The undergraduate Model European Union is an annual event that gives students a chance to learn about the workings of the European Union through preparation for and participation in a hands-on two day simulation. Model EU enhances students’ understanding of the issues and challenges facing the 28 member nations of the EU. Awards are given to the most effective delegations and best individual position papers.

This year's competition will host universities from across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois and will take place at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg campus.

Join us for an informal lunch discussion about current events in Syria. Special guests include; Dr. Basel Termanini, Syrian American Medical Society Pittsburgh Chapter President; Laila Al-Soulaiman, Syrian American student activist; Dr. Samer Al-Nabhan, Doctor of Internal Medicine at UPMC.

Join us for an informal lunch discussion about current events in Iran and Iranian life in Pittsburgh.

Special Guests: Illah R. Nourbakhsh, Prof of Robotics at CMU and the Director of the CREATE Lab.

Ali Masalehdan, PhD in Comparative Politics and Chair of the Iranian Nationality Room.

9-11 a.m. “Changing Perspectives in Development Practice: Overcoming Female Genital Mutilation in Egypt”

11:15 a.m.-Noon Careers in Development and International Organizations

Hear different world perspectives on pressing global issues and participate in a discussion with Turkish students and Professor Nazif Mandaci at Yasar University.

Students will discuss the relationship between conflict and the proliferation of small and light weaponry and nuclear proliferation. Conflict resolution will be a theme.

Visit www.ucis.pitt.edu/global/globaldialogues for suggested readings related to discussion topics.

The Global Studies Center is pleased to sponsor a discussion with four visionary activists attempting to find a breakthrough in the political deadlock in Palestine-Israel.

* After more than decade of massive international assistance and substantial support from within the Afghan government, why are women’s leadership gains still perceived as so fragile?

* How have efforts to promote women’s leadership impacted their public participation—in both the public and private sector?

* How are women perceived and supported in their new leadership roles?

Free; seating is limited. RSVP requested stewartl@cmoa.org

This is the second in a series of three workshops designed specifically for instructors of less-commonly-taught languages. This workshop offers the opportunity to examine the differences between exercises and tasks, explore the benefits of using tasks in teaching, and adapt textbook exercises to tasks. Participants will walk away with the knowledge needed to design effective tasks that motivate students to learn.

What are the reasons for disarray in the Arab world?
 What is the outlook for peace and stability?
 Is the current financial crisis a part of the story?
 What can be done to help dysfunctional regimes?