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

Saturday, January 11

3:00 pm Cultural Event
Notes of Armenia: A Concert of Strings, Keys, and Wind
Web Site:
https://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/events/upcoming
Location:
Auditorium, Frick Fine Arts Building, 650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Sponsored by:
Global Hub and Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs along with Armenian Nationality Room Committee
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The Armenian Nationality Room of the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs proudly presents a classical music concert featuring renowned Armenian and American musicians from Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Two acclaimed ensembles, Trio Shell and Kassia Ensemble, will perform works by celebrated Armenian composers such as Komitas, Arno Babajanian, Aram Khachaturian, and more. The program will showcase a rich blend of violins, viola, cello, piano, and clarinet, celebrating the beauty of Armenian musical heritage. Additionally, enjoy an instrumental rendition of a piece by Charles Aznavour, adding a special touch to the concert.