Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

Afro-Latin America:

Subtitle: 
Black Lives, 1600-2000
Presenter: 
Dr. Reid Andrews
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Mon, 02/27/2017 - 16:30 to 18:00
Location: 
3703 Posvar Hall
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Year of Diversity: Sharing Food and Words: The African and Africana Research Experience

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 02/24/2017 - 14:00 to 17:00

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.

Location: 
Cup n Chaucer, Hillman Library

Let's Talk Africa

Subtitle: 
Discussion on Identity and Experience: Americans of African Descent
Presenter: 
ASP Students
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 12:30 to 14:00

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!

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall

Careers in Diplomacy and in the Foreign Service

Presenter: 
Dr. Kenneth Chern
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 01/13/2017 - 15:00 to 16:30

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.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Tim An
Contact Email: 
ysa9@pitt.edu

Careers in the Navy and Intelligence

Subtitle: 
as part of the International Toolkit Series
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 12/02/2016 - 15:30 to 17:00

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.

Location: 
4217 Posvar
Contact Person: 
Tim An
Contact Email: 
ysa9@pitt.edu

EU Development Symposium

Presenter: 
Renate Hahlen, the Minister Counselor of Development at the Delegation of the European Union to the US
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 12/05/2016 (All day)

Save the date for the EU Development Symposium, to be held on the afternoon of Monday, December 5th!

Primary Guest:
Renate Hahlen, the Minister Counselor of Development at the Delegation of the European Union to the US

To be accompanied on the following panels by:

EU Development Policy & Latin America and the Caribbean
Scott Morgenstern, Director Center for Latin American Studies, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Stephen Lund
Contact Email: 
slund@pitt.edu

Taste of East Africa

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Presenter: 
Swahili Student Association
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Fri, 11/18/2016 - 16:00 to 19:00

Let us give you a taste of our East Africa! The Swahili Student Association is providing free food from Pittsburgh vendors to Pitt students, faculty, and staff! Stop by for some delicious East African food provided by Tana Ethiopian Cuisine and more.

Follow Swahili Student Association on social media: Twitter @pittswahiliclub, Facebook "Pitt SSA," Instagram @Pitt_SSA

Location: 
William Pitt Ballroom
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