Asian Studies Center

Synonyms: 
ASC
Asian Studies

India Day 2024

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sun, 08/18/2024 - 12:00 to 16:30

Join the Indian Nationality Room Committee for the 22nd commemoration of India Day. This year’s theme is the Languages of India. The event will showcase an exciting array of music and dance performances from all corners of India. Enjoy connecting with members of the Indian community, great food, and wonderful music and fun.

Parking is available on the streets around the Cathedral of Learning at no charge on Sundays. Parking for an hourly fee is also available in the Soldiers & Sailors garage on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard.

Location: 
Cathedral of Learning, Commons Room
Contact Email: 
nationalityrooms@pitt.edu

In a League of Their Own Exploring Taiwan’s Colonial Past through the Baseball Film, Kano

Subtitle: 
A Workshop for K-12 Educators
Presenter: 
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 18:30

Join us for a virtual K-12 educator workshop exploring the history of Taiwan under Japanese colonial rule through the baseball film, Kano. The film depicts the true story of the Kagi Agricultural and Forestry School (Kano) baseball team, an underdog, multi-ethnic team of Chinese, Indigenous Taiwanese, and Japanese high school players, who defied the odds to reach the 1931 Japanese High School Baseball Championship.

Location: 
Online via Zoom
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Stephen Wludarski
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
swludarski@pitt.edu

Global Experiences Peer Conversation Hour

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
Rachel Vandevort
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Tue, 04/16/2024 - 16:00 to 17:00

Join Global Experiences Office Peer Advisors for this weekly roundtable in the Global Hub! Bring your questions about study abroad programs!

Location: 
Global Hub
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Rachel Vandevort
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
rachel.vandevort@pitt.edu

World Culture Day

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 05/21/2024 - 12:00

Avella Sr/Jr High School is gearing up for an exciting and inaugural event: World Culture Day, scheduled for Wednesday, May 21. The event promises to offer students global experiences and insights. The Center for African Studies, in collaboration with other Title VI centers, including Latin American Studies, Asian Studies, Global Studies Center, Russian Studies, and European Studies. The event promises to be a celebration of diversity and multiculturalism around the globe.

Location: 
Avella Sr/Jr High School
Contact Person: 
Susan Ngbabare
Contact Phone: 
7405908115
Contact Email: 
smn63@pitt.edu

Global Experiences Peer Conversation Hour

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
Rachel Vandevort
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Tue, 04/09/2024 - 16:00 to 17:00

Join Global Experiences Office Peer Advisors for this weekly roundtable in the Global Hub! Bring your questions about study abroad programs!

Location: 
Global Hub
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Rachel Vandevort
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
rachel.vandevort@pitt.edu

Global Distinction Drop-In Hours

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Tue, 04/09/2024 - 15:30 to 16:30

Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a
globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more
about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript,
receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to
prospective employers!

Location: 
Global Hub
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Molly McSweeney
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
mcm206@pitt.edu

Talk Time – English Conversation Hour

Presenter: 
Rob Mucklo
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 04/08/2024 - 15:30 to 16:30

Come meet international students, make friends, practice conversational English, and have fun together, during these weekly discussion groups coordinated by the English Language Institute. Feel free to bring your lunch :)

Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Rob Mucklo
Contact Email: 
rob.mucklo@pitt.edu

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