The eighth edition of the Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival is dedicated to the legacy of world-renowned filmmaker, psychologist, and Carnegie Mellon professor, Paul Goodman, and to his professional focus on the human challenges and achievements of diverse groups of workers worldwide.

This event will take place on Friday, February 14th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room, Ball Room, and Kurtzman Rooms. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the variety of language courses, programs, scholarships, and student organizations available to them at Pitt. Last year's language fair was a major success with over 400 students in attendance. We hope to build on this success in 2014.

A celebration to recognize the achievements of the African Studies Program graduates, and an opportunity for graduating students to present on different African issues of interest to them during their academic careers.

Pitt Law School Alumnus and Assistant Director of CILE, Brian Fraile, will be sharing his experiences teaching and playing a role in the distribution of android tablets at Moi University School of Law in Kenya this past fall. Please take this opportunity to share in discussion. All are welcome!

The Model African Union (MAU) simulation is hosted by the African Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh for High School Students from the Pittsburgh Schools.

The presentation will focus on:
• How can conflicts be resolved in states where extremist organizations seek their own territory?
• What does the Arab Spring mean for North and West Africa and what are the prospects of developing democracy in these regions?
• What are the challenges for weak states in trying to combat terrorism and revolution from the grassroot level?
• What makes this region different for analysts to understand?

Dr. I. William Zartman is the Jacob Blaustein Professor Emeritus of International Organizations and Conflict

The Department of Music invites the public to the annual World Music Festival featuring the Carpathian Music Ensemble, University Gamelan, the African Music and Dance Ensemble, and special guests Urban Pathways Charter School "Sounds of Steel" steel drum ensemble.

College-bound minority students from Brashear High School learned about international studies and career opportunities through a panel session with Pitt study abroad returnees and breakout sessions with UCIS international studies advisors.

Available for both undergraduates and graduate students, Boren Awards support the study of less-commonly-taught languages through study abroad. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposal and future goals are connected to a broad understanding of national security, and award winners must agree to a one-year government service requirement. The deadline for undergraduate applications in December 2nd.