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 will bring their posters on food, language, society, focusing on Chinese food but with a global perspective.
Gina Kim is a Postdoctoral Associate in Japanese Studies, specializing in Trans-Asian art history and visual culture, with a primary research focus on Manchukuo. After the Manchuria Incident in 1932, the imperial presence of Japan in Northeast China became immensely visible. Spanned 14 years until August 1945, Manchukuo marks the climax of Japan’s political, militaristic, and economic expansion amidst the era of the New Order. This talk will explore how the Manchukuo enterprise was manifested in a broader visual culture, encompassing art exhibitions, magazine illustrations, photography, and posters.
Come by the Global Experiences Office to learn about the summer 2025 program in DC-Brussels.
Come to the Global Hub to learn about the Pitt in South Africa study abroad program happening this summer. The event will be hosted by the Global Experiences Office (GEO) and the co-directors of the trip, John Stoner and Jennifer Keating. All interested students are welcome, and cookies will be served!
Come learn about the Pitt in South Africa Study Abroad Program for Summer 2025!
The Global Appalachia Reading Group is looking forward to this semester’s new book discussion. In Fall 2024, the World History Center and the Global Studies Center will host the second series of book discussions focusing on Appalachia from a global perspective. The semester’s series theme is Race, Place and Migration. Participation in all four events in the series is not required but encouraged. All events will take place from (please see dates below) 1:30-3:00pm. Copies of the books will be available for those planning to attend the event. Please contact Veronica Dristas at dristas@pitt.edu for the book or with questions.
Note: We are able to fund and distribute books to registrants as funding allows. Registration will remain open after this amount is reached. Registrants will be notified if we are unable to provide them with the reading material.
Session Descriptions:
September 25, 2024: African American Workers and the Appalachian Coal Industry by Joe William Trotter
October 23, 2024: Hillbilly Highway: The Transappalachian Migration and the Making of a White Working Class by Max Fraser
November 13, 2024: After Coal: Stories of Survival from Appalachia and Wales by Tom Hansell
December 4, 2024: Out of the Mountains: Appalachia Stories by Meredith Sue Williams
To register please follow this link: https://forms.gle/J7jqr1h3mRsdrJEa9.
Come by the Global Hub in Posvar Hall to learn more about the Pitt in Romania Summer 2025 program and speak to the faculty leader!
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 October 1, October 15, and November 6.
Join us for a virtual information session for Culture Through Literature: Barcelona, where you will learn more about the summer 2025 program and meet the faculty leaders!
Come learn more about the Culture through Literature in Barcelona program happening summer 2025 on 12/4 at 6:00pm via zoom https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96306974547.
