Join the African Studies Program and Edward Banchs, author of Heavy Metal Africa: Life, Passion, and Heavy Metal in the Forgotten Continent for a look at how rock and heavy metal music has become the voice of many in Africa, as well as how identity, culture, and life is being shaped by this music in the 'forgotten' continent.

Please join the Pitt History Department Colloquium, Africana Studies, and the African Studies Program for a presentation, discussion, and reception on March 13th, 2017.

This event will provide a forum for discussion on doing research and writing about Africa and the African Diaspora. It is a great opportunity for students already doing research or wishing to begin doing research on Africa and the African Diaspora to learn about various approaches, and resources available at Pitt. Faculty and student presenters will lead the discussions based on their own research experiences from diverse disciplines and viewpoints.

Join the African Studies Program for an informal panel discussion featuring Pitt students! This panel will explore themes of identity, community, and personal histories. Lunch will be provided, so come early!

Interested in becoming a Foreign Service Officer at the US Department of State? Passionate about diplomacy and international relations? Come and hear from Dr. Kenneth Chern about life in diplomacy and how to join the foreign service as part of our International Career Toolkit Series.

It couldn't be easier to get your new US Passport or to renew your old Passport at Pitt! Book an appointment online today at www.ucis.pitt.edu/get-a-passport so that you can get started on your next adventure abroad!

As part of the International Toolkit Series, come to hear about government and intelligence work in the Navy. The Navy provides an opportunity to get first hand work in government agencies and intelligence work directly out of college. Through the Navy, students would be able to get on the job, valuable experience with national security within months of graduation.