As our coursework pushes us to analyze how communities build their unique identities, taking a closer look at Millvale feels like a natural extension of everything we have been doing on Forbes Avenue. Millvale is not technically a part of Pittsburgh, but it shares that exact same gritty, walkable charm that I have been falling…
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Weekend Getaway to Maxo Vanka Murals
As a weekend excursion, the Haller group took a trip to Millvale today to explore Maxo Vanka’s murals in St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church. For those unfamiliar, Maxo Vanka was a Croatian painter who immigrated to the US in the early 1900s. He was commissioned by the newly-rebuilt St. Nicholas Church to paint their walls….
The People Behind the Project
Today felt like an important milestone in the program because, for the first time, our consulting project became much more than an assignment. Up until now, my teammates and I have spent our time researching Carrigart through articles, reports, and class discussions, slowly piecing together an understanding of the village from thousands of miles away….
Client Meetings: Take 1
This Friday, our group braved the trenches of AQI 260 in Oakland, morning classes, meetings, and project planning. With zero client experience, the Zoom session with our Ireland contact Erin proved challenging for the group. We struggled to sequence questions, converse organically, and present ourselves as a cohesive group. Responding to my questions, Erin did…
Imagining the Road Ahead
As the program continues, each day has introduced me to opportunities that I had not fully considered before arriving on campus. While much of our time has been spent preparing for our consulting work in Carrigart and getting to know one another, we have also had the chance to learn about the many academic and…
Pitt Preview: Honors College and Global Experiences
Today we heard from Honors College Associate Dean Dave Hornyak and Director of Global Experiences Bryan Schultz about programs and scholarship opportunities presented in the Honors College and Global Business Department! As I listened, the Bachelor of Philosophy research degree and Plus3 program particularly peaked my interest. As I plan to pursue a prelaw track…
From North Hills to Northern Ireland: My Haller Fellowship Experience
Hello! My name is Isabella Lin, and I grew up in the North Hills area just outside of Pittsburgh. I am the oldest of three sisters and enjoy playing pop songs on the piano in my free time. With my grandparents heavily involved in the opera space and my mom an avid harpist, music is…
Intro: New Places, New Skills, New Experiences
Hello! My name is Desmond Green, and I’m incredibly happy to be participating in the Haller Global Fellowship Program. For some introductory information about myself, I plan to major in Marketing, and am undecided in regards to double-majoring, academic minors, and certificates(though I plan to seek them out!). I visited Pitt for an Admitted Students…
A Little Storm
In Carrigart, the rhythm of life is shaped by the land and the sea, this small town knows the meaning of seasonal change. Summers bring a steady hum of visitors, drawn to the beaches, the trails, and the nearby Shliabh Liag Cliffs. But when the off-season arrives, Carrigart quiets. The skies darken, the wind picks…
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