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.

Looking to brush up on your Swahili? Join Swahili TA and students every Wednesday and Thursday in the Global Hub.

Students who have completed various study abroad programs in Africa will serve on a panel where they will discuss the programs available to students, talk about their experiences, and answer questions from attending students. Presenters include: Kiran Wakanma (Pitt in Senegal), Cassandra Calvaresi (Pitt in Tanzania & non-Pitt study abroad programs to Africa), as well as two students from Pitt in South Africa. The panel will take place on October 9, 2024 from 4-5pm in Posvar Hall 4130. Light refreshments will be provided.

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

Come practice your conversational Russian with your peers at the Russian conversation table!

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.

Introduction to contemporary race/ethnicity debates in Brazil and its role in the region’s politics.
Interdisciplinary approach to understand the intersections between race, ethnicity and politics