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.
Join the Indian Nationality Room Committee for the 22nd commemoration of India Day. This year’s theme is the Languages of India. The event will showcase an exciting array of music and dance performances from all corners of India. Enjoy connecting with members of the Indian community, great food, and wonderful music and fun.
Parking is available on the streets around the Cathedral of Learning at no charge on Sundays. Parking for an hourly fee is also available in the Soldiers & Sailors garage on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard.
This is event is in-person. For more information, please contact nationalityrooms@pitt.edu.
Join us during orientation week in welcoming new African students to Pitt! Make new friends, enjoy refreshments, and learn about upcoming events and academic opportunities in the fall. All students are welcome!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KrdG3mwuJF7ah8ZVoo0mLl1et9lS1QktfXHFV-L...
Join your favorite folk ensemble for a new tradition at Pittsburgh oldest theme park!
It's all your favorite Pittsburgh things - Kennywood, folk culture, and of course, the Tamburitzans!
Sponsored by the Lithuanian Citizens Society of WPA, join us for the first annual Eastern European Heritage Day at Kennywood Park on August 25th, 2024. For many years, Kennywood hosted ethnic days to celebrate the histories of their park goers. Together with the Lithuanians, the Tamburitzans hope to build on this tradition by hosting a day where all those of European descent can gather and share a fun day at Pittsburgh's favorite theme park.
With the purchase of your ticket, you will receive an all day full access pass to the park, admission to the Tamburitzan's performance at 5PM, and the ability to join in all the fun dancing, singing, and other cultural treats at the pavilions! So don't wait, get yours today by clicking https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eastern-european-heritage-day-at-kennywood-... and celebrate the end of the summer the right way - at Kennywood Park!
This event is designed for students with little to no experience in the Chinese language and culture.
Join us for the first CULTNA of the fall 2024 semester! It will be featuring Henrique C.M. Barahona Ramos: "À vista da Santa Cruz: a sumaca Maltesa e o tráfico negreiro nas praias de Niterói" and Carlos Eduardo C. da Costa: Negras do Pós-Abolição do Rio de Janeiro: Georreferenciamento, trabalho e moradia (1888-1950). This event will be in Portuguese.
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
