Perhaps you were not able to study abroad during your time at the University. Or perhaps you did and are craving a connection to the global landscape within Pittsburgh. The Global Engagement Fair is a one-stop shop for a multitude of opportunities to interact with the world beyond Pittsburgh while still in Pittsburgh. Representatives will be present from student organizations, academic units, non-profit organizations, scholarship programs, and many more. Come and learn about the wonderful opportunities that Pitt and Pittsburgh have to offer to make the global local.

Renée L. Sachs was part of the only 5% of Jewish children in Europe who survived the Holocaust. Her legacy is one of educating future generations against the mistakes of the past. Today, her husband and Pitt alum Keith Sachs continues this legacy by telling Renée's story.

The keynote speaker for this year’s International Week, George Takei, was interred in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. This experience became a touchstone for his life and work. Takei rose to preeminence in the television series Star Trek and its first six feature films. However, that only scratches the surface of his storied career as an actor, author, and social media pioneer.

Monday, October 16, 2017
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kurtzman Room - William Pitt Union

Everyone who attends will be eligible to win raffle prizes such as CDs signed by Mr. Thione and Mr. Tanabe, tickets to An Evening with George Takei, and 1 VIP seat to meet Mr. Takei after his address on Tuesday, October 17.

General Public $20, CMOA Members: $18, Students: $15.

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The potato has been a staple of South American cuisine since the time of the Incan Empire, but the story of its migration around the world is one of not just displacement, but conquest, exploitation, famine, intrigue, defamation, delicious dishes, and semantic confusion! Follow the path of the potato through history and learn about its impact on global cuisine, language, and culture.

From 300+ photos submitted by students who have recently studied abroad, 30 amazing shots in six categories have been selected for display in the Kimbo Art Gallery.

Come and vote for your favorite image!

Presented by Doctors Without Borders, Forced From Home is a free interactive exhibition designed to raise public awareness of the world’s 60 million refugees. With an experienced Doctors Without Borders aid worker as your guide, you’ll see, hear, and interact with images, stories, and materials gathered from refugee camps, rescue missions, and emergency medical projects around the world. During the one hour tour you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those who have been forced from their homes, and the humanitarian solutions offered by Doctors Without Borders.

For one week - October 24-28, 2016 - Pitt campus will be alive with international activities, global events and the buzz of the International Week Contest. Download the Guidebook App or visit www.internationalweek.pitt.edu to check out what's happening!

Congratulations on your recent program abroad! You are brimming with stories of your experiences abroad and insights into your host country's culture. Now it is important to decompress the experience, translate your transferable skills into résumé and cover-letter builders, and network with peers with whom you share similar experiences.