December 2025 - Commemorating the Great 20th Century Greek Poet Andreas Empeirikos:

The Greek Nationality Room of the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Program at the University of Pittsburgh and the American Hellenic Foundation of Western Pennsylvania (AHFWP) in collaboration with the European Art Center of Greece (EUARCE), have come together to celebrate the life and unique cultural treasures left to the world by the great Greek poet and man of letters, Andreas Empeirikos. The Website presents readings of his lesser known works, as well as two essays that bring to the fore novel insights including into how his craft can be linked to some of America’s renowned poets and literary movements of the 20th century. Last, we present new poetic and music works inspired by his art.”

Website: https://pahellenicfoundation.org/Empeirikos/

Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!

Tavola Italiana will meet on Thursdays during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 27.

Students in Chinese Politics (PS 1332) will present
research posters on topics related to Chinese politics.

The Center for Ethnic Studies Research (CESR) cordially invites you to attend the Impossible Project Finale on December 4, 2025, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium and Cloisters. The Impossible Project faculty team, led by CESR’s Director Dr. Dalia Caraballo Muller (professor, Department of Africana Studies), tackled the “impossible” question of: “How to build and maintain a multi-ethnic democracy in the Age of generative AI?”

The Finale will include a reception with light refreshments.

Please join us to celebrate their collaborative achievements; we understand that December is a very busy month for everyone and appreciate any amount of time you can spend with us celebrating the first faculty Impossible Project at the University.

Kindly RSVP by November 24, 2025 (use the QR code on the flyer or use the link provided).

Thank you for your time, and we hope to see you there!

Pitt students: Join Kya Baat Hai, a Hindi-Urdu conversational club that practices language and celebrates South Asian culture, for weekly conversation hours!

Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Thursdays, during the Fall semester, EXCEPT on Thursday, November 27.

This webinar is the third in a six-part series, The Arts of Eastern Europe and Eurasia, designed to support educators in bringing the arts of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia into their classrooms. This session focuses on practical strategies for incorporating the region’s rich musical traditions into K–12 teaching. Participants will explore both traditional and popular musical forms and genres, using sound as a lens to illuminate broader cultural, historical, and social themes. The webinar features listening examples, adaptable classroom activities, and cross-curricular approaches that connect music to subjects such as literature, geography, and history.

Please register to join us for an engaging session filled with ready-to-use resources and creative ideas for introducing students to the diverse musical traditions of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.