Events

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17 Oct

Mindset Matters On The Go Mini Series with Wellness for Life

“Your day is pretty much formed by how you spend your first hour. Check your thoughts, attitude, and heart.” - John Tesh We often think that we need a vacation or large...

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October 17, 2025
8:30am to 8:50am

17 Oct

2025 Gerald D. Holder Distinguished Lecture

Dr. Vijay John, the Leo S. Weil Professor in Engineering at Tulane University's School of Science and Engineering, will present the 2025 Gerald D. Holder Distinguished...

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October 17, 2025
9:30am

17 Oct

Gerald D. Holder Distinguished Lecturer - Dr. Vijay T. John

Dr. Vijay T. John The Leo S. Weil Professor in Engineering School of Science & Engineering Tulane University Host: Dr. Robert M. Enick Targeted Delivery through Self...

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October 17, 2025
9:30am to 10:30am

17 Oct

Fall 2025 Flu Shot Clinics

2025 Pittsburgh Campus Flu Clinics The Hub: William Pitt Union: September 8th 10:00 AM- 2:00 PMSeptember 11th 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Salk Hall: October 1st 9:00 AM- 3:00...

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October 17, 2025
11:00am to 3:00pm

17 Oct

PhD Final Defense - Matthew Andrew Borrelli

Title: Engineering Controllable Release Delivery Systems to Treat Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle Injury Abstract: Muscle tissue is a critical tissue for health and lifespan...

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October 17, 2025
12:00pm to 2:00pm

17 Oct

Do We Lie with Maps? We Do, and We Have No Choice

All maps inevitably distort reality. They project a complex, three-dimensional world onto a flat, two-dimensional plane. Mapmakers use generalization and symbols to highlight...

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October 17, 2025
2:00pm to 3:30pm

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17 Oct

Cyanotypes: Blueprint Basics

Step over the threshold and into a world of design as we explore the process behind the iconic "blueprint." For nearly a century, industries used the cyanotype method to...

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October 17, 2025
4:00pm to 5:30pm

17 Oct

Green Games: Women's Soccer vs NC State

Cheer on Pitt Athletics and Sustainability at this fall’s Green Games! Join in and reduce waste by using refillable containers and properly sorting your recycling and compost...

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October 17, 2025
7:00pm

20 Oct

OA Week Lunch & Learn: What is open access? (Online)

In celebration of Open Access Week, join us online for the first of four Lunch & Learn sessions that will cover various aspects of open access. This session will provide a...

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October 20, 2025
12:00pm to 12:30pm

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20 Oct

Making Connections (C4C x UCC)

Come down to the Center for Creativity Workshop and explore, create, and connect with others, including a University Counseling Center counselor and maker. Grab your latest...

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October 20, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

21 Oct

OA Week Lunch & Learn: What does generative AI mean for open access? (Online)

In celebration of Open Access Week, join us online for the second of four Lunch & Learn sessions that will cover various aspects of open access. This session will discuss the...

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October 21, 2025
12:00pm to 12:30pm

21 Oct

Adobe Study Group

Whether you're a researcher, student, or artist, the Adobe Study Group is your dedicated time to work on projects in a supportive environment. Join us to connect with fellow...

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October 21, 2025
4:00pm to 6:00pm

21 Oct

Rag to Rug

Have some old t-shirts or fabric you’ve been meaning to deal with? Learn how to turn them into a hand-braided rag rug. We'll show you all the steps, from cutting and joining...

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October 21, 2025
4:30pm to 6:00pm

22 Oct

MyHealth: Sleep Well, Be Well Group Class

The MyHealth Sleep Well, Be Well program can help you discover your best recipe for good sleep. To get started, you’ll choose 1 of 7 nighttime habits and set a goal to change...

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October 22, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

22 Oct

OA Week Lunch & Learn: Open access publishing in D-Scholarship@Pitt (Online)

In celebration of Open Access Week, join us online for the third of four Lunch & Learn sessions that will cover various aspects of open access. In this session, we will be...

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October 22, 2025
12:00pm to 12:30pm

22 Oct

MyHealth Stop by Booth: Mindfulness in the Workplace

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October 22, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

22 Oct

Care Talk - Child Care & Parenting: Working Parents: Achieve Balance

Explore strategies to help parents successfully manage work and family. Learn to develop a work/life plan, improve organization, find quality time with loved ones, get tips...

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October 22, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

22 Oct

Digital Sculpting Essentials: An Introduction to ZBrush

A 3D model is just the beginning. To truly bring it to life, you need the tools to refine, reshape, and add creative details. Welcome to ZBrush, the industry-standard software...

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October 22, 2025
4:00pm to 5:30pm

23 Oct

Pitt EATS Sustainability Tour

Did you know Pitt's dining halls are Gold-rated Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants? Come along for a behind-the-scenes tour to learn all about how Pitt EATS is creating a more...

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October 23, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

23 Oct

OA Week Lunch & Learn: Finding open access publishing venues (Online)

In celebration of Open Access Week, join us online for the last of four Lunch & Learn sessions that will cover various aspects of open access. This session will discuss how to...

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October 23, 2025
12:00pm to 12:30pm

23 Oct

Digitization Drop-in Hour

Are you interested in how 2D or 3D scanning tools might enhance your research or publications? Do you have a personal or academic digitization project you need help...

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October 23, 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm

23 Oct

IE Seminar: Woody Zhu, "Human-Centered Decision Making: From Curating Recommendations to Auditing Decisions"

Abstract: In many high-stakes applications — from infrastructure planning to healthcare and public policy — decisions are not made by algorithms alone but are mediated by...

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October 23, 2025
3:30pm to 4:30pm

23 Oct

Dr. Julie Price Seminar

Dr. Julie Price Harvard Investigator, Full Prof (M) of Radiology, Mass General Research Institute Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School

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October 23, 2025
4:00pm

24 Oct

Hillman, You've Changed! Open House

After an incredible eight-year transformation, Hillman Library is now a vibrant, modern hub of learning and innovation. Join us for a special alumni exclusive guided tour at...

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October 24, 2025
12:00pm to 4:00pm

24 Oct

Swanson School of Engineering Alumni Homecoming Reception

Food and fun for all Swanson Alumni!

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October 24, 2025
7:00pm to 9:00pm

24 Oct

Green Games: Men's Soccer vs Wake Forest

Cheer on Pitt Athletics and Sustainability at this fall’s Green Games! Join in and reduce waste by using refillable containers and properly sorting your recycling and compost...

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October 24, 2025
7:30pm

26 Oct

Plant2Plate Harvest Festival

Plant2Plate's annual Harvest Festival will happen this October. Stop by for a cozy festive potluck, crafts, and movie night! Questions? Contact plant2plate@gmail.com

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October 26, 2025
7:00pm to 10:00pm

27 Oct

Learning How to Learn to Code: Making Sense of Python Resources, Tools, and Your Own Learning Process

Python is one of the most popular programming languages today—but learning it can feel overwhelming. Tutorials, books, YouTube channels, AI tools, integrated development...

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October 27, 2025
12:00pm to 1:30pm

27 Oct

ETD Workshop Online

Learn how to format your thesis or dissertation using the University’s Microsoft Word template. We’ll also cover converting the finished Word document to PDF and submitting it...

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October 27, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

28 Oct

Care Talk - Your Healthy Lifestyle: Eating Right on the Run and on a Budget

We all make excuses for eating junk or fast food. We’ll review strategies for quick, inexpensive meals that are good choices. Learn the basics of eating healthy within your...

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October 28, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

29 Oct

FINDING BALANCE: Prioritizing Wellness Through Self-Care

Join us for a thoughtful panel discussion on "Finding Balance: Prioritizing Wellness Through Self-Care." Our panelists will share personal insights, practical strategies, and...

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October 29, 2025
12:00pm to 1:30pm

29 Oct

MyHealth Nutrition on the Go: Connecting Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates tend to get a bad reputation, but they are an important part of a balanced diet! In this session, we will look at the “good guys” and the “bad guys” and how to...

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October 29, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

29 Oct

SOOS Advocacy and Activism Panel & Networking Event

Meet some of the original student leaders who helped create and run the Student Office of Sustainability. They will be sharing their experience of advocacy and activism while...

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October 29, 2025
4:00pm to 6:30pm

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29 Oct

Everybody Has a Secret Face: Queer Horror & Poetry

Horror cuts to the heart of our hidden fears and desires. For decades, queer horror fans have found dark reflections of our lives and experiences in scary movies, from vampire...

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October 29, 2025
6:30pm to 8:00pm

30 Oct

Ph.D. Final Defense - Aaditya Hari Bharanidharan

Committee: Dr. Mohammad S Masnadi, Chair Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Götz Veser Department of Chemical and Petroleum...

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October 30, 2025
9:00am to 11:00am

30 Oct

Introduction to Sustainable Health Care

Brought to you by the Sustainability Professional Certificate Program, in this course participants will learn why understanding the environmental impacts of the practice of...

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October 30, 2025
10:00am to 12:00pm

30 Oct

MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Gupta

Dr. Rajeev Gupta Associate Professor North Carolina State University Topic: Towards Sustainable Alloys: Overcoming Corrosion Challenges by Engineering Suitable...

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October 30, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

30 Oct

Sustainability Foundations: Balancing the Three Es

Hearing a lot about "sustainability" at Pitt and elsewhere? This workshop provides foundational knowledge of the three dimensions of sustainability: economics, environment,...

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October 30, 2025
1:00pm to 4:00pm

30 Oct

Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham Seminar

Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham Carnegie Mellon University Glen de Vries Dean, Mellon College of Science Professor, Biomedical Engineering

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October 30, 2025
4:00pm

30 Oct

Bioengineering Master's Programs Open House

Join the Department of Bioengineering for a virtual open house to learn more about our Master's programs! Hear from Dr. Pratap Khanwilkar, Director of Master's Programs and...

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October 30, 2025
6:00pm to 7:00pm

31 Oct

Circular Cities: Shaping Urban Futures

Join us for a dynamic conversation exploring how two unique cities, Pittsburgh and Lagos, are reimagining sustainability through circular economy principles. From innovation...

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October 31, 2025
9:00am to 10:30am

31 Oct

Student Office of Sustainability ReuseFest: Halloween Edition

SOOS Reuse Fest is back and spookier than ever! Reuse Fest (Halloween Edition) will feature a public waste audit, interactive tables, crafts, games, and an exciting...

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October 31, 2025
10:00am to 1:00pm

03 Nov

Jazz on the Air and in the Hill

Join Dr. Aaron Johnson, author of Jazz Radio America, and Dr. Colter Harper, author of Jazz in the Hill for a conversation about their new books; an exploration of nightclubs...

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November 03, 2025
5:00pm to 6:00pm

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04 Nov

Study Break Tuesday

Join us on the Ground floor of Hillman Library for a study break! Stop by to de-stress with study break activities that promote self care including stress balls, gratitude...

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November 04, 2025
1:00pm to 3:00pm

05 Nov

Recycling: How to Reduce Waste at Pitt and Beyond

Diverting materials from landfill can be confusing, especially understanding what can be reused or recycled. For instance, what materials can be recycled indefinitely? Why do...

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November 05, 2025
10:00am to 12:00pm

05 Nov

Is That a Book? Creating Beyond the Traditional

What’s an artist’s book? It’s a form of creative expression that may mimic, challenge, or reimagine our customary idea of a book. It might look like a bracelet or a box of...

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November 05, 2025
5:00pm to 6:30pm

06 Nov

Sustainability: Circular, Regenerative, and Just Economies

Hearing a lot of acronyms about investments and the economy, but wondering what CSR, ESG, and SRI really mean? This workshop will provide foundational knowledge on sustainable...

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November 06, 2025
1:00pm to 3:00pm

06 Nov

IE Seminar: Peter Zhang, "Robust Paths: Geometry and Computation", 11/6

Abstract: Applying robust optimization often requires selecting an appropriate uncertainty set both in shape and size, a choice that directly affects the trade-off between...

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November 06, 2025
3:30pm

06 Nov

Dr. Princess Imoukhuede Seminar

Dr. Princess Imoukhuede University of Washington Hunter and Dorothy Simpson Endowed Chair of Bioengineering Professor, UW Bioengineering

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November 06, 2025
4:00pm

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06 Nov

Migration Patterns: A Hands-On Printmaking Workshop

Join Chicago-based visiting artist Susy Bielak for a hands-on printmaking workshop exploring migration, patterns, and ornament. The philosopher Isaiah Berlin wrote, “to...

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November 06, 2025
4:30pm to 6:00pm

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