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.
The Celebrate Africa Festival brings students, faculty, and staff together with the vibrant African diaspora community in Pittsburgh. There is food, song & dance, artisans, children's activities, and more! It is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the diversity of Africa and the Pittsburgh community, as well as network with local African organizations and businesses.
Find the full schedule of events and vendor list here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/celebrate-africa-2024
The speaker Magnus Marsdal, is a Norwegian author and journalist currently serving as Editor-in-Chief of the digital platform Manifest Media. This event is intended for students interested in journalism and the various media in which political commentary can be shared, this informal lunch is an opportunity for students to talk with Mr. Marsdal about his experiences, the skills required in daily news reporting, and the development of a successful career as a non-fiction author, pundit and public speaker. He’ll share insights on what he sees as core elements of engaging journalism and how all of the above can translate into podcasting.
The ValEUs Project has organized a series of panel discussions with civil society organizations on European values and EU foreign policy. These debates expose European foreign policy contestations and ambivalences, allowing for the exploration of new avenues to counteract them.
On September 30 the ValEUs Foreign Policy Debate at Rutgers University will feature Luisa Neubauer, Gubad Ibadoghlu, and Elena Apostoli-Cappello. They will discuss climate change, activism, and government policy in the EU and beyond. The event is open to a local audience and available via live stream.
Join Brazil Nuts for weekly Bate Papo: Portuguese Language Hour in the Global Hub, every Monday at 6-7 pm during Fall 2024!
Free and open to the public
