Asian Studies Center

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Silk Screen Film Festival: Scaffolding

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Thu, 09/27/2018 - 20:00

Scaffolding depicts the coming of age of impulsive troublemaker Asher in his junior year of high school. Essentially sweet and charming, but mostly controlled by his own inner rage, Asher feels pressure from both his strict father who sees him as the natural successor to the family’s scaffolding business and his gentle literature teacher Rami, the only person in his life who makes him believe he is capable of more than a laborer. Torn between this old school and new age masculinity, Asher has to take the ultimate test of maturity when sudden tragedy occurs.

Location: 
Alumni Hall Auditorium, 7th Floor
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Free for Pitt Students, Faculty and Staff
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Japan Documentary Film Award - Sennan Asbestos Disaster

Presenter: 
Kazuo Hara, Director
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 09/27/2018 - 18:00

The Japan Council of the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the winner of the first biennial University of Pittsburgh Japan Documentary Film Award: Sennan Asbestos Disaster, directed by award-winning veteran filmmaker Kazuo Hara. More than ten years in the making, Sennan Asbestos Disaster follows a dwindling group of dying former asbestos workers as they seek justice and recognition from an indifferent Japanese government As Mr.

Location: 
125 Frick Fine Arts Auditorium
Contact Person: 
Lynn Kawaratani
Contact Email: 
lyk12@pitt.edu

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

Presenter: 
Peter Leonard
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As Scheduled
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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
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As Scheduled
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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

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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

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