Author of the first Pittsburgh Papers publication will give a lecture based on her research on the role of private companies in spreading EU based environmental norms.
To cap off the events of Irish Studies Week 2012, the EUCE/ESC will host a reception with live Irish music and information on the multiple opportunities to explore contemporary and historical Ireland while at the University of Pittsburgh. Refreshments provided. Open to the community.
“We Carried Your Secrets” is a film that chronicles the story of a unique and ground breaking form of theatrical performance called “Theatre of Witness.” It reflects on the very personal and inspirational stories of 7 people as they come to terms with their own legacy and that of their fathers, men who were all badly affected by over thirty years of conflict in Northern Ireland. A viewing of the film will be followed by a Skype discussion with one of the participants in the Theatre of Witness project.
Discussion led by Dr. Anthony Novosel, Dept of History
Dr. Bernard Haggerty (Department of History) will present a lecture on cultural constructions of poverty in Irish history.
Professor of History at Marquette University, Timothy McMahon will use this lecture to build upon a question that framed his book, Grand Opportunity: The Gaelic Revival and Irish Society. Inspired by a from a quotation from a revivalist who wondered whether his fellow revivalists recognized the grand opportunity that their work presented to them, Dr. McMahon uses this as a starting point for a reflection on the legacies of that earlier revival the state of the language today, particularly in the light of Ireland's relationship to Europe.
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.
As part of the EUCE/ESC's Irish Studies Week, Profesors Sabina Deitrick (Associate Professor in GSPIA and Co-Director of UCSUR's Urban and Regional Planning Program) and Tracy Soska (Professor in the School of Social Work, COSA Chair, and Director of Continuing Education) will share their experiences visiting Ireland and Northern Ireland as co-Directors of Pitt's Community Outreach Partnership Center. They went to the island to meet, present to, consult with, and learn from university and community colleagues.
The European Union Center of Excellence and European Studies Center welcome back students and faculty and usher in the new academic year with refreshments and conversation. Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome - we hope to see you there.
From September 10-14, 2012 the EUCE/ESC will host Irish Studies Week. The activities will include a video conference, center lectures on Gaelic Revivals, The Irish in Pittsburgh, the Idea of Poverty in Ireland, and Irish Culture. Please check back for a full list of programs.
On November 2, 2012 the EUCE/ESC will host the 8th Annual Jean Monnet Symposium on the French Elections, the new French government, and its implications for the European Union. Lunch will be served from 12-1 and pre-registration is required for this portion of the program. To RSVP, please contact Karen Lautanen at kal70@pitt.edu.
Samples of panelists' relevant works can be accessed and downloaded at the EUCE/ESC website.
Schedule of Events:
11:30 am: Assemble at the Gold Room, University Club, 2nd Floor; check-in
