European Studies Center

Synonyms: 
CWES
ESC

20th Annual High School Model European Union

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 12/10/2024 - 08:00 to 15:30

The High School Model European Union is an annual event for area high school students. The goal of the Model EU is to give high school students a chance to learn about the workings of the European Union through a hands-on simulation. Playing the roles of presidents and prime ministers, students spend a day engaged in intense negotiations over conflicting issues about the EU. The objective is to simulate a specific European Council meeting that focuses on recent current events impacting the EU.

Location: 
William Pitt Union
Event Web Site: 
https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/esc/outreach/students/model-eu
Contact Person: 
Samantha Moik
Contact Email: 
smm302@pitt.edu

From Southport to Social Unrest

Subtitle: 
Insights on Countering Political Violence from the Uk's 2024 Riots
Presenter: 
Abdul-Hye Miah
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:30

Learn about the July 2024 Southport attack in the UK and the subsequent far-right riots that spread across the country. Abdul-Hye Miah will provide relevant insights for combating political violence, managing civil unrest, and strengthening social cohesion in a polarized environment.

Location: 
3911 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Event Web Site: 
Contact Person: 
Sandy Prigg-Monteverde
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
sjp89@pitt.edu

Bohemia, Prague, and Franz Kafka: Intercultural Contexts in Central Europe

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
Dr. Steffen Höhne
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Tue, 10/08/2024 - 17:30

The lecture by Prof. Dr. Steffen Höhne, "Bohemia, Prague, and Franz Kafka – Intercultural Contexts in Central Europe," will explore Franz Kafka's work in relation to the cultural and political dynamics of Bohemia and Prague. The event will also include a discussion with students from Prof. Dr. Amy Colin's Kafka seminar.

Location: 
Cathedral of Learning, CL 149 (French room)
Cost: 
Event Web Site: 
Contact Person: 
Prof. Dr. Amy Diana Colin,
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
paxpeace@pitt.edu

Career Talk: Lunch with a Journalist

Presenter: 
Magnus Marsdal
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 09/30/2024 - 12:30 to 13:30

The speaker Magnus Marsdal, is a Norwegian author and journalist currently serving as Editor-in-Chief of the digital platform Manifest Media. This event is intended for students interested in journalism and the various media in which political commentary can be shared, this informal lunch is an opportunity for students to talk with Mr. Marsdal about his experiences, the skills required in daily news reporting, and the development of a successful career as a non-fiction author, pundit and public speaker.

Location: 
4217 Wesley Posvar Hall
Cost: 
RSVP: slund@pitt.edu
Contact Person: 
Stephen Lund
Contact Email: 
slund@pitt.edu

Global Migrations: Economic, Political, and Climatic Changes K-12 educator workshop

Presenter: 
Cindy McNulty, Catherine Fratto
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 10/29/2024 - 17:00 to 18:30

This free online K-12 educator workshop will explore the topic of migration today through the global lens of politics, economics, and climatic changes. Using modern-day migration case studies, the presenters will share content and pedagogical strategies to help introduce or extend current study of the topic of migration in the classroom. ACT 48 hours will be provided for PA educators as well as resources and materials for classroom use.

Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

The Nordic Freedom Machine: Social Democracy as a Modelfor Individual Liberty

Presenter: 
Magnus Marsdal
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 10/01/2024 - 13:00 to 14:00

This lecture will offer a comparison of the welfare states of Scandinavia and the U.S., conceptions of Left and Right and Liberty, and the embrace of the Nordic path to individual liberty.

Location: 
4303 Wesley Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Stephen Lund
Contact Email: 
slund@pitt.edu

Student Showcase

Subtitle: 
Landscapes: Nature, Culture, Climate Change
Presenter: 
Various
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Fri, 11/15/2024 - 14:30 to 16:00

Come and celebrate our students' research projects who are enrolled in GER 101-202 (beginner to intermediate levels)

Light refreshments will be served!

Location: 
WPU Lower Lounge
Cost: 
Event Web Site: 
Contact Person: 
Sadine Von Dirke
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
https://www.german.pitt.edu

Bis hierhin und wie weiter? / Stick together?

Presenter: 
Directed by: Felix Maria Buhler
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 10/17/2024 - 18:00 to 19:30

Germany on Campus: Fall 2024
Sustainability and Climate Change: Environmentalism in Germany

Documentary with English Subtitles.

See how 5 young German climate activist tries to bring about change and how their solidarity helps them come through setbacks in their struggle.

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Sadine Von Dirke
Contact Email: 
https://www.german.pitt.edu

Munich: City of Natural Wonder, Sustainability, and Oktoberfest

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
Various
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Fri, 10/04/2024 - 14:00 to 16:00

Brezels, apfelstrudel, games, prizes, and information about German Degrees Certificate (CWES, Central European and European Union, study abroad, recycling and sustainability in Germany

Location: 
WPU Ballroom
Cost: 
Event Web Site: 
Contact Person: 
Sabine Von Dirke
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
https://www.german.pitt.edu

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