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A language and cultural exchange between Pitt language learners and international speakers. Registration Required
Events in UCIS
Wednesday, September 27
12:00 pm Cultural Event
English Japanese Language Social Hour
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center along with English Language Institute
2:30 pm Student Club Activity
French Conversation Hour
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
Hungarians in Pittsburgh: Joe Magarac: Folklore or Fakelore?
Location:
4130 Posvar
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Hub and Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs along with University Library System; Hungarian Room Committee
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As a part of the University of Pittsburgh Library System's Hungarians in Pittsburgh Exhibit, this panel explores the complex and contradictory tall tale figure of Joe Magarac, the Mon Valley's man of steel. After the panel, attendees will take a tour of Joe Magarac related items from the University Library System Archives in the Global Hub. Light refreshments will be available.
MODERATOR:
Kathy Haines, Head of the Center for Amercian Music
PANELISTS:
Clare Withers, Nesbitt Collection Curator
Dr. Andrew Lotz, Professor and Assistant Dean in Arts and Sciences
Dr. Kirsten Paine, Archivisit at Rivers of Steel