Events in UCIS

Thursday, September 18 until Saturday, September 20

(All day) Cultural Event
Celebrate Africa Festival
Web Site:
https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/celebrate-africa
Location:
Posvar Patio
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, Director's Office, European Studies Center, European Union Center of Excellence, European Union Studies Association, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services, Global Experiences Office, UCIS Engagement and National Consortium on Teaching About Asia along with African Graduate Students Association, David C. Frederick Honors College, Department of Africana Studies, Office of Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development, School of Law Center for International Legal Education, Keystone Alliance and Union of African Communities in Southwest Pennsylvania
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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.

Thursday, September 18 until Friday, September 19

2:58 pm Conference
Continental Connections: Africa and the African Diaspora Research Conference
Web Site:
https://www.facultydevelopment.pitt.edu/about/annual-research-conference
Location:
Various locations in Posvar
Sponsored by:
Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for Latin American Studies and Global Studies Center along with Office of the Provost Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development
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The University of Pittsburgh’s Continental Connection: Africa and the African Diaspora Research Conference and Celebration will be a dynamic gathering that brings together faculty and students from across the University—including the Department of Africana Studies, Center for African Studies, Center for Ethnic Studies, Center on Race and Social Problems, Center for Health Equity, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Social Work.

Experience the power of connection as faculty and students share their research through captivating presentations and hands-on interactive poster sessions on September 18.

This conference creates a vibrant space where scholarship transcends geographical boundaries, sparking meaningful collaborations and amplifying the vital voices and contributions of African and diaspora communities worldwide.

Planned events will continue on September 19-20 with the Celebrate Africa & African Diaspora Festival hosted by the Center for African Studies.

Friday, September 19

1:00 pm Presentation
Exploring Study Abroad
Location:
810 William Pitt Union
Conection Link:
https://forms.office.com/r/f6CjvTf70X
Sponsored by:
Global Experiences Office
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Are you interested in learning more about global experiences? Stop by 810 William Pitt Union at 1pm to speak with a Pitt GEO staff member about all the global opportunities available to students! Register for this (and other) GEO workshops here: https://forms.office.com/r/f6CjvTf70X

6:00 pm Cultural Event
Celebrate Africa Fashion Show
Location:
Ground Floor, Posvar Hall
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, Director's Office, European Studies Center, European Union Center of Excellence, European Union Studies Association, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services, Global Experiences Office and UCIS Engagement along with Union of African Communities in Southwestern PA
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Join us for an African fashion show to kick off our Celebrate Africa Festival!