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

Past Events

Friday, January 17

*Application Due For Washington DC Career Networking Trip

Students must participate in one of four tracks to attend: Global Health, Human Rights/Security, International Security & Diplomacy, and International Development.
4:00pm
4100 Posvar Hall

Social Hour with Global Studies Ambassadors

The Global Studies Center looks forward to beginning a monthly, informal social hour - hosted by Global Studies Ambassadors and fellow GSC students Mark, Sarah and Destiny - as a way to get to know
2:00pm
Global Hub

Study Abroad Scholarship Info Session

Representative from UCIS and the Study Abroad Office will be providing information on a variety of scholarships, fellowships and tuition remission opportunities that can help you fund study abroad

12:00pm to 1:30pm
Global Hub (1st Floor of Posvar Hall)

Faculty Workshop with Dr. Gregory Cajete

Gregory Cajete is Professor of Native American Studies and Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies at the University of New Mexico. He received his Ph.D.
10:30am
4217 Posvar Hall

Thursday, January 16

Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence

Gregory Cajete is Professor of Native American Studies and Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies at the University of New Mexico. He received his Ph.D.
4:30pm to 6:00pm
4130 Posvar Hall

Tuesday, December 10

1989 for Young Learners

Anne Nesbet's novel, Cloud and Wallfish, invites middle-school readers into Berlin in 1989.
4:30pm
Posvar 4217

Friday, December 6

Comfort Food & Cornhole

Join the Global Studies Ambassadors and the Student Office of Sustainability on the last day of classes for a game of Cornhole and comfort food - soup and cornbread!
1:00pm
Pitt Global Hub

Thursday, December 5

Richard Powers' The Overstory - Four Evenings -- Global Literary Encounters

In conjunction with the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures program's "Ten Evenings" series, Global Studies Center is hosting "Four Evenings" pre-lecture discussions that put prominent world authors and
6:00pm to 7:00pm
4130 Posvar Hall

Eyewitnesses to History Panel: Remembering 1989 Roundtable
3:00pm to 5:00pm
540 William Pitt Union (WPU)

Wednesday, December 4

Who’s Revitalizing Homer?: The Relevance and Risks of Classical Reception Today

In this lecture, Donna Zuckerberg explores what antiquity means to far-right online communities and what others interested in Classics can do to respond.
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Cathedral of Learning 501