Global Studies Center

Synonyms: 
GSC
Global Studies

LCTL Language Coffeehouse 2023

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Fri, 02/17/2023 - 11:00 to 13:00

Take a break from studying to order and enjoy mít khô and nước dừa in Vietnamese, चाय and चकली in Hindi, or szaloncukor and ásványviz in Hungarian! Instructors and students from the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center 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, Ukrainian, 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.

Location: 
William Pitt Union Assembly Room
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Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
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dristas@pitt.edu

Memories of Trauma: The Carnegie International Exhibition and Social and Emotional Learning for K-12 Educators

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As Scheduled
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Thu, 03/09/2023 - 17:00 to 21:00

Join Pitt’s National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA) and Global Studies Center at the Carnegie International art exhibition on March 9, 2023 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. for an innovative workshop for K-12 educators in which we will learn how artists from around the world process trauma through their art.

Location: 
Carnegie Museum of Art
Contact Person: 
Stephen Wludarski
Contact Email: 
swludarski@pitt.edu

What We Left Unfinished

Presenter: 
Mariam Ghani
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As Scheduled
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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 18:00 to 20:00

Please join us for the film screening of What We Left Unfinished, directed by Mariam Ghani, as a part of the CMU International Film Festival.

Location: 
CMU McConomy Auditorium CUC
Contact Person: 
Tahmina Ahmed
Contact Email: 
taa100@pitt.edu

Frederick Honors College Advisors Table at Pitt Majors/Minors Fair

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As Scheduled
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Thu, 01/26/2023 - 12:00 to 15:00

Meet the Frederick Honors College's team of academic advisors who can answer your questions about the Honors College's application, requirements, programming, and more. Find out how you can enhance your University of Pittsburgh degree in any major by choosing one of our distinctive programs.

Location: 
William Pitt Union Ballroom

Successful Job Application Workshop

Presenter: 
Lucinda Morgan and Rachael Ochoa
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As Scheduled
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Mon, 01/30/2023 - 17:00 to 18:00

Are you looking to take your job application to the next level? We will teach you how to make your resume and cover letter stand out, ace your interview, and showcase your skills and experience in the best way.

Location: 
5108 Posvar Hall

Office Hours with Eve Darian-Smith

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Dr. Eve Darian-Smith, Chair of the Department of Global and International Studies, Professor of Global Studies, University of California Irvine
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As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 13:00 to 16:00

Dr. Eve Darian-Smith is the Chair of the Department of Global and International Studies and professor of Global Studies at the University of California, Irvine. She has published several award-winning books focused on global issues. Trained as a lawyer, historian and anthropologist, Dr. Darian-Smith is a critical interdisciplinary scholar interested in issues of postcolonialism, human rights, legal pluralism, and sociolegal theory. Her current work focuses on authoritarianism and crises of democracy.

Location: 
4100 Posvar Hall and Zoom
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

Confronting the Climate Crisis: Student Organizing Amidst Rising Antidemocracy 

Presenter: 
Dr. Eve Darian-Smith, Chair of the Department of Global and International Studies, Professor of Global Studies, University of California Irvine
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 02/13/2023 - 18:00 to 20:00

Join the Student Office of Sustainability, Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, and the Global Studies Center for a student-centered discussion with Dr. Eve Darian-Smith, Chair of the Department of Global and International Studies and is a professor of Global Studies at the University of California, Irvine. She has published several award-winning books focused on global issues. Trained as a lawyer, historian and anthropologist, Dr. Darian-Smith is a critical interdisciplinary scholar interested in issues of postcolonialism, human rights, legal pluralism, and sociolegal theory.

Location: 
William Pitt Union, Room 510
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

Close to Home: A Post-Industrial Series

Presenter: 
Carmen Gentile, Founder, Postindustrial Media; Kimberly Palmiero, Editor, Project Manager, Small Business Owner
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 02/24/2023 - 14:30 to 16:00

The Global Studies Center and Postindustrial, a multimedia outlet focused on reimagining industrial communities, is hosting a 4-part series that will allow a small group of students to develop journalism skills while learning about global issues in the context of Appalachia. Students will get the opportunity to learn about podcast production and journalistic writing from Postindustrial journalists that have a wealth of knowledge and experience in reporting on global issues as they relate to our region.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Close to Home: A Post-Industrial Series

Presenter: 
Carmen Gentile, Founder, Postindustrial Media; Kimberly Palmiero, Editor, Project Manager, Small Business Owner
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 02/17/2023 - 14:30 to 16:00

The Global Studies Center and Postindustrial, a multimedia outlet focused on reimagining industrial communities, is hosting a 4-part series that will allow a small group of students to develop journalism skills while learning about global issues in the context of Appalachia. Students will get the opportunity to learn about podcast production and journalistic writing from Postindustrial journalists that have a wealth of knowledge and experience in reporting on global issues as they relate to our region.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Close to Home: A Post-Industrial Series

Presenter: 
Carmen Gentile, Founder, Postindustrial Media; Kimberly Palmiero, Editor, Project Manager, Small Business Owner
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 02/10/2023 - 14:30 to 16:00

The Global Studies Center and Postindustrial, a multimedia outlet focused on reimagining industrial communities, is hosting a 4-part series that will allow a small group of students to develop journalism skills while learning about global issues in the context of Appalachia. Students will get the opportunity to learn about podcast production and journalistic writing from Postindustrial journalists that have a wealth of knowledge and experience in reporting on global issues as they relate to our region.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

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