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

Sunday, February 16

5:30 pm Student Club Activity
Ethiopian & Eritrean Association Auction for Brighter Generation
Location:
Tepper School of Business, Simmons Auditorium A at Carnegie Mellon University
Announced by:
Center for African Studies on behalf of Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association
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Join EESA for their exciting auction event, featuring traditional art, clothing, jewelry, and more! They are partnering with Brighter Generation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting students in Ethiopia, which all proceeds from the auction will go towards.

Enjoy plenty of cultural snacks and finger foods, along with a jazz performance by students from EESA and other showcases of art and talent.

Reserve your ticket: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfesb3MJ9aUrTE5oDjb86T963hH7g3c...