Ofrenda/Altar Display

October 28 – November 4, 2025

Global Hub

No need to register. Stop by any time between October 28th-November 4th to see the display.

Russian program students: Are you looking to practice Russian? Stop by the Global Hub on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3 pm, starting on October 6 and ending December 10, to meet with Russian tutors and prepare for tests, get help with homework, and more.

Join us in the Global Hub for to meet other students and to practice Portuguese of all levels!

Bate-Papo meet on Mondays, during Fall 2025, starting September 8 and ending December 15, EXCEPT on November 24.

Are you interested in learning about the Summer 2026 Panther Program, Rome: Art, Language, and Culture? Come by 810 William Pitt Union, meet faculty leaders and staff, and get your questions answered!

Join German Club at Pitt weekly meetings to improve language skills and cultural knowledge of German speaking regions!

German Club will meet in the Global Hub every Monday during Fall 2025 semester, starting September 8 and ending December 1, EXCEPT on November 24.

Are you interested in studying literature and culture in Barcelona? Join us on Zoom to hear from the faculty leaders and program staff about this upcoming Summer 2026 study abroad opportunity! Zoom Link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96944564334

Dr. Filipe Recch is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice in Educational Research at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education. Using methods from political science, comparative education, and data analysis, he studies how curriculum, governance, and policy affect educational outcomes.

One of Dr. Recch’s primary research agendas focuses on how K-12 textbooks in low- and middle-income countries affect different populations of students and the regionalization of education. Employing computational text analysis and Natural Language Processing (NLP), he studies large collections of curricular materials to identify patterns and understand how these vary in terms of space and populational characteristics. By adapting NLP methods to non-English contexts, his work with Brazilian textbooks has revealed that textbook content correlates with performance, school characteristics, and broader educational outcomes. Additionally, in a study of Indian textbooks, he found shifts in historical narratives that suggest evolving understandings of national identity and different population experiences.

Beyond curriculum analysis, Dr. Recch investigates how policy coordination and governance structures shape access to high-quality education. Focusing on decentralized systems, he has studied Brazil’s educational policy alignment across municipal and state governments, identifying conditions under which coordinated approaches can influence access to educational opportunities. This comparative perspective allows him to draw insights relevant to various contexts, including how parallel education systems—such as charter schools in the United States, selective schools in the United Kingdom, and private schools more broadly—may produce unequal learning opportunities.

Before pursuing his doctorate, Dr. Recch worked for five years in the social development and education departments of a state government in Brazil. He holds a Ph.D. in International Comparative Education and a Master’s degree in Political Science from Stanford University. Prior to joining the University of Pittsburgh, he served as a Postdoctoral Research and Policy Associate at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.

Dr. Lindner will engage in an open conversation on topics including:
- The current Transatlantic relationship
- Trade, rare earth metals, and the US, EU, and China relations.
- The Green Deal's future and climate action

Randall Halle will moderate this free event for the Pitt community.

Dr. Lindner served as Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office from December 2021 to May 2025 and was a Bundestag member from June 2011 to March 2025. His expertise includes transatlantic relations and security policy, advocating for a robust German role in crisis prevention, humanitarian aid, and peace mediation. A Green Party member since 1998, his focus also includes digital transformation, gender equality, and budget matters.

**UPDATE: On Tuesday, December 2, Global Distinction Drop-In Hours will be from 12-1 pm due to another event in the afternoon.**

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!

Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Braun Room (12th Floor), Cathedral of Learning

Come to chat, practice, meet others who are interested in Hungarian and Hungary! All levels are welcome.

For more info, contact Dr. Viktoria Batista (vib21@pitt.edu)

Would you like to study traditional medicine, history, and culture in Senegal? Come by 810 William Pitt Union, meet faculty leaders and staff, and get your questions answered about this awesome program running in Summer 2026!

Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

UPDATE: On September 10 and November 5, the French Club and the French Department will have a joint event in the Global Hub, from 5:30 to 7 pm.

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 25 and November 26.

Russian program students: Are you looking to practice Russian? Stop by the Global Hub on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3 pm, starting on October 6 and ending December 10, to meet with Russian tutors and prepare for tests, get help with homework, and more.

Explore the world with funding support from the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs Scholarships. The NRIEP funding support will enable you to achieve your summer global learning experience. The NRIEP Scholarship Program is nearly sixty years old and supports study abroad, internships, independent research and experiential learning for Pitt students around the world.

What you will gain from this information session:
Scholarship Insights: Learn about various scholarships designed specifically for summer global experience programs.
Application Tips: Get expert advice on crafting a compelling scholarship application.
Your global adventure begins here!

Dates:
October 13th 2025, 12:30PM and November 5th, 1:30PM

Are you interested in Pitt Global Experiences' Across Continents: Arab & European Narratives in Tunisia & Sicily Summer 2026 program? Come by 810 William Pitt Union, meet faculty leaders and staff, and ask your questions!

Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

UPDATE: On September 10 and November 5, the French Club and the French Department will have a joint event in the Global Hub, from 5:30 to 7 pm.

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 25 and November 26.

Are you interested in learning more about ecology, geology, and the environment of Wyoming while gaining experience in field research? Come by 810 William Pitt Union on November 5th at 6pm to speak with the faculty leaders of this amazing global experience, running in Summer 2026!

Join the Arabic Club for biweekly meetings in the Global Hub during Fall 2025 semester, and to practice Arabic language, structured by varying geographic dialects and level of speaker proficiency!

Are you interested in studying language and culture in Tanzania in Summer 2026? Visit 810 WPU on 11/6 from 12pm-1pm to meet faculty and staff leaders, ask your questions, and learn more about this summer Panther Program!

Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!

Tavola Italiana will meet on Thursdays during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 27.

Celebrate the research projects of students in Beginning and Intermediate German (GERM 101-202).

Light Refreshment will be served

Pitt students: Join Kya Baat Hai, a Hindi-Urdu conversational club that practices language and celebrates South Asian culture, for weekly conversation hours!

Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Thursdays, during the Fall semester, EXCEPT on Thursday, November 27.

Join undergraduate students from the Department of Political Science and their insructor, Dr. Rebecca Cordell, as they share about their International Relations Data Coding Projects.

Hosted by the Department of Political Science

Are you interested in studying abroad in Japan next summer? Join us in 810 WPU at 12pm on 11/6 to meet the staff and faculty leaders of 'Japan: Its People and Culture' and ask your questions!

Attend the "Pre-Colonial African Traditions: An Exploration of African Indigenous Knowledge" lecture on precolonial African cultures by Dr. Eric Kwadwo Beeko from the Department of Africana Studies. This lecture is open to students, faculty, and staff. Refreshments will be served.

Join ARYSE for an evening of music, art and stories at Connections and Conversations: An ARYSE Storytelling Event!
Connections and Conversations: An ARYSE Storytelling Event

Come for a night of stories, art, and community at Point Park University's George Rowland White Performance Center. This event is a part of ARYSE Counter-Storytelling Librarianship Project which centers the tools and skills that challenge dominant narratives. This event will center the experiences of forcibly displaced youth and community members. We welcome storytellers, youth educators, librarians and artists to come out! Let's connect, listen, and learn from each other. See you there!

Activities:
* Youth photography and visual art exhibition
* Youth-led Attan dance performance
* Storytelling and culture conversation led by community leaders

Tamil Connect & Chai is a cozy, student-centric hangout
celebrating everyday Tamil culture—food, music, films, and memories.

Russian program students: Are you looking to practice Russian? Stop by the Global Hub on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3 pm, starting on October 6 and ending December 10, to meet with Russian tutors and prepare for tests, get help with homework, and more.

Curious to learn more about the Summer 2026 Early Childhood Education in Florence program? Join us on Zoom to meet with faculty and staff and ask all your questions! Zoom Link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/9965675050

Are you interested in studying economics in Central Europe? Join us in 810 WPU at 4pm on 11/10 to meet the staff and faculty leaders of our Summer 2026 Panther Program, 'Comparative Economics in Central Europe,' and ask your questions!

Join us in the Global Hub for to meet other students and to practice Portuguese of all levels!

Bate-Papo meet on Mondays, during Fall 2025, starting September 8 and ending December 15, EXCEPT on November 24.

Join German Club at Pitt weekly meetings to improve language skills and cultural knowledge of German speaking regions!

German Club will meet in the Global Hub every Monday during Fall 2025 semester, starting September 8 and ending December 1, EXCEPT on November 24.

Are you interested in learning about Urban Studies in Amsterdam in Summer 2026? Come by 810 William Pitt Union to meet the faculty leader and learn more about this awesome opportunity!

**UPDATE: On Tuesday, December 2, Global Distinction Drop-In Hours will be from 12-1 pm due to another event in the afternoon.**

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!

Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Braun Room (12th Floor), Cathedral of Learning

Come to chat, practice, meet others who are interested in Hungarian and Hungary! All levels are welcome.

For more info, contact Dr. Viktoria Batista (vib21@pitt.edu)

Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

UPDATE: On September 10 and November 5, the French Club and the French Department will have a joint event in the Global Hub, from 5:30 to 7 pm.

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 25 and November 26.

Join the Ukrainian Culture Club's meeting in the Global Hub to learn about Ukrainian opportunities here at Pitt -- Language, Culture, Advocacy, Community, and More!

Hosted by the Ukrainian Culture Club

Are you interested in learning more about ecology, geology, and the environment of Wyoming while gaining experience in field research? Come by 810 William Pitt Union on November 5th at 6pm to speak with the faculty leaders of this amazing global experience, running in Summer 2026!

Russian program students: Are you looking to practice Russian? Stop by the Global Hub on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3 pm, starting on October 6 and ending December 10, to meet with Russian tutors and prepare for tests, get help with homework, and more.

An immersive podcast concert that delves into how art and storytelling reveal the human experience of war. Featuring Yemeni artist Haifa Subay and Ukrainian filmmaker/poet Oleksandr Frazé Frazénko - both current PiNTS (Pittsburgh Network for Threatened Scholars) scholars.
Developed by Pitt students under the mentorship of journalist David Greene (formerly of NPR), and Pitt faculty Sean Guillory and Shannon Reed, the podcast shares voices of resilience, displacement, and creative resistance.

Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

UPDATE: On September 10 and November 5, the French Club and the French Department will have a joint event in the Global Hub, from 5:30 to 7 pm.

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 25 and November 26.

Join the Turkish Language Table in the Global Hub to learn about Turkish language, culture, and community.

There will be three meetings in the Global Hub during Fall semester, each from 8-9 pm:
- October 1 - Board Game Night!
- October 15
- November 12

Are you interested in learning about Bolivian health and culture? Join us on Zoom to learn more about this amazing Summer 2026 opportunity, open to all majors! No Spanish prerequisite required. Zoom Link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/93592796441

Are you looking to study abroad in Rome during Summer 2026? Come by 810 WPU on 11/13 at 12pm to meet the faculty and staff of 'Food Studies in Rome,' learn more about this program, and ask all your questions!

Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!

Tavola Italiana will meet on Thursdays during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 27.

Pitt Alumni Nicholas Gasquet will present on the Peace Corps application process and his own personal experiences in Indonesia and Senegal as a current Peace Corps Volunteer.

Gasquet graduated from Pitt in 2024 with a major in political science, minors in economics and history, and an African Studies certificate.

The Peace Corps allows you the opportunity to serve in 60+ countries around the world in Africa, Central and East Asia and Latin America.

Connect with faculty mentors who understand your journey. Get real talk about navigating the American academic system, adjusting to life in the U.S., etc. Your questions, your concerns, your success.

Pitt students: Join Kya Baat Hai, a Hindi-Urdu conversational club that practices language and celebrates South Asian culture, for weekly conversation hours!

Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Thursdays, during the Fall semester, EXCEPT on Thursday, November 27.

Join us for the FINAL EVENT in our Ukrainian Storytelling Series, held at the beautiful St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Carnegie PA, a hub of our local Ukrainian community.

We’ll start off with a full Ukrainian dinner, followed by incredible performances of folktales and songs from some of Pittsburgh’s most compelling talent.

You’ll also hear from Ukrainian veterans, visiting from Ukraine, whose personal experiences and insights will be woven through these ancient stories.

Afterward, you'll have a chance to connect with our Ukrainian guests and share your own thoughts on the stories, songs and insights of the evening.

In 1945, Shikl Gershberg sang a song about the massacre by German and Romanian troops that killed 437 people in his small Ukrainian town in July 1941. It ended with the haunting line: "Our town of Zhabokrych became a cemetery." For many years, the song was the only memorial to Gershberg's family and community. A physical monument remained unrealized due to restrictions by Soviet authorities. This paper, based on newly discovered archival materials, oral histories, and memoirs, examines how Soviet citizens dealt with state prohibitions against public commemorations of Holocaust victims, and engaged in personal and communal acts of remembrance after the war. Part of the Socialist Studies Seminar series.

NOTE: location and date have changed!

- OLD INFO: 5PM NOV. 7TH IN 4130 POSVAR

- NEW INFO: 4:30 PM NOV. 14TH in 4217 POSVAR HALL

Join CMU Associate Professor of Russian Studies Tatyana Gershkovich for the launch of this new book, translated and edited with Stephen H. Backwell, and recently published by Academic Studies Press!

Yuli Aikhenvald was one of the most popular and influential Russian literary critics of the early 1900s. His major book, Silhouettes of Russian Writers, went through six ever-expanding editions. A major presence in Vladimir Nabokov’s early career, Aikhenvald has since been neglected by other writers and critics. This collection translates several of Aikhenvald’s key essays, making him available to English-speaking readers for the first time.

Every November AddVerse celebrates Black Consciousness Day, aligned with the Brazilian celebration. Poetry, music, and food!

Step back in time and witness the spellbinding spectacle that inspired the birth of cinema! Join us for a real magic lantern show, a live performance that brings to life one of the most captivating forms of nineteenth-century visual entertainment. 

Our special guest, professional lanternist Brett King (North Carolina), will present a mesmerizing program featuring adaptations of beloved fairy tales and holiday-themed slides celebrating Halloween and Christmas. The show will be accompanied by pianist and composer Tom Roberts, one of the world’s leading exponents of early jazz piano.

A family-friendly event recommended for kids 12 and up and for younger adventurers who aren't afraid of ghosts!

Admission is FREE, but registration is required. Please register via the link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P76a_R8zCvD09N31XmsOy86qYInqSVguzezyBYx...) 

Sponsored by: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences | Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies | Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures | Film and Media Studies Program | Horror Studies Center | Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs

Russian program students: Are you looking to practice Russian? Stop by the Global Hub on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3 pm, starting on October 6 and ending December 10, to meet with Russian tutors and prepare for tests, get help with homework, and more.

Rapid population aging is a modern phenomenon that has been transforming societies across the globe. Roundtable participants will present their research of different aspects of aging from the role of grandparents in modern societies to the place of technology in accommodating older people across the globe.

Lunch reception: 12:30–1:30 PM

A faculty discussion exploring how international student programs are developed. Panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in creating global learning opportunities. Panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in building global learning opportunities. The session will include a brainstorming segment to identify strategies for strengthening institutional support and expanding the reach of Pitt’s sustainability-focused international education initiatives

Are you interested in studying health and first-responder care in the Himalayan wilderness? Join us in 810 WPU on 11/17 at 4pm to learn more about this awesome Summer 2026 program and meet the faculty leader!

Students in Serbia have over the past 12 months mobilized much of the country in opposition to the corrupt authoritarian government in place there since 2013. The movement is unusual in several ways. First, it has no obvious leaders but is instead guided by plenums on the various university faculties throughout the country, coordinated by social media. Second, instead of staging a few large demonstrations in big cities, students have walked throughout the entire country, spreading their message to villages and small towns as well as cities – and they are everywhere greeted as heroes. Third, the focus of demonstrations is not loud protests but instead 16 minutes of silence in honor of the 16 people killed in a tragedy in Novi Sad on 1 Nov. 2024, which had been the result of the corruption that underlies the government. Finally, they have included communities long marginalized, especially the Bosniaks of Sandžak/ Novi Pazar. By November 2025 the government has been reduced to relying on brute force and their near-total control over mass media; but the students keep mobilizing via social media and direct actions. This talk will be an overview of the movement over the past year.

Join us in the Global Hub for to meet other students and to practice Portuguese of all levels!

Bate-Papo meet on Mondays, during Fall 2025, starting September 8 and ending December 15, EXCEPT on November 24.

Join German Club at Pitt weekly meetings to improve language skills and cultural knowledge of German speaking regions!

German Club will meet in the Global Hub every Monday during Fall 2025 semester, starting September 8 and ending December 1, EXCEPT on November 24.

Join us to explore the historical and contemporary reception of Oskar Schlemmer's work in Germany and internationally. Oskar Schlemmer (4 September 1888 – 13 April 1943) was a German artist, painter, sculptor, set and costume designer, choreographer, and a key figure at the Bauhaus School in Weimar and Dessau. Today, he is regarded as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. 

The speaker, C. Raman Schlemmer, is an anthropologist, curator, and writer of Indian-German descent. He is the sole heir to his grandfather’s artistic legacy and keeper of the Oskar Schlemmer Estate and Archives, including Bühnen Archiv Oskar Schlemmer, founded by U. Jaïna Schlemmer, the daughter of Oskar Schlemmer and mother of C. Raman Schlemmer. Jaïna Schlemmer worked as a stage and costume designer in theaters in Germany and Switzerland, realized reconstructions of costumes and stage environments based on her father’s designs, and was also a dedicated collector and teacher. 

Meeting ID: 933 2018 1186

© 2025 The Oskar Schlemmer Estate + Archives, C. Raman Schlemmer | Oskar Schlemmer, “Bauhaustreppe” (“Bauhaus Staircase,” 1932) and “Bauhaus Signet” (1922), Photos + Images © 2025 C. Raman Schlemmer. All Rights Reserved ®

Sponsored by: Deparment of German | Jewish Studies Program | Department of History | Department of History of Art & Architecture | Department of Theater Arts | Department of Anthropology | Center for Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies | European Studies Center | David C. Frederick Honors College | City for the Cultures of Peace 

Join our information session to learn how you can earn 6 academic credits while discovering the historical and contemporary connections between Arab and European cultures across two dynamic regions.
Meet the program’s faculty and staff, ask questions, and get all the details you need!

**UPDATE: On Tuesday, December 2, Global Distinction Drop-In Hours will be from 12-1 pm due to another event in the afternoon.**

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!

Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Braun Room (12th Floor), Cathedral of Learning

Come to chat, practice, meet others who are interested in Hungarian and Hungary! All levels are welcome.

For more info, contact Dr. Viktoria Batista (vib21@pitt.edu)

Are you interested in studying political science in Eastern Europe next summer? Join us in 810 WPU at 4pm on 11/18 to learn more about 'Identity and Global Politics in Romania,' an amazing Summer 2026 Panther Program! Ask your questions and meet faculty and staff leaders!

Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

UPDATE: On September 10 and November 5, the French Club and the French Department will have a joint event in the Global Hub, from 5:30 to 7 pm.

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 25 and November 26.

The High School Model European Union is an annual event for area high school students. The goal of the Model EU is to give high school students a chance to learn about the workings of the European Union through a hands-on simulation. Playing the roles of presidents and prime ministers, students spend a day engaged in intense negotiations over conflicting issues about the EU. The objective is to simulate a specific European Council meeting that focuses on recent current events impacting the EU. Model EU enhances students’ understanding of classroom learning and gives them a real sense of the challenges involved in the decision-making process of the European Union.

Former director of CLAS; Books include 1) Are Politics Local? The Two Dimensions of Party Nationalization around the World & 2) Patterns of Legislative Politics: Roll Call Voting in the United States and Latin America’s Southern Cone, both with Cambridge University Press. Currently working on a book about US-Latin American Relations, in addition to various projects about political parties and democracy in the region.

Russian program students: Are you looking to practice Russian? Stop by the Global Hub on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3 pm, starting on October 6 and ending December 10, to meet with Russian tutors and prepare for tests, get help with homework, and more.

The Global Appalachia Reading Group examines the complex intersections of regional identity, global influence, and environmental justice as they pertain to Appalachia and its connections to the wider world. The Fall 2026 theme is "Place."

Session 1 Book, September 17, 2025: Appalachia in Regional Context: Place Matters, edited by Dwight B. Billings and Ann E. Kingsolver
Session 2 Book, October 22, 2025: Affrilachia by Frank X. Walker
Session 3 Book, November 19, 2025: Making Our Future: Visionary Folklore and Everyday Culture in Appalachia  by Emily Hilliard

Copies of the books will be available for those planning to attend the event. Please stop by the Global Studies Center (4100 Posvar Hall) to pick up your copy. If you need the books shipped, that can be arranged.

Note: We are able to fund and distribute books to registrants as funding allows. Registration will remain open after this amount is reached. Registrants will be notified if we are unable to provide them with the reading material.

Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

UPDATE: On September 10 and November 5, the French Club and the French Department will have a joint event in the Global Hub, from 5:30 to 7 pm.

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 25 and November 26.

This webinar is the third in a six-part series, The Arts of Eastern Europe and Eurasia, designed to support K-14 educators in bringing the arts of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia into their classrooms. During this session, we will learn about the Russian ballet as a powerful cultural force shaped by political, religious, and aesthetic pressures from the 19th to the 20th century. We will examine how ballet was viewed by critics, dancers, and administrators—as both an “impossible” art form and a near-religious practice of survival and expression. Educators will gain tools to connect performing arts with broader historical and cultural themes, enriching classroom discussions around artistic expression under authoritarian regimes, the role of tradition in modernity, and how art can serve both resistance and conformity.

Join the Arabic Club for biweekly meetings in the Global Hub during Fall 2025 semester, and to practice Arabic language, structured by varying geographic dialects and level of speaker proficiency!

Want to learn more about our 'Classical Mediterranean: Ancient Sicily' Summer 2026 program? Come by 810 William Pitt Union and speak with the faculty leaders about this great opportunity studying ancient history in Sicily!

Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!

Tavola Italiana will meet on Thursdays during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 27.

Want to learn more about our 'Sociology of Sports and Tourism in Greece' Summer 2026 Panther Program? Join us in 810 WPU to meet the faculty leader and learn more about this awesome program in Greece!

Practice Hindi and play games with the Less-Commonly-Taught-Languages Center and students! No knowledge of Hindi required.

There will be three meetings in the Global Hub during Fall semester, each from 5-6 pm:
- September 25
- October 23
- November 20

This professional development workshop series is designed for K-12 educators seeking to deepen their understanding of global issues through literature. This year, we will explore the theme of “The U.S. in the World.” Through global and regional perspectives, we will discuss narratives of a “Global United States,” where the U.S. role in the world and its relationship with other countries and regions is informed by transnational narratives and dialogues shaped by global trends such as migration, environmental issues, human rights, and human conditions. By exploring compelling stories from diverse cultural perspectives, educators will gain insights into the complexities of this theme, its impact on individuals and communities, and how to engage students in meaningful discussions around these topics.

Each session features a carefully selected book, paired with historically contextualized presentations, interactive discussions, teaching strategies, and cross-disciplinary activities to inspire classroom implementation.

The November 20, 2025 workshop will focus on the book, "Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me," by Lurline Wailana McGregor.

Sessions this year will take place virtually on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (ET). Three Act 48 credit hours (for PA educators) and a copy of the book are provided for each session.

For more information and to register, please go to: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/global/GILS .

Pitt students: Join Kya Baat Hai, a Hindi-Urdu conversational club that practices language and celebrates South Asian culture, for weekly conversation hours!

Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Thursdays, during the Fall semester, EXCEPT on Thursday, November 27.