Week of January 5, 2025 in UCIS

Monday, January 6

10:15 am Lecture
ValEUs: European Values in the Eu's Developmental, Energy and Climate Policies
Location:
Zoom
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies and European Studies Center
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Join our upcoming ValEUs Lecture on “European Values in the EU´s Developmental, Energy and Climate Policies” with Randall Halle. Halle directs the European Studies Center and is a Klaus W. Jonas Professor of German Film and Cultural Studies at the University of Pittsburgh.

The event is organised by the Institute for European Studies of the European University Viadrina (IFES) as a collaboration between its Talk Series “Human & Planet” and the “ValEUs Lecture Series”.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Meeting ID: 686 8217 1250
Passcode: 756487

Tuesday, January 7

7:00 pm Performance
Italian Heritage Night Special Ticket Offer
Sponsored by:
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
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On January 7, join us for Italian Heritage Night when we host the Columbus Blue Jackets! Featuring a concourse display courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms & Intercultural Exchange Programs, be here when we honor the incredible impact of our city’s Italian community and celebrate their rich culture and history.

In celebration of your heritage, lock in special pricing now. Plus, the first 200 community members that purchase tickets through this offer will receive an exclusive Penguins-branded Italian Heritage Hockey Shirt!

To purchase groups of 10 or more tickets or to request additional information, please contact Olivia Stawovy at (412) 255-1811.

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets

Jan 07, 2025 7:00 PM EST

PPG Paints Arena

1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US

Purchase Deadline: Jan 07, 2025 5:00 PM EST

Wednesday, January 8

5:00 pm Cultural Event
African Languages Conversation Hour
Location:
Global Hub, Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies along with Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center
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This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.

Monthly schedule -

1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole

Friday, January 10

(All day) Deadline--Call for Papers
European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium 2025 - Call for Proposals
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies and European Studies Center along with University Center for International Studies; Graduate Organization for the Study of Europe and Central Asia (GOSECA); Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies (CERIS); Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
4:00 pm Workshop
Risk Assessment Strategies for Studying Abroad: Practical Advice for Trans, Queer, and 2SLGBTQIA+ Students
Location:
William Pitt Union, Dining Room A
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies, Director's Office, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office along with Department of Anthropology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program
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Are you in the Trans, Queer, or 2SLGBTQIA+ community and want to travel abroad? Are you a student, faculty, or staff member in these communities who has traveled abroad previously? Join us for an informal discussion on traveling abroad and risk assessment, where we share stories and tips for how to feel confident studying abroad with a marginalized gender/sexual identity.

Refreshments provided!

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZeQ3HElnmK1tf91wEdS5638alRVez...

6:00 pm Lecture
Border to Border Series Update: Immigration, Activism, and the High Stakes of the 2024 Election in our Region and the World
Location:
4130 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for Latin American Studies and Global Studies Center
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In the aftermath of the 2024 election, we find ourselves at a crucial turning point. With promises to deport millions of Latinos, we face consequences that will impact not just our communities, but the entire fabric of the U.S. and beyond.

This impending social and economic storm will generate forceful opposition, though its shape is not yet determined. In this context, this panel discussion will emphasize these major questions:

How extensive could deportations be, and what are the potential economic impacts?
How can vulnerable communities protect themselves, and how can allies best support them?
What are the global effects of these issues, beyond Latin America and the Caribbean?
What can individuals do to help, and how can we effectively fact-check this information?

Join us for a challenging but necessary conversation in a safe, collaborative space that will include academics, community, and activist leaders.

Sheila Vélez Martínez, Jack and Lovell Olender Professor of Asylum Refugee and Immigration Law/Pitt
Rosamaria Cristello, Executive Director & Founder Latino Community Center
Nathan Harper, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Manager, City of Pittsburgh
Michael Goodhart, Professor, Political Science, University of Pittsburgh

To register: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/content/clas-event-registration. This will be a hybrid event. The ZOOM link will be provided at a later date to online registered participants. For in-person participants, refreshments will be provided.

Sponsors: The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), the Center for Ethnic Studies Research (CERS), the Global Studies Center (GSC) at the University of Pittsburgh.

Saturday, January 11

3:00 pm Cultural Event
Notes of Armenia: A Concert of Strings, Keys, and Wind
Location:
Auditorium, Frick Fine Arts Building, 650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Sponsored by:
Global Hub and Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs along with Armenian Nationality Room Committee
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The Armenian Nationality Room of the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs proudly presents a classical music concert featuring renowned Armenian and American musicians from Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Two acclaimed ensembles, Trio Shell and Kassia Ensemble, will perform works by celebrated Armenian composers such as Komitas, Arno Babajanian, Aram Khachaturian, and more. The program will showcase a rich blend of violins, viola, cello, piano, and clarinet, celebrating the beauty of Armenian musical heritage. Additionally, enjoy an instrumental rendition of a piece by Charles Aznavour, adding a special touch to the concert.