Seeing Europe through film with the European Studies Center
Thanks to the European Studies Center (ESC), Pittsburghers can spend a cold January week exploring Europe—without even leaving the city. ESC’s annual EU Film Festival, now in its second year with the support of the European Commission, offers attendees the opportunity to visit Poland, Hungary, Denmark, Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, Slovakia, and Italy through film.
Dr. Alter, ASC Director, named Editor for the Journal of Asian Studies
For many academics, especially those affiliated with a top-ranked research institution such as the University of Pittsburgh, being involved in the publication of an academic journal is a major accomplishment. So, in July 2021, when he was named the Editor for the Journal of Asian Studies, it was a high personal honor for Dr.
The University of Pittsburgh Celebrates India Republic Day
On Sunday, January 29th from 2:00 to 5:00 ET in the Frick Fine Art Building the Indian Nationality Room Committee at the University of Pittsburgh, along with the Asian Studies Center and Screenshot: Asia, presented a celebration of India's Republic Day with an afternoon of food, dance performance, and short film that highlighted Indian culture.
Spotlight on Dr. Belkys Torres
After seven years with UCIS, Dr. Belkys Torres is starting a new chapter in her career as Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education and Teaching Associate Professor of Latinx & Gender Studies. Before heading out on her next adventure, she sat down to reflect on her time as Executive Director of Global Engagement.
Brussels-Luxembourg study tour takes educators abroad
Each summer, the University of Pittsburgh's European Studies Center (ESC) plans a week-long study tour to Brussels, Belgium, for educators across the United States.
Asian Studies Center and 5 other UCIS centers win 12 awards from U.S. education department
Pitt has won 12 concurrent U.S. Department of Education awards that will support teaching, research and learning about five different world regions, key world languages and overarching global themes.
A multicultural holiday with the Nationality Rooms
On a chilly December Sunday, the Cathedral of Learning was packed with light and warmth. Pittsburghers of all ages packed the hallways and spilled out of all 31 Nationality Rooms for four hours of festive fun celebrating holidays around the world.
Fiona Hill Shares Insights from Rich Career at REEES-Ridgway Talk
On November 2, 2022, Dr. Fiona Hill joined the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) and the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies to discuss her experience in the Trump administration, her recent memoir, and Putin's authoritarian vision for Russia.
Spotlight on Allyson Delnore
Allyson Delnore is a familiar face around the office at UCIS. Currently, she serves as the Executive Director of Academic Affairs for UCIS and holds an adjunct appointment with the Department of History; however, there’s a lot more to Allyson.
Farewell to Rachel Jacobson
The Asian Studies Center is saying a bittersweet farewell to our longtime, beloved Administrative Assistant, Rachel Jacobson. Rachel has been working with Asian Studies since her student days, and has been a wonderful source of knowledge on topics ranging from Anime, getting student scholarships processed, Japanese light novels, and Asian film procurement.
Byeonsa: Crossroads of Youth
On Saturday, November 5th, with help from the Asian Studies Center, Screenshot: Asia, and Pitt Professor Seung-Hwan Shin, The Crossroads of Youth Byeonsa Performance US Tour visited the University of Pittsburgh, bringing its troupe from South Korea to the United States for a multi-city tour in Fall, 2022.
Celebrating Community and Culture with the Center for Latin American Studies
Kicking off International Education Week is a tough charge, but the Center for Latin American Studies’ (CLAS) Latin American and Caribbean Festival was the perfect opener.
Supporting Scholarship Around the World with NRIEP
On Tuesday, October 18, scholars supported by the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs flocked to the Alumni Hall ballroom to celebrate International Education Week with posters and stories from around the world in tow.
Exploring Eastern Europe in a Weekend with REEES
For a region as complex as Eastern Europe, it can be challenging to share a condensed concept of heritage in a single weekend.
The World Trump and Putin Want: A Conversation with Dr. Fiona Hill
On Wednesday, November 2nd, Dr. Fiona Hill, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Former Senior Director for European and Russian Affairs on the National Security Council, discussed her experience in the Trump administration, including her testimony during President Trump's first impeachment inquiry. Dr.