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.

Presented in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh’s Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchanges Programs (NRIEP), the History Center’s Heritage Kitchen series is a multi-generational cooking experience in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh’s Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchanges Programs (NRIEP), the History Center’s Heritage Kitchen series is a multi-generational cooking experience that explores the historical and cultural significance of recipes passed down through families and communities. At the museum’s Heritage Kitchen: Yugoslav Room Committee program, the Yugoslav Room Committee will prepare prepare burek, a popular savory pastry from the region. Samples of the delicious dish will be available for noshing at the end of the demonstration. Taste, learn, and connect with the vibrant flavors and rich histories that make these dishes more than just food—they are a testament to the enduring legacy of the diverse ethnic communities of Pittsburgh.

Admission

The program is $10 for non-members and FREE for History Center members. Admission to the program also includes full access to the Heinz History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will be held in the museum’s third floor Weisbrod Kitchen Classroom. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Capacity is limited for this event. Please register at https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/heritage-kitchen-yugoslavian-food/ in advance online to reserve your spot! For additional questions, please contact programs@heinzhistorycenter.org.

The final Heritage Kitchen for the fall includes:
Saturday, November 16, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Heritage Kitchen: Czechoslovak Room Committee

In-Person event

In partnership with the Center for African Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, the Nigerian Community in Pittsburgh and Western PA hosted a community engagement event and public lecture to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. The event provided an opportunity for Nigerian and other African students at Pitt to connect with the local community, discuss contemporary developments across the African continent, and engage in meaningful dialogue about African leadership, identity, and global engagement.

The Strong Women Strong Girls (SWSG) DEI Committee Meeting is for SWSG members of the Diversity Equality and Inclusion committee or individuals who have ideas for DEI events or topics for the SWSG club. During the meeting, we will discuss ways of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the chapter and among peers, create DEI-related presentations to give to SWSG mentors to help them discuss DEI-related topics during mentorship, and brainstorm fun and engaging DEI events to hold for the chapter.

Pitt’s Global Health Case Competition is an intensive and exciting dive into a real-world global health problem. The competition is designed to give undergraduate and graduate students professional experience in developing innovative 21st century solutions and strategies to address a real-world global health issue. We welcome all students from the University of Pittsburgh and students enrolled in institutions located within Northern and North Central Appalachian Regions.

Over a two-week timeframe, interdisciplinary teams of four to six graduate and undergraduate students will develop a plan to address a scenario in a holistic way based on information garnered during a series of presentation/workshop by experts along with a comprehensive library guide prepared specifically for the case study.

The top teams will receive cash prizes and support to register and, if accepted, to attend the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition. (Pitt cannot guarantee a slot in the Emory Case Competition.)

The case competition is sponsored by the School of Public Health’s Center for Global Health and Pitt’s Global Studies Center.

Deadline to apply: October 5, 2024