Past Events

Tuesday, February 22

CERIS 2022 Book Discussion

What does it take to become an American? Born in Mogadishu to nomadic parents, Abdi Nor Iftin survived famine, war, and child soldiering. In an amazing stroke of luck, he won entrance to the U.S.

Friday, February 18

Introduction to Arctic Issues

Learn from expert speakers about critical issues facing the Arctic region—such as climate change, Arctic security, and shifting cultural identities during the Anthropocene.

3:30pm to 7:00pm
1502 Posvar

Thursday, February 17

Four Evenings Discussion: Ayad Akhtar's Homeland Elegies

We are excited to continue our collaboration with the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures "Ten Evenings" series.

6:00pm
Zoom

Wednesday, February 9

Hodinöhsö:ni' (Haudenosaunee) Women in International Education and Pittsburgh

“Lee” Lenora Dingus, employed at Pearson Education, an international education conglomerate, shares her thoughts on inclusivity, diversity, and being Haudenosaunee in Pittsburgh.

6:00pm to 7:00pm
Virtual Format - Zoom

Hodinöhsö:ni' (Haudenosaunee) Women in International Education and Pittsburgh

“Lee” Lenora Dingus, employed at Pearson Education, an international education conglomerate, shares her thoughts on inclusivity, diversity, and being Haudenosaunee in Pittsburgh.

6:00pm to 7:00pm
Virtual Format - Zoom

Tuesday, January 25

A South Asian-American Scholar's Writing on Indian Contributions to Contemporary Globalization, and Anti-Racist Pedagogy

Dr. Priya Sirohi discusses her career as professor, writer, researcher, and scholar of cultural rhetoric.

6:00pm to 7:00pm
Virtual Format - Zoom

Thursday, January 20

Global Issues Through Literature: Hard-boiled Wonderland by Haruki Murakami

Global Issues Through Literature (GILS)Fall and Spring 2021-22: Imagining Other Worlds: Globalizing Science Fiction and Fantasy

5:00pm
Zoom

Thursday, December 16

Duolingo for Schools PD Workshop

Connect with other teachers, ask questions, and learn how Duolingo for Schools makes it easy to enrich your curriculum and motivate your students!

6:00pm to 7:00pm
Zoom

Thursday, December 2

Four Evenings Discussion: Yaa Gyasi's Transcendent Kingdom

We are excited to continue our collaboration with the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures "Ten Evenings" series.

6:00pm
Zoom

Friday, November 19

2021 Emerging Leader Award Celebration: Tareq Alaows, Syrian-German Activist

Please join us as we honor Tareq Alaows with the Johnson Institute’s Emerging Leader Award in recognition of his dedicated work to represent and advocate for underrepresented minorities and refugee

10:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom