Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

Community Advisory Board Meeting

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
Susan Dawkins
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Mon, 03/02/2020 - 18:00

Meeting of UCIS Community Advisory Board to discuss current issues, challenges, and events and to discuss potential areas of collaboration.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Susan Dawkins
Contact Phone: 
4127422866
Contact Email: 
sad96@pitt.edu

Community Advisory Board Meeting

Presenter: 
Susan Dawkins
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 09/29/2020 - 17:00

Meeting of UCIS Community Advisory Board to discuss current issues, challenges, and events and to discuss potential areas of collaboration.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Susan Dawkins
Contact Phone: 
412-742-2866
Contact Email: 
sad96@pitt.edu

Global Issues Through Literature: "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 11/19/2020 - 17:00 to 20:00

This reading group for educators explores literary texts from a global perspective. Content specialists present the work and its context, and together we brainstorm innovative pedagogical practices for incorporating the text and its themes into the curriculum. Sessions this year will take place virtually on Thursday evenings from 5-7:30 PM. Books and Act 48 credit are provided.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P25Q6LZoySE6LoWxS2ZtWDws6q3-UK9VxLQdjnb...

Location: 
Virtual - Register Online!
Cost: 
Free and Open to the Public
Contact Person: 
Maja Konitzer
Contact Email: 
majab@pitt.edu

Screening of Girl Rising

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 18:30 to 21:00

Become inspired to make a difference. Join us for a free special screening of Girl Rising, a documentary film about the transformative power of education in the lives of girls around the world.

From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Girl Rising follows nine unforgettable girls living in the developing world who confront tremendous challenges and overcome nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with Peace Corps Regional Recruiter Ryan Stannard.

Location: 
Zoom

Pitt Commons Demonstration

Presenter: 
Karen Lue (Pitt Global Hub) and Jason Kane (Alumni Engagement)
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 09/22/2020 - 11:00 to 12:00

Learn how to sign up for your Pitt Commons profile, the benefits of using this networking platform, and how to apply for our new International Careers Mentoring Program.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3bWdwPN

Location: 
Online (Zoom)
Contact Email: 
karen.lue@pitt.edu

Virtual Showcase: Interdisciplinary Global Educators Working Group

Presenter: 
Maja Konitzer
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 09/09/2020 - 18:00 to 19:30

This summer 17 K-16 educators, across multiple disciplines, participated in a virtual program that enabled interdisciplinary teams of educators from regional schools to collaborate on (re) designing curriculum units and courses to "globalize" student learning.

Join us for this virtual event to learn more about this year's projects and what our teams have developed over the course of the summer!

Register: https://forms.gle/UCpqHq83rwRt4sNm6​​​​​​​

Location: 
Virtual, see website to join!
Cost: 
Free and Open to the Public
Contact Person: 
Maja Kontizer
Contact Email: 
majab@pitt.edu

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