An immersive podcast concert that delves into how art and storytelling reveal the human experience of war. Featuring Yemeni artist Haifa Subay and Ukrainian filmmaker/poet Oleksandr Frazé Frazénko - both current PiNTS (Pittsburgh Network for Threatened Scholars) scholars.
Developed by Pitt students under the mentorship of journalist David Greene (formerly of NPR), and Pitt faculty Sean Guillory and Shannon Reed, the podcast shares voices of resilience, displacement, and creative resistance.

Rapid population aging is a modern phenomenon that has been transforming societies across the globe. Roundtable participants will present their research of different aspects of aging from the role of grandparents in modern societies to the place of technology in accommodating older people across the globe.

Lunch reception: 12:30–1:30 PM

Pitt Alumni Nicholas Gasquet will present on the Peace Corps application process and his own personal experiences in Indonesia and Senegal as a current Peace Corps Volunteer.

Gasquet graduated from Pitt in 2024 with a major in political science, minors in economics and history, and an African Studies certificate.

The Peace Corps allows you the opportunity to serve in 60+ countries around the world in Africa, Central and East Asia and Latin America.

The rigor to assess fact from fiction. The courage to connect across differences. The power of a good question over a hot take. How can we incorporate the core principles of journalism into the 21st century classroom? NPR's Emily Kwong (host of Short Wave and Inheriting) offers insights from her 15-year career in public media, and reflects upon how academic spaces are strongholds for the free press.

Emily Kwong (she/her) is an NPR audio journalist working at the crossroads of sociopolitical history, family memory, and science.

A faculty discussion exploring how international student programs are developed. Panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in creating global learning opportunities. Panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in building global learning opportunities. The session will include a brainstorming segment to identify strategies for strengthening institutional support and expanding the reach of Pitt’s sustainability-focused international education initiatives

Come hear about one of Pitt’s most unique study away programs! During this 10-day, 3-credit summer program, students volunteer alongside members of the Oglala Lakota tribe while learning about Native American history and current events, environmental sustainability, and indigenous rights.
Light refreshments provided. Email mnk7@pitt.edu for more information

Join us in Posvar Hall for a one-of-a-kind block party, hosted by the centers on the fourth floor! Connect and learn about student clubs, organizations and discover new spaces to hang out between classes to support your academic journey, all with live music and free food! This interactive event offers the perfect opportunity to explore how our Centers can elevate your college experience and boost your success.

Come and go, before, after or between classes during this three-hour block of fun!

Educators Advisory Meeting

Agenda:
Welcome and Intro
Overview of UCIS Centers
Educator Survey Results
Thematic Breakout Session with UCIS staff and educators
Report from Thematic Breakout Session
Questions/Answers
Next steps

As humans rely more and more on electronic devices to support their everyday activities, there are ever present warnings about the impacts such reliance has on human autonomy ranging from who owns and controls information networks, the inequitable impact of technology consumption on peoples and places, varying accessibility of technology around the globe, and the promises and limitations of technology in improving human health.

As humans rely more and more on electronic devices to support their everyday activities, there are ever present warnings about the impacts such reliance has on human autonomy ranging from who owns and controls information networks, the inequitable impact of technology consumption on peoples and places, varying accessibility of technology around the globe, and the promises and limitations of technology in improving human health.