Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

FLAS Information Drop-In Session (Spring 2025)

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 01/15/2025 - 16:00 to 18:00

Get paid for pursuing proficiency of a less commonly taught languages while at Pitt! Learn about submitting a competitive FLAS application (deadline: February 17) and chat with UCIS advisors about any questions you may have about the application process. Pizza Served!

Location: 
Global Hub, 1st Floor, Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Phone: 
+14126482113
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Global Best Practices of AI

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Presenter: 
Veronica Dristas, Zita Toth-Shawgo, Catherine Fratto
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Thu, 01/09/2025 - 13:30 to 14:00

In this presentation, the UCIS team gave an engaging and informative discussion on exploring global best practices of AI. Participants learned how AI is transforming industries, education, healthcare and other economic sectors across the world.
Topics and issues covered:
1. How countries and industries worldwide are using AI effectively,
2. Key ethical concerns and how they're being addressed,
3. Ways you can prepare your students for careers or collaborations in an AI-driven world.

Location: 
Community College of Beaver County
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Risk Assessment Strategies for Studying Abroad: Practical Advice for Trans, Queer, and 2SLGBTQIA+ Students

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 01/10/2025 - 16:00 to 17:00

Are you in the Trans, Queer, or 2SLGBTQIA+ community and want to travel abroad? Are you a student, faculty, or staff member in these communities who has traveled abroad previously? Join us for an informal discussion on traveling abroad and risk assessment, where we share stories and tips for how to feel confident studying abroad with a marginalized gender/sexual identity.

Refreshments provided!

Location: 
William Pitt Union, Dining Room A

Women In International Careers

Presenter: 
Laura Short and Abby Lombardi
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/11/2025 - 16:00 to 18:00

This event will in theme with International Women's day. We will be inviting speakers specifically in International Development sector to give career advice.

Sike, Deborah Nwachinemere is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Meeting for Women in International Careers
Time: Mar 14, 2025 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96432914892

Meeting ID: 964 3291 4892

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall

Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours

Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 04/22/2025 - 14:30 to 15:30

Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email: 
mcm206@pitt.edu

Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours

Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 04/15/2025 - 14:30 to 15:30

Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email: 
mcm206@pitt.edu

Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours

Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 04/08/2025 - 14:30 to 15:30

Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email: 
mcm206@pitt.edu

Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours

Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 04/01/2025 - 14:30 to 15:30

Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email: 
mcm206@pitt.edu

Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours

Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/25/2025 - 14:30 to 15:30

Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email: 
mcm206@pitt.edu

Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours

Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 14:30 to 15:30

Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

Location: 
Global HubAttention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, rec
Contact Person: 
Molly McSweeney
Contact Email: 
mcm206@pitt.edu

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