Events in UCIS

Wednesday, April 3 until Thursday, April 3

12:00 pm Lecture
Yellow Peril in Vladivostok: The Chinese Diaspora in Russia and the Soviet Union
Location:
4217 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Union Center of Excellence and European Union Studies Association along with Department of German
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Dr. Urbansky discusses the challenges faced by Chinese immigrants during the late Tsarist Empire and early Soviet Union, highlighting the racial and cultural prejudices that fueled hostilities in urban settings. His analysis explores how these early interactions shaped the experiences and perceptions of Chinese communities in a rapidly changing socio-political landscape.

Thursday, April 25

2:00 pm Award Ceremony
UCIS Graduation Ceremony & Reception
Location:
Charity Randall Theater
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, Director's Office, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center and Global Hub
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The University Center for International Studies cordially invites students graduating in Spring and Summer 2024 to celebrate their academic achievements and receive their credentials at the University Center for International Studies’ Graduation Ceremony in the Charity Randall Theater followed by a reception in the Cathedral Commons Room.

Graduating students should look for their personal email invitations from the University Center for International Studies to RSVP and contact their UCIS academic advisor with any questions about the event. For additional details, please contact Laura Daversa at Laura.Daversa@pitt.edu

Reception to follow the ceremony in the Cathedral Commons Room.

2:00 pm Cultural Event
National Poetry Day THIS IS EVENT IS POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center, Global Hub and Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs along with the Office of the Provost; the University Center for International Studies (UCIS); Irish Nationality Room Committee
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THIS IS EVENT IS POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED

Celebrate with us for a Listen and Read event!

Happening in Ireland on Thursday, April 25: "National Poetry Day".

Happening in the Irish Room on Thursday, April 25, 2pm to 4 pm

This event is at no charge and open to the public. Readers are welcome.

SPONSORS:
Irish Nationality Room Committee
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
University Center for International Studies