Tuesday, April 9, 2019 12:00pm to 1:30pm
About this Event
View map Free EventThe Year of Pitt Global announces the launch of the Global Salon!
All University of Pittsburgh faculty, tenure stream and non-tenure stream, are invited to a special series of networking oppportunities made possible by the Year of Pitt Global. This Global Salon series brings together faculty and researchers from across the University to build relationships and share proposed or ongoing research. The Salons are organized around the UN's Sustainable Development Goals in five themes: People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace, and Partnership.
Faculty Luncheon Series: The Global Salon.
Register here.
February 19 and 28, March 5 and 19, and April 9
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
William Pitt Union, Lower Lounge
Goals for the Global Salon:
1. Increase local networks, build new relationships, form working groups
2. Encourage open dialogue across disciplines and develop common research agendas
3. Highlight efforts Pitt faculty undertake to address global issues
Additionally, Global Salon participants may be eligible for seed grant funding to advance multi-disciplinary research projects.
The Global Salons are free of charge, and lunch is provided, but registration is required. Register here.
Each Global Salon allows faculty to enjoy lunch while discussing their research informally through conversation groups. All faculty, regardless of full-time, part-time, or tenure status, are welcome to register.
Please let us know if you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event. Accommodations may include live captioning, ASL interpreters, and/or captioned media and accessible documents from recorded events. At least 5 days in advance is recommended.