Events in UCIS

Wednesday, October 25

10:00 am Exhibit
I Stand With Immigrants
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian 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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In celebration of I Stand With Immigrants, stop by the Global Hub to write a few words about how immigrants inspire you. Now an annual event in the Global Hub, I Stand With Immigrants is an initiative powered by FWD.us Education Fund, Inc. that engages colleges and universities across the US and encourages the celebration of cultures and heritages.

12:00 pm Cultural Event
English Mandarin Language Social Hour
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center along with English Language Institute
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A language and cultural exchange between Pitt language learners and international speakers. Lunch provided. Registration Required

12:00 pm Information Session
Undergraduate Study Abroad Panel - Africa
Location:
4419 Posvar Hall & Zoom
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies and Global Experiences Office
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Learn about the 6 study abroad programs in Africa this Summer and hear from fellow students who have already traveled to Africa!

Pizza provided!

See our study abroad programs here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/study-abroad

12:00 pm Cultural Event
English Chinese Social Hour
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center and Global Hub
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Join the Asian Studies Center in a language and cultural exchange between University of Pittsburgh language learners and international speakers. Registration required.

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 Hour
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.

5:00 pm Lecture
Hiding to Survive: Jewish Children in Krakow, Poland
Location:
Cathedral of Learning: Room 501
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies and European Studies Center along with Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures, Department of Jewish Studies, The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon Department of History: Jewish Studies
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How did Jewish children conceal their presence during the Holocaust and what effect did hiding have on child survivors? This talk will expand the story of Krakow Jews as told in the film "Schindler's List" by zooming in on Jewish children's experiences and what that conveys about the German occupation of Krakow, Poland.

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 except on September 27, October 18, and November 1.