This is a project that will convenes scholars and practitioners of contemporary social movement coalitions who are interested in uncovering: 1) how organizations bridge differences between local and global arenas of action, and 2) what lessons can be drawn from both scholarly research and organizing experiences about the factors affecting coalition durability and effectiveness.

As this second installment in our series of interactive videoconferences this year, Conversations in Europe, the EUCE/ESC will bring experts together via remote connection to discuss the range and level of European influence in the Middle East. Europe has, until recently, been an attractive model for countries in democratization, because of the non-threatening, non-military way Europe—and the EU in particular—attracted adherents. Almost two years after the Arab Spring, does Europe retain any influence, any ability to influence events?

A panel discussion of Irish migration since the 18th century with specific focus on the Irish experience in Pittsburgh. Featured panelists are Irish historians at Universities in the Pittsburgh region. James Lamb, Honorary Consul of Ireland will chair the discussion.

In January 2012, the EUCE/ESC launched the new speaker series, Conversations On Europe. Featuring some of the country's top experts on the European Union, this series will link participants and presenters via videoconferencing across several sites. Audiences at all sites will be able to ask questions of the experts. This event is open to the public.
The Conversations Continue Fall 2012 with "Tiger in a Cage: Ireland and the New European Economy" on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 12 Noon in 4217 Posvar Hall. Panelists will include:

A forum on mental illness and substance abuse among Indian immigrants in North America. Organized by SV Temple, presented by Professor Balwant N. Dixit, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Followed by a panel discussion with Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, MD, PHD, Professor of Psychiatry & Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Ranita Basu MD, Psychiatrist, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare Systems, and Ms. Anagha Manohar, MSW. Special Guest Speaker: Uma Eyyunni M.D, Founder of “MOTHERS CRY” of Jacksonville, Florida

This annual event informs Pittsburgh-area high school students from underrepresented minority groups of international studies, study abroad, and internationally oriented career opportunities through panel presentations and small group discussions with African-American Pitt alumni and other international studies professionals.

Screening of THE QUEEN will be introduced by Director, Stephen Frears. Q&A session with Colin MacCabe.

Known for making provocative, stylized, and tightly budgeted films about people living on society's social and/or sexual fringes,
British director Stephen Frears is renowned as one of his country's most vibrant and recognizable filmmakers. Regarding his

Various speakers from the UK and Argentina meet through teleconference to talk about the Falkland/Malvinas conflict, then and now.

A group of this year's LL.M. students will discuss past struggles and future challenges related to the rule of law in their home countries. The second of two lectures, this event will feature discussions by Ivan Milosevic (Serbia), Cristian Minor (Mexico), Kustrim Tolaj (Kosovo), and Abeer Hashayka, Wael Lafee, and Mais Qandeel (Palestine).

Join us on Tuesday, April 3rd as three alumni of the European Studies Center discuss how their interests in