Past Events

Thursday, April 20

Run for It: Stories Of Slaves Who Fought For Their Freedom

In the sixth installment of the Global Issues Through Literature Series (GILS), educators will convene to discuss Run for It: Stories Of Slaves Who Fought For Their Freedom by author Marcelo d'Sale

5:00pm to 8:00pm
Zoom & In Person (Posvar 4217)

Thinking Urban Violence: Unpacking the Violent Imaginary of Urbanization

What is urban violence? Challenging the implicit answer that normally accompanies this question (i.e.

12:00pm
Posvar 4130

Friday, April 14

Global Sustainability Part 1: Regional and Global Governance Pertaining to the Preservation of the Amazon Region

The University of Pittsburgh and the International Studies Consortium of Georgia (ISCOG) invite you to join the introductory session in an ongoing series focused on development, conservation, and s

9:00am
Zoom

Tuesday, April 11

Truth on the Ground: Uncovering Risks to Justice with Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Hear first-hand accounts from journalist Sharif Abdel Kouddous as he discusses his work in elevating the realities of those fighting for justice.

6:00pm to 7:30pm
Zoom & In Person (4130 Posvar Hall)

Thursday, April 6

Climate Change Heats Up: Public Lecture and Discussion with Dr. Hong Yang

Global climate change is looming as a long-lasting, all-dimensional issue of the century with far reaching impacts.

2:00pm to 3:30pm
Zoom & In Person (4130 Posvar Hall)

Wednesday, April 5

IRB Information Session

This IRB information session is helpful to determine if you are conducting human subject research under the jurisdiction of the University of Pittsburgh IRB as well as stey-by-step instructions on

1:00pm
4130 Posvar Hall

Sunday, April 2

Chinese American Experiences in Pittsburgh: The Past, Present and Future

This forum will bring the Pittsburgh community together to learn about the history of the early Pittsburgh Chinatown and to highlight Chinese immigrants and their contributions to the greater Pitts

2:00pm to 4:30pm
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium and Cloister

Friday, March 31

Intersectionality and Female Migrants: Exploring employment in global Muslim, female migrant communities

Come and see BPhil candidate Jasmine Al Rasheed as she presents and defends her thesis.

9:00am
Zoom & In Person (School of Public Health, Room 6140)

Tuesday, March 28

The Journey from Pitt to the World: A Student-Moderated Discussion with Alumnae Changemakers

Join two Pitt alumnae for a student-moderated discussion about their journeys from undergraduates to their work in Pittsburgh and Kenya.

5:00pm to 6:00pm
Global Hub

Film Screening and Q&A: Compensation

Compensation, the first feature by award-winning filmmaker Zeinabu irene Davis (Cycles and A Powerful Thang), presents two unique African-American love stories between a deaf woman and a hearing ma

5:00pm to 7:00pm
Frick Fine Arts Cloister and Auditorium