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.

Tuesday, September 17

9:00 am Information Session
Global Experiences Office Passport Fair
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub and Global Experiences Office
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Join the Global Experiences Office for a Passport Fair! We are bringing passport processing to you ON-CAMPUS! We have teamed up with the United States Post Office to offer U.S. passport processing for students for this one-day event in the Global Hub.

2:30 pm Language Table
Slovak Conversation Table
Location:
Global Hub
Announced by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies and Global Hub on behalf of
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Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.

5:00 pm Student Club Activity
Hungarian Conversation Table
Location:
Braun Room
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
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Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!

5:15 pm Lecture
Gaming Climate Change
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Department of Germany, Film and Media Studies Program, Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation and Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Gaming all night is fun but what about the energy consumption? How is the German gaming industry responding to climate change both in game design and beyond?

Light Refreshments will be served

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.

6:00 pm Reception
Asian Studies Faculty Mixer
Location:
Barco Law Building Alcoa Room
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center
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A reception for ASC associated faculty members. Introduction of new members and celebrating achievements by all affiliated faculty.

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.