Are you interested in learning about different countries from all around the world? Come and take a tour of all the Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning on Sunday, November 11. One hour tours will begin at 11 am and continue all day until the last tour at 2 pm. Participants should meet at the Information and Gift Center on the 1st Floor in the Cathedral of Learning at the time for which they are scheduled.

The first in a year-long Arab film series. Like the novel ostensibly set in 1990 at about the time of the first Gulf War, the film is a scathing portrayal of modern Egyptian society since the coup d'état of 1952. The setting is downtown Cairo, with the titular apartment building (which actually exists) serving as both a metaphor for contemporary Egypt and a unifying location in which most of the primary characters either live or work and in which much of the action takes place.

A presentation on conducting research through Pitt’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). For all students pursing or considering pursing a BPHIL in IAS. This a must attend event!

Michelle LeMenager will present the basics of submitting research proposals to the Pitt IRB and additional ethical considerations when conducting research outside of the U.S.

The struggle between Russia and Great Britain over Central Asia in the nineteenth century was the original "great game." But in the past quarter century, a new "great game" has emerged, pitting America against a newly aggressive Russia and a resource-hungry China, all struggling for influence over one of the volatile areas in the world. In Great Games, Local Rules, Alexander Cooley, one of America's most respected Central Asia experts, explores the dynamics of the new competition over the region since 9/11.

Despite the overthrow of corrupt governments in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, the future of the Arab world remains unclear. With the Middle East being a high U.S. foreign policy priority, many speculate on the U.S. reaction to the sweeping changes in the region's political landscape. What do these developments mean for U.S. foreign policy? Join the Council and the American Middle East Institute for a discussion on the current state of U.S. policy vis-a-vis the Arab Awakening.

The theme for the 2012 conference is "Modernity and Cultural Development: the Changing China in a Globalized and Digitized World"

All students with an interest in international studies are welcome to join us for a free workshop with the international studies certificate program advisors and Alyson Kavalukas, Pitt's Internship Coordinator, to learn about how to find international studies internships and volunteer opportunities both locally in Pittsburgh, in the United States, and overseas, through Pitt and on your own!

Meet Mrs. Kiyoko Matsumoto of Handa City, Japan, for a special workshop for students & faculty about love and marriage customs in Japan, including a model demonstration with traditional Japanese wedding attire for women and men! This once in a lifetime event includes special talks by Dr. Clark Chilson (Religious Studies) and Mrs. Fumiyo Iwadachi (Handa City).

REGISTRATION REQUIRED