Asian Studies Center

Synonyms: 
ASC
Asian Studies

Journalism: First Draft of History or Tomorrow's Fishwrapper? Can Scholars Help?

Presenter: 
Peter Leonard
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 10/25/2018 - 17:00

A special roundtable convened by EurasiaNet, https://www.eurasianet.org/.

Eurasianet is an independent news organization that covers news from and about the South Caucasus and Central Asia, providing on-the-ground reporting and critical perspectives on the most important developments in the region. We strive to provide information useful to policymakers, scholars, and interested citizens both in and outside of Eurasia. Content is published in both English and Russian.

Location: 
4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall

UCIS International Career Toolkit Series: Career Pathways for the United Nations Foundation

Presenter: 
Anna Mahalak - Youth Engagement Manager, United Nations Association-USA and the UN Foundation
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 10/03/2018 - 16:00 to 17:00

You can be a local leader for the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals! Come learn about opportunities for engagement with the UN Association and discuss career paths with the United Nations Foundation. Whether you are most passionate about education, gender equality, solving hunger, climate action, or another Global Goal, this presentation will empower you to take action and identify ways you can engage with the work of the UN.

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Global Trivia

Presenter: 
International Week
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 10/18/2018 - 21:00 to 22:30

Come join us for our 4th annual Global Trivia Night! Compete with groups of up to five undergraduate students, and test your knowledge in global categories like Global Current Affairs, World Culture, World History, Geography, and more. Prizes include Apple Watches, Beats headphones, and Chipotle gift cards. Free food and beverages will be provided! Registration will close on Wednesday, October 17th at 11:59 PM, or once capacity is reached.

Location: 
WPU Assembly Room
Contact Person: 
Luz Amanda Hank
Contact Email: 
lavst12@pitt.edu

Preparing Competitive Applications for Graduate School

Presenter: 
Nancy W. Glynn, Michel Gobat, Emily Rook-Koepsel, Erin Gatz
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 09/17/2018 - 15:00

This multidisciplinary panel will provide insight into crafting competitive applications for
graduate school. You will learn how to leverage your personal story,
GRE/GMAT scores, recommendation letters, and leadership experience
into successful applications. With these tips and tools, you will be one
step closer to an advanced degree. Make sure to add this important
event to your calendar!

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Global Studies Center
Contact Phone: 
4126485085
Contact Email: 
global@pitt.edu

Digital Portfolio Information Sessions

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 09/17/2018 - 18:00

The portfolio is an integrated element of the certificate experience. Students should begin their portfolio soon after enrollment in the GSC program. GSC in collaboration with other UCIS centers will hold three workshop sessions to help with aligning expectations and offering specific tips on how to traverse Wordpress to create a tailored portfolio. Mark your calendar for the following dates:
9/17/18, 6 pm, 4130 WWPH
10/9/18, 6 pm, 4217 WWPH
11/7/18, 6 pm, 4217 WWPH

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Global Studies Center
Contact Phone: 
412-648-5058
Contact Email: 
global@pitt.edu

Pitt Park(ing) Day

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 09/21/2018 - 09:00 to 15:00

Join the University Center for International Studies' (UCIS) outreach team at Pitt's Park(ing) Day event. In addition to UCIS participation, over 20 departments, centers, and organizations will transform the BQ parking spaces through creative energy and experimentation. Activities are free and open to all!

Location: 
BQ Lot, University of Pittsburgh
Contact Person: 
Global Studies Center
Contact Phone: 
412-648-5085
Contact Email: 
global@pitt.edu

2018 IISE Symposium Series

Presenter: 
Huimin Chen, Lunxuan Sun
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 09/14/2018 - 10:30 to 11:30

Research on Endowed Chairs in American Top Research Universities
Speaker: Humin Chen
IISE Visiting Scholar
Ph.D. Candidate
Faculty of Education
Beijing Normal University, China

Private Tutoring impact On Junior High School Students' Performance In China: Fast Lane or Placebo Effect?
Speaker: Lunxuan Sun
IISE Visting Scholar
Lecturer
School of Educational Science
Tianjing Normal University, China

Location: 
4318 Wesley W. Posvar Hall

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