Events in UCIS

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

Tuesday, April 15

9:30 am Exhibit
Chinese Politics Student Poster Session
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Department of Political Science
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Stop by the Global Hub to see students in Chinee Politics (PS 1332) present research about their work this semester.

2:00 pm Information Session
Chats with Zharia
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub and Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
2:30 pm Information Session
Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
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Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

5:00 pm Panel Discussion
A Shifting Global Order: Unpacking U.S.-Canada Relations in Uncertain Times
Location:
4130 Posvar Hall and via Zoom
Conection Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUFuzHavWC1YtbjCQOvNe2fCL-LQuw4l0PzrND…
Sponsored by:
Global Studies Center along with SUNY Plattsburgh, Center for the Study of Canada; SUNY Plattsburgh, Institute of Quebec Studies; Western Washington University and Center for Canadian-American Studies
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In an era marked by geopolitical friction and economic uncertainty, the relationship between the United States and Canada stands at a critical juncture. Join the Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh for a thought-provoking discussion of the historical foundations and contemporary tensions shaping this complex bilateral relationship through a global studies lens.
By situating this dialogue within a global studies framework, the program offers essential insights into how international dynamics, economic policies, and historical contexts intersect to shape bilateral relations. Scholars, students, educators, and curious minds alike will find this an essential forum for understanding the stakes of cross-border diplomacy.

For more information and to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUFuzHavWC1YtbjCQOvNe2fCL-LQuw...

6:00 pm Language Table
French Conversation Hour
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Department of French and Italian
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Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Spring semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Spring 2025, EXCEPT on January 22, February 5, March 4, and March 5.