Civic Action Week: Indigenous Rights & Pitt Community Activism

Activity Type: 
Panel Discussion
Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Date: 
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 15:00 to 16:15
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email: 
mcm206@pitt.edu

As part of Civic Action Week 2024, join us for a panel discussion to hear about the University of Pittsburgh's community development work with indigenous groups through the Lakota Perspectives on Environmental and Sustainability and Indigenous Rights study away program. Hear from student participants, as well as from Pitt faculty and staff, and learn why such programs are critical for universities to offer and how you can get involved.

Panelists:
- Mark Kramer, Department of English
- Zsuzsánna Magdó, Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
- Alaina Roberts, Department of History
- Penelope Peck, Class of 2026
- Fiorente Pompena, Class of 2026

Moderator: 
- Molly McSweeney, Global Hub

UCIS Unit: 
Center for Ethnic Studies Research
Global Studies Center
Global Hub
Global Experiences Office
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Department of English
Department of History
Student Affairs (Office of PittServes)
Office of Engagement & Community Affairs
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes
Pitt Undergrads: 
14
Pitt Grad Students: 
3
University Calendar ID: 
47657239526293