Global Studies Center

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GSC
Global Studies

Competitive Colonialism of the Weak

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Mostafa Minawi
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Mon, 10/24/2016 - 16:30 to 18:00

Mostafa Minawi is an assistant professor of history at Cornell University and the director of the Ottoman and Turkish Studies Initiative. His research focus is the late 19th century social and diplomatic history of the Ottoman Empire and he travels extensively in Europe, the Middle East, and East Africa as he continues to conduct his research. He also is a regular commentator on the social and political events in Turkey, and their relation to the developments in the region as well as European and American international policies.

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3703 Posvar Hall
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http://worldhistory.pitt.edu
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Local Lives, Global Currents

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Conversations on Immigration, Identity, and the Transformation of Pittsburgh
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Wed, 10/26/2016 - 16:30

In this year’s U.S. presidential campaign, immigrants and immigration policy loom large. Republican candidate Donald Trump has called for building walls to keep out Mexicans and imposing bans on Muslims. Many people have condemned his ideas as “un-American” but at the same time, the United States government has deported record numbers of people over the past ten years and hate crimes against Muslims have increased. How does Pittsburgh fit into these tense national contexts?

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Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall A-51, Carnegie Mellon University
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A Shoebox with $8 Million Dollars

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A Curious Path from Pittsburgh to Peru (and Back)
Presenter: 
Henry Posner III
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Mon, 10/24/2016 - 17:00

As part of the Early Dreams, Seasoned Visions series, Henry Posner III will share his story as one of Pittsburgh's most creative and entrepreneurial thought leaders in "A Shoebox with $8 Million Dollars: A Curious Path from Pittsburgh to Peru (and Back)." After traveling the globe to implement innovative and sustainable rail systems, Henry Posner today serves as owner and Chairman of RDC; Chairman of Iowa Interstate Railroad; Chairman of Hamburg-Köln-Express; a Director of RégioRail; a Director of Eurorail; a Director of Vivarail; and Vice Chairman of The Hawthorne Group.

Location: 
University Club, Ballroom B (2nd fl.), 123 University Place

Careers in Human Rights/Social Justice

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Dr. Ellen Dorsey
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Fri, 10/21/2016 - 14:30 to 16:00

Interested in human rights and social justice issues? Come join us for another event under the International Career Toolkit Series: Careers in Human Rights/Social Justice!!! We will be talking to and hearing from Dr. Ellen Dorsey from the Wallace Global Fund.

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

Global Trivia

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Wed, 10/26/2016 - 21:00 to 22:30

Test your international know-how and win study abroad scholarships and gift cards!

The first prize team will receive $1000 dollar study abroad scholarships for each member. The second place team will win Chipotle gift cards and the third place team will receive Dave and Andy's cards.

Students can register in groups of five here.
This event is open to current Pitt undergrads only.

**Collect a QR code at this event to be eligible for the International Week Contest.

Location: 
O'Hara Student Center Ballroom

Religion & Ethics in High Education Symposium

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Wed, 10/12/2016 - 08:30 to 16:30

Religion is an inseparable aspect of diversity in contemporary higher education. Religion interacts with other sociocultural gators and contributes to a teaching and learning environment that promotes understanding, civility, and tolerance. Students and faculty members, whether religious or non-religious, benefit from experiencing higher education in a more religiously-responsive manner.

Location: 
5604 Posvar Hall
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Contact Person: 
Huiyuan Ye
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412-608-7949
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huy10@pitt.edu

A Central Asian Silk Road?

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How integration can enhance security and stability
Presenter: 
Roozbeh Aliabadi
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Wed, 10/19/2016 - 12:00

Today it is not ideology but the promise of privileged access to resources and infrastructure that shapes geostrategic maneuvering in Central Asia. In fact today, nothing tells us more about the future of geopolitics in Central Asia than tracing infrastructure plans on the ground. For landlocked countries of Central Asia , connectivity is strategy. As for China, its strategy isn’t to formally occupy these Asian countries but to ease passage across them. It wins the new Great Game by building the new Silk Roads.

Location: 
WWPH 4130
Contact Person: 
Dawn Seckler
Contact Phone: 
412-648-9881
Contact Email: 
das200@pitt.edu

Oil & Politics in the New Libya

Presenter: 
Nate Mason
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Wed, 10/05/2016 - 12:10 to 13:20

Foreign intervention played a decisive role in Libya's revolution. What lessons should be learned and what can be done by foreign powers now? How did oil contribute to Libya's fragmentation and can it now bring the country back together? Why are Libya's post-revolution governments so ineffective?

Location: 
3911 Posvar Hall
Contact Email: 
global@pitt.edu

Critical Language Scholarship Drop-In Advising

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UHC National Scholarship Advising Staff
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As Scheduled
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Fri, 11/04/2016 - 13:00

CLS provides funding for immersive summer study in one of thirteen critical languages in a host country. Depending on the language, programs are offered at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline is November 16, 2016.

Drop-in advising sessions for applicants will be held on the 37th floor of the Cathderal of Learning at the following times:

Friday, November 4, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location: 
37th floor, Cathedral of Learning
Contact Person: 
Shannon Mischler
Contact Email: 
sjm130@pitt.edu

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