Events in UCIS

Wednesday, April 3 until Thursday, April 3

12:00 pm Lecture
Yellow Peril in Vladivostok: The Chinese Diaspora in Russia and the Soviet Union
Location:
4217 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Union Center of Excellence and European Union Studies Association along with Department of German
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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.

Friday, September 20 until Saturday, September 20

(All day) Cultural Event/Festival
Celebrate Africa Festival!
Web Site:
https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/celebrate-africa
Location:
Ground Floor, Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies and Global Hub along with Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Union of African Communities in South Western PA
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The Celebrate Africa Festival brings students, faculty, and staff together with the vibrant African diaspora community in Pittsburgh. There is food, song & dance, artisans, children's activities, and more! It is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the diversity of Africa and the Pittsburgh community, as well as network with local African organizations and businesses.
Find the full schedule of events and vendor list here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/celebrate-africa-2024

Monday, December 9

11:00 am Cultural Event
Language and Chinese food culture poster sessions
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
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Students will bring their posters on food, language, and society, focusing on Chinese food but with a global perspective.

1:00 pm Information Session
Pitt in Cyprus Info Table
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub and Global Experiences Office
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Drop by and learn about Pitt in Cyprus Program for summer 2025 - Meet the faculty leader and get all your questions answered!

4:00 pm Reception
Celebrating and Advancing Latinx Studies at Pitt
Web Site:
https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6JYgk6Y1ghEAKRE
Location:
4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for Latin American Studies and UCIS Engagement
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An opportunity to network and learn more about Latinx Studies initiatives at Pitt.