Global Studies Center

Synonyms: 
GSC
Global Studies

IISE Symposium Series

Presenter: 
Shannon Wanless and Anne-Marie Lödermann
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 09/28/2011 - 12:00 to 13:00

"Comparing Methods of Assessment of Early Self-regulation in Asia, Europe, and the U.S" presented by Shannon Wanless

and

"A Systemic View on Peer Mentoring Programs for Female Faculty" presented by Anne-Marie Lödermann

Location: 
4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Cost: 
Free
Event Web Site: 
http://www.iise.pitt.edu/symposium
Contact Person: 
Chen-Jui Su
Contact Phone: 
(412) 648-2245
Contact Email: 
chs99@pitt.edu

IISE Symposium Series

Presenter: 
Katherine Carlitz and Xinhong Wang
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 09/21/2011 - 12:00 to 13:00

Martyrs, Avengers, or Virtuous Wives? Imagining Women in Traditional China presented by Katherine Carlitz

and

Why the Girls Choose Engineering Education? A Survey of Chinese Engineering Students from Perspectives of Sex/Gender presented by Xinhong Wang

Location: 
5604 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Event Web Site: 
http://www.iise.pitt.edu/symposium
Contact Person: 
Chen-Jui Su
Contact Phone: 
(412) 648-2245
Contact Email: 
chs99@pitt.edu

Student Ambassador Program Workshop

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 17:00 to 20:00

During this workshop, teachers will be introduced to the program and resources, hear from an expert on global education, and interact with teachers from the Pittsburgh region who have successfully implemented global education in their curricula and schools. Teachers will receive a complimentary CD with program resources. A light dinner will be served and parking vouchers will be available. Participating teachers will receive three (3) ACT 48 credits. Registration required, please visit the link provided for more information and the registration page.

Location: 
4130 Wesley E. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Cost: 
Free
Event Web Site: 
http://www.worldpittsburgh.org/programsCalendarListDetail.jsp?restrictids=nu_rep…
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Phone: 
(412) 624-2918
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

The BRICs & the U.S.

Presenter: 
Tiberio Montieiro
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 11/14/2011 - 17:00 to 20:30

This workshop is open to teachers only. You must pre-register at:http://globalsolutionspgh.org/education-program/act-48-workshops/thebrics/

Location: 
4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Event Web Site: 
http://globalsolutionspgh.org/education-program/act-48-workshops/thebrics/
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Phone: 
(412) 624-2918
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

Making the Modern Middle East

Presenter: 
Dr. Soren Fanning, Robert Morris University
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 11/07/2011 - 13:00 to 16:00

This workshop is open to teachers only. You must pre register at: http://globalsolutionspgh.org/education-program/act-48-workshops/makingt...

Location: 
4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Event Web Site: 
http://globalsolutionspgh.org/education-program/act-48-workshops/makingthemodern…
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Phone: 
(412) 624-2918
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

Pittsburgh's Connections to the World

Presenter: 
Terri Blanchette, Heinz History Center
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 04/21/2012 - 08:30 to 14:30

This concluding workshop looks at North America's connections with the world through the experience of Pittsburgh. A visit to the Heinz History Center exhibit, "Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation," will show North America as a source and recipient of world-wide influences.

Location: 
Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh
Cost: 
$50 per participant
Event Web Site: 
http://www.worldhistory.pitt.edu/TWH
Contact Person: 
Katie Jones
Contact Phone: 
(412) 624-3073
Contact Email: 
joneskh@pitt.edu

Historical Connections within Latin America and the Caribbean

Presenter: 
Lara Putnam
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 03/24/2012 - 08:30 to 14:00

How the rise and fall of Amazon rubber barons linked to the rise of plantations in Southeast Asia; how pop star Shakira's belly dancing reflects the history of the Lebanese trade diaspora in Latin America; and more.

Location: 
5604 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Cost: 
$50 per participant
Event Web Site: 
http://www.worldhistory.pitt.edu/TWH
Contact Person: 
Katie Jones
Contact Phone: 
(412) 624-3073
Contact Email: 
joneskh@pitt.edu

Afro-Latin America

Presenter: 
George Ried Andrews
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 08:30 to 14:00

George Reid Andrews, author of the well-known Afro-Latin America, introduces the experience of Latin Americans of African descent - their links to each other and to Africa.

Location: 
5604 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Cost: 
$50 per participant
Event Web Site: 
http://www.worldhistory.pitt.edu/TWH
Contact Person: 
Katie Jones
Contact Phone: 
(412) 624-3073
Contact Email: 
joneskh@pitt.edu

Connecting Africa and the Indian Ocean

Presenter: 
Thomas Anderson, University of New Hampshire and Elizabeth Campbell, University of Pittsburgh
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 12/03/2011 - 08:30 to 14:00

Thomas Anderson and Elizabeth Campbell specialize, respectively, in recent and early world history. They will display ties of Africa and the Indian Ocean - for both cultural and environmental issues - in early and recent times.

Location: 
5604 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Cost: 
$50 per participant
Event Web Site: 
http://www.worldhistory.pitt.edu/TWH
Contact Person: 
Katie Jones
Contact Phone: 
(412) 624-3073
Contact Email: 
joneskh@pitt.edu

Historical Connections within Africa

Presenter: 
Yolanda Covington-Ward
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 11/12/2011 - 08:30 to 14:00

Yolanda Covington-Ward, an anthropologist with field experience in Liberia (West Africa) and Congo (Central Africa), will provide examples of African inter-regional connections in ancient and modern times.

Location: 
5604 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Cost: 
$50 per participant
Event Web Site: 
http://www.worldhistory.pitt.edu/TWH
Contact Person: 
Katie Jones
Contact Phone: 
(412) 624-3073
Contact Email: 
joneskh@pitt.edu

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