Global Studies Center

Synonyms: 
GSC
Global Studies

Pittsburgh Activists for Climate Justice

Presenter: 
Fred Brown; Randy Francisco
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 18:00 to 20:00

Part of the "Sustainability" or Survival? Popular Responses to Global Climate Change Series
Speakers: Fred Brown, Associate Director of Program Development, Kingsley Association & Larimer Development Team;
Randy Francisco, Sierra Club Senior Organizing Representative, Pennsylvania, Coal to Clean Energy Campaign

Location: 
Cathedral of Learning, Room 324

Iran Refracted: Perspectives on Iranian Culture and Society

Presenter: 
Aahitha Firouz Radjy, Dr. Ali Masalehdan, Nazila Fathi, Dr. Luke Peterson
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/17/2015 - 17:00 to 19:00

Iran boasts one of the globe's oldest civilizations. Persia is simultaneously a unique culture and the crossroads of many linguistic, confessional, and ethnic groups. American media view Iran almost exclusively through a political lens; how would be talk about Iran if we were not to focus on politics?
Panelists include:
Anahita Firouz Radjy, Writer and lecturer; former producer, National Iranian Television; author of In the Walled Garden.
Dr. Ali Masalehdan, CEO of Masimex, a Pittsburgh medical and laboratory equipment and supplies firm.

Location: 
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium

2015 Annual CERIS Undergraduate Research Symposium

Subtitle: 
Insight & Perspectives of Muslim Societies and Communities
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 04/11/2015 (All day)

Call for papers and projects: www.cerisnet.org gives details on submissions of papers and abstracts.
We welcome projects on the five themes:
- Politics, policies, and social change
- Cultural and artistic representations
- Emerging economies and innovative technologies
- Theology, doctrine, and practice
- Muslims' relations with others of Abrahamic religions

Location: 
City View Cafe, Duquesne Union 6th Floor, Duquesne University

How to Apply for USA Jobs

Subtitle: 
International Career Toolkit Series
Presenter: 
Tamara L. Ivosevic & George P. Buck
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 03/05/2015 - 12:00

How to Apply to USAJobs

Thursday, March 5th at noon in Posvar 4217

The US government provides some amazing job opportunities. But how can you make your application get noticed in such a competitive and daunting system? Two members of the HEPC (Federal Hispanic Employment Program Committee) will give a presentation to help students to better navigate the USAJobs website and application system and give tips on how to submit a more competitive application.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Sarah Angel Markwardt
Contact Email: 
saa133@pitt.edu

Managing Risks in the Shale Industry: A Comparison of Policies Worldwide

Presenter: 
Faculty Organizer: Dr. Shanti Gamper-Rabindran, Associate Professor, GSPIA and Department of Economics Pittsburgh Athletic Association
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 03/18/2015 (All day) to Thu, 03/19/2015 (All day)

The purpose of this conference is to exchange information on the public policies aimed at managing risks in the shale sector in the US and in other countries that are exploring shale development, including the UK, China, South Africa, Argentina and Poland. Presenters from France and Germany will also discuss the decisions of those countries to limit shale development and the consequences and opportunity costs of those decisions. Discussion among presenters and the audience will focus on the current evidence on risks and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies.

Location: 
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
Cost: 
Attendance at the conference is free, but please register. Meals are not provided.

Summer Seminar on Global Issues

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Date: 
Mon, 06/15/2015 - 09:00 to Fri, 07/03/2015 - 16:30

We live in an interdependent world. No matter the career you’re considering, our changing world means that you will need to be globally fluent in order to compete and collaborate successfully in the future.

Location: 
University of Pittsburgh
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International Women's Day

Subtitle: 
International Career Toolkit Series
Presenter: 
Representatives from: UN Women, Peace Corps, Hekima Place
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 03/04/2015 - 13:30

Are you interested in global issues? Join representatives from UN Women, Peace Corps, and Hekima Place to discuss international women’s issues and learn how you can get involved with organizations working to address inequality throughout the world. 

Location: 
3610 Posvar
Contact Person: 
Sarah Angel Markwardt
Contact Email: 
saa133@pitt.edu

Careers in Global Health

Subtitle: 
International Career Toolkit Series
Presenter: 
Dr. Tina Phillips Johnson
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 02/27/2015 - 15:00

Are you interested in global issues? Have you ever considered a career in global health? Join us for an alumni and professionals' panel on Friday, February 27th. Panelists will share about their career paths in the field and discuss skill-building opportunities and how to become a competitive candidate in the job market.

One presenter for this career panel will be:

Dr. Tina Phillips Johnson
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2006
History, Women's Studies Certificate
Master of Public Health

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Sarah Angel Markwardt
Contact Email: 
saa133@pitt.edu

2015 Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival

Subtitle: 
Song From The Forest directed by Michael Obert
Presenter: 
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Fri, 02/27/2015 - 18:30

Film Description: http://www.cmu.edu/faces/films/song.html
Tickets: $5 students & seniors, $10 general admission
Purchase Tickets: http://www.cmu.edu/faces/tickets.html.
Event Lineup: Film + Special Greetings from Director, Michael Obert + Panel Q&A with Musical Supervisor, David Rothenberg + Free Food at Reception with Ethnic Cuisine

Location: 
McConomy Auditorium, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Campus
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Topics in Human Security: Global Humanitarian Norms and Practices

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Presenter: 
Dr. Betcy Jose, Department of Political Science, University of Denver
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Wed, 02/25/2015 - 13:30 to 15:00

During her studies in the GSPIA PhD program, Dr. Jose was a researcher at the Ford Institute for Human Security through 2009. Her dissertation was "The Fog of Protection: Contested Meanings and Deliberate Civilian Deaths during Armed Conflict” and her field research includes areas such as Colombia, Botswana, Switzerland, and Uganda.

Location: 
3431 Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
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