The World History Center will host Julia Adeney Thomas (University of Norte Dame) on Friday, December 6 for a workshop "Humanists Working with Scientists: An Interdisciplinary or Multidisciplinary Anthropocene?" and talk “Frameworks for History’s Future: Climate Change and the Anthropocene.” RSVP HERE! These events are cosponsored by the Asian Studies Center, Climate and Global Change Center, and Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.

Join us for a talk by Han Junghyun, a fiction writer from South Korea, as she discusses contemporary Korean literature and her role in shaping it. Her debut short novel, "The Language of Adolf and Albert", won the Dong-a Ilbo New Writer's Contest in 2015. Since then, she has received several prestigious awards.

This two-day K-12 mini course explores the Opium Wars of the 19th century, their causes, and far-reaching consequences, connecting historical events with modern global issues. Through examining the relationship between imperialism, trade, and culture, participants will gain insight into how the Opium Wars reshaped international dynamics, especially between China and Western powers, including the emerging empire of the United States. Sessions include presentations, activities and teacher-led strategies for curricular development.

This two-day K-12 mini course explores the Opium Wars of the 19th century, their causes, and far-reaching consequences, connecting historical events with modern global issues. Through examining the relationship between imperialism, trade, and culture, participants will gain insight into how the Opium Wars reshaped international dynamics, especially between China and Western powers, including the emerging empire of the United States. Sessions include presentations, activities and teacher-led strategies for curricular development.

Gina Kim is a Postdoctoral Associate in Japanese Studies, specializing in Trans-Asian art history and visual culture, with a primary research focus on Manchukuo. After the Manchuria Incident in 1932, the imperial presence of Japan in Northeast China became immensely visible. Spanned 14 years until August 1945, Manchukuo marks the climax of Japan’s political, militaristic, and economic expansion amidst the era of the New Order.

The annual ISSS-IS Conference will be held at the University of Pittsburgh from October 24th through October 26th. With participants representing 27 countries, the conference features 38 panels on topics ranging from the use of nuclear weapons to gender warmaking to the strengths and weaknesses of international law to the role of traditional and new media in contemporary international security environment. This conference will feature several panels on security problems in and around Latin America, Africa, Russia and Eastern Europe, and Asia.

Are you a graduate student looking to broaden your international experience? Join us for “International Experiences, Funding, and Best Practices for Success”—an interactive session designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to navigate global opportunities confidently. This event will feature insights from Emmy at GSPIA, a representative from the Nationality Rooms, and current students who have successfully pursued international internships.

Dr. Pulford's research focuses on experiences of socialism and empire in borderland and minority regions in Eurasia, including along the China-Russia border, the focus of his first two books. His most recent project examines the experiences of cross-border ‘Chinese’ minorities in Southeast, Central and Northeast Asia. In many global locations, crossing state borders involves a sense of temporal shift.

Join the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures to celebrate Asian culture.

This collaborative and hands-on professional development workshop aimed at North Allegheny Senior High School teachers will guide educators in the creation of a comprehensive and engaging Global Studies curriculum for grades 6-12. The workshop will explore strategies to enhance students’ understanding of global issues, intercultural perspectives, and critical thinking skills.