Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

International Development Work in Various Communities

Presenter: 
Sakun Gajurel
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 10/20/2021 - 18:00 to 19:00

International Development Work in Various Communities
October 20th, 6pm-7pm, Virtual Format

Sakun Gajurel, Volunteer Initiatives and Youth Engagement Coordinator, UNICEFF
Rotary Peace Fellow, World Food Programme, Disaster Relief, Refugee Operations

Location: 
Zoom Discussion
Contact Person: 
Angela Illig
Contact Phone: 
412-726-7230
Contact Email: 
ami17@pitt.edu

Research and International Reconstruction in Afghanistan

Subtitle: 
UCIS International Toolkit Series Event
Presenter: 
Nikolai Condee-Padunov
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 10/12/2021 - 18:00 to 19:00

Research and International Reconstruction in Afghanistan
October 12th, 6pm-7pm, Virtual Format

Nikolai A. Condee-Padunov
Research Associate, Lessons Learned Program, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR)

Location: 
Zoom Discussion
Contact Person: 
Angela Illig
Contact Phone: 
412-726-7230
Contact Email: 
ami17@pitt.edu

Preparing Competitive Graduate School Applications

Presenter: 
Various Graduate School Admissions Professionals
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 09/28/2021 - 18:00 to 19:00

Preparing Competitive Graduate School Applications Panel
28th, 6pm-7pm, Virtual Format

Pitt graduate program experts and current graduate students from the School of Public Health, GSPIA, Economics, History, and Asian Studies share expertise in researching graduate programs and crafting strong applications. Learn tips on writing effective personal statements, securing letter writers, and submitting desired credentials. Ask individual questions at the breakout session.

Location: 
Zoom Discussion
Contact Person: 
Angela Illig
Contact Phone: 
412-726-7230
Contact Email: 
ami17@pitt.edu

Navigating Online Global Efforts During Covid Time

Presenter: 
Jessica Baumgardner-Zuzik
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 09/23/2021 - 18:00 to 19:00

Navigating Online Global Efforts During Covid Time
September 23rd, 6pm-7pm, Virtual Format

Jessica Baumgardner-Zuzik
Senior Director -Learning & Evaluation, Alliance for Peacebuilding

Location: 
Virtual Format - Zoom
Contact Person: 
Angela Illig
Contact Phone: 
412-726-7230
Contact Email: 
ami17@pitt.edu

Welcome Week: Be Global Ready

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 08/27/2021 - 12:00 to 13:00

Join Karen Lue, Pitt Global Hub Manager, for an information session on how you can Be Global Ready. Learn about all of the international and global opportunities Pitt has to offer: on-campus co-curricular activities, study abroad programs, international studies certificates, foreign languages, overseas internships, and more! Students looking to internationalize their Pitt experience are encouraged to attend. First and second year students are invited, and parents and family members are also welcome to attend.

Location: 
Global Hub - 1st Floor Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Karen Lue
Contact Email: 
karen.lue@pitt.edu

Be Global Ready

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Join Karen Lue, Pitt Global Hub Manager, for an information session on how you can Be Global Ready. Learn about all of the international and global opportunities Pitt has to offer: on-campus co-curricular activities, study abroad programs, international studies certificates, foreign languages, overseas internships, and more! Students looking to internationalize their Pitt experience are encouraged to attend. Parents and other family members are also welcome!

Location: 
Global Hub
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Art in the Park

Subtitle: 
Whitehall Public Library Family Night
Presenter: 
Maja Konitzer, Susan Dawkins
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 07/19/2021 - 19:00

As part of the Year of Engagement project 20/20 Visions, Maja Konitzer (GSC) and Susan Dawkins (REEES) led a book reading (When Virona the Corona Came to Town) and art activity (collective memory tiles).

Location: 
Whitehall Public Library - Outdoor Green Space
Contact Person: 
Susan Dawkins
Contact Phone: 
4126484433
Contact Email: 
sad96@pitt.edu

Welcome Week: Global Carnival 2021

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 08/23/2021 - 17:00 to 19:00

Global Carnival is a cultural festival that brings Pitt and community together to celebrate diversity and global opportunities. Join us to learn about our international and global student organizations and departments, view performances, and taste our international food trucks!

Location: 
William Pitt Union
Contact Person: 
Kyoungah Lee
Contact Email: 
kyoungahlee@pitt.edu

World Square

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sun, 06/13/2021 - 12:00 to 18:00

Welcoming Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership are teaming up to host World Square, a platform to celebrate, promote, and welcome our local international communities.

Friday, June 11 – Sunday, June 13, 2021
Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh
Free admission

Hours
Friday, June 11: 5 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 12: 12 – 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 13: 12 – 6 p.m.

Location: 
Market Square

World Square

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 06/12/2021 - 12:00 to 20:00

Welcoming Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership are teaming up to host World Square, a platform to celebrate, promote, and welcome our local international communities.

Friday, June 11 – Sunday, June 13, 2021
Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh
Free admission

Hours
Friday, June 11: 5 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 12: 12 – 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 13: 12 – 6 p.m.

Location: 
Market Square

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