Global Studies Center

Synonyms: 
GSC
Global Studies

UCIS International Career Toolkit Series Presents:A Discussion with Shannon Kimack, FBI Employee

Subtitle: 
A Discussion with Shannon (Illig) Kimack, Federal Employee with the FBI
Presenter: 
Shannon Kimack
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/16/2021 - 17:00 to 18:00

A Discussion with Shannon (Illig) Kimack, Federal Employee with the FBI
Tuesday, March 16th, 5pm
Zoom Discussion

GSPIA Alumni Shannon (Illig) Kimack (MPIA '08) will discuss her career in federal service. Shannon started her career as a Staff Operations Specialist for the Pittsburgh Division of the FBI and then transitioned to the role of Intelligence Analyst, where she spent ten years working national security matters. She currently serves as a Supervisory Intelligence Analyst for FBI Pittsburgh.

Location: 
Zoom Discussion
Contact Person: 
Angela Illig
Contact Phone: 
412-726-7230
Contact Email: 
ami17@pitt.edu

Teaching Indigenous History as World History

Subtitle: 
A Teacher's Worship Hosted by The Alliance For Learning in World History at The University Of Pittsburgh
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 06/12/2021 - 09:00 to 14:30

A professional development workshop for educators offered by the Alliance for Learning in World History (ALWH). This virtual event will be held on June 12 from 9:00 am- 2:30 pm. All accepted participants will receive a $200 stipend. To apply, please submit a resume, sample assignment or syllabus, and application statement below.

Location: 
Virtual - Register Online!
Contact Email: 
ALWH@pitt.edu

Summer Institute for Global Educators

Presenter: 
Susan Dawkins
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Repeats every day every Monday and every Tuesday and every Wednesday and every Thursday and every Friday 5 times.
Mon, 07/26/2021 (All day)
Tue, 07/27/2021 (All day)
Wed, 07/28/2021 (All day)
Thu, 07/29/2021 (All day)
Fri, 07/30/2021 (All day)
Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Susan Dawkins
Contact Phone: 
4127422866
Contact Email: 
susan.dawkins@pitt.edu

Global Studies Graduation Ceremony

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 04/30/2021 - 15:30

Graduation is a major accomplishment, a cherished tradition, and a time to celebrate with the community that you've helped create! Pitt GSC remains committed to honoring our 2021 graduating certificate students who have worked hard to accomplish so much throughout their time here at the University of Pittsburgh. Join us as we virtually celebrate this important milestone with our graduates!

Location: 
Virtual

The Howling 40th Anniversary Celebration

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 03/13/2021 - 19:00

Join the George A. Romero Foundation on March 13 for a howling good time in celebration of The Howling’s 40th anniversary. GARF Network hosts Matt Blazi and Eric Kent welcome director Joe Dante and cast member Dee Wallace (Karen White) about what went into the making of the movie and the film’s impact on horror.

Location: 
Virtual - Register Online!

Global Studies: An Informal Conversation

Subtitle: 
Information Session
Presenter: 
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Thu, 03/04/2021 - 18:00

For inquiring minds that want to make an impact in their communities and abroad! Join our information session to learn about our two undergraduate - Global Studies & Global Health - certificate programs! Global Studies offers academic credentials to students who desire a deeper understanding of social and economic inequality in a transnational context, with thematic concentrations that allow them to dig deeper into a particular topic of interest. Meet the director and meet students currently enrolled.

Location: 
Virtual - Register Online!
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Malaysian Horror Series: Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 03/03/2021 - 19:00

Join us for a virtual series of films based on the Malay folktales of a blood-sucking ghost born from a woman who dies in childbirth. The smash hit premiered in April 1957 and screened for nearly three months at the local Cathay cinemas. Its success spawned two other sequels in 2004 and 2019. It is also said to have launched the Pontianak genre in Singapore and Malaysia, with rival Shaw producing its own Pontianak trilogy.

Location: 
Online via Zoom

International Marketing Competition

Subtitle: 
This competition is open to all high school students who are currently studying a world language.
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 04/27/2021 - 16:00 to 19:00

This competition is open to all high school students who are currently studying a world language. Teams may have a maximum of five members. No limits imposed on those students participating for a second or third time. Students may participate again with as many of the same team members as they like. The five-person team maximum remains in effect. Your task is to prepare a marketing strategy for a designated target market (United Arab Emirates-UAE) and product (GNC AMP Wheybolic).

Location: 
Virtual
Contact Person: 
Maja Konitzer
Contact Email: 
majab@pitt.edu

Four Evenings Discussion: Bernardine Evaristo's Girl, Woman, Other (Lecture)

Subtitle: 
Four Evenings -- Global Literary Encounters
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 04/05/2021 - 19:30

In Conjunction with the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures program's "Ten Evenings" series, GSC is hosting "Four Evenings" pre-lecture discussions that put prominent world authors and their work in global perspective. Open to series subscribers and the Pitt Community, these evening discussions, conducted by Pitt experts, provide additional insight on prominent writers and engaging issues.

Location: 
Virtual - Register Online!
Contact Person: 
Maja Konitzer
Contact Email: 
majab@pitt.edu

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