Events in UCIS

Monday, October 9

11:30 am Teacher Training--Area Studies
Teaching Oral African Tradition
Location:
Brashear High School
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies
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The workshop introduces K-12 teachers to diverse African oral traditions, highlighting their role in shaping cultural identities and transmitting knowledge.

3:30 pm Lecture
Lecture with the UN's Most Influential People of African Descent, Dr. Johannes John-Langba!
Location:
Cathedral of Learning Room 2017
Announced by:
Center for African Studies on behalf of School of Social Work
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Hear from one of the UN's Most Influential People of African Descent, Dr. Johannes John-Langba! He is also a Pitt alum in the School of Social Work.

The UN's Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) identifies high achievers of African descent in public and private sectors from all around the world as a progressive network of relevant actors to join together in the spirit of recognition, justice and development of Africa, it's people on the continent and across it's Diaspora.

3:30 pm Student Club Activity
Swahili Beginner Conversation Hour
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Less-Commonly-Taught-Languages Center
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Beginner Swahili students are invited to join this weekly conversation hour to practice the language outside of the classroom.

5:30 pm Student Club Activity
German Club at Pitt
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Pitt German Club and Department of German
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Join German Club at Pitt’s weekly meetings during Fall 2023 to converse in German and learn German culture!