University Center for International Studies Global Studies Center
University Center for International Studies Global Studies Center

Past Events

Thursday, May 15

Global Issues through Literature (GILS): Session 4

This reading group for K-16 educators explores literary texts from a global perspective.

Global Issues through Literature: Global Labor (Session 5)

This reading group for K-16 educators explores literary texts from a global perspective.

Tuesday, May 6

International Marketing Competition

The Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh and Cultural Communications Alliance (CCA) are pleased to announce that this year’s competition will collaborate with Sarris Candies, with

5:00pm to 8:00pm
2400 Sennott Square

Thursday, May 1

UCIS Graduation Ceremony & Reception

The University Center for International Studies cordially invites students graduating in Spring and Summer 2025 to celebrate their academic achievements and receive their credentials at the Univers
1:00pm
Charity Randall Theatre

Thursday, April 24

Global Issues through Literature: Global Labor (Session 3)

This reading group for K-16 educators explores literary texts from a global perspective.

LET YOUR BRUSH SPEAK: Contribute to the “Threads of Us” Mural

Join the Global Studies Center’s PiNTS (Pittsburgh Network for Threatened Scholars) Haifa Subay for a distinctive collaborative art initiative!
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Global Hub (1st Fl, Posvar)

Tuesday, April 22

Spring 2025 Global Distinction Drop-In Hours

Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market?
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Global Hub

Monday, April 21

Documenting Cultural and Social Protests and Resistance: Focus on Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine

Join us for the international conference “Protest and Dissent: Cultural and Political Resistance in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine” on April 21, 2025, at the Humanities Center, the University of Pitt
9:00am to 9:00pm
Humanities Center, Cathedral of Learning

Protest and Dissent: Cultureal and Political Resistance in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine

This international conference will discuss the various forms of protest in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine, with a particular focus on forms of protest in art and media.
(All day)
Humanities Center

Friday, April 18

Elastic Empire: Refashioning War Through Aid in Palestine

Join us for a book talk and discussion with Lisa Bhungalia, Author and Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison, UCIS Visiting Professor in Contemporary Interna