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.

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.

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.

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.”

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”

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.

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.

Please join us for a festive closing celebration for two concurrent exhibitions organized by History of Art and Architecture students and faculty: Chinese Apartment Art: Primary Documents from Gao Minglu's Archive, 1970s-1990s, organized by graduate students from HAA 2600 Special Topic on Chinese Art Seminar, and Paradoxes of Play: Concrete and Conceptualist Proposals from Brazil and Beyond, this year’s undergraduate Museum Studies exhibition.

It couldn't be easier to get your new US Passport or to renew your old Passport at Pitt! Book an appointment online today at www.ucis.pitt.edu/get-a-passport so that you can get started on your next adventure abroad!

As part of the International Toolkit Series, come to hear about government and intelligence work in the Navy. The Navy provides an opportunity to get first hand work in government agencies and intelligence work directly out of college. Through the Navy, students would be able to get on the job, valuable experience with national security within months of graduation.