This presentation provided teachers with a historical foundation of the island of Taiwan, from its waves of Indigenous peoples from Austronesian-speaking islands and early settlement from mainland China, to the role it played as a nexus for global trade networks between East Asia, South Asia, and Europe, to its colonization by both European and Asian empires, to its post-WW II political oppression under KMT martial law, and finally to the Taiwan Miracle of the 1970s to present, and its democratization starting in the late 1980s.

Stop by the Global Hub to learn more about financial wellness!

This is an interactive discussion about the identity of immigrants to the United States. Dr. Nourbakhsh’s personal story spans Iran, the United States, NASA, Silicon Valley entrepreneurship and the life of a university professor. Dr. Nourbakhsh uses his personal background to discuss the blurring of identities for immigrants who dive deep into technology innovation in a world of increasing inequity and inequality. 

Take a break from studying and enjoy free drinks and snacks from around the world! Instructors and students from the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center (LCTL) and Pitt's many language departments will teach you how to order in Swahili, German, Modern & Ancient Greek, Quechua, Hebrew, Irish, Chinese, Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Polish, and many more of the nearly 30 languages offered at Pitt. Then, you can place your order at the Language Coffeehouse and enjoy free drinks and snacks from around the world.

Stop by the Global Hub to learn more about financial wellness!

Are you an international student at Pitt looking to connect, or interested in connecting with international students? Stop by the Nook in the Global Hub on Tuesdays, between 2 and 4 pm during Spring semester, to chat with OIS Outreach Coordinator Zharia White from the Office of International Services!

Join the Persian Club for conversation and a general board meeting.

An invite-only event for faculty and Pitt Global to network and build connections across centers.

In 2024, Brazil marks the 60th anniversary of the military coup that initiated a 21-year dictatorship. This coup was part of a broader wave of military interventions across South America, leading to authoritarian regimes in Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina. Although most of these regimes dissolved by the early 1990s, authoritarianism remains a significant element in Latin America’s political memory.

Keila Grinberg, History Professor and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies, University of Pittsburgh (Moderator)

Johanna Obenda, Researcher and Exhibit Development Specialist, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Kilolo Luckett, Executive Director and Chief Curator, Alma | Lewis

Jason Hank, Grade 7-12 Educator, Beaver Area High School

More information on "In Slavery's Wake": https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/in-slaverys-wake