Week of August 18, 2024 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.

Sunday, August 18

12:00 pm Cultural Event
India Day 2024
Location:
Cathedral of Learning, Commons Room
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and UCIS Engagement along with Indian Nationality Room Committee
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Join the Indian Nationality Room Committee for the 22nd commemoration of India Day. This year’s theme is the Languages of India. The event will showcase an exciting array of music and dance performances from all corners of India. Enjoy connecting with members of the Indian community, great food, and wonderful music and fun.

Parking is available on the streets around the Cathedral of Learning at no charge on Sundays. Parking for an hourly fee is also available in the Soldiers & Sailors garage on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard.

This is event is in-person. For more information, please contact nationalityrooms@pitt.edu.

Thursday, August 22

5:00 pm Cultural Event/Reception
African Student Welcome!
Location:
5601 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies and Office of International Services along with Department of Africana Studies, African Students Organization and African Graduate Student Union
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Join us during orientation week in welcoming new African students to Pitt! Make new friends, enjoy refreshments, and learn about upcoming events and academic opportunities in the fall. All students are welcome!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KrdG3mwuJF7ah8ZVoo0mLl1et9lS1QktfXHFV-L...