European Studies Center

Synonyms: 
CWES
ESC

Black Women and the Struggle

Presenter: 
Felix Germain
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 10/22/2018 - 15:30 to 17:00

Throughout France and the French colonies, black women have made powerful contributions to the struggle for equality and decolonization. The ESC invites students to join our panelists for a discussion surrounding black

Panelists:
Felix Germain, Department of Africana Studies
Silyane Larcher, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Moderator: Jeanette Jouili, Department of Religious Studies

Location: 
Posvar Hall 4217

Applied Demonstrations of Energy Infrastructure Development

Subtitle: 
A Systemic Overview of Innovation in Denmark
Presenter: 
Bo Riisgaard Pedersen
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 10/08/2018 - 12:00 to 13:00

This lecture is presented by Bo Riisgaard Pedersen, Special Advisor, Danish Energy Agency - part of the Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate. This is the October speaker for the Center for Energy's lecture series.

Location: 
102 Benedum Hall
Contact Person: 
Carrie Snell
Contact Email: 
cjs216@pitt.edu

European & Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 04/12/2019 (All day)

The Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual event since 2002 designed to provide undergraduate students, from the University of Pittsburgh and other colleges and universities, with advanced research experiences and opportunities to develop presentation skills. The event is open to undergraduates from all majors and institutions who have written a research paper from a social science, humanities, or business perspective focusing on the study of Eastern, Western, or Central Europe, the European Union, Russia, or Central Eurasia.

Location: 
William Pitt Union 527, 538, & 548
Contact Person: 
Gina Peirce
Contact Phone: 
4126482290
Contact Email: 
gbpeirce@pitt.edu

The Importance of Civil Society & Civic Education for Global Democracy

Subtitle: 
A Perspective from the Heinrich Böll Foundation
Presenter: 
Ellen Überschär, Co-President, Heinrich Böll Foundation
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 10/01/2018 - 12:30 to 14:00

Democracies around the world are increasingly under pressure from authoritarian challenges. In Europe, for example, anti-liberal movements have been on the rise in the past years, bringing up fears of democratic backsliding there.

Location: 
Posvar Hall 4217
Cost: 
Free; Advanced Registration Required
Contact Email: 
europeanstudies@pitt.edu

Career Booster Germany

Subtitle: 
Workshops, Information Fair & Networking
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 09/26/2018 - 09:30 to 13:15

Find out how you can use German in your career, how to find the right university or a lab internship, or how to apply for a job in Germany; learn about German engineering programs and universities of applied sciences.

Location: 
Alumni Hall & Wyndham (University Center)
Cost: 
Open to the Public
Contact Person: 
Dr. Viktoria Harms
Contact Email: 
v.harms@pitt.edu

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
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
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

Presenter: 
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

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

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