This is the public reception for Xyza Cruz Bacani: Modern Slavery. It will take place on December 14th from 6 - 8 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Xyza Cruz Bacani was born in the Philippines. As a domestic worker in Hong Kong, Xyza began taking photographs in her spare time. It became her passion both for the therapeutic effect it had on her and because it awakened an innate drive for self expression.

Xyza Cruz Bacani: Modern Slavery runs from October 17 through January 6, 2017. A public reception is scheduled for December 14th from 6 - 8 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Xyza Cruz Bacani was born in the Philippines. As a domestic worker in Hong Kong, Xyza began taking photographs in her spare time. It became her passion both for the therapeutic effect it had on her and because it awakened an innate drive for self expression.

Interested in human rights and social justice issues? Come join us for another event under the International Career Toolkit Series: Careers in Human Rights/Social Justice!!! We will be talking to and hearing from Dr. Ellen Dorsey from the Wallace Global Fund.

Patricia L. MacLachlan, Associate Professor of Government and Asian Studies, University of Texas at Austin
Kay Shimizu, Research Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh

Join Global Ties at the Global Education Expo (formally, the Cultural Carnival) for a night of celebrations. Meet a variety of academic departments and organizations that focus on language, culture, and internationalization. At the same time, listen to performances while taking a chance with our raffle games! We will have many exciting prizes! Interested in hosting a table or performing (bands/singers only)? Interested in volunteering? Deadline: October 19, 2016

Godzilla returns in Shin Godzilla, the latest entry in the long-running monster film franchise from Japan. For one week only, the film will be having a limited screening in the Pittsburgh area at Southside Works Cinema and Pittsburgh Mills. A complete list of show times and ticket prices can be found at their respective websites:

https://www.clevelandcinemas.com/showtimes.asp?ptID=AASSW

This Pittsburgh Premiere GKIDS release details the life and works of Japanese artist and ukiyo-e painter Katsushika Hokusai, as seen from the eyes of his daughter, Katsushika O-Ei. (2015)

For exact dates, times, and ticket prices, please visit Row House Cinema's website here: http://rowhousecinema.com/#halloween

CHINA Town Hall is a national day of programming on China involving 70 cities throughout the United States. This year, Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, former Secretary of State, will speak on a live national webcast at 7:00 p.m., followed by a local, in-person appearance Allen Barber, Chief Operating Officer, U.S.-China Cooperative Association of Elected Local Officials. Allen Barber will speak on Cultivating Sister City Partnerships.

Light refreshments will be provided. Please contact asia@pitt.edu if you have questions.

Do you plan to work or start your own business in China?

Do you want to gain summer internship experiences in China?

Do you want to teach English in China?

Do you want to know the tips applying for national scholarships?

Do you want to learn about study abroad and summer intensive language programs?

Join the information session if your answer is YES!!!

Light refreshments will be served.

The Dept. of History, Political Science, and International Studies, and CST/HIS342 (Post/Modern China) of Chatham University invite you to join us for this public lecture.