Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

A South Asian-American Scholar's Writing on Indian Contributions to Contemporary Globalization, and Anti-Racist Pedagogy

Presenter: 
Priya Sirohi
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 01/25/2022 - 18:00 to 19:00

Dr. Priya Sirohi discusses her career as professor, writer, researcher, and scholar of cultural rhetoric. Her research conducts case studies between the English East India Company and Mughal India, to illuminate the significance of Early Modern economics that continue to define contemporary globalization. She holds a doctorate from Purdue University with secondary concentrations in Public Rhetoric and Cultural Rhetoric

Location: 
Virtual Format - Zoom
Contact Person: 
Angela Illig
Contact Phone: 
4127267230
Contact Email: 
ami17@pitt.edu

Hodinöhsö:ni' (Haudenosaunee) Women in International Education and Pittsburgh

Presenter: 
"Lee" Lenora Dingus
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 02/09/2022 - 18:00 to 19:00

“Lee” Lenora Dingus, employed at Pearson Education, an international education conglomerate, shares her thoughts on inclusivity, diversity, and being Haudenosaunee in Pittsburgh. She has served in federal positions within Veteran’s Affairs, the IRS, and the Social Security Administration. Her people, who have always been located around the greater Tri-State area, believe that culture stems from women, and have had many women leaders, as Clan Mothers, Faith Keepers, Medicine Women, and politicians.

Location: 
Virtual Format - Zoom
Contact Person: 
Angela Illig
Contact Phone: 
4127267230
Contact Email: 
ami17@pitt.edu

East Africa Field-Based Program Info Session

Presenter: 
Dr. Louis Picard, the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and Dr. Anna-Maria Karnes, the Center for African Studies
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 01/10/2022 - 16:00 to 17:00

Come learn about the field-based summer internship and research program in Uganda and Kenya for graduate students from all departments. Dr. Louis Picard from GSPIA and Dr. Anna-Maria Karnes from the Center for African Studies will talk about the program and answer questions.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Melissa Tabak
Contact Email: 
mst44@pitt.edu

2021 Emerging Leader Award Celebration: Tareq Alaows, Syrian-German Activist

Presenter: 
Tareq Alaows
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 11/19/2021 - 10:00 to 12:00

Please join us as we honor Tareq Alaows with the Johnson Institute’s Emerging Leader Award in recognition of his dedicated work to represent and advocate for underrepresented minorities and refugees in Germany.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Email: 
gspiaji@pitt.edu

UCIS Graduate Certificate Offerings

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 11/02/2021 - 11:45 to 13:00

Stop by and learn about earning a graduate certificate with Pitt's University Center for International Studies (UCIS). Tailor a program of study based on your career interests that will enhance your GSPIA degree. Don't let this no cost opportunity pass. Center advisors will be available to discuss certificates, funding, resources, and more!

Location: 
Posvar, 3rd Floor Commons Area
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

I Stand With Immigrants Day of Action

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 10/28/2021 - 10:00 to 14:00

The I Stand With Immigrants Initiative, powered by FWD.us, leads narrative campaigns that empower immigrants and their allies to share stories and drive action that demonstrate immigration is good for our communities, economy, and country. They do this with the goal of encouraging everyone to explore their individual heritage and celebrate both our distinct and shared experiences.

Join Pitt Global for a Day of Action and sharing how immigrants have inspired you. Stop by the Global Hub to participate in our photo booth and show your support for our immigrant community.

Location: 
Global Hub - 1st Floor Posvar

Let's Talk Africa with Gamby Camara

Presenter: 
Dr. Gamby Camara, Visiting Lecturer, Department of Africana Studies
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 11/03/2021 - 16:30 to 17:30

Join the newest visiting lecturer from the Africana Studies Department, Dr. Gamby Camara, for a conversation about the links between the New Negro Movement of Harlem, the Négritude Movement of Paris, and today's authors and filmmakers of African descent, like Ryan Coogler and Ava DuVernay, who use art and literature for social change.

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall, 230 S Bouquet St
Cost: 
Free and open to the public.
Contact Person: 
Melissa Tabak
Contact Phone: 
6178756828
Contact Email: 
mst44@pitt.edu

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