Events in UCIS

Wednesday, September 13

12:00 pm Lecture
Identity and Security in the Black Sea Region
Location:
3911 Posvar Hall and Zoom
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies along with Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies, Center for Governance and Markets and Ford Institute for Human Security
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On Wednesday, September 13 at 12pm, Professor Marian Zulean Professor of Sociology at the University of Bucharest (Romania) will discuss identity and security in the Black Sea Region. The talk will be held in 3911 Posvar Hall and will also be streamed on Zoom.

The discussion is based on his new co-edited volume, "Social Values and Identities in the Black Sea Region" (Roman & Littlefield, 2023), which explores the nexus between geopolitical challenges and cultural frameworks in the Black Sea region. His talk will also discuss how the war in Ukraine affects regional dynamics. Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili will moderate the discussion.

The talk is part of the Governing Deep Differences speaker series at Center for Governance and Markets and is co-sponsored by the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasia, the Ford Center for Human Security, and Ridgway Center for Security Studies.

1:30 pm Student Club Activity
CLAS SCC September Meeting
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies and Global Hub
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he purpose of the Student Club Coalition is to give clubs related to Latin America, the Caribbean, and the diasporas, an opportunity to be officially related to and involved with CLAS, providing mutual support for student engagement.

2:30 pm Student Club Activity
French Conversation Hour
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with French Club
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Join the French Club for a conversation hour for French speaking individuals of varying levels to practice the French language.

3:30 pm Student Club Activity
Swahili Conversation Table
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Less-Commonly-Taught-Languages Center
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Join advanced Swahili students from Swahili 3 to practice the language outside of the classroom!

Note: Meetings will take place weekly in the Global Hub, during Fall semester, except on September 20 and October 18.

4:00 pm Panel Discussion
August Wilson Around the World
Location:
Archives & Special Collections Instruction Room, 340 Hillman Library, 3rd Floor
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies along with University Library System
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While most of August Wilson’s plays were set in Pittsburgh, they reach far beyond the three rivers. Join the University of Pittsburgh Library System for a discussion on Wilson’s impact on a local, national, and international level.

A Reception with light refreshments will follow.

Register here: https://pitt.libcal.com/event/11206480

5:00 pm Student Club Activity
Bate-Papo Portuguese Conversation Table
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Brazil Nuts
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Join weekly Bate-Papo Portuguese conversation practice for all levels, from brand-new beginners to advanced or heritage speakers!

Note: Meetings will take place weekly in the Global Hub, during Fall semester, except on September 27, October 18, and November 1.

7:00 pm Student Club Activity
Spanish Club Meeting
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Spanish Club
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Join the Spanish Club as they introduce themselves and their officers! After introductions, the group will break out into Spanish conversation tables.