Week of January 12, 2025 in UCIS

Monday, January 13

5:30 pm Student Club Activity
Espresso Yourself: Romance Language Coffeehouse
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies, European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Brazil Nuts
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Join Brazil Nuts (Luso-Brazilian Student Association) for coffee, light snacks, and a chance to learn basic conversational skills in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Tuesday, January 14

11:30 am Information Session
Pitt in Cyprus Info Table
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub and Global Experiences Office
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Stop by the Global Hub to learn more about Pitt in Cyprus and speak with the faculty leader!

2:30 pm Information Session
Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
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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!

Wednesday, January 15

11:00 am Information Session
Information Table: Reading and Writing London
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub and Global Experiences Office
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Stop by the Posvar Gloval Hub to learn more about Reading and Writing London and talk with the faculty leader over tea and biscuits!

4:00 pm Information Session
FLAS Information and Drop in Session
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center and Global Hub
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The event starts by 4-5pm which begins with the information session for interested candidates of the FLAS Fellowship. Here, a recap of what the fellowship is about and any further information needed would be passed to the attendees. Then from 5-6pm would be the drop in session where they can ask questions to current Fellows and UCIS Staff present regrading their on-going application as the FLAS fellowship deadline in February 17th 2025.

4:00 pm Information Session
FLAS Information Drop-In Session (Spring 2025)
Location:
Global Hub, 1st Floor, Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center and Global Hub along with University Center for International Studies (UCIS)
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Get paid for pursuing proficiency of a less commonly taught languages while at Pitt! Learn about submitting a competitive FLAS application (deadline: February 17) and chat with UCIS advisors about any questions you may have about the application process. Pizza Served!

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

6:00 pm Student Club Activity
German Club at Pitt
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with German Club
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Join the German Club on Wednesdays during Spring semester for conversational meetings and to practice German speaking and listening skills.

6:00 pm Information Session
Info Session: Lakota Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability and Indigenous Rights
Location:
810 William Pitt Union
Sponsored by:
Global Experiences Office
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Come by 810 William Pitt Union to learn more about this wonderful Summer 2025 program and speak with faculty!

Thursday, January 16

12:00 pm Student Club Activity
Tavola Italiana
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Department of French & Italian
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Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!

2:30 pm Student Club Activity
Språkcafé (Swedish Speaking Club)
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and Global Hub along with Less-Commonly-Taught-Languages Center
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Swedish Speaking Club is a space for practicing Swedish and deepening cultural understanding alongside others who are learning.

Friday, January 17

12:00 pm Panel Discussion
What is DEIB, Anyway, and How Does it Connect to Pitt’s Global Mission?
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, Director's Office, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office along with Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Join Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Clyde Pickett and a member of the student community, with the UCIS DEIB Manager serving as moderator, for a thought-provoking discussion about the role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in advancing Pitt’s global mission. This event will explore the future of DEI work in the context of a shifting national political landscape and its impact on fostering an inclusive and globally engaged university community.

This event is part of the University Center for International Studies' "Unpacking the Buzzwords" mini-series and is generously supported by a grant from the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

3:30 pm Information Session
Virtual Information Session: Culture Through Literature in Barcelona
Location:
Zoom
Sponsored by:
Global Experiences Office
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Join us on Zoom to hear from the faculty leaders of Culture Through Literature in Barcelona and learn more about the Summer 2025 program!

4:00 pm Student Club Activity
Kya Baat Hai! Conversation Hour
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Studies Center and Global Hub along with Kya Baat Hai!
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Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.

Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on March 7.

5:00 pm Film
Feathers or Glamour (Estonia) + Rewilding (France)
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Department of German, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
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2025 European Union Film Festival

Double Feature:

Feathers or Glamour (Estonia), 2023, 28 MIN
Directed by Eva Kübar
Estonian language with English subtitles

Estonian urban chicken “farming.” Chickens as pets in bedazzled diapers. It is a short film.

Rewilding (France) 2018, 52 MIN
Directed by Vincent Perazio
French language with English subtitles

What if we brought back big carnivores throughout Europe, gave them vast areas to reproduce, and rediscovered the past landscapes? This fascinating vision raises many questions, though. Should we not focus on the existing natural heritage? How could we implement it in modern and densely populated countries? What would the risk to human activity be? This film is a unique opportunity to look at both sides of the coin. It also profiles the wildlife resurgence happening on European doorsteps, with many species now coming back thanks to legal protection and dedicated conservation efforts over the last 30 years.

Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)

6:00 pm Student Club Activity
AddVerse
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with Addverse Poesia
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Join Addverse, a transcultural, multilingual, and intergenerational poetry organization, for weekly meetings in the Global Hub.

Addverse will meet weekly, on Fridays, during Spring 2025, EXCEPT on January 24 and March 7.

7:30 pm Film
The Animal Kingdom (France)
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
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2025 European Film Festival

The Animal Kingdom (France), 2023, 128 MIN
Directed by Thomas Cailley
French language with English subtitles

Opening Feature Film:

In The Animal Kingdom, a visionary new thriller that drops viewers into an extraordinary world where mutations in human genetics cause people to transform into hybrid creatures, François (Roman Duris) does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, François embarks with Emile (Paul Kircher), their 16-year-old son, on a quest to find her with help from a local police officer (Adèle Exarchopoulos). From acclaimed director Thomas Cailley, the film world premiered as the opening night selection of Cannes Un Certain Regard.

Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)

Saturday, January 18

2:00 pm Cultural Event
Chai Chats Conversation
Location:
4130 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center and Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs along with University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work and Fulbright Association India Interest Group
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We are delighted to invite you to join us for an afternoon of engaging conversations, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to create long-term collaborations. Come find us in Posvar Hall 4130 for this special conversation!

2:30 pm Film
Next to Nothing/Tyle Co Nic (Poland)
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
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2025 European Union Film Festival

Next to Nothing/Tyle Co Nic (Poland), 2024, 93 MIN
Directed by Grzegorz Debowski
Polish language with English subtitles

A group of farmers organized a protest in front of the house of an MP who, contrary to previous promises, voted against their interests. At the same time, the body of one of the local farmers is found. Everyone suspects the leader of the protest, Jarek, even though the deceased was his closest friend. The man begins his own investigation, which leads him to find out the true causes of the deceased's death and, at the same time, verifies the attitudes of people around him.

Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)

4:30 pm Film
Feathers or Glamour (Estonia) + Rewilding (France)
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
See Details

2025 European Union Film Festival

Double Feature:
Feathers or Glamour (Estonia), 2023, 28 MIN
Directed by Eva Kübar

Estonian urban chicken “farming.” Chickens as pets in bedazzled diapers. It is a short film.
Estonian language with English subtitles

Rewilding (France) 2018, 52 MIN
Directed by Vincent Perazio

What if we brought back big carnivores throughout Europe, gave them vast areas to reproduce, and rediscovered the past landscapes? This fascinating vision raises many questions, though. Should we not focus on the existing natural heritage? How could we implement it in modern and densely populated countries? What would the risk to human activity be? This film is a unique opportunity to look at both sides of the coin. It also profiles the wildlife resurgence happening on European doorsteps, with many species now coming back thanks to legal protection and dedicated conservation efforts over the last 30 years.
French language with English subtitles.

Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)

7:00 pm Film
Afire (Germany)
Location:
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Avenue
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Harris Theater
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2025 European Union Film Festival

Afire (Germany) 2023, 102 MIN
Directed by Christian Petzold
German language with English subtitles

While vacationing by the Baltic Sea, writer Leon (Thomas Schubert) and photographer Felix (Langston Uibel) are surprised by the presence of Nadja (Paula Beer), a mysterious young woman staying as a guest at Felix’s family’s holiday home. Nadja distracts Leon from finishing his latest novel and with brutal honesty, forces him to confront his caustic temperament and self-absorption. As Nadja and Leon grow closer, an encroaching forest fire threatens the group and tensions escalate when a handsome lifeguard and Leon's tight-lipped book editor also arrive.

Pitt Students/Faculty and Staff: Free Admission with a valid Pitt ID
General Admission: $9.00 (Students/Seniors) and $11.00 (Regular)