What are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and why do they matter for the University of Pittsburgh? The world's best-known development economist and advocate, Jeffrey Sachs, will lead a wide-ranging discussion about the purpose and process of crafting a unified vision for the future at home and abroad. A central tenet of the SDGs is that development is a shared responsibility and that all states are responsible for achieving measurable progress toward them.

You're invited to attend this free lecture by Sanjay Subrahmanyam discussing the importance of cities in empires and the crucial roles they have played in the the facilitation of Early Modern Hubs. Dr. Subrahmanyam has played a leading role in re-entering Asia in larger discussions of the early modern world, and challenging the assumption that Europe was the sole conduit of modernity. Join us for the reception for a reception following the lecture as well!

Get advice on how to apply, insights on writing and tailoring personal statements, and other do's and don'ts of applying for graduate school.

With speakers:
Michael Rizzi
Director of Student Services
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
University of Pittsburgh

David Fortna
Associate Director of Admissions
Heinz College
Carnegie Mellon University

Kelly Urban
Visiting Lecturer
Department of History
University of Pittsburgh

Faculty, graduate students, K-16 educators and librarians are invited to attend the CERIS fall 2017 complimentary dinner and book discussion. The discussion will be facilitated by Rachel Sternfeld, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Participation via the Internet is also an option. Please register at https://cerisnet.secure.pitt.edu/resource/faculty-readers-forum. A limited number of free copies of the book are available.

Professional development workshop for faculty of the Nine University and College International Studies Consortium of Georgia.

Have you ever wondered what Pocky tastes like or what live entertainment looks like in Brazil? Did you know that every Indian dance move tells a story? Ever think you'd be able to experience the world without getting on a plane? Join us for this year's Global Carnivale as we celebrate diverse nations with Pitt's cultural departments and student organizations. This event will include games, music, entertainment, and food samples from around the world.

Teaching foreign language across the curriculum is a means to internationalize courses commonly taught only in English. Students develop an enriched understanding of their chosen course of study while enhancing language skills in their second language. Educators bring world languages into areas of study beyond the typical foreign language and literature classes. This prepares educators and students for the cross-cultural and multilingual demands of global society.

Join the Global Studies Center for our annual welcome back reception. Stop by to say hello, grab a bite to eat, and learn about the new opportunities and programs planned for 2017-2018.

Few historians have asked about 'development' as an idea unfolding within one specific historical space and representing three big socioeconomic regimes: capitalism, developing/post-colonial economy and socialism. Witnessing transformation of Poland from a supply hinterland of Western Europe (and a space of economic exploitation under Nazi rule), into a modernizing socialist nation-state, Polish economists studied these socio-economic systems comparatively and in a world perspective.