The Center for Governance and Markets will host the Annual Conference for CESS 2023, which will be held at the University of Pittsburgh from October 19-22, 2023. The CESS 2023 annual conference keynote speaker is Dr. Ayşe Zarakol, author of After Defeat: How the East Learned to Live with the West and Before the West: the Rise and Fall of Eastern World Orders.
Director: Igor Volosin
The marriage of Milan and Táni Labát is going through a crisis. Their daughter Lenka has a hard time surviving the estrangement of her parents. One holiday night changes their lives. Lenka celebrates her sixteenth birthday with her friends in a neighboring village, but she will not return home. Milan kidnaps the alleged perpetrator, Lenka's friend Lukáš. He imprisons him in a cabin in the woods. But did Lukáš really kidnap Lenka?
114 min.; 2018; Genre: drama
Slovak version; Subtitles: English
The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation will host a public piano performance of Chopin, Mendelssohn, and Mussorgsky at PNC Recital Hall at Duquesne University on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 3 p.m. to benefit the foundation’s youth programs in Poland and Ukraine.
Pianists David Allen Wehr and Dr. Robert Armstrong look forward to delighting music enthusiasts with several selections highlighting the expressiveness of the Romantic period and, particularly, Frédéric Chopin’s genius contribution to Polish and musical history. A brief overview of Chopin’s life and work will also be included in the program.
Ticket price: $25 / $10 for students
Available for purchase here: bit.ly/ChopinRecital or contacting the Kosciuszko Foundation at mlellena@zoominterest.net.
All proceeds benefit the foundation’s ongoing Teaching English in Poland (TEIP) program for Ukrainian Children and disadvantaged Polish youth.
Join Pitt alumni and faculty to discuss pursuing a graduate degree abroad. Panelists will gain resources and review the application process, obtaining a Student Visa, international careers, and the experience of going to graduate school away from home. There will be a Q&A following the panel discussion.
Panelists:
Nancy Condee, Director of the Center for Russian,
East European, and Eurasian Studies, University of Pittsburgh
Maja Lynn, Queen’s University Belfast and Pitt alumni
Akudo McGee, Maastricht University and Pitt alumni
Moderated by Krystal Marsh, University of Pittsburgh
The Ford Institute for Human Security is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of a new research program focused on online violence against women in politics. The Keynote is by Kristina Wilfore, the co-founder of #ShePersisted, focusing on curtailing gendered discrimination: Women's Political Leadership in an Era of Social Media. Following this will be a panel with Dhanaraj Thakur, research director for the Center of Democracy and Technology, alongside Erdem Yörük, director for the Center for Computational Social Sciences with Koç University.
Lunch with be provided to registered attendants!
To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLadWTJ5SBlQ23N5IG9PioB_T8hNOD...
Explore the World with a Summer Study Abroad Scholarship! Join the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs' Scholarships Info Session!
Dreaming of an unforgettable summer adventure abroad? We're here to make it happen! Discover your opportunity to study abroad with the help of scholarships at our Summer Study Abroad Scholarships Info Session.
What You'll Gain from Our Info Session:
Scholarship Insights: Learn about various scholarships designed specifically for summer study abroad programs.
Application Tips: Get expert advice on crafting a compelling scholarship application.
Destinations Galore: Explore exciting study abroad destinations and programs available.
Q&A Session: Ask your burning questions and get answers from experienced advisors.
Don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime! Secure your spot at our Summer Study Abroad Scholarships Info Session and embark on a transformative journey that will broaden your horizons and enrich your life. Your global adventure begins here!
Beginner Swahili students are invited to join this weekly conversation hour to practice the language outside of the classroom.
Come meet international students, make friends, practice conversational English, and have fun together, during these weekly discussion groups coordinated by the English Language Institute. Feel free to bring your lunch :)
Please join us at this information session to learn more about the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program in room 4130 Posvar Hall, on the 4th floor of W. Wesley Posvar Hall.
Join German Club at Pitt’s weekly meetings during Fall 2023 to converse in German and learn German culture!
Through experiential learning, high school students engage directly with global issues by assuming the role of world leaders and negotiating responses to timely topics.
Come meet international students, make friends, practice conversational English, and have fun together, during these weekly discussion groups coordinated by the English Language Institute. Feel free to bring your lunch :)
Join the French Club for a conversation hour for French speaking individuals of varying levels to practice the French language.
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!
Fall 2023 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours: Tuesdays at 3:30-4:30 pm, except on November 21.
Human Rights Amid Violent Conflict: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Events in Israel and Gaza is a panel discussion that will try to provide an academic space and context for those seeking to think and learn, as we are all witnessing heart-breaking violence and response in Israel and Gaza. Our goal is to offer academic contexts and input for thinking about the current moment, asking each forum participant to speak about: What sets of academic knowledge and frameworks are you drawing on as you follow the news from afar? What scholarly expertise can help us understand better the complexity of actors, institutions, interests, and international structures shaping events on the ground and what happens next?
Panelists include: Julia Santucci, Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies, Director of the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership and Frances Hesselbein Leadership Forum at Pitt's Graduate School for Public and International Affairs (security and human rights and the challenges policymakers face);
Michal Friedman, Assistant Teaching Professor & Jack Buncher Professor of Jewish Studies, History at Carnegie Mellon University (human rights activism within Israel);
Mohammed Bamyeh, Professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh (Gaza, & its diverse actors and challenges & human experience );
Catherine Koverola, Director of the Center for African Studies (trauma and the course of violent conflict)
The Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs 2023 Scholarship Awardee Poster Showcase will be held on Tuesday, October 24 from 5-7 pm in the Connolly Ballroom in Alumni Hall. Come join the 74 undergraduate and graduate students to learn about their global learning experiences abroad in the summer. 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.
Come practice your Hungarian and meet other people who are interested in speaking the language. All levels welcome!
In celebration of I Stand With Immigrants, stop by the Global Hub to write a few words about how immigrants inspire you. Now an annual event in the Global Hub, I Stand With Immigrants is an initiative powered by FWD.us Education Fund, Inc. that engages colleges and universities across the US and encourages the celebration of cultures and heritages.
The APA Sustainability class presentation on climate change in Africa discussed the continent's vulnerability, focusing on challenges like water scarcity and food insecurity. It highlighted the role of deforestation and agriculture in exacerbating climate change and stressed the need for international cooperation and community engagement in finding solutions
A language and cultural exchange between Pitt language learners and international speakers. Lunch provided. Registration Required
Learn about the 6 study abroad programs in Africa this Summer and hear from fellow students who have already traveled to Africa!
Pizza provided!
See our study abroad programs here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/study-abroad
Join the Asian Studies Center in a language and cultural exchange between University of Pittsburgh language learners and international speakers. Registration required.
Join the French Club for a conversation hour for French speaking individuals of varying levels to practice the French language.
Join advanced Swahili students from Swahili 3 to practice the language outside of the classroom!
Note: Meetings will take place weekly in the Global Hub, during Fall semester, except on September 20 and October 18.
How did Jewish children conceal their presence during the Holocaust and what effect did hiding have on child survivors? This talk will expand the story of Krakow Jews as told in the film "Schindler's List" by zooming in on Jewish children's experiences and what that conveys about the German occupation of Krakow, Poland.
Join weekly Bate-Papo Portuguese conversation practice for all levels, from brand-new beginners to advanced or heritage speakers!
Note: Meetings will take place weekly in the Global Hub except on September 27, October 18, and November 1.
Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!
What to expect:
- Share personal experiences that promote compassion and togetherness
- Connect with fellow students, colleagues, and community members.
- Participate in a cultural engagement exercise.
- Close with meditation/ personal reflection.
All are welcome!
Vegetarian Lunch will be served. RSVP is required by Oct 25: hinh@pitt.edu
EU ENLARGEMENT LECTURE SERIES: 20th Anniversary of the EU Enlargement
As part of our continued efforts to bring together experts with diverse perspectives to discuss contemporary issues facing Europe, the European Studies Center/European Union Center of Excellence (ESC/EUCE) along with the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) offers a new lecture series to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the EU Enlargement. This virtual lecture series will be held on the last Thursday of each month.
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the biggest enlargement of the European Union in its history. Ten countries, mainly former socialist Eastern European states, almost doubled the EU from 15 to 25 member states. May 1, 2004, was the triumphal return to the European Family for many. But for some, it initiated a process of disenchantment with the EU and the West.
Each month, the ESC/EUCE, together with REEES at the University of Pittsburgh, will focus our attention on a specific country or a group of countries in the EU by inviting experts and eyewitnesses to discuss the hopes and realities of the EU integration before and after expansion to address what hopes were fulfilled and what new hopes exist for the Union in the present.
Each session is recorded and later posted on the internet with suggested additional readings and further resources. Please check out our webpage for more details and mark the last Thursday of the month to attend this event.
Moderator: Pawel Lewicki
Panelist:
Pavel Telicka, Czech Diplomat, Politician and Businessman
A former negotiator of Czech access to the EU and a former member of the EU Parliament (2014-2019), he contributed to the country’s integration into the EU throughout his career. He was elected as a Member of the European Parliament. Pavel Telicka was the 2nd Vice-Chair of the ALDE Group and, in the second part of his mandate, Vice-President of the European Parliament and coordinator of ALDE MEPs in the Committee on Transport and Tourism. Additionally, Pavel engaged in the Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy, where he was responsible for several pieces of legislation, especially on circular economy, cybersecurity, and energy policy. His other political interests and activities included the digital economy, better EU regulation, foreign policy, human rights, and democracy worldwide.
Carol Leff, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Carol Leff is Professor Emeritus from the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where she was a long-term executive and former director of the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Center. Her research and publications focus on Czech and Slovak politics, including EU relations and the post-communist transition. Additionally, she was the Editor (1991-1998), Board Member (2005) and President (2004-2008) of the Slovak Studies Association of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies. Her publications include Interwar Czechoslovakia - A National State for a Multiethnic Population, Interwar East Central Europe, 1918-1941: The Failure of Democracy-Building, the Fate of Minorities (2020); Building Democratic Values in the Czech Republic since 1989, Central and Southeast European Politics since 1989 (2019); Slovakia and the Making of Czechoslovakia: Controversies and Legacies, Kosmas: Czechoslovak & Central European Journal, New Series 2 (2019).
CLAS Speaker Series presents, Brodwyn Fischer from The University of Chicago's Department of History
Come meet international students, make friends, practice conversational English, and have fun together, during these weekly discussion groups coordinated by the English Language Institute. Feel free to bring your lunch :)
Join us for a conversation with Rossana Castiglioni (Universidad Diego Portales), on her recent book "The Political Economy of Segmented Expansion" (Cambridge University Press, 2023, with Camila Arza, Juliana Martínez Franzoni, Sara Niedzwiecki, Jennifer Pribble and Diego Sánchez-Ancochea), and Andrés Schipani (Universidad de San Andrés) on his award-winning article “Left Behind: Labor Unions and Redistributive Policy under the Brazilian Workers’ Party” (Comparative Politics, April 2022). Hosted by Raúl Sánchez-Urribarrí (LaTrobe University, Australia)
A one-night only screening of My Girlfriend is a Serial Killer in partnership with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Are you interested in studying language and culture abroad in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East? Come to the National Scholarship Office's Boren Scholarship Info Session with Kaye Stansbury, a Boren Award Program Manager, to learn how you could receive funding for your study abroad experience!
The Boren Scholarship helps fund intensive language and cultural studies abroad in countries outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand with program lengths and maximum award amounts of:
- 8-11 weeks: $8,000 for a summer program (STEM majors only)
- 12-24 weeks: $12,500
- 25-52 weeks: $25,000
In this seminar Dr. Lara Daley will share her work engaging with place and time as Country: an Aboriginal English word for the human and more-than-human beings and agencies that co-become as place and as time/s. Country is deeply relational and includes people, land, waters, sky, rocks, animals, plants, memories, dreams, stories, ancestors and so much more.
The presentation will reflect on time as multiple, non-linear, active, and made through and as relationships. Drawing on urban activism in Meanjin (Brisbane, Australia), the presentation will discuss how cities in Australia are both rich and lived, multitemporal Indigenous places/spaces and sites of ongoing Indigenous dispossession.
Lara Daley is a Research Fellow in the discipline of geography and environmental studies at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Lara's research attends to human and more-than-human connections and protocols, the urban as Country, and so-called 'outer' space as already known, cared for, and inhabited through Indigenous ontologies and systems of governance.
Kostyuchenko is a Russian journalist and LGBTQ+ rights activist, exiled for her unflinching reporting on the Russian war in Ukraine. Her new book combines reportage and personal essay to illuminate Russia as it is today.
Come practice your conversational Polish at these weekly meetings!
The formal establishment of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing on October 10, 1949 heralded the arrival of what the Chinese Communist Party proudly called “New China.” But what did the establishment of New China look like at the grassroots level? This talk moves the focus of inquiry away from Beijing and down to Poyang, an overwhelmingly rural county far from centers of Maoist power. Discussing his new book Tiger, Tyrant, Bandit, Businessman: Echoes of Counterrevolution from New China, Prof. DeMare uses rare archival sources from rural police investigations to bring four tales of political and criminal intrigue to life. Bandit uprisings, midnight assassinations, prison breaks, and trials of accused spies all underscore the volatile nature of regime change in rural China. Prof. DeMare will also highlight how our understanding of these years of revolutionary upheaval are deeply complicated by the limitations of archival materials.
Prof. Brian DeMare teaches at Tulane University. A specialist in archives and narratives, he has written three books on Maoist revolution. His first book, Mao’s Cultural Army (Cambridge, 2015), explored how the Communists deployed drama troupes to mobilize soldiers and farmers alike. Land Wars (Stanford, 2019), Prof. DeMare’s second book, is the only English language study on the multiple rounds of land reform that brought Communist rule to the countryside between 1946 and 1952. This talk is based on his latest book, Tiger, Tyrant, Bandit, Businessman: Echoes of Counterrevolution from New China (Stanford, 2022).
Join Kya Baat Hai weekly conversation hours for students to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences!
Join Addverse Poesia, an international and multilingual poetry group that discusses, reads and translates poems in at least 4 languages, for their weekly meetings!
A Halloween party hosted by the Asian Studies Center and the English Language Institute. Snack will be provided and there will be prizes for best costumes.
This experience offers a unique perspective on the events that led to the founding of the Republic of Turkey as seen through the lens of American newspaper clippings. An exhibition curating and contextualizing American newspaper coverage of the transformative events between 1918 and 1923 that led to the birth of the Republic of Turkey
