International Week

CANCELED: Global Trivia Night – Elections Around the World

Presenter: 
International Week Committee
Event Status: 
Canceled
Date: 
Sun, 11/01/2020 - 19:00 to 20:30

Join the Pitt Global Hub for another (virtual) Global Trivia night as part of International Week 2020! Form teams and test your knowledge on elections around the world. Teams can have up to 8 people.

Register your team by 5PMET on Friday, October 30th: https://forms.gle/khd1WnXVESa5834r8. Further instructions will be sent via email the day of the event.

Location: 
Zoom

CLAS Film Series Presents: Miriam Lies

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 11/05/2020 - 18:00

Miriam, a biracial teen in the Dominican Republic, prepares anxiously for a double quinceañera with her best friend, Jennifer. She has started talking to a new boy online, Jean-Louis, and while they've never met before, she plans to invite him to her quince. But Miriam panics when she discovers her new boyfriend is black. The film explores identity, racism, whitewashing, and teenage friendship and affection.

For more information and to see the trailer please visit: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/cinema

Location: 
Online (Zoom)
Contact Email: 
clas@pitt.edu

Latin American & Caribbean Festival

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 10/02/2021 - 19:00 to 22:00

The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Pittsburgh has celebrated Latin American and Caribbean cultures with a full-day festival on our Oakland campus since 1979. The Festival will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 7:00-10:00 P.M. in the William Pitt Union at the University of Pittsburgh.

The event features performances, food, arts, crafts, and information tables from Latin America and the Caribbean. Admission is free!

Location: 
William Pitt Union--Lower Lounge and Outside
Cost: 
Free!
Contact Person: 
Luz Amanda Hank
Contact Email: 
lavst12@pitt.edu

Digital Atlas Design Internship Drop-In

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Presenter: 
World History Center
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Thu, 10/17/2019 - 12:00 to 13:00

Please join us in the World History Center for an informal information session on the Digital Atlas Design Internship. This event is part of International Week sponsored by the University Center for International Studies.

This internship program began 2 years ago with three objectives in mind:
- Populating a gallery of atlases
- Supporting student research and expanding student skills
- Expanding a data network

Location: 
3900 Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 

German-Spanish Cultural Mashup

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
German Club, Spanish Club
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 16:00 to 18:30

Students of all levels of German and Spanish will co-mingle and teach each other the basics of each language in a social setting. Students can network with each other and learn about their experiences with Pitt's language programs.

Location: 
Global Hub, Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Samantha Stakich
Contact Phone: 
(412) 737-6875
Contact Email: 
sas507@pitt.edu

Happy Hour for International Postdocs

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
UPPDA
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Thu, 10/17/2019 - 19:00 to 21:00

Join us to discover bites of South America with Brazilian dishes, Cuban drinks and demonstration of Salsa!! It is also a good opportunity to network with postdocs from other departments!!

This is an event for international postdocs of the University of Pittsburgh, limited to 30 attendees for a cost of 10$.

Location: 
Casa Brasil
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Camille Jacqueline
Contact Phone: 
4124275827
Contact Email: 
jacquec@pitt.edu

Polish Language Workshop

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
Polish Culture Club
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 21:00 to 22:00

The Polish Culture Club is offering a Polish Language Workshop during International Week!
Students with no or some prior knowledge of Polish are invited to come by to learn basic Polish and have some Polish snacks! We'll learn the alphabet and essential words and phrases, like food and greetings!

Location: 
Room 837, WPU
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Anna Becker
Contact Phone: 
7176591500
Contact Email: 
aeb148@pitt.edu

Pitt To You Information Session

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
Asian Studies Cente, Residence Life, CCLD
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Thu, 10/17/2019 - 18:30 to 19:30

The Pitt to You program is seeking current undergraduate Pitt students who are willing to serve as student ambassadors to welcome incoming Chinese international students. This information session will provide valuable information regarding the application process and trip details. This event is free and open to undergraduate Pitt students.

Location: 
William Pitt Union, Room 630
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Kyoungah Lee
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
kyoungahlee@pitt.edu

Argentine Tango Demonstrations, Lessons, Practices

Subtitle: 
Presenter: 
Panther Tango Club
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 18:00 to 20:00

The Panther Tango Club at the University of Pittsburgh aims to share the love of Argentine Tango with everyone in the Pittsburgh area. We have lessons every Tuesday night at on campus at Posvar Hall, and host workshops, practices, milongas, and parties.

Location: 
Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Contact Person: 
Abraham Doe
Contact Phone: 
215-514-7105
Contact Email: 
abd57@pitt.edu

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