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.
Week of November 24, 2024 in UCIS
Wednesday, April 3 until Thursday, April 3
Friday, September 20 until Saturday, September 20
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, November 26
Come practice your conversational BCMS with fellow students at this conversation table!
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
Wednesday, November 27
Come practice your conversational Russian with your peers at the Russian conversation table!