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2022-23 School Year

ISPN&UCC Coffee Break
ISPN & UCC hosted a Coffee Break offering social time and wellness counseling for international students. The presentation and discussion by Counselor Mihnea Vasilescu received positive feedback for its relevance to managing pressures and anxieties.

International Festival
ISPN and CGSE co-hosted the first SOE International Festival along with the Saudi Students House and SCS. The event featured national food, traditional clothes, cultural artifacts, and games from 6 different countries.

New Semester Welcome Event
At the Welcome Event for the new term, students of the School of Education were welcomed with lovely speeches from professors and faculties, and had the opportunity to catch up with old friends after a long summer. The event also included engaging games, valuable information, and potential funding opportunities.

1st Coffee Break & Book Club
Connect with fellow international students over a cup of coffee and a good book at the ISPN's "Coffee Break & Book Club"! At the first meeting, members discussed "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson, with future meetings focusing on critical issues from the book and other suggested reads.

Library Information Seminar
The ISPN recently hosted Marian Hampton, Pitt's open-education librarian, who gave a presentation on valuable resources available through the Pitt library for international students. Attendees gained insight on online databases, research tools, and physical materials.

2nd Coffee Break & Book Club
International students from various departments, faculty members, and visiting scholars attended the second Coffee Break & Book Club event. The discussion was centered around personal identity and diversifying the group's membership, with attendees sharing their experiences and ideas for future events.

Dancing with LAGOS!
ISPN and the Latin American Graduate Organization of Students (LAGOS) hosted a fun dance event where students learned Salsa and Merengue while enjoying coffee and savory treats. Participants had a great time dancing to vibrant Latin music and relaxing with each other.
2021-22 School Year
2020-21 School Year
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