Global Studies Center

Synonyms: 
GSC
Global Studies

Global Human Trafficking Today

Subtitle: 
A Workshop for Regional College Faculty and Students
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 03/27/2017 - 13:00

This workshop on global human trafficking for regional college faculty and students is presented by the international and area studies programs of the University Center for International Studies (UCIS), University of Pittsburgh. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is part of an annual series of curriculum development workshops connected with the US Department of Education-sponsored Title VI National Resource Center project to internationalize 2-year and 4-year college campuses throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Location: 
Community College of Beaver County, LRC 9103
Contact Person: 
Gina Peirce
Contact Phone: 
4126482290
Contact Email: 
gbpeirce@pitt.edu

Statebuilding, Peacebuilding & Hybrid Governance in Somalia

Presenter: 
Ken Menkhaus, Professor & Chair, Political Science Dept., Davidson College
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 01/24/2017 - 10:00

Somalia, often cast as the world's "most failed state," is starting to pull together a federal government. The challenges are daunting, and the hybrid forms of governance emerging there defy conventional statebuilding. Ken Menkhaus assesses the current conflict and governance trends, the role of corruption, and the changing security environment facing the next Somali administration.

Location: 
3610 Posvar Hall
Contact Email: 
DRC51@pitt.edu

Model African Union

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 03/23/2017 - 07:30 to 16:30

We are proud to announce the 6th Annual Model African Union for high school students! This unique experiences provides students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to research and represent a given African country's interest in Parliamentary-style proceedings! This event is one of only a handful of high school African Union simulations in the country! Additionally, we provide a light breakfast and African lunch for all students. We also provide African entertainment during lunch. Finally, We do not charge any fees for schools to participate.

Location: 
O'Hara Student Center and the University Club
Cost: 
Student Participants are sponsored by the ASP
Contact Person: 
Katherine Mooney
Contact Phone: 
412-648-1802
Contact Email: 
africanstudies@pitt.edu

Making Diaspora Talent Change Agents at Home: Observations of a 'thinking doer'

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 01/20/2017 - 12:00

Nowadays, talent is the most precious of resources and it moves globally. Mobilization of diasporas of highly skilled for the benefits of country of origin has shown tremendous potential, yet putting it into practice has proven elusive: almost all countries have programs to leverage their Diaspora of highly skilled professionals, yet disappointedly few have resulted in significant impact. The talk will introduce a notion of diaspora 'over-achiever', dwell on why they proved be so important in World Bank's project work, and shed lights on the 'how to' of effective diaspora programs.

Location: 
2432 Posvar Hall

The Japanese Spirit in Global Sports and Business

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 18:00 to 20:00

From unexpected connections to the founding and culture of Nike to the preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Japanese culture flows through the global world of sports and business. Drawing on his extensive experience as an athlete, trainer, and osteopath in Australia, Great Britain, Italy, and Japan, Paul Francis will share how the aspirational qualities in Japanese culture are cultivated, grown, and celebrated. Paul leads Advanced Product Innovation at Nike as Senior Director.

Location: 
125 Frick Fine Arts Building

Diversity in Global Business

Subtitle: 
As part of the Year in Diversity
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 04/07/2017 - 13:00 to 14:30

What is Diversity in Global Business?
The International Business Center and the Global Studies Center are hosting a panel series for the Year of Diversity at Pitt. This series is supported by a grant from Pitt's Provost Office. This is the last of the three panels and will focus on “Diversity and Multiculturalism Beyond the US.”

Location: 
270 Mervis Hall (Colloquium Room)
Contact Person: 
Jacqueline Saslawski
Contact Email: 
jsaslawski@katz.pitt.edu

Diversity in Global Business

Subtitle: 
As part of the Year in Diversity
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 02/17/2017 - 13:00 to 14:30

What is Diversity in Global Business?
The International Business Center and the Global Studies Center are hosting a panel series for the Year of Diversity at Pitt. This series is supported by a grant from Pitt's Provost Office. The second of three panels held on Jan. 20 will focus on “Managing Diversity in Global Business”

Location: 
270 Mervis Hall (Colloquium Room)
Contact Person: 
Jacqueline Saslawski
Contact Email: 
jsaslawski@katz.pitt.edu

Diversity in Global Business

Subtitle: 
As part of the Year of Diversity
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 01/20/2017 - 13:00 to 14:30

What is Diversity in Global Business?
The International Business Center and the Global Studies Center are hosting a panel series for the Year of Diversity at Pitt. This series is supported by a grant from Pitt's Provost Office. The first of three panels held on Jan. 20 will focus on: “What is Diversity in Global Business?”
Panelists will talk a multi-dimensional approach framing the concept of diversity and apply it to the environment that students are experiencing in the classroom, during experienced-based learning activities, and the future work place.

Location: 
270 Mervis Hall (Colloquium Room)
Contact Person: 
Jacqueline Saslawski
Contact Email: 
jsaslawski@katz.pitt.edu

Careers in Diplomacy and in the Foreign Service

Presenter: 
Dr. Kenneth Chern
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 01/13/2017 - 15:00 to 16:30

Interested in becoming a Foreign Service Officer at the US Department of State? Passionate about diplomacy and international relations? Come and hear from Dr. Kenneth Chern about life in diplomacy and how to join the foreign service as part of our International Career Toolkit Series.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Tim An
Contact Email: 
ysa9@pitt.edu

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