The Office of the Provost and Pitt Global cordially invite you to a launch party for the Pitt Global Distinction on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Pitt Global Hub in Wesley W. Posvar Galleria. All are welcome to join the launch party to learn more about the Global Distinction.

Pitt has recently announced a new class of credential for students called a “distinction.” Distinctions incorporate a curated, synergistic combination of curricular, co-curricular, and experiential learning activities that support a student’s growth and development in particular cross-cutting target areas. Our first offering is the Global Distinction.

Please RSVP via the following link by Monday, October 21: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/74989691185

We look forward to seeing you at the launch party.

Panelists
Dr. Matthew Johnson, Principal, AltaSilva LLC and Associate Fellow, Global Diplomatic Forum
Jonas Parello-Plesner, Executive Director, Alliance of Democracies, Copenhagen and non-resident Senior Fellow, German Marshall Fund
Michelle DeMoor, Senior Trade Advisor, Delegation of the European Union to the U.S.
Dr. Jean-Marc F. Blanchard, Executive Director, Mr. & Mrs. S.H. Wong Center for the Study ofMultinational Corporations

Followed by reception.
Please register for free at euchinaroundtable.eventbrite.com

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