Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

UCIS International Career Toolkit Series: Careers in Peace and Negotiating Your First Salary

Presenter: 
David Smith
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 10/05/2018 - 15:00 to 16:30

David J. Smith, JD, MS - Career Coach, Consultant for Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. David J. Smith’s work spans the fields of peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and civic and global education. He is the president of the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education, Inc. which offers experiential learning opportunities for students and professionals. He was formerly a senior program officer and manager of national outreach at the U.S. Institute of Peace.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

The Shale Dilemma: A Global Perspective on Fracking and Shale Development

Presenter: 
various
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 03/21/2018 - 13:30

Book launch and panel discussion. To register, visit https://shale_book_launch.eventbrite.com.

Panelists:
Shanti Gamper-Rabindran, University of Pittsburgh, GSPIA

Reid Frazier
Allegheny Front, StateImpact Pennsylvania, Trump on Earth podcast

Amy Sisk
StateImpact Pennsylvania, 90.5 FM WESA

Location: 
Posvar 4130, University of Pittsburgh
Cost: 
Free and open to the public
Event Web Site: 
https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/esc/
Contact Person: 
Allyson Delnore
Contact Email: 
adelnore@pitt.edu

Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes African Studies Conference

Subtitle: 
Creativity, Innovation, and Resilience: Rethinking Challenges and Opportunities in Africa
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 03/24/2018 (All day)

The African Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce its inaugural, regional one-day conference on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes African Studies Conference creates a space for the sharing of ideas and broader intellectual engagement for Africanist faculty, researchers, and graduate students from across the Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes regions.

Location: 
University of Pittsburgh
Contact Email: 
ydc1@pitt.edu

UCIS Graduation Celebration

Subtitle: 
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Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Fri, 04/27/2018 - 15:00

Students from all UCIS centers graduating in Spring and Summer 2018 are invited with their families to join this UCIS wide ceremony celebrating their completion of the certificate or BPHIL/IAS.

Location: 
Ballroom, O'Hara Student Center
Cost: 
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Washington D.C. Trip 1

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 02/08/2018 (All day) to Fri, 02/09/2018 (All day)

Students will meet with experts and alumni in various fields in order to learn about different careers and gain an insider's perspective on the different organizations. Students will participate in one of the four tracks:
* Global Health and Development
* Diplomacy and Security
* International Development and Education
* Human Rights and Refugees

Location: 
Various, Washington D.C.

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