Past Events

Friday, March 21

Qissa Pitt International Storytelling & Open Mic Night

The University Center for International Studies is excited to hold its first annual Qissa (story in Arabic), a celebration of heritage, culture, and personal experiences through storytelling.

5:00pm to 7:30pm
Global Hub

Wednesday, March 19

Anti/Democracy Mini Symposium

Join us for a discussion on the growing challenges to democratic ideals in an age of populism, polarization, mis/mal/dis information, and rising authoritarianism.

9:30am to 4:30pm
4303 Posvar Hall (Center for Urban Education)

Tuesday, March 18

Naila and the Uprising (Film Screening)

Naila and the Uprising chronicles the remarkable journey of Naila Ayesh and a fierce community of women at the frontlines, whose stories weave through the most vibrant, nonviolent mobilization in P

6:00pm
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium

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 HubAttention: 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, rec

Chat with Zharia

Are you an international student at Pitt looking to connect, or interested in connecting with international students?

2:00pm to 4:00pm
Global Hub

Meet the Ambassor

Dr. Sajić served as the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to France, UNESCO, Algeria, Monaco, Andorra and Romania.

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Global Hub

Monday, March 17

The Immigrant Technology Development Experience: Illah Nourbakhsh and his Memoir, Turn Left

This is an interactive discussion about the identity of immigrants to the United States. Dr.

12:00pm
4217 Wesley W. Posvar Hall

Thursday, March 13

To Govern What We Eat

The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently predicted that global average temperatures will rise 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels in the mid-2030s.

1:00pm to 2:30pm
4130 Posvar Hall

Tuesday, March 11

Women In International Development

This event will in theme with International Women's day. We will be inviting speakers specifically in International Development sector to give career advice.

4:00pm to 6:00pm
4130 Posvar Hall

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