Asian Studies Center

Synonyms: 
ASC
Asian Studies

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
Event Web Site: 
http://iise.pitt.edu

UCIS Orientation

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Date: 
Tue, 09/11/2018 - 16:30 to 17:30

This UCIS Orientation is only for ELI students to get more involved with UCIS.

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
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Study Abroad Fair

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Date: 
Fri, 09/07/2018 - 13:00 to 16:00

Great opportunity to meet student workers and faculty members and get to know more funding opportunities and certificates information from Asian Studies Center!

Location: 
William Pitt Union Lower Lounge
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UCIS 50th Anniversary Celebration

Presenter: 
UCIS
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 10/13/2018 - 13:00 to 17:00

In 1968, the University Center for International Studies (UCIS) was created as the University of Pittsburgh’s encompassing framework for all its multidisciplinary international programs. To commemorate our 50th anniversary, we will be holding a celebration open to both the University and larger Pittsburgh community.

Join us for an afternoon of international performances, sweet treats from around the globe, children’s activities, and more!

Location: 
Cathedral of Learning 1st Floor Commons
Event Web Site: 
https://www.internationalweek.pitt.edu/ucis-50years
Contact Person: 
Jeff Whitehead
Contact Email: 
whitehead@pitt.edu

The Power of Evidence-Based Research in Policy-Making: Lessons from Afghanistan

Subtitle: 
Keynote Address for the Annual Conference of the Central Eurasian Studies Society
Presenter: 
Dr. Orzala Nemat
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 10/26/2018 - 16:30

Conference registration required (https://www.cess.pitt.edu/registration).

Dr. Orzala Nemat is an internationally known Afghan scholar and a life time activist recognized for being an expert in political ethnography. Her research focuses on the political economy of governance interventions in conflict affected settings highlighting local governance relations in Afghanistan’s villages resulting from the policies of transnational/international institutions and central government’s development and political interventions.

Location: 
David Lawrence Hall 121
Event Web Site: 
https://www.cess.pitt.edu/program
Contact Person: 
Kiersten Walmsley
Contact Phone: 
4126477407
Contact Email: 
crees@pitt.edu

Majlis Podcast: Central Asia in Current Affairs

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 10/27/2018 - 12:45

The Majlis Podcast is Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's in-depth weekly current affairs talk show focusing on Central Asia.

Hosted and produced by Muhammad Tahir, RFE/RL's Media Relations Manager, every week the podcast brings the most relevant experts to discuss the pressing issues of the day involving its target region.

As part of the Special Events Series of the 2018 conference of the Central Eurasian Studies Society, RFE/RL will record an episode on a current affairs topic with discussants and a live audience.

Location: 
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium
Event Web Site: 
https://www.cess.pitt.edu/program
Contact Person: 
Kiersten Walmsley
Contact Phone: 
4126477407
Contact Email: 
crees@pitt.edu

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