Week of August 31, 2025 in UCIS

Friday, September 20 until Saturday, September 20

(All day) Cultural Event/Festival
Celebrate Africa Festival!
Location:
Ground Floor, Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies and Global Hub along with Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Union of African Communities in South Western PA
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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, September 2

4:00 pm Information Session
SHRS Goes Global: Global Experiences for SHRS Students
Location:
6012 Forbes Tower
Sponsored by:
Global Hub and Global Experiences Office along with School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Join staff and students as they share about opportunities to embark on global experiences! After the presentations, we will break out into smaller groups to discuss specific programs and experiences available for SHRS students.

Wednesday, September 3

7:00 pm Student Club Activity
Spanish Club first meeting and introduction
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies and Global Hub along with Pitt Spanish Club
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Join the Spanish Club for a conversation table as they welcome everyone back to school and talk about goals for the new school year!

Thursday, September 4

6:00 pm Cultural Event
2025 Eurovision Watch Party
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center, European Union Center of Excellence and Global Hub
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Join us as we revisit the top Eurovision contestants of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

We will review the top 10 songs/videos from across Europe, and you will have the chance to cast your vote.
Our MC for this event will be hosted by Miss Georgia Bea Cummings, 2024 Gay East Coast Beauty Icon.

Please come and celebrate!

Light refreshments will be provided.