As humans rely more and more on electronic devices to support their everyday activities, there are ever present warnings about the impacts such reliance has on human autonomy ranging from who owns and controls information networks, the inequitable impact of technology consumption on peoples and places, varying accessibility of technology around the globe, and the promises and limitations of technology in improving human health.

In Fall 2025, the focus will be on the impact technology has on the future of schooling and work. This will include a discussion as to how technology can improve the efficiency and safety of the workforce through automation while also creating further divides between those who have educational access and those who do not. The effects of technology on education and the common language of the world, including how it impacts native languages and cultures, will also be discussed

Russian program students: Are you looking to practice Russian? Stop by the Global Hub on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3 pm, starting on October 6 and ending December 10, to meet with Russian tutors and prepare for tests, get help with homework, and more.

Joséphine Lechartre, post-doctoral fellow at the Center for Interamerican Policy and Research at Tulane University, about her dissertation, “Genocide and Cultural Change: Civilian Survival Strategies and the Reinvention of Political Culture During Guatemala’s Mayan Genocide". She is the recipient of the 2025 Gabriel A. Almond Award by the American Political Science Association (APSA) for the best dissertation in comparative politics.

This charla will be moderated by
Raúl Sánchez-Urribari

Join us in the Global Hub for to meet other students and to practice Portuguese of all levels!

Bate-Papo meet on Mondays, during Fall 2025, starting September 8 and ending December 15, EXCEPT on November 24.

Join German Club at Pitt weekly meetings to improve language skills and cultural knowledge of German speaking regions!

German Club will meet in the Global Hub every Monday during Fall 2025 semester, starting September 8 and ending December 1, EXCEPT on November 24.

Through experiential learning, high school students engage directly with global issues by assuming the role of world leaders and negotiating responses to timely topics.

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!

Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Braun Room (12th Floor), Cathedral of Learning

Come to chat, practice, meet others who are interested in Hungarian and Hungary! All levels are welcome.

For more info, contact Dr. Viktoria Batista (vib21@pitt.edu)

Come hear about one of Pitt’s most unique study away programs! During this 10-day, 3-credit summer program, students volunteer alongside members of the Oglala Lakota tribe while learning about Native American history and current events, environmental sustainability, and indigenous rights.
Light refreshments provided. Email mnk7@pitt.edu for more information

Come and learn about undergraduate and graduate students about their global learning experiences abroad in the summer!

The Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs 2025 Scholarship Awardee Poster Showcase will be held on Tuesday, October 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Connolly Ballroom in Alumni Hall. Come join the undergraduate and graduate students to learn about their global learning experiences abroad in the summer.

The NRIEP Scholarship Program is nearly sixty years old and supports study abroad, internships, independent research and experiential learning for Pitt students around the world.

In-Person event

Location

Alumni Hall Connolly Ballroom

Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

UPDATE: On September 10 (only), the French Club and the French Department will have a joint event in the Global Hub, from 5:30 to 7 pm.

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 25 and November 26.

Russian program students: Are you looking to practice Russian? Stop by the Global Hub on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3 pm, starting on October 6 and ending December 10, to meet with Russian tutors and prepare for tests, get help with homework, and more.

Join us to snack and chat! Learn about courses in Spring!

Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

UPDATE: On September 10 (only), the French Club and the French Department will have a joint event in the Global Hub, from 5:30 to 7 pm.

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 25 and November 26.

Join the Spanish Club for a celebration of the Day of the Dead with crafts and a presentation as we learn more about Mexican culture!

Ofrenda/Altar Display

October 28 – November 4, 2025

Global Hub

No need to register. Stop by any time between October 28th-November 4th to see the display.

Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!

Tavola Italiana will meet on Thursdays during Fall 2025, EXCEPT on November 27.

Join us for Let's Talk Africa featuring Dominique Brown, Teaching Assistant Professor at our Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Program. She'll share her transformative Fulbright Hays experience in Senegal—from building research partnerships to diving deep into West African language, history, and culture.

CLAS Day of the dead and saints day Celebrations!

¡DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS Y DÍA DE LOS SANTOS FESTIVITIES!

Ofrenda/Altar Display

October 28 – November 4, 2025

Global Hub

All are welcome to take part in this beautiful tradition!

Help us celebrate the lives of departed loved ones—family, friends, or pets—by adding photos, mementos, artificial flowers, or small ofrendas to the community altar. You’re also invited to paint a Monarch butterfly with their name to honor their memory. The Ofrenda/Altar will be lovingly created by Lisa DiGioia Nutini (Mexico Lindo), and Luz Amanda Hank (CLAS).

Workshops on Wednesday, October 30, 2025

2:00-3:00 p.m.

Learn about the Day of the Dead Celebration: Lisa DiGioia Nutini, Mexico Lindo and Dr. Manuel Roman-Lacayo, Deputy Director, LASA

3:15-4:15 p.m. Learn how to make Papel Picado

4:25-6:00 p.m. Paint your own Alebrije

This event is organized by the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), and co-sponsored by the Global Hub, the Latin American Cultural Center (LACC), the Hispanic Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) and the Center for Ethnic Studies Research (CESR).

Pitt students: Join Kya Baat Hai, a Hindi-Urdu conversational club that practices language and celebrates South Asian culture, for weekly conversation hours!

Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Thursdays, during the Fall semester, EXCEPT on Thursday, November 27.