Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

International Career Toolkit Series: Post-Graduation Community Service

Subtitle: 
Community Service Opportunities in the US and Abroad
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 01/17/2014 - 15:00

This is an information session for those interested in community service opportunities after graduation in the United States and abroad. There will be representatives and alumni from organizations including PULSE, the Peace Corps, City Year, and Omprakash who will share their experiences and present on how to apply and what to expect.

Location: 
4217 Wesley W. Posvar Hall

Pitt Law Student in Kenya: Tablets Bridging the Resource Gap in Education

Subtitle: 
Let's Talk Africa
Presenter: 
Mr. Brian Fraile, JD
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 01/28/2014 - 13:30 to 15:00

Pitt Law School Alumnus and Assistant Director of CILE, Brian Fraile, will be sharing his experiences teaching and playing a role in the distribution of android tablets at Moi University School of Law in Kenya this past fall. Please take this opportunity to share in discussion. All are welcome!

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Chelsea Davis
Contact Phone: 
412-648-1802
Contact Email: 
cjd50@pitt.edu

Model African Union

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 03/19/2014 - 08:00 to 15:00

The Model African Union (MAU) simulation is hosted by the African Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh for High School Students from the Pittsburgh Schools.

Location: 
O'Hara Student Center
Contact Person: 
Chelsea Davis
Contact Phone: 
412-648-1802
Contact Email: 
cjd50@pitt.edu

Annual World Music Festival

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 12/07/2013 - 12:00 to 15:00

The Department of Music invites the public to the annual World Music Festival featuring the Carpathian Music Ensemble, University Gamelan, the African Music and Dance Ensemble, and special guests Urban Pathways Charter School "Sounds of Steel" steel drum ensemble.

Location: 
Bellefield Auditorium
Cost: 
Free
Contact Email: 
anh59@pitt.edu

International Connections

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 11/04/2013 - 09:30 to 12:00

College-bound minority students from Brashear High School learned about international studies and career opportunities through a panel session with Pitt study abroad returnees and breakout sessions with UCIS international studies advisors.

Location: 
WPU Kurtzman Room
Contact Person: 
Gina Peirce
Contact Phone: 
412-648-2290
Contact Email: 
gbpeirce@pitt.edu

Boren Awards for International Study Information Session

Presenter: 
Michael Saffle, Boren Fellowship Program Manager
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 10/30/2013 - 16:00 to 17:00

Available for both undergraduates and graduate students, Boren Awards support the study of less-commonly-taught languages through study abroad. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposal and future goals are connected to a broad understanding of national security, and award winners must agree to a one-year government service requirement. The deadline for undergraduate applications in December 2nd.

Location: 
1228 Cathedral of Learning
Contact Person: 
Judy Zang
Contact Email: 
jaz36@pitt.edu

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