Italian instructor Matteo Talotta will present one of the most acclaimed Italian comedies in recent years. A group of thirty-something ex-academics and professionals finds themselves out of work and down on their luck in a post-financial-crisis Italy. Together, they decide to turn their luck around by forming their own crime ring – with interesting consequences.

Italian instructor Cinzia Delfini will present one of her favorite films, the dramatic-comedy Perfetti sconosciuti. A seemingly normal dinner party goes awry when everyone decides to leave their phones out on the dinner table. Texts messages and secrets emerge as the evening descends into chaos.

Italian instructor Eliza Jermyn will present one of her favorite films and one of the best new films from acclaimed director Paolo Virzì.

Prof. Lina Insana will introduce one of her favorite films of Italian cinema, the Academy Award-winning Nuovo Cinema Paradiso.

A distinguished Argentine poet and essayist and one of the finest writers of short stories in world letters, Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) deliberately and regularly altered his work by extensive revision. In this volume, renowned Borges scholar Daniel Balderston undertakes to piece together Borges’s creative process through the marks he left on paper.

RSA's Non-Alcoholic Mix off (NAMO) is an event that occurs during National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. Students compete by creating non-alcoholic drinks and decorating their table and having others vote on the best one! This years theme is Fire and Ice with a focus on culture and diversity on and off Pitts campus. Come join us on October 25th from 7-9 P.M. for fun information and free drinks!

For 50 years, the University of Pittsburgh has expanded it's global presence through several dynamic initiatives and partnerships. Now, you have the opportunity to celebrate those 50 years in just 1 night by displaying your worldwide talent to the entire Pitt Community during our International Talent Show on Friday, October 19th. Not only is this a celebration, but you will have the opportunity to win big prizes and eat some delicious food that represents the different cultures of our community.

City of Asylum creates a thriving community for writers, readers, and neighbors by providing sanctuary to endangered literary writers, so that they can continue to write and their voices are not silenced. COA has hosted writers from China, Iran, Myanmar/Burma, Venezuela, and El Salvador.

Interested in having a global career? Are you wanting to either work abroad or work for a global company in the States? Then this is the opportunity for you! There will be five, 20-minute “meet and greets” with employers in designated rooms on the 5th floor of the William Pitt Union with the opportunity to rotate in and out of different ones to get the most information and advice possible in regard to launching your global career. Additionally, we will have a ‘networking room’ with alumni and other organizations/employers to get more one-on-one time to discuss possibilities and interest.

Whether you’re an international student looking to make American friends in Pittsburgh or a native speaker of English interested in meeting people from different cultures, this FREE event is perfect for you! If you’ve ever heard of “Speed Dating,” this is similar. The only difference is that the objective here is to make friends. There will be structured time for short conversations, as well as time for mingling and to enjoy snacks and refreshments. Join us for an evening of lively conversation, celebrating diversity, and the start of new friendships.