Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

Careers in Refugee Services

Subtitle: 
Global Career Week: Human Rights
Presenter: 
Various
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 03/28/2022 - 17:00 to 18:00

Political instability and competition over diminishing resources creates a dangerous environment for the health and welfare of vulnerable populations. Speakers in this area work within the non-profit arena in order to maintain peace, alleviate poverty, educate and advocate.

Noorullhaq Fazly is a employment counselor at JFCS. He has worked on international legal issues of human rights and justice, including human and drug trafficking, freedom of speech, women, and children’s rights and counter terrorisms in Afghanistan- State Department.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Careers in Global Health

Subtitle: 
Global Career Week: Health & Well-Being
Presenter: 
Caitlin Thistle
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 04/01/2022 - 12:00 to 13:00

This area refers to how globalization affects people’s susceptibility to physical and mental illnesses, their access to appropriate kinds of care, and their general well being within the context of their community. Speakers include dedicated professionals within the fields of global health, public health, medicine, policy and advocacy.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Careers in Health and Social Justice

Subtitle: 
Global Career Week: Health & Well-Being
Presenter: 
Zane Kaleem and Jordan Freeman
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 03/31/2022 - 16:00 to 17:00

This area refers to how globalization affects people’s susceptibility to physical and mental illnesses, their access to appropriate kinds of care, and their general well being within the context of their community. Speakers include dedicated professionals within the fields of global health, public health, medicine, policy and advocacy.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Careers in Global Health

Subtitle: 
Global Career Week: Health & Well-Being
Presenter: 
Orrin Tiberi, Sakun Gajurel, Chelsea Pallatino
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/29/2022 - 13:30 to 15:30

This area refers to how globalization affects people’s susceptibility to physical and mental illnesses, their access to appropriate kinds of care, and their general well being within the context of their community. Speakers include dedicated professionals within the fields of global health, public health, medicine, policy and advocacy.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Careers in Technology and Data Analytics

Subtitle: 
Global Career Week: Technology & Data
Presenter: 
Neha Chanu
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 03/31/2022 - 11:00

Whether it be the development of a new app, advocating for new health care policies, creating accessible transportation, or building defense systems, all major projects require a form of data collection and interpretation. The collection and analyzation of data plays an ever-increasing critical role in our society. Speakers, including several alums from the social sciences, will share their career path to the fields of technology and data.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Pivoting to Careers in Technology and Data Analytics

Subtitle: 
Global Career Week: Technology & Data
Presenter: 
Various
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 03/30/2022 - 12:00 to 13:00

Whether it be the development of a new app, advocating for new health care policies, creating accessible transportation, or building defense systems, all major projects require a form of data collection and interpretation. The collection and analyzation of data plays an ever-increasing critical role in our society. Speakers, including several alums from the social sciences, will share their career path to the fields of technology and data.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Global Career Week 2022

Presenter: 
Multiple Presenters
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 03/28/2022 - 09:00 to Fri, 04/01/2022 - 18:00

Join us from March 28th to April 1st for the 2022 Global Career Week!

This series features over 25 sessions covering the breadth of careers and competencies currently sought in the international economy. Network with and learn from Pitt alumni and other experts on how to gear up and navigate the competitive job market. Themes for the week include technology and data , health and well-being, human rights, security and diplomacy, entrepreneurism, and international development.

Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

International Toolkit: CIA Site Visit

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/15/2022 - 17:00 to 18:00

The Central Intelligence Agency invites University of Pittsburgh Asian Studies Center students to an hour long Information Session on March 15 from 5-6 pm in Posvar Hall 4217. Two CIA officers will provide information about the mission of Agency and how the organization performs that mission around the world. They will discuss student internship and career opportunities and the application process, specifically highlighting the Directorate of Operations and the Directorate of Analysis.

Location: 
4217 Posvar

Genesis: An Exhibition of Latinx, Black, and Indigenous Art | Special Performances

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 03/03/2022 - 19:00 to 22:00

Join us for an evening of special performances featuring women artists in honor of International Women's Day from 7-10PM at the Global Hub. Refreshments will be provided.

These performances are an accompaniment to "Genesis: An Exhibition of Latinx, Black, and Indigenous Art," on display at the Global Hub from February 28-March 4.

Location: 
Global Hub - 1st Floor Posvar

Genesis: An Exhibition of Latinx, Black, and Indigenous Art

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 02/28/2022 (All day) to Fri, 03/04/2022 (All day)

The University of Pittsburgh's Global Hub, along with the Center for Latin American Studies, Global Studies Center, and Center for African Studies, is hosting art exhibition to showcase Latinx, Indigenous, and Black art. The exhibition will be displayed in the Global Hub from February 28th to March 4th, with a special evening of performances to honor International Women's Day on March 3rd from 7-10PM.

Location: 
Global Hub - 1st Floor Posvar
Contact Person: 
Tatiana Grinberg Limoncic
Contact Email: 
tag100@pitt.edu

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