Events in UCIS

Tuesday, October 10

11:00 am Panel Discussion
Referral: There IS Something for You Here
Location:
Gallery Room, Health Sciences Library, Howard University
Announced by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies on behalf of REEES Think Tank at Howard University
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The undergraduate REEES Think Tank, housed at Howard University, is hosting a panel of speakers from The Brookings Institution. The speakers will address the need for diversity in the field and what they wish they had known when they were undergrads, setting out on their careers. Q&A will focus on providing opportunities for Think Tank Student Fellows, Howard University Russian Area Studies students. and Russian Area Studies students from other schools to be able to ask questions.

3:00 pm Information Session
Seminar & Field Trip to Brazil Information Session
Location:
4130 Posvar
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies and Global Experiences Office
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This intensive, two-part program incorporates a cross-cultural homestay with individualized field study. The program is open to undergraduates of any major at the University of Pittsburgh with sufficient Portuguese language proficiency and an interest in Latin American culture. About 15 students will be selected for the program and enroll in a preparatory seminar on campus during the spring of 2024, and then travel to the host country where they will study, live with a host family, and carry out an independent field project during the summer.

3:00 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 Information Session
Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
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Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

Fall 2023 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours: Tuesdays at 3:30-4:30 pm, except on October 3 and November 21.

5:00 pm Student Club Activity
Hungarian Conversation Hour
Location:
Braun Room, 12th floor, Cathedral of Learning
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies along with Less-Commonly-Taught-Languages Center
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Come practice your Hungarian and meet people who are interested in speaking the language too. All levels are welcome!