Events in UCIS

Friday, November 22

4:00 pm Student Club Activity
Kya Baat Hai!
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Kya Baat Hai!
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Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.

Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3

5:00 pm Deadline--Call for Papers
Call for Proposals: GOSECA
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
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The Graduate Organization for the Study of Europe and Central Asia is happy to announce its 22nd Graduate Student Conference, Navigating Global Challenges: Eurasian Innovation and Local Solutions, and is now accepting proposals.
Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia are regions where global challenges intersect with local context, leading to distinctive solutions informed by unique historical, cultural, and geopolitical contexts. We invite students to explore how these regions offer innovative solutions to address global solutions. We seek papers that highlight the creative, adaptive, and diverse ways these regions confront the issues of the 21st century—from policy responses to cultural adaptations and technological innovations.
Potential topics may include, but are not limited to:
● What innovative local solutions have emerged in response to global crises?
● How have Eurasian countries developed localized public health responses to global pandemics, and what lessons can be applied to future crises?
● How have nations leveraged and responded to emerging digital technologies?
● How are innovative water management practices being implemented in Eurasia?
● What role do historical experiences in the region play in shaping current responses to global challenges?
● How do local institutions and cultural practices impact policy and priorities?
● What role does diplomatic engagement play in shaping regional security and cooperation in Eurasia?
The submission deadline is November 22, 2024. Please submit an abstract (300 words or less) and a CV (max 2 pages) to info.goseca@gmail.com. Accepted papers will be notified by January 3.

6:00 pm Student Club Activity
Addverse
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Addverse Poesia
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Join Addverse, a transcultural, multilingual, and intergenerational poetry organization, for weekly meetings in the Global Hub.