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.

Wednesday, September 4

4:30 pm Information Session
SHRS Goes Global
Location:
Forbes Tower, 4060
Sponsored by:
Global Hub and Global Experiences Office along with School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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SHRS Students: Have you always wanted to study abroad but haven’t done it yet? What are you waiting for? Join the Pitt Global Hub and Global Experiences Office staff and SHRS student travelers to learn how to build global experiences into your SHRS curriculum. What will your adventure be?

5:00 pm Cultural Event
African Languages Conversation Hour
Web Site:
https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/languages
Location:
Global Hub, Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies and Global Hub along with Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center
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This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.

Monthly schedule -

1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole