Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

How to Apply for USA Jobs

Subtitle: 
International Career Toolkit Series
Presenter: 
Tamara L. Ivosevic & George P. Buck
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 03/05/2015 - 12:00

How to Apply to USAJobs

Thursday, March 5th at noon in Posvar 4217

The US government provides some amazing job opportunities. But how can you make your application get noticed in such a competitive and daunting system? Two members of the HEPC (Federal Hispanic Employment Program Committee) will give a presentation to help students to better navigate the USAJobs website and application system and give tips on how to submit a more competitive application.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Sarah Angel Markwardt
Contact Email: 
saa133@pitt.edu

International Women's Day

Subtitle: 
International Career Toolkit Series
Presenter: 
Representatives from: UN Women, Peace Corps, Hekima Place
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 03/04/2015 - 13:30

Are you interested in global issues? Join representatives from UN Women, Peace Corps, and Hekima Place to discuss international women’s issues and learn how you can get involved with organizations working to address inequality throughout the world. 

Location: 
3610 Posvar
Contact Person: 
Sarah Angel Markwardt
Contact Email: 
saa133@pitt.edu

Careers in Global Health

Subtitle: 
International Career Toolkit Series
Presenter: 
Dr. Tina Phillips Johnson
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 02/27/2015 - 15:00

Are you interested in global issues? Have you ever considered a career in global health? Join us for an alumni and professionals' panel on Friday, February 27th. Panelists will share about their career paths in the field and discuss skill-building opportunities and how to become a competitive candidate in the job market.

One presenter for this career panel will be:

Dr. Tina Phillips Johnson
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2006
History, Women's Studies Certificate
Master of Public Health

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Sarah Angel Markwardt
Contact Email: 
saa133@pitt.edu

4th Annual Model African Union

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/17/2015 (All day)

We are proud to announce the 4th Annual Model African Union for high school students! This unique experiences provides students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to research and represent a given African country's interest in Parliamentary-style proceedings! This event is one of only a handful of high school African Union simulations in the country! Additionally, we provide a light breakfast and African lunch for all students. We also provide African entertainment during lunch. Finally, We do not charge any fees for schools to participate.

Contact Person: 
Eric Swetts
Contact Email: 
ems137@pitt.edu

Teaching English Abroad

Subtitle: 
International Career Toolkit Series
Presenter: 
Matthew Eppley, Thea Berthodd, and Dr. Katherine Carlitz
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 02/12/2015 - 15:00

Do you love traveling and experiencing new cultures? Have you considered teaching English abroad? Join Pitt alumni Thea Berthoff (TAPIF, France), Matthew Eppley (Peace Corps, Ukraine) and Dr. Carlitz (Asian Studies Center) as they discuss their international experience and share tips on how to prepare yourself to teach English in a foreign country.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Sarah Angel Markwardt
Contact Email: 
saa133@pitt.edu

International Toolkit Series

Subtitle: 
Teaching English Abroad
Presenter: 
Thea Berthoff, Matthew Eppley, Dr. Katy Carlitz
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 02/12/2015 - 15:00

Do you love traveling and experiencing new cultures? Have you considered teaching abroad? Join Pitt alumni Thea Berthoff (TAPIF, France), Matthew Eppley (Peace Corps , Ukraine), and Dr. Katy Carlitz (Asian Studies Center) as they discuss their international experience and share tips on how to prepare yourself to teach English in a foreign country.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Email: 
global@pitt.edu

The Price at the Pump: The Current Cost of Oil and the Global Economy

Subtitle: 
Panel discussion on the current fluidity of the oil market
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 02/05/2015 - 12:00

Why is there a drop in gas prices? What or who is behind it?What is the time frame and what should we expect in the future? How does it impacts policies in the US, Middle East, Russia and Nigeria?

Panel Presenters:
• Laura Paler, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
• Daniel Berkowitz, Professor, Department of Economics, University of Pittsburgh
• Buba Misawa, Professor, Department of Political Science, Washington and Jefferson College

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall

The Africa Leadership Lecture Series

Subtitle: 
Africa's War on Poverty: Strides and Setbacks
Presenter: 
Ambassador Geoffrey Teneilabe, Nigerian Consul-General Atlanta
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 02/06/2015 - 13:00 to 15:00

The Pan African Graduate & Professional Student Union at the University of Pittsburgh
Presents the 1st Africa Leadership Lecture Series:
Africa’s War On Poverty: Strides and Setbacks

Keynote Speaker:
Ambassador/Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Atlanta, the Honorable Geoffrey Teneilabe

Special Guests:
Ambassador of the Republic of Angola, the Honorable Agostinho Tavares Da Silva Neto
Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana, the Honorable Joseph Henry Smith

Location: 
O'Hara Student Center Ballroom
Contact Person: 
Onyinyechi Chukyunyere 'Gandhi'
Contact Phone: 
(412) 370-2923
Contact Email: 
onyymayy@gmail.com

Global Gap Year

Subtitle: 
International Career Toolkit Series
Presenter: 
Jessa Darwin, Jenna Baron, Holly Hickling, and Abraham Kim
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 01/23/2015 - 15:00

Are you looking for travel opportunities and a chance to get “real world experience” before facing the job market? Join us at the Global Gap Year Panel, where representatives from the Peace Corps, Hekima Place, PULSE Pittsburgh, Fulbright Fellowship Program, and others will talk about what they gained from their “Gap Year”.

Panelists include:
Abraham Kim, Peace Corps (Zambia)
Jessa Darwin, Hekima Place (Kenya)
Jenna Baron, PULSE, United Way, Fulbright Scholar (Pittsburgh, PA & Kenya)
Holly Hickling, FORGE (Paris & Zambia)

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Cost: 
N/A
Contact Person: 
Sarah Angel Markwardt
Contact Email: 
saa133@pitt.edu

Cultures Day at Harrold Middle School

Presenter: 
African Studies Program
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 05/14/2015 (All day)

Are you interested in teaching 7-8 grade students about Africa? Please join us for our annual visit to Harrold Middle School as part of Cultures Day! This is an excellent volunteer opportunity and a great way to use your knowledge of Africa in a uniquely enriching way! Interested participants should email AfricanStudies@pitt.edu.

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015

Location: 
Harrold Middle School
Contact Email: 
AfricanStudies@pitt.edu

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