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, March 24

12:30 pm Lecture
Bridging Borders for Health: Empowering Cancer Awareness Through US-Nigeria Partnerships
Location:
4130 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies and Global Studies Center
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Join the Global TEACH Project for a special guest lecture with Dr. Oge Ilegbune, the Medical Director of Lakeshore Cancer Center in Lagos, Nigeria! In-person and Zoom attendance are available.

Zoom registration: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/-eyxETWRRvSU5DlcPr3sJA

About Dr. Ilegbune:
Dr. Ilegbune focuses on cancer and non-communicable disease screening, effective service delivery, and patient-centered care. Over time, she expanded her expertise to include strategy, business development, outreach project management, hospital administration, and research. She is currently the Medical Director at Lakeshore Cancer Center.

Learn more about the Global TEACH Project on our website: www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/global-teach-project