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.

Friday, September 6 until Friday, September 13

4:00 pm Language Table
Kya Baat Hai!
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Kya Baat Hai!
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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

Wednesday, September 11

9:30 am Information Session
CET Office Hours
Location:
810 William Pitt Union
Sponsored by:
Global Experiences Office
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On 9/11 from 9:30-11:30am in 810 William Pitt Union come learn more about CET and ask your study abroad questions!

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

5:30 pm Language Table
French Club at Pitt
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with French Club
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Description: Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

French Club at Pitt will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2024, EXCEPT on Tuesday, October 1 and November 6.

6:30 pm Language Table
German Club at Pitt
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with German Club
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Join the German Club on Wednesdays during Fall semester to practice speaking German and learn about German culture!

German Club at Pitt will meet on Wednesdays during Fall 2024, EXCEPT on Wednesday, October 1.