GCUL - Global Studies Department

🎉✨ *Global Orbit Society presented a Project Display Event

✨🎉Last Friday, 28 Nov 2025, the Global Studies Department turned Lecture Theatre 212 into a buzzing hub of culture, creativity, and connection!* ✨🎉

Students of _Global Popular Culture_ (taught by Dr. Saima Khan) took the stage to showcase their *documentary screenings* and *stunning portfolios*. From street‑food stalls in Lahore to the latest streaming hits that have gone global, they traced how flavors, voices, and ideas hop borders and write new chapters of our shared story.

👀 *What you missed:*
- 🎥 Mini‑documentaries that unpack the rise, spread, and impact of pop culture phenomena worldwide
- 📚 Portfolio presentations where budding scholars unpacked the theories behind their projects
- 🍵 A relaxed tea‑party vibe, full of giggles, candid smiles, and lively discussion

A massive *thank you* to all faculty and students from the Institute of Global and Historical Studies who joined us—your presence made the academic atmosphere electric! 🌟 Special shout‑out to the Global Orbit Society for pulling this off with such flair and to every student who poured heart and research into their work.

Stay tuned for more events that spark curiosity, creativity, and global thinking! 🚀

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Global Popular Culture: Project Documentary Screening and Portfolio Presentation

The Global Orbit Society of the Global Studies Department, Institute of Global and Historical Studies proudly presents an engaging academic event where students of the Institute of Global and Historical Studies will showcase their projects on the course of Global Popular Culture.

The Global Orbit Society of the Global Studies Department, Institute of Global and Historical Studies, invites you to an academic showcase that brings together creative work, research, and multimedia storytelling.

"From street food stalls to streaming screens, from power plays to playful games— Global Popular Culture is our shared stage. It’s where Flavors, voices, and ideas cross borders, and develop the language of taste, play, power, and storytelling, shaping the way students see and shape the world and how we live and dream together."

Date: Friday, 28th November 2025
Venue: Lecture Theatre 212, 1st Floor, North wing, institute of global and historical studies, academic block, GC University, new campus, KSK.
Join us as our talented students from the Institute studying Global Popular Culture with Dr. Saima Khan will showcase their projects.

• Present their portfolios, discussing the theories they have applied
• Screen documentaries on selected aspects of global popular culture
• Highlight how their chosen culture has emerged, spread, and influenced societies worldwide

This event is a unique opportunity to witness creative interpretations of course learnings, understand global cultural phenomena, and celebrate the hard work of our students.

Don’t miss out on this immersive academic experience!

🚰🌍 Global Orbit Society Global Studies Department Presents: Global Practicum Session 🌍🚰

Join us for an insightful session on “Sanitation in a Changing World”, where we’ll explore the urgent need to invest in future‑ready sanitation systems—accessible to all, resilient to climate shocks, and designed to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

✨ This practicum will dive deep into the socio‑cultural, architectural, and philosophical ideologies behind sanitation, connecting directly to SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality).

Lectures of Philosopher, Slavoj Zizek, and of California based Architect, Dami Lee, will be displayed to follow student led discussion.

📅 Date: 19th November 2025
🕐 Time: 01:30 pm – 3:00 pm
📍 Venue: Lecture Theatre 212, 1st Floor, North Wing, Institute of Global & Historical Studies, Academic Block, GC University, New Campus, KSK

Dami Lee.
Let’s come together to rethink sanitation for a sustainable future! 💡

🚰🌍 Global Orbit Society of GCUL - Global Studies Department Presents: Global Practicum Session 🌍🚰

Join us for an insightful session on “Sanitation in a Changing World”, where we’ll explore the urgent need to invest in future‑ready sanitation systems—accessible to all, resilient to climate shocks, and designed to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

✨ This practicum will dive deep into the socio‑cultural, architectural, and philosophical ideologies behind sanitation, connecting directly to SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality).

Lectures of Philosopher, Slavoj Zizek, and of California based Architect, Dami Lee, will be displayed to follow student led discussion.

📅 Date: 19th November 2025
🕐 Time: 01:30 pm – 3:00 pm
📍 Venue: Lecture Theatre 212, 1st Floor, North Wing, Institute of Global & Historical Studies, Academic Block, GC University, New Campus, KSK

Dami Lee.
Let’s come together to rethink sanitation for a sustainable future! 💡

🎉✨ The Global Orbit Society is proudly organized a joyful celebration to mark the 2nd Anniversary of the GCUL - Global Studies Department ✨🎉
🎂. The event is a double celebration as we are hosting a warm and candid welcome party for 1st semester students of our department and institute—a perfect blend of tradition and new beginnings!

Join us as Global Studies Department Turns 2! ✨🎉

🎉✨ ✨🎉

The Global Studies Department had joyful celebration to mark the 2nd Anniversary 🎂. The event also doubled as a warm and candid welcome party for our 1st semester students—a perfect blend of tradition and new beginnings!

👩‍🏫 Dr. Saima Khan, Incharge of the Department, along with the Cabinet of Global Orbit Society, extended heartfelt greetings to all teachers and students of the Institute of Global and Historical Studies.

🎂 The highlight of the evening was the cake‑cutting ceremony led by Dr. Hussain, Director of the Institute, followed by a welcome note that brought together faculty and students from across departments.

The celebration was filled with laughter, fun activities, and unforgettable moments—truly reflecting the vibrant spirit of our Global Studies community 🌍💫.

Here’s to more milestones, more growth, and more togetherness ahead! 🥳

🌍✨ Global Orbit Society brings an Interesting and Thought-Provoking Discussion on Lived-Experiences of Today's Society ✨🌍

The Global Studies Students Society is excited to invite you to an engaging discussion on “The McDonaldization of Society” by George Ritzer, organized in collaboration with Global Orbit.

📖 This thought‑provoking session will explore how efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control—principles behind fast‑food chains—are shaping modern society and influencing our daily lives.

👥 Join fellow students and thinkers as we unpack Ritzer’s ideas and reflect on their impact on culture, education, and globalization.

📅 Date & Time: 19th November 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
📍 Venue: Global Lab, 1st Floor, South Wing, Inststitute of Global and Historical Studies, Academic Block, GC University, New Campus, KSK.

Let’s come together to critically examine the world we live in and share perspectives that matter. Don’t miss out on this intellectual journey! 🚀

The Global Orbit Society of the GCUL - Global Studies Department, Institute of Global and Historical Studies, GC University Lahore invites you to an enriching trip, to celebrate " " on Sunday 16th of November 2025. The trip will include visits to the Ravi River and Kartarpur Sahib, where participants will engage with local communities and observe how faith, culture, and environment intersect in shaping human connections.

At the Ravi, we will explore ideas of community and sustainability, reflecting on the impact of the 2025 flooding, while Kartarpur will offer a chance to appreciate interfaith harmony and the shared values that bring societies together.

This journey aims to take learning beyond classrooms and help us understand the global themes that define our world today. We would love for you to join us and be part of this meaningful experience.

Global Orbit Society invites you to a workshop cm Guest Lecture on 'World Cities Day', with its 2025 theme, People-Centric Cities.

In this talk, we will Map the Climate Vulnerability in Lahore and will perform interactive activities with our Speaker, Ana Waqar Khan, who is an
INTERSECT Fellow, University of Copenhagen, and did Urban Engineering as a MEXT Scholar, from the University of Tokyo, Japan.

The Global Studies Department, under the Institute of Global & Historical Studies (GCU Lahore), is organizing a guest lecture on:

Friday, 31st October
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Venue: Meeting Room, Government College University (Main Campus)

This session will explore how climate data and socio-economic indicators can be combined to identify the most vulnerable zones of Lahore. The talk will highlight how spatial analysis and evidence-based planning can support a more resilient and sustainable city.

Join us to learn how cutting-edge research and urban design intersect in addressing the growing climate challenges of our time.

Get ready to explore the interconnected world we live in! 🌐
Join the GCUL - Global Studies Department for a student-led discussion after a documentary screening on
"Globalization: The Rise of Networks"
Explore how interconnected systems are shaping our modern world.
Tuesday, 7th October 2025
6:00 PM (Online)
https://meet.google.com/nov-xtdu-mxf
🌟 No registration needed, just click in and join the conversation!
🤔 How are global networks shaping our world? Share your thoughts! 💬

Get ready to explore the interconnected world we live in! 🌐

Join the GCUL - Global Studies Department for a student-led discussion after a documentary screening on
"Globalization: The Rise of Networks"

Explore how interconnected systems are shaping our modern world.

Tuesday, 7th October 2025
6:00 PM (Online)
https://meet.google.com/nov-xtdu-mxf

🌟 No registration needed, just click in and join the conversation!

🤔 How are global networks shaping our world? Share your thoughts! 💬 "

🌍 World Habitat Day 2025 Celebration 🌆

The Global Orbit Society and the GCUL - Global Studies Department of the Institute of Global and Historical Studies, GC University Lahore , are celebrating World Habitat Day' — a day dedicated to reflecting on the state of our towns and cities and on the basic right of all to adequate housing.
🏙 This year’s theme, “Urban Crisis Response,” highlights the urgent need to address the growing challenges of urbanization — from housing shortages and infrastructure strain to environmental sustainability and social equity.
💡 Join us for an insightful session titled “Urbanization: Solution or Crisis” by Prof. Karen Seto from Yale University, where we will explore whether urbanization is truly a solution for modern progress or a crisis in the making.
📅 Date: Monday, 6th October 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (Online)
💻 Join us at: https://meet.google.com/nov-xtdu-mxf
✅ No registration required
Let’s come together as global citizens to discuss how we can make our cities more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for all. 🌱

🌍 World Habitat Day 2025 Celebration 🌆

The Global Orbit Society and the GCUL - Global Studies Department of the Institute of Global and Historical Studies are celebrating World Habitat Day' — a day dedicated to reflecting on the state of our towns and cities and on the basic right of all to adequate housing.

🏙 This year’s theme, “Urban Crisis Response,” highlights the urgent need to address the growing challenges of urbanization — from housing shortages and infrastructure strain to environmental sustainability and social equity.

💡 Join us for an insightful session titled “Urbanization: Solution or Crisis” by Prof. Karen Seto from Yale University, where we will explore whether urbanization is truly a solution for modern progress or a crisis in the making.

📅 Date: Monday, 6th October 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (Online)
💻 Join us at: https://meet.google.com/nov-xtdu-mxf
✅ No registration required

Let’s come together as global citizens to discuss how we can make our cities more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for all. 🌱