Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

Techiman-Ghana Delegation Visit

Subtitle: 
Meeting Center for African Studies Faculty and Staff
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 09/18/2025 - 10:00 to 11:20

Pitt to extend a warm welcome, establish meaningful connections, and explore opportunities for future collaborations and partnerships with delegates.

Location: 
Croghan-Schenley Ballroom, Cathedral of Learning
Contact Person: 
Susan Ngbabare
Contact Email: 
SMN63@pitt.edu

Let's Talk Africa

Subtitle: 
Fulbright in Senegal
Presenter: 
Dominique Brown, Teaching Assistant Professor at the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Program
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 10/30/2025 - 13:30 to 14:30

Guest speaker: Dr. Dominique M. Brown, Teaching Assistant Professor, Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies Program

Dr. Brown will share her Fulbright experience in Senegal, exploring intergenerational and racialized trauma alongside intergenerational healing practices in the Senegalese context. This is a conversation you won't want to miss!

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Diana Maina
Contact Email: 
DWM50@pitt.edu

New African Pitt Students' Welcome Dinner

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 17:00 to 19:00

The Center for African Studies, the African Graduate Student Union, and the African Students Organization invite new and continuing African students at Pitt to join us for a Welcome Dinner!

Location: 
Room 5601, Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Diana Maina
Contact Phone: 
267-531-8467
Contact Email: 
DWM50@pitt.edu

Fall 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours

Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Dec 09 2025 except Tue Oct 28 2025, Tue Nov 25 2025.
Tue, 09/09/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 09/23/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 09/30/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 10/07/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 10/21/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 11/04/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 11/11/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 11/18/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 12/02/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00
Tue, 12/09/2025 - 15:00 to 16:00

**UPDATE: On Tuesday, December 2, Global Distinction Drop-In Hours will be from 12-1 pm due to another event in the afternoon.**

Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email: 
mcm206@pitt.edu

Shaping Global Citizens: Experiential Learning for Career and Community Impact

Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 09/15/2025 - 14:30 to 16:00

Join us for a panel discussion to hear how experiential learning can help prepare you for a rapidly evolving workforce and equip you with critical skillsets to be an engaged global citizen ready to make a positive impact in the local community. Hear from professionals with a wealth of experience in career development, service learning, and global engagement, as well as from Pitt students themselves who have navigated these transformative experiences and are excited to share their stories with you, too. A networking opportunity will follow the panel discussion.

Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email: 
mcm206@pitt.edu

Arabic Club Conversation Table

Presenter: 
Audrey Maize
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Repeats every 2 weeks every Wednesday until Wed Dec 03 2025 except Wed Nov 26 2025.
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 20:00 to 21:00
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 20:00 to 21:00
Wed, 09/24/2025 - 20:00 to 21:00
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 20:00 to 21:00
Wed, 10/22/2025 - 20:00 to 21:00
Wed, 11/05/2025 - 20:00 to 21:00
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 20:00 to 21:00
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 20:00 to 21:00

Join the Arabic Club for biweekly meetings in the Global Hub during Fall 2025 semester, and to practice Arabic language, structured by varying geographic dialects and level of speaker proficiency!

Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Audrey Maize
Contact Email: 
AOM20@pitt.edu

Global Issues Through Literature: The U.S. in the World

Subtitle: 
"The Last Watchman of Old Cairo," by Michael David Lukas
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 03/19/2026 - 18:00 to 19:30

This professional development workshop series is designed for K-12 educators seeking to deepen their understanding of global issues through literature. This year, we will explore the theme of “The U.S. in the World.” Through global and regional perspectives, we will discuss narratives of a “Global United States,” where the U.S. role in the world and its relationship with other countries and regions is informed by transnational narratives and dialogues shaped by global trends such as migration, environmental issues, human rights, and human conditions.

Location: 
via Zoom

Kiswahili Language and East African Cultures

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Fri, 02/28/2025 - 11:30 to 12:41

On February 29, 2025, Fulbright Scholar Faraja Ngogo visited West Hempfield Middle School to present to a group of 15 students. Her session focused on Tanzanian culture and the Kiswahili language, offering students a firsthand look into East African traditions, education, and daily life through storytelling and language interaction.

Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Susan Ngbabare
Contact Phone: 
7405908115
Contact Email: 
smn63@pitt.edu

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