Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

Greenfield Middle School Visit

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Adeyemi Badewa
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Tue, 02/21/2023 - 10:30 to 11:30

Assembly presentation given to middle schoolers by Yemi.

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Greenfield middle school
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International MAU

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Wed, 02/22/2023 - 19:00 to Sun, 02/26/2023 - 17:00

The yearly International Model African Union Conference in Washington, DC

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Washington, DC
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High School MAU

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Tue, 03/14/2023 - 08:00 to 15:00

Model African Union (MAU) is our yearly simulation of the African Union. The goal of MAU is for students to study the role, structure, and activities of the African Union (AU) as well as the capabilities and constraints that shape the policies of AU member states in the arena of the intra-African diplomacy. Through simulation, students learn about African countries and the issues faced and seek solutions together in the style of the AU.

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William Pitt Union
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Ethiopian Jews and the Formation of Black Identity in Israel

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Dr. Shula Mola
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As Scheduled
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Sun, 04/16/2023 - 16:30 to 18:30

Activist and scholar Dr. Shula Mola, named one of Israel's most influential women in Globes magazine, will discuss the emergence of Black identities in Israel. In particular, she will consider the role played by Ethiopian Jews in developing Israeli perceptions of Blackness. Dr. Mola earned her PhD in Communications from Ben Gurion University of the Negev, and her research focuses on the study of social stratification in Israel.

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Cathedral of Learning, Room 332

Global Sustainability Part 1: Regional and Global Governance Pertaining to the Preservation of the Amazon Region

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As Scheduled
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Fri, 04/14/2023 - 09:00

The University of Pittsburgh and the International Studies Consortium of Georgia (ISCOG) invite you to join the introductory session in an ongoing series focused on development, conservation, and sustainability contrasting dynamics and processes in different world regions. The sessions have been designed to help educators develop and enhance global content complementing their curricula.

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Zoom

Film Screening and Q&A: Compensation

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As Scheduled
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Tue, 03/28/2023 - 17:00 to 19:00

Compensation, the first feature by award-winning filmmaker Zeinabu irene Davis (Cycles and A Powerful Thang), presents two unique African-American love stories between a deaf woman and a hearing man. Inspired by a poem written by Paul Laurence Dunbar, this moving narrative shares their struggle to overcome racism, disability and discrimination.

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Frick Fine Arts Cloister and Auditorium

The Journey from Pitt to the World: A Student-Moderated Discussion with Alumnae Changemakers

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Molly McSweeney
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As Scheduled
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Tue, 03/28/2023 - 17:00 to 18:00

Join two Pitt alumnae for a student-moderated discussion about their journeys from undergraduates to their work in Pittsburgh and Kenya. During this gathering in the Global Hub, you will hear from Founder and CEO of Kakenya's Dream, and 2023 Exemplary Leader award recipient Kakenya Ntaiya, and from Pitt alumna and Executive Director of Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education (ARYSE) Jenna Baron, about how these women's time at Pitt shaped their professional journeys.

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Global Hub
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Free
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Molly McSweeney
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mcm206@pitt.edu

National Scholarship Alumni Panel

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Tue, 03/14/2023 - 19:00

UCIS presents a national scholarship alumni panel to offer unique perspectives on international scholarship experiences such as the Fulbright and Boren programs. Students will gain information on these global opportunities, receive application tips, and more!

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Zoom
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Alexis Takoushian
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art112@pitt.edu

International Career Toolkit: Careers in Publishing and Translation

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Anna Powers, Editor, Yen Press, LLC
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As Scheduled
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Mon, 02/27/2023 - 17:30 to 18:30

In this session of the UCIS Career Toolkit, our guest is an editor for Yen Press with experience working with some of the biggest names in tech. Join us for this discussion of how you can find your own career in publishing and/or translation. Co-hosted by the Asian Studies Center.

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Free
Contact Person: 
Shakhzoda Tuychieva
Contact Email: 
sht156@pitt.edu

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