You're invited to attend this free lecture by Sanjay Subrahmanyam discussing the importance of cities in empires and the crucial roles they have played in the the facilitation of Early Modern Hubs. Dr. Subrahmanyam has played a leading role in re-entering Asia in larger discussions of the early modern world, and challenging the assumption that Europe was the sole conduit of modernity. Join us for the reception for a reception following the lecture as well!

Professional development workshop for faculty of the Nine University and College International Studies Consortium of Georgia.

This brown-bag event is part of a continuing conversation on inclusion and retention initiated by the Association for Diversity in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ADSEEES). We bring together students, scholars, and professionals to address issues of equal access affecting ethnic and racial minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities who work in the field of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies. For more information, see http://tinyurl.com/ycpdfky9.

Teaching foreign language across the curriculum is a means to internationalize courses commonly taught only in English. Students develop an enriched understanding of their chosen course of study while enhancing language skills in their second language. Educators bring world languages into areas of study beyond the typical foreign language and literature classes. This prepares educators and students for the cross-cultural and multilingual demands of global society.

Join a book discussion lead by Rosemary Juel Bertocci, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Saint Frances University and Dr. Dr. Francis Rohlf, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Mt. Aloysius College.

This reading group gathers globally-minded educators together to discuss texts that showcase various global issues and can be used in the 6-16 classroom. This session will center on The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan, about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This reading group gathers globally-minded educators to discuss works of fiction that can be used in the classroom to teach global competency skills. Registration for the last two sessions of the year is open; previous attendance is not necessary. This program is supported by Pitt’s Year of Diversity. Contact Lisa Bromberg with questions.
The Day of the Pelican by Katherine Paterson, discussion led by Mrs. Karen Gaul of Winchester-Thurston School. Register at the website.