Western Europe

Populism’s Rise in Europe and the U.S.

Presenter: 
Thomas Vitiello, Sciences Po Paris and IES Nice; Ignasi Pérez, European University College; Jae-Jae Spoon, Department of Political Science
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 10/30/2017 - 16:00 to 17:30

In partnership with the Study Abroad Office and our partners at IES Abroad, this colloquium will discuss and compare the trend towards populism in contemporary politics in Europe and the U.S.

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Free and open to the public
Contact Email: 
europeanstudies@pitt.edu

German and Careers

Presenter: 
Tom Dzimian, Director Career Services, German American Chamber of Commerce, New York
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 09/19/2017 - 18:00 to 20:00

The presentation will cover:
- Introduction to the German American Chamber of Commerce.
- The importance of learning German.
- German business development in the U.S.
- The presence of German companies throughout the U.S.
- How to approach German companies in the U.S. for career opportunities.
- Understanding cultural differences between the U.S. and Germany.
- Success stories among young Americans, who have pursued German.
- Business German – an important tool for international career development.

Location: 
Gold Room, University Club, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

European Studies Center at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival

Presenter: 
Various
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 09/08/2017 (All day) to Sun, 09/10/2017 (All day)

The European Studies Center has partnered with the Pittsburgh Irish Festival. We are pleased to be able to offer discounted admission to all Pitt students, faculty, and staff. Just go to pghirishfest.org and use the promo code H2PITT to receive $2 of discounted advance tickets. A FREE shuttle will take Pitt students to and from the festival grounds! The shuttle will run from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday. Board outside Posvar Hall on Schenley Drive.

Location: 
Riverplex at Sandcastle, 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead (Pittsburgh), PA 15120
Cost: 
Student admission (with ID) in advance $10. Adults $12 in advance; $15 at the gate. Use the discount code H2PITT for an additional $2 off advanced purchase rate.
Event Web Site: 
http://pghirishfest.org/
Contact Person: 
Eliana Callahan, Educational Engagement Coordinator
Contact Email: 
elianacallahan@pitt.edu

Treacherous Love Stories

Presenter: 
Denis Provencher, Professor of French, Head of the Department of French and Italian, University of Arizona
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 09/13/2017 - 12:00

Abstract for undergraduate lecture: Treachery? Treason? What exactly are these and how do they get woven together with love and romance in a context like the course here at Pitt called “French Kiss?” Not that anything French has anything to do with love, n’est-ce pas? Or does it? Are “all things French” related to kissing, romance, and love stories? Or can they turn treacherous when it involves strangers or enemies?

Location: 
144 Cathedral of Learning

Queer Maghrebi French

Presenter: 
Denis Provencher, Professor of French, Head of the Department of French and Italian, University of Arizona
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 09/13/2017 - 13:30 to 15:00

Professor Provencher's general lecture will draw from his forthcoming book Queer Maghrebi French, which investigates the lives and stories of queer Maghrebi and Maghrebi French men who moved to or grew up in contemporary France.

Location: 
Humanities Center, 602 Cathedral of Learning

Looking back at the German General Election

Presenter: 
Mona Krewell, DAAD Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Government, Cornell University
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 10/03/2017 - 16:00

The federal elections in Germany will be held on September 24, 2017. In this lecture we will take a look back on the German election campaign and try to explain the outcome of the election. Which topics did the parties highlight in their campaigns? What campaigning trends did we see in the 2017 German election? Which strategies did the candidates and the parties use to sell themselves to the voters and did their campaigns matter? How did the far-right do in the German election?

Location: 
Humanities Center, 602 Cathedral of Learning

Conversations on Europe - The European Nation-State at a Crossroads? Nationalism and Secessionism in Spain, Italy, and Beyond

Presenter: 
various
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 12/06/2017 - 12:00

Catalonia declares independence from Spain. Northern Italian regions vote on increasing autonomy from Rome. And these are just the latest secessionist and independence movements making news in Europe. We’ve invited a panel of experts to learn more about nationalism and secessionism and potential implications for the European Union. Join our panel of experts to learn more. In-person or remote participation in this virtual roundtable is possible, and audience questions are encouraged.

Moderator
Jae-Jae Spoon, Department of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh

Location: 
4217 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Free and open to the public
Event Web Site: 
http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/esc/
Contact Person: 
Allyson Delnore
Contact Email: 
adelnore@pitt.edu

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