A presentation on conducting research through Pitt’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). For all students pursing or considering pursing a BPHIL in IAS. This a must attend event!

Michelle LeMenager will present the basics of submitting research proposals to the Pitt IRB and additional ethical considerations when conducting research outside of the U.S.

Over the past two decades, China’s economy has enjoyed remarkable economic growth, and the Chinese economy is currently the second largest in the world — behind that of the United States. Some observers believe that China’s economy will overtake the United States by 2030, if not before. Yet recent reports indicate that China’s growth rate is slowing, with market analysts and economists predicting an annual growth rate as low as 7.5 percent — China’s lowest since 1990.

The struggle between Russia and Great Britain over Central Asia in the nineteenth century was the original "great game." But in the past quarter century, a new "great game" has emerged, pitting America against a newly aggressive Russia and a resource-hungry China, all struggling for influence over one of the volatile areas in the world. In Great Games, Local Rules, Alexander Cooley, one of America's most respected Central Asia experts, explores the dynamics of the new competition over the region since 9/11.

Despite the overthrow of corrupt governments in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, the future of the Arab world remains unclear. With the Middle East being a high U.S. foreign policy priority, many speculate on the U.S. reaction to the sweeping changes in the region's political landscape. What do these developments mean for U.S. foreign policy? Join the Council and the American Middle East Institute for a discussion on the current state of U.S. policy vis-a-vis the Arab Awakening.

All students with an interest in international studies are welcome to join us for a free workshop with the international studies certificate program advisors and Alyson Kavalukas, Pitt's Internship Coordinator, to learn about how to find international studies internships and volunteer opportunities both locally in Pittsburgh, in the United States, and overseas, through Pitt and on your own!

Over the last thirty years large populations in Africa have been victimized by natural and man-made disasters and by a combination of the two. Our speaker has been witness to some of its most devastating events during this period (1984 - 2012) --- war, drought and genocide among them.

How does the economic and ecological crises affect popular mobilization for social change? Panelists draw from vast experience and knowledge of activism in Latin America, the Middle East and elsewhere to assess the resources and obstacles to social movement efforts to unite around shared goals. How do movements build solidarity and enduring relationships that connect local level activism with global analyses and networks?

Reception for faculty, graduate students, and guests to follow in 4130 Posvar Hall.

The Global Health Film Series provides a regular forum for bringing together students, faculty, and others who are interested in emerging issues in global health. Two-hour program includes the featured film, a post-film discussion, and light refreshments.

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The Global Health Film Series provides a regular forum for bringing together students, faculty, and others who are interested in emerging issues in global health. The program includes the featured film, a post-film discussion, and light refreshments.

Film synopsis:

*Lunch provided*
RSVP to losagio@pitt.edu by Monday, September 17, 2012

Graduate students and faculty are invited to participate in this workshop, which will provide training in the theory and application of the multiliteracies approach to teaching advanced-level foreign language courses. Participants will have the chance to develop their own teaching materials.