European Union Center of Excellence

Synonyms: 
EUCE

Europe's Green Recovery

Presenter: 
Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for the Green Deal
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/02/2021 - 12:00

The European Green Deal is the EU's ambitious new growth strategy that aims to transform Europe into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy where no person and no place is left behind. As Executive Vice-President, Frans Timmermans leads the European Commission's work on the European Green Deal and its first European Climate Law to enshrine a 2050 climate-neutrality target into EU law. Join us for this virtual event featuring remarks by Mr. Timmermans followed by discussion.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Kenneth Reilly
Contact Email: 
ker104@pitt.edu

ESCape Into a Book: Gingerbread

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sun, 02/21/2021 - 16:00

Join the European Studies Center at Pitt's virtual book club, exploring recent works by European authors. We will be reading "Gingerbread" by Helen Oyeyemi.

Discussion dates at February 16 and February 20. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, January 7, 2021. A free copy of the book is available to the first 50 registrants who request one. The event is open to ALL.

RSVP at https://forms.gle/uTRwaCSdDVpd9Lir9

Contact Person: 
Samantha Moik
Contact Email: 
smm302@pitt.edu

ESCape Into a Book: Gingerbread

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 02/16/2021 - 19:00

Join the European Studies Center at Pitt's virtual book club, exploring recent works by European authors. We will be reading "Gingerbread" by Helen Oyeyemi.

Discussion dates at February 16 and February 20. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, January 7, 2021. A free copy of the book is available to the first 50 registrants who request one. The event is open to ALL.

RSVP at https://forms.gle/uTRwaCSdDVpd9Lir9

Contact Person: 
Samantha Moik
Contact Email: 
smm302@pitt.edu

Brexit Update with Dr. Anand Menon

Presenter: 
Anand Menon
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:00

In January, the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. In this discussion, Anand Menon, an expert on the European Union, will talk about what this means for the future of the European Union, the ramifications for the United Kingdom, and what may happen next.

#JMintheUS

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Kenneth Reilly
Contact Email: 
ker104@pitt.edu

Conversation with Filmmaker Mo Asumang about Die Arier (The Aryans) (2014)

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Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Thu, 10/22/2020 - 11:00 to 12:30

A documentary by Mo Asumang, German media personality, filmmaker, and Afro-German activist. After receiving death threats from the White Aryan Rebels, Mo Asumang sets out to discover the history and meaning of the word Aryan. This designation was used by racists in the 19th century, designated the master race in Nazi Germany, and is used by white supremacists today. After finding her own grandmother's Aryan Pass, Mo Asumang begins a journey that takes her to Nazi rallies and meetings with racists in Germany but also to KKK gatherings and conversations with white supremacists in the USA.

Location: 
Zoom
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CANCELLED -Movie Night: EuroVision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 10/29/2020 - 20:00

CANCELED
It's Movie Night!
Join the Euro Club and European Studies Center to watch the Will Ferrell Comedy, EuroVision Song Contest : The Story of Fire Saga. Students must have Netflix Subscription and Install Free TeleParty Extension (Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).

Contact Person: 
Kenneth Reilly
Contact Email: 
ker104@pitt.edu

ESCape Into a Book: Go, Went, Gone

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 12/10/2020 - 20:00

Join the European Studies Center at Pitt for a Virtual Book Club to explore recent works by European authors. Our first book is Go, Went, Gone by Jenny Erpenbeck. Discussion dates are December 6 and December 10. Those who RSVP by 10/22 can receive a FREE book and the event is open to ALL.

RSVP at https://forms.gle/EqVJieX1XgVvWd1i7

Contact Person: 
Samantha Moik
Contact Email: 
smm302@pitt.edu

ESCape Into a Book: Go, Went, Gone

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sun, 12/06/2020 - 16:00

Join the European Studies Center at Pitt for a Virtual Book Club to explore recent works by European authors. Our first book is Go, Went, Gone by Jenny Erpenbeck. Discussion dates are December 6 and December 10. Those who RSVP by 10/22 can receive a FREE book and the event is open to ALL.

RSVP at https://forms.gle/EqVJieX1XgVvWd1i7

Contact Person: 
Samantha Moik
Contact Email: 
smm302@pitt.edu

High School Model European Union

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 12/04/2020 - 08:30 to 16:00

The High School Model European Union is an annual event for high school students, with this year's simulation taking place virtually via Microsoft Teams. The goal of the Model EU is to give high school students the opportunity to learn about the workings of the European Union through a hands-on simulation of a meeting of the European Council. Playing the role of presidents and prime ministers, students spend a day engaged in intense negotiations over current issues impacting the EU.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Cost: $10/student

Cost: 
$10
Contact Person: 
Samantha Moik
Contact Email: 
smm302@pitt.edu

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