The West Coast Model European Union is an annual simulation of a European Council summit, bringing together undergraduate students from across the United States and Canada. Students, in teams of two, play the roles of representatives of European Union Member State delegations. Participants negotiate two issues of concern for the country holding the Presidency, Sweden (holding the presidency from January-June).

The University of Pittsburgh will send a team of students to this simulation.

The Undergraduate Model European Union is an annual event that gives students a chance to learn about the workings of the European Union through preparation for and participation in a hands-on two-day simulation of a meeting of the European Council. Model EU enhances students’ understanding of the issues and challenges facing the 27 member nations of the EU. Awards will be given to the most effective delegations and best individual position papers.

First-year students enrolled in the Academic Foundations Community: Europe traveled to Washington, D.C., to learn more about Europe and the EU. They visited a Vermeer exhibit at the National Gallery of Art, enjoyed Norwegian cuisine, and met with the EU Delegation to the US and the Embassy of Portugal.

The Euro Challenge is a competition for high school students on European economic and monetary policy. It gives participants the opportunity to learn about the Euro, the single market, and other important concepts central to the European Union and macro/microeconomics.

In this final videoconference, the Week 3 cohort shares the final drafts of their lesson plans and unit modules with each, offering and accepting feedback from their peers.

In this final videoconference, the Week 2 cohort shares the final drafts of their lesson plans and unit modules with each, offering and accepting feedback from their peers.

In this final videoconference, the Week 1 cohort shares the final drafts of their lesson plans and unit modules with each, offering and accepting feedback from their peers.

This pre-departure videoconference (for the Week 3 cohort) serves to introduce tour facilitators and educators, provide important details and context before arrival in Brussels, and answer any questions educators have before travelling.

This pre-departure videoconference (for the Week 2 cohort) serves to introduce tour facilitators and educators, provide important details and context before arrival in Brussels, and answer any questions educators have before travelling.

This pre-departure videoconference (for the Week 1 cohort) serves to introduce tour facilitators and educators, provide important details and context before arrival in Brussels, and answer any questions educators have before travelling.