Events in UCIS

Tuesday, November 19

10:00 am Student Club Activity
BCMS Conversation Table
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies and Global Hub
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Come practice your conversational BCMS with fellow students at this conversation table!

12:00 pm Information Session
Fall 2024 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
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Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

12:30 pm Lecture Series / Brown Bag
Voices of Concern: How are Europe’s youth expressing their dissatisfaction with the state of democracy?
Location:
Wesley W. Posvar, Room 4217
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
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Beyond the Ballot: Europe's Democratic Journey Lecture Series:

As the European Union faces complex challenges, from rising populism to economic uncertainty, the role of youth in shaping its future has never been more critical. This panel brings together experts to explore how the EU can better engage its youth in democratic processes. We will examine current participation trends, the barriers young people face in political involvement, and innovative approaches to fostering civic engagement across diverse communities.

This discussion will be held with two panelists:
Albena Azmanova from the University of Kent
James Sloam, Royal Holloway, University of London

2:30 pm Student Club Activity
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!

5:30 pm Student Club Activity
French Club at Pitt
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with French Club
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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 October 1, October 15, and November 6.

6:30 pm Student Club Activity
German Club at Pitt
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with German Club
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Join the German Club on Tuesdays during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice German speaking and listening skills.