Events

05 Feb

Challenge of the Month - Make a Spending Plan Work For You

In this financial health challenge, participants will become smarter about money and create a plan to be more intentional about their finances. Track 4 times. Earn up to 25...

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February 05, 2026

05 Feb

Capstone Presentation: Faculty Experiential Learning & Technology (FELT)

Join us as our inaugural FELT Grant Recipient, Dr. Xiqiao Wang, shares the outcomes of hands-on, multimodal learning in the Open Lab. Learn how emerging technologies like VR,...

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February 05, 2026
12:00pm to 1:30pm

05 Feb

Python and R Drop-In Hour

Need help getting started with Python or R? Have questions about your code, packages, or plotting? This informal, drop-in session is designed to support researchers, students,...

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February 05, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

05 Feb

Care Talk - Emotional wellness: The power of asking for help

Take time to reflect on your emotional and physical well-being, assess how you're really doing, and learn ways to seek support.

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February 05, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

05 Feb

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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February 05, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

05 Feb

Dr Chadan Sen Seminar

Dr Chadan Sen Director & Bartley P Griffith MD FACS FRCS Chair in Regenerative Medicine Tenured Professor of Surgery Associate Vice Chancellor – Life Sciences...

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February 05, 2026
4:00pm

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05 Feb

Exposed: Creating Cyanotypes

Discover the world of cyanotype, one of the oldest and most accessible alternative photographic processes, celebrated for its vibrant blues. This camera-less technique,...

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February 05, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

05 Feb

Queer Horror Conference Opening Conversation

The University of Pittsburgh Library System is excited to sponsor an opening virtual conversation as part of the second annual Queer Horror Conference. Please join us for a...

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February 05, 2026
6:00pm to 7:30pm

05 Feb

Student Office of Sustainability First Thursday

Held on the first Thursday of each month from September through April, First Thursday is a vibrant showcase of sustainability and justice work led by student organizations...

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February 05, 2026
8:30pm to 10:00pm

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06 Feb

Mindset Matters Mini-Series (It’s back!)

We often think that we need a vacation or large blocks of time in our days to feel refreshed, but it may just be that we need to learn how to capture small doses of well-being...

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February 06, 2026
8:30am to 8:50am

06 Feb

Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar - Professional Development

Leveraging Professional Organizations for Career Success Technical expertise gets you the degree. Networking and leadership gets you the career. Join us for a special...

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February 06, 2026
9:30am to 10:30am

06 Feb

Winter Native Seed Starting Workshop

Create Your Own Mini Greenhouse! Discover the benefits of winter sowing during this hands-on workshop. All supplies will be provided, including common milkweed seeds. Lunch...

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February 06, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

06 Feb

Data Visualization Best Practices, Including Introduction to Tableau Public (Online)

Effective data visualization is vital for communicating your research and making an impact. This presentation has two parts. In Part I, we present recommended conceptual...

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February 06, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

07 Feb

Womens+ Networking Conference

A discussion panel of recent and past women engineering alumni and networking breakfast. Please RSVP by January 24 using this link:...

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February 07, 2026
8:30am to 12:00pm

09 Feb

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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February 09, 2026
10:00am to 11:00am

09 Feb

Love Data Week Watch Party: "Webinar: Rethinking 'Good' Data: Power, Vulnerability, and Queer Data Care"

International Love Data Week (February 9-13, 2026) is an annual celebration of data which takes place during the week of Valentine's Day. Universities, non-profit...

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February 09, 2026
12:00pm to 1:30pm

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09 Feb

UCC x C4C: Making Connections

Drop by the Center for Creativity Workshop to create, connect, and unwind with others, including a University Counseling Center counselor and maker. Whether you’re deep into...

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February 09, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

10 Feb

Quilting- Cookies, Cocoa, & Climate Change Connections

Join us in making a Climate Change Quilt. This national effort uses art to create connections to help fight climate change and climate anxiety in communities. Don't know how...

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February 10, 2026
10:00am to 4:00pm

10 Feb

Blind Date with a Book

Don’t judge a book by its cover! Join us on the first floor of Hillman Library for a blind date with a book where you can select a book and check it out based on the book’s...

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February 10, 2026
1:00pm to 3:00pm

10 Feb

Care Talk - Navigating disabilities: Financial planning for families with disabilities

Learn practical strategies to create a strong financial plan and prepare for the future by identifying, understanding, and using the financial resources available to you.

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February 10, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

10 Feb

LifeSolutions Webinar: The 7 Seas of Resilience: Navigating Workplace Waters

In this workshop, we will identify the seven seas (Cs) that serve as guiding principles for fostering resilience at work. We’ll then discuss practical strategies to help you...

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February 10, 2026
1:00pm to 1:45pm

10 Feb

Adobe Study Group

If you are using Photoshop or Illustrator for your projects—whether it’s personal or professional—we’d love for you to join us on Tuesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm in Open Lab for...

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February 10, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

11 Feb

How to Create Effective Data Visualizations: Understanding Color and Accessible Design (Hybrid)

Data visualization is a vital part of data analysis as we conduct our research, but accurate and readable charts are also important for conveying information to our...

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February 11, 2026

11 Feb

MyHealth Kitchen: Peanut Butter Protein Bites

This quick and easy peanut butter ball snack is packing with protein that helps you stay fuller longer, while providing sufficient energy throughout your day. This is a great...

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February 11, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

11 Feb

Care Talk - Financial wellness: Managing money with confidence

An uncertain economy makes smart money management key. Learn practical strategies to stretch your budget, set financial goals, manage spending, reduce debt, and build...

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February 11, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

11 Feb

From Physical to Digital: An Introduction to 3D Scanning

Have you ever wanted to turn a real-world object into a detailed digital model? 3D scanning is a powerful technology that makes it possible, and it’s your first step into the...

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February 11, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

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11 Feb

Unleashed Wonder Grants Info Session

Do you have a bold creative idea that deserves more time, resources, or funds than you currently have? What if you could turn that creative spark into a fully realized project...

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February 11, 2026
4:00pm to 5:00pm

11 Feb

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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February 11, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm

12 Feb

Yours, Mine, Ours: Finances for Blended Families (By TIAA)

Navigate the financial complexities of blended family dynamics, such as budgeting, planning, and aligning goals to build a secure future together.

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February 12, 2026
12:00pm to 12:45pm

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12 Feb

Art + Data

What happens when numbers meet imagination? Join us for an interactive workshop designed for anyone curious about creativity, storytelling, and seeing data in a new...

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February 12, 2026
3:00pm to 5:00pm

12 Feb

Dr. Lance Davidson Seminar

Dr. Lance Davidson William Kepler Whiteford Professor of Bioengineering

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February 12, 2026
4:00pm

13 Feb

Let's Write a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) (Online)

Data management and sharing plans (DMSPs) are short documents that outline how a research team will organize, store, preserve, and share their research data during and after...

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February 13, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

16 Feb

MyHealth: Eating Well for Life Group Class (virtual)

Let the MyHealth Eating Well for Life program help you improve your eating habits. You will learn about food labels and important daily nutrients. You will also find out about...

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February 16, 2026

16 Feb

MyHealth Lunch & Learn: Break Up with Bad Habits

Breaking bad habits doesn't have to be hard. There are strategies that can maximize your chances of succeeding. This presentation will cover ways to increase your odds of...

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February 16, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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17 Feb

Kinusaiga: Painting with Fabric

Discover kinusaiga, a process that originated in 20th-century Japan as a way to give new life to leftover fabric scraps. Translating approximately to "silk painting" or...

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February 17, 2026
3:00pm to 4:30pm

17 Feb

Water Quality Town Hall

Join us for a town hall about campus water quality and hydration station safety. Representatives from the University of Pitt's Facilities Management, Environmental Health &...

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February 17, 2026
5:30pm to 7:00pm

18 Feb

Student Office of Sustainability Wellness Wednesday

Each month, we invite you to take a break, recharge, and connect. Whether you're looking for a quiet space to study or meaningful conversations with others, the SOOS is here...

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February 18, 2026
8:30am to 5:00pm

18 Feb

MyHealth Get Up and Go: Strength

This strength training session will help you improve your strength and flexibility to withstand the daily wear-and-tear our bodies experience. These simple changes can help...

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February 18, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

18 Feb

Care Talk - Aging & adult care: The brain and heart health connection

The brain and heart are closely linked in chronic illness risk, including Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and stroke. Learn 12 lifestyle strategies beyond exercise and nutrition...

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February 18, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

18 Feb

Storytelling with Data: Infographic Design for Beginners (Hybrid)

This workshop will introduce participants to resources and strategies for creating infographics that combine visual and narrative elements with data visualizations, sometimes...

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February 18, 2026
1:00pm to 2:30pm

18 Feb

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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February 18, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

19 Feb

MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Beese

Dr. Allison Beese Professor Pennsylvania State University Topic: Additive Manufacturing: Machine Learning, Mechanics, and Metallurgy More information to come. ...

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February 19, 2026
11:00am to 12:00pm

19 Feb

Care Talk - Succeed at work: Emotional Intelligence

Understand the four components of emotional awareness and how different emotions impact relationships. Gain insights to identify key areas for growth and strengthen your...

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February 19, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

20 Feb

Shiao-Hung Chiang Distinguished Seminar Speaker, Dr. Yueh-Lin (Lynn) Loo

From nm to NM: my foray from materials research to maritime decarbonization Abstract International shipping underpins the global economy, moving roughly 90% of world trade...

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February 20, 2026
9:30am to 10:30am

20 Feb

Introduction to ArcGIS Pro

This workshop will familiarize you with some of the basic concepts and features of ArcGIS and some fundamentals of GIS mapping and analysis. ArcGIS Pro is the latest...

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February 20, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

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24 Feb

Managing Your Finances During and After a Divorce (By TIAA)

Get tips to manage money, update plans, and rebuild your finances during and after a divorce.

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February 24, 2026
11:00am to 11:30am

24 Feb

Care Talk - Your healthy lifestyle: Your healthy heart

Learn the terms and factors you need to know to improve your heart health. Plus, hear about risk factors and how to recognize heart attacks and strokes.

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February 24, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

24 Feb

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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February 24, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

25 Feb

Zotero Basics Workshop (Online)

This online Zotero Workshop will provide an introduction to Zotero including how to build to a Zotero library and use Zotero to create in-text citations and bibliographies....

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February 25, 2026
10:00am to 11:00am

25 Feb

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION: Century of Black History Commemorations

The Science of Sankofa: Celebrating Black History Through Cultural Knowledge and Innovative Research Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Noon – 1:30 p.m. 102 Benedum Hall Dr....

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February 25, 2026
12:00pm to 1:30pm

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