European Studies Center

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Community United in Compassion - Moroccan Tea

Presenter: 
Molly McSweeney
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00 to 14:00

In response to the devastating earthquake that struck the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, the Pitt community, as well as our neighbors affected by this event, will gather together in the Global Hub. Together, we will share stories about and connections with this beautiful country and unite in compassion. Moroccan tea, pastries, and dates will be offered.

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

Germany on Campus 2023: Mack The Knife-Brecht's Threepenny Film

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 09/12/2023 - 19:00

Join the German Department and its sponsors for a Night at the Movies on Pitt's Campus for the Oakland Premier of Mack The Knife. This critically acclaimed German film tells the story of the attempt to turn Bertolt Brecht's anti-capitalist play The Threepenny Opera into a commercially successful movie. While the Studio wants to censor the racy parts of Brecht's play and its socialist critique, the author does not bow down but takes the Studio to court.

Location: 
4130 Posvar
Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Randall Halle
Contact Email: 
rhalle@ pitt.edu

Marie Curie in Pittsburgh

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Presenter: 
Dr. Fatiha Benmokhtar, Associate Professor of Physics in Duquesne University’s School of Science and Engineering
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Sat, 09/30/2023 - 10:00 to 12:00

Marie Curie, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize (twice!) visited the University of Pittsburgh in 1921, where Pitt Chancellor John Bowman awarded her an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Come to the French Nationality Room to learn more about Marie Curie’s connection to Pittsburgh.
Dr. Fatiha Benmokhtar, Associate Professor of Physics in Duquesne University’s School of Science and Engineering, will discuss Marie Curie’s life and work and her ongoing scientific legacy. The talk will be in English and accessible to a general audience.

Location: 
Cathedral of Learning French Nationality Room
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Contact Person: 
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
cfpittsburgh@gmail.com

Hungarians in Pittsburgh: Joe Magarac: Folklore or Fakelore?

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00

As a part of the University of Pittsburgh Library System's Hungarians in Pittsburgh Exhibit, this panel explores the complex and contradictory tall tale figure of Joe Magarac, the Mon Valley's man of steel. After the panel, attendees will take a tour of Joe Magarac related items from the University Library System Archives in the Global Hub. Light refreshments will be available.

MODERATOR:
Kathy Haines, Head of the Center for Amercian Music

Location: 
4130 Posvar

Talk Time

Presenter: 
Rob Mucklo
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 12:30 to 13:30

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

Talk Time

Presenter: 
Rob Mucklo
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 13:30 to 14:30

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

Hiding to Survive: Jewish Children in Krakow, Poland

Presenter: 
Dr. Joanna Sliwa
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 10/25/2023 - 17:00 to 19:00

How did Jewish children conceal their presence during the Holocaust and what effect did hiding have on child survivors? This talk will expand the story of Krakow Jews as told in the film "Schindler's List" by zooming in on Jewish children's experiences and what that conveys about the German occupation of Krakow, Poland.

Location: 
Cathedral of Learning: Room 501

Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs' Scholarships Info Session

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 10/23/2023 - 15:00 to 16:00

Explore the World with a Summer Study Abroad Scholarship! Join the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs' Scholarships Info Session!

Dreaming of an unforgettable summer adventure abroad? We're here to make it happen! Discover your opportunity to study abroad with the help of scholarships at our Summer Study Abroad Scholarships Info Session.

Location: 
Global Hub
Contact Person: 
Katya Kovaleva
Contact Email: 
nriep@pitt.edu

Africa-China Relationship and its Global Impact: K-12 Educator Workshop

Presenter: 
Cindy McNulty, Catherine Fratto
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 11/01/2023 - 17:00 to 18:30

Join us for this FREE online K-12 educator workshop that will examine the history, current status, and future of Africa and China's relationship through a global lens and offer strategies and resources for classroom use. We will explore not only Chinese investments in infrastructure in Africa, but provide examples from other regions such as Europe, as well. This workshop will offer teaching strategies and resources for K-12 classroom use, and Act 48 hours and FREE classroom materials will be provided for all participants.

Location: 
via Zoom

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