: Climate Justice and Sustainability in Global Context series.
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Pitt in DC-Brussels Info Session
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location:
810 William Pitt Union
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Experiences Office
Come by the Global Experiences Office to learn about the summer 2025 program in DC-Brussels.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Fall 2024 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Molly McSweeney
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
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
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
IFES Lunch Lecture: Why did Trump win (at such scale)?
Time:
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Presenter:
Randall Halle and Sascha Münnich
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Europa-Universität Viadrina
Cost:
free
Contact:
Randall Halle
Contact Email:
rhalle@pitt.edu
Lunch Lecture: Why did Trump win (at such scale)?
The Viadrina Institute for European Studies (IFES) invites you to the following event as part of the Lunch Lectures series:
Sascha Münnich (EUV) in conversation with Randall Halle (Pittsburgh).
The result of the presidential election in the USA was in some ways to be expected and yet it came as a shock to many people: How was Donald Trump able to prevail against Kamala Harris by such a clear margin? What factors explain this popular support and, above all, what failures or mistakes by the ruling Democratic Party and its campaign strategy could have contributed to this outcome?
Sascha Münnich and Randall Halle will discuss these questions with each other and with the audience from a social and cultural science perspective and analyse them on the basis of current surveys and their experiences on the ground: What can we learn from this election, including for the future of Europe?
The discussion will be held in English, questions can be asked in German.
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
International Experiences, Funding, and Best Practices for Success
Time:
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Location:
3431 Posvar
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center and Global Hub along with Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA)
Are you a graduate student looking to broaden your international experience? Join us for “International Experiences, Funding, and Best Practices for Success”—an interactive session designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to navigate global opportunities confidently. This event will feature insights from Emmy at GSPIA, a representative from the Nationality Rooms, and current students who have successfully pursued international internships.
From funding strategies to real-world experiences, you’ll learn essential tips for making the most of your graduate studies abroad. Whether you’re just starting to explore international paths or looking for practical advice to take the next step, this session has something for everyone.
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Beyond the Ballot: Voices of Concern: How are Europe’s youth expressing their dissatisfaction with the state of democracy?
Time:
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Presenter:
Various
Location:
Wesley W. Posvar, Room 4217
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
free
Contact:
Erica Edwards
Contact Email:
eee36@pitt.edu
Beyond the Ballot: Europe's Democratic Journey Lecture Series:
As the European Union faces complex challenges, from rising populism to economic uncertainty, the role of youth in shaping its future has never been more critical. This panel brings together experts to explore how the EU can better engage its youth in democratic processes. We will examine current participation trends, the barriers young people face in political involvement, and innovative approaches to fostering civic engagement across diverse communities.
This discussion will be held with two panelists:
Albena Azmanova from the University of Kent
James Sloam, Royal Holloway, University of London
Fall 2024 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Molly McSweeney
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
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!
Friday, November 15th, 2024
Student Showcase
Landscapes: Nature, Culture, Climate Change
Time:
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Presenter:
Various
Location:
WPU Lower Lounge
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Department of German, Film and Media Studies Program, Mascaro Center for Sustainability and Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Washington
Contact:
Sadine Von Dirke
Contact Email:
https://www.german.pitt.edu
Come and celebrate our students' research projects who are enrolled in GER 101-202 (beginner to intermediate levels)
Light refreshments will be served!
Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Creating A Competitive Application For FLAS
Time:
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Presenter:
UCIS Advisors
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center and Global Hub
Join us for an informative session on the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship, an excellent funding opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to language study and international expertise. This session is designed to help students understand the application process, benefits, and unique experiences that come with being a FLAS Fellow. A great opportunity to ask questions and get advice directly from fellows.
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Fall 2024 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Molly McSweeney
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and Office of International Services
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
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!
Monday, November 11th, 2024
Cycles of Hate: The EU’s Combating Antisemitism Policy from 2015 till today
Time:
4:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Presenter:
Carolyn Dudek
Location:
William Pitt Union, Lower Level
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences, Department of French and Italian, Department of History, Department of Religious Studies, Jewish Studies Program and Center for Black European Studies and the Atlantic at Carnegie Mellon University
Cost:
free
Contact:
Erica Edwards
Contact Email:
EEE36@pitt.edu
Unmasking Prejudice: Confronting Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Racism Across Europe Lecture Series:
Although antisemitism was on the rise across Europe since 2001, the EU ignored the issue. In 2015, however, the tide seemed to change when the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, formed a coordinators office to combat antisemitism. In 2021, the office created the first ever strategy to combat antisemitism and foster Jewish life. This presentation will examine why and how the EU created a policy focusing on antisemitism and some of the policy tools the EU possesses to address antisemitism. The EU strategy attempts to address antisemitism with both preventative measures and actions to address antisemitism when it occurs. Although not created distinctly to address antisemitism, the EU has other legal underpinnings that provide a framework within which the EU can address antisemitism. After October 7th and the rise of antisemitic incidences in Europe, it begs the question what measures if any can the EU really implement? We will explore the possibilities and limitations of the EU’s policy and its influence on its member states.
Carolyn M. Dudek, Ph.D. is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Director of European Studies at Hofstra University in New York. She received her Master and Ph. D. at the University of Pittsburgh. She has written extensively on the EU across various policy sectors. Her current work is focused on EU antidiscrimination policy with a particular focus on antisemitism. She is currently the grant writer and coordinator for an ERASMUS+ Jean Monnet Module at Hofstra University, which is focused on EU anti-discrimination and hate crime policy, and she was recently awarded a Jean Monnet Chair to further her research. She is currently writing a monograph about the EU’s antisemitism policy.
Sunday, November 10th, 2024
PolishFest 2024
Time:
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location:
Cathedral Commons Room
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and UCIS Engagement along with Polish Nationality Room
The 42nd Annual Polishfest is designed to give everyone an opportunity to experience the living Polish, Lithuanian, Hungarian, and Carpatho-Rusyn cultures
The 42nd Annual Polishfest is designed to give the festival guests, families, and students an opportunity to experience the living cultures of the Polish, Lithuanian and Carpatho-Rusyn Peoples that throughout history were joined, separated and independently are connected. A living legacy presented to teach, to experience, to taste, to try and to have fun.
This family-oriented event is FREE to everyone and will include many activities such as Polish name writing; Lithuanian angel papercutting demonstration; pierogi / pirohy cooking demonstrations and samples; and Carpatho-Rusyn spinning and lace making; and a pierogi toss.
Every display, demonstration, and activity will offer an explanation of the cultural history of the tradition.
Entertainment will include Polish folk songs with a violinist; a Lithuanian choir with Bocjai folk songs; Polish Karazula folk songs and folk dancing by the “Lajkoniki” Ensemble; Polka dancing; and contemporary Polish music.
In-Person event
Pittsburgh Polski Film Festival: Row House Cinema Day 3
Kiler- 1997and Scarborn (Kos)
Time:
(All day)
Presenter:
Various
Location:
Row House Cinema
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Polish Cultural Council of Pittsburgh
Contact:
maria staszkiewicz
Contact Email:
pccorg.ms@gmail.com
This event is a three-day Polish film festival at Row House Cinema, running from November 8-10, 2024.
@ 2:45pm - Kiler 1997 dir. Juliusz Machulski, Jerzy Stuhr retrospective
104 min. Polish with English subtitles
An innocent cab driver named Jurek Kiler is mistaken for a contract killer and imprisoned. Soon, he is hired by the mafia to kill a gangster (comedy).
@ 5:00 pm - Scarborn (Kos) 2023 dir. Paweł Maślona
118 min. Polish with English subtitles
The movie is set in 1794 and follows General Kosciuszko’s rebellion plan against the Russians in Poland. Winner of the Best Film award at the Gdynia Film Festival
Tickets will be available at the movie theaters website & box office
https://rowhousecinemas.com/lawrenceville/
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Pittsburgh Polski Film Festival: Row House Cinema Day 2
Big Animal (Duże zwierzę), Girl with the Needle (Dziewczyna z igłą)
Time:
3:00 pm
Presenter:
Various
Location:
Row House Cinema
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Polish Cultural Council of Pittsburgh
Contact:
maria staszkiewicz
Contact Email:
pccorg.ms@gmail.com
This event is a three-day Polish film festival at Row House Cinema, running from November 8-10, 2024.
@ 3:00 pm - Big Animal (Duże zwierzę) 2004 dir. Jerzy Stuhr
80min Polish with subtitles
Left behind by a circus, a camel wanders to the house of a middle-aged couple. The wife is initially bewildered by the strange animal, her husband immediately adopts it as a pet.
@ 5:00 pm - Girl with the Needle (Dziewczyna z igłą) 2024 dir. Magnus von Horn
Denmark-Poland-Sweden, Danish with English subtitles, 115 min.
Karoline, a young factory worker, is struggling to survive in post WWI Copenhagen. When she finds herself unemployed, abandoned and pregnant, she meets a charismatic woman running an underground adoption agency.
The film was selected to compete at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and was chosen as the Danish entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
Tickets will be available at the movie theaters website & box office
https://rowhousecinemas.com/lawrenceville/
Friday, November 8th, 2024
Global Migrations: Political, Economic, and Climatic Changes Faculty PD Conference
Time:
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center and Global Studies Center along with Reinhardt University and Georgia Consortium
Contact:
Global Studies Center
Contact Phone:
412-648-5085
Contact Email:
global@pitt.edu
Please join us on Friday, November 8, 2024 from 8:30 am-3:30 pm ET for this FREE online faculty professional development conference that will explore the topic of migration today through the lens of politics, economics, and climatic changes. The day's schedule will be comprised of four presenters who will each address the topic through different globally thematic and regional perspectives. A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to registrants one week before the conference and again the day before the conference.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/GlobalMigrationsConference
Pittsburgh Polski Film Festival: Row House Cinema
Big Animal (Duże zwierzę), Doppelgänger (Sobowtór)
Time:
(All day)
Presenter:
Various
Location:
Row House Cinema
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Polish Cultural Council of Pittsburgh
Contact:
maria staszkiewicz
Contact Email:
pccorg.ms@gmail.com
This event is a three-day Polish film festival at Row House Cinema, running from November 8-10, 2024.
@ 4:30 pm - Big Animal (Duże zwierzę) 2004 dir. Jerzy Stuhr
80min Polish with English subtitles
Left behind by a circus, a camel wanders to the house of a middle-aged couple. The wife is initially bewildered by the strange animal, her husband immediately adopts it as a pet.
@ 6:30 pm - Doppelgänger (Sobowtór) 2023 dir. Jan Holoubek
115 min, in Polish & German with English subtitles,Apteka Restaurant reception.
A psychological thriller set in the late 1970s- the spy with the stolen identity from the Polish People’s Republic was sent to the West. Winner of multiple awards at the Gdynia Film Festival.
Tickets will be available at the movie theaters website & box office
https://rowhousecinemas.com/lawrenceville/
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs Scholarships Info Session
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and Global Experiences Office
Explore the World with a Summer Study Abroad Scholarship! Join the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs' Scholarships Info Session!
Dreaming of an unforgettable summer adventure abroad? We're here to make it happen! Discover your opportunity to study abroad with the help of scholarships at our Summer Study Abroad Scholarships Info Session.
What You'll Gain from Our Info Session:
Scholarship Insights: Learn about various scholarships for summer global experience.
Application Tips: Get expert advice on crafting a compelling scholarship application.
Destinations Galore: Explore exciting study abroad destinations and programs available.
Q&A Session: Ask your burning questions and get answers from experienced advisors.
Don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime! Secure your spot at our Summer Study Abroad Scholarships Info Session and embark on a transformative journey that will broaden your horizons and enrich your life. Your global adventure begins here!
In-Person event
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
35th Anniversary Fall of the Berlin Wall
Time:
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Presenter:
Various
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, European Union Center of Excellence and Global Hub
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Erica Edwards
Contact Email:
EEE36@pitt.edu
The night of 9 November 1989 changed the world. This evening happened as a link in a global chain of events. On the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, come talk with our panelists about how it impacted them and the world we live in.
Eat pizza and discuss with Randall Halle (moderator), Stephen Brockmann (CMU), Max Trecker, Dániel Mikecz, Sabine Von Dirke, and Nancy Condee.
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
Fall 2024 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Molly McSweeney
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
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!
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Global Migrations: Economic, Political, and Climatic Changes K-12 educator workshop
Time:
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Presenter:
Cindy McNulty, Catherine Fratto
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center and UCIS Engagement
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email:
dristas@pitt.edu
This free online K-12 educator workshop will explore the topic of migration today through the global lens of politics, economics, and climatic changes. Using modern-day migration case studies, the presenters will share content and pedagogical strategies to help introduce or extend current study of the topic of migration in the classroom. ACT 48 hours will be provided for PA educators as well as resources and materials for classroom use.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuIxxUUHUwPIU_2ORCn_ER4fphIRUF...
Career Talk and Lunch with Christopher Budick, Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location:
4217 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
European Union Center of Excellence and European Union Studies Association
Contact:
Steve Lund
Contact Email:
slund@pitt.edu
Please come join us for this Career Talk with
Christopher Budick, Deputy Assistant of the Secretary Office of Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury
This Career Talk session is for students interested in national security, economic sanctions, congressional affairs, illicit finance, or working at the Treasury Department.
Lunch will be provided. RSVP by 10/25/2024 to Steve Lund at slund@pitt.edu.
Fall 2024 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presenter:
Molly McSweeney
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
Contact:
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email:
mcm206@pitt.edu
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!
Career Talk: Lunch with Christopher Burdick
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Time:
12:00 pm
Presenter:
Steve Lund
Location:
Wesley W. Posvar, Room 4217
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Contact:
Steve Lund
Contact Email:
slund@pitt.edu
Christopher Burdick is the Senior Advisor at the U.S. Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Come sit and have lunch with Christopher Burdick. Hear his expertise working as a senior advisor and ask questions in relation to government and policy.