Events

19 Mar

Data & Maps: Visualizing Pitt Research Exhibition

In celebration of the 2026 Love Data week, the Urban Studies Program and the University Library System at Pitt organized an original map creation competition. The competition...

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March 19, 2026

Black-and-white historical photograph of four women seated side by side, wearing formal mid-20th-century dresses and coats, holding handbags, and facing the camera with serious expressions

19 Mar

Hyland Gallery Talk: The Women Behind the Walls

Join curator Joanna Conings, PhD candidate in the Department of French and Italian, for a gallery talk on the new exhibit, The Women Behind the Walls! This exhibit is...

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March 19, 2026
11:00am to 11:45am

19 Mar

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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March 19, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

19 Mar

Care Talk - Succeed at work: Overcoming Procrastination

Explore why people procrastinate, understand how it affects your life, and discover practical strategies and tips to overcome it.

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

19 Mar

Curate Your Life: An Introduction to Digital Exhibits

Explore your curatorial instincts in this introductory workshop! In addition to covering the basic elements of digital exhibits and available platforms, this workshop invites...

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

19 Mar

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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March 19, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

19 Mar

IE Seminar: Quanyan Zhu, "The Role of Information in Dynamic Games and Multi-Agent Learning"

Abstract: The structure of information plays a pivotal role in game theory, influencing decision-making and outcomes in dynamic games and multi-agent systems. Intriguingly,...

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March 19, 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pm

19 Mar

BioE Day - Dr. Liangzhong (Shawn) Xiang Seminar

Dr. Liangzhong (Shawn) Xiang University of California, Irvine Professor of Radiological Sciences Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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March 19, 2026
4:00pm

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20 Mar

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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March 20, 2026
8:30am to 8:50am

20 Mar

Do We Lie with Maps? We Do, and We Have No Choice (Online)

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

22 Mar

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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March 22, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

23 Mar

Spring Blood Drive

Schedule your appointment at vitalant.org: Search group code UCU190040 to schedule your donation or enter zip code.If you cannot schedule online, call 877-25-VITAL.

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March 23, 2026
11:00am to 3:00pm

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23 Mar

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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March 23, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

24 Mar

Care Talk - Your healthy lifestyle: The science of better sleep

Struggling with sleep? Explore common sleep disorders, including circadian rhythm disruptions, insomnia, and sleep apnea. Learn the benefits of sleep studies, how sleep...

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March 24, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

24 Mar

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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March 24, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

24 Mar

Meet Mayor Corey O'Connor

Meet Mayor Corey O'Connor and learn more about local government efforts here in Pittsburgh!

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March 24, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm

25 Mar

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Women Shaping Engineering: Perspectives Across Roles and Generations Intergenerational Panel Discussion Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month featuring a dynamic...

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

25 Mar

Get Up and Go: Office Recess

Join in on this 10 to 12-minute aerobic exercise routine to get your heart pumping during the workday. There are different time frames outlined in the pamphlet that can be...

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

25 Mar

Beyond 2D Maps: Modeling, Visualizing, and Analyzing the Built Environment in 3D

This workshop, organized and run by two ESRI representatives: Brian Baldwin, Lead Solution Engineer, and Ridge Waddell, Account Manager, will tackle some modern aspects of...

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March 25, 2026
1:00pm to 2:30pm

25 Mar

Care Talk - Child care & parenting: Children’s nutrition 101

Explore children’s nutritional needs, healthy eating strategies, childhood obesity risks, how to recognize weight concerns, and ways to support and boost your child’s...

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March 25, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

25 Mar

POGOH Demo: Bike Around Oakland

Students are able to use POGOH, Pittsburgh’s bike-sharing system, for free during the academic year! Enjoy unlimited 30-minute rides on POGOH’s pedal bikes to and from campus...

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March 25, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

25 Mar

GeoAI in Practice: Applying and Refining AI Models in GIS

This workshop, organized and run by two ESRI representatives: Brian Baldwin, Lead Solution Engineer, and Ridge Waddell, Account Manager, will tackle some modern aspects of...

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March 25, 2026
2:30pm to 4:00pm

25 Mar

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 department leadership, including, Dr. Pratap Khanwilkar,...

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March 25, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm

25 Mar

Swanson School of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Banquet

By invitation only. A yearly ceremony to recognize outstanding alumni from the six engineering departments and one overall School winner.

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March 25, 2026
6:00pm to 9:00pm

26 Mar

Ecosystem Services & the Health Effects of Urban Green Space

Dr. Jesko Hirschfeld, Humboldt University of Berlin About the Presenter: Jesko Hirschfeld studied economics at the universities of Bonn, Frankfurt am Main, and the Free...

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March 26, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

26 Mar

Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) (By TIAA)

Learn how required minimum distributions (RMD) work, when they apply, and how to avoid penalties to make the most of your retirement savings.

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March 26, 2026
12:00pm to 12:30pm

26 Mar

Building Digital Exhibits with Omeka (Hybrid)

Omeka ("Oh-meh-kah") is a free, open source platform for creating digital exhibits. Omeka is best for projects focusing on objects and curation, and it can be a powerful tool...

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March 26, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

26 Mar

IE Seminar: Rema Padman, "AI for Social Good: Leveraging Digital Therapeutics and Advanced Analytics for Health Literacy"

Abstract: Health literacy is a widely recognized challenge worldwide, with many adults lacking the requisite skills to engage successfully in the management of their health...

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March 26, 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pm

26 Mar

Pittsburgh Medical Device Professionals Monthly Networking Night

The Pittsburgh Medical Device Professionals Monthly Networking Night: “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” will take place on Thursday, March 26 from 5:30–7:30 PM in Room G27...

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March 26, 2026
5:30pm

27 Mar

ChE Graduate Seminar - Dr. Joseph Gauthier

Title: Extending the reach of density functional theory: capturing charge transfer and making electrons behave Abstract: The development of an atomistic understanding of...

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March 27, 2026
9:30am to 10:30am

27 Mar

Planetary Health Journal Club: Sustainable Laboratory Practices

Join the Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences for their March Planetary Health Journal Club! Topic: Sustainable Laboratory Practices Date and time: Friday, Mar. 27...

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March 27, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

28 Mar

Sustainable Cities & Communities: A Transatlantic Dialogue. Small Actions, Big Impact. A Sustainable Tommorrow!

11:00 AM- 12:00 PM. Urban Farmers and Green Spaces: Berlin's Lessons for Pittsburgh Dr. Jesko Hirschfeld, Humboldt University of Berlin Urban farming in Pittsburgh took off...

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March 28, 2026
11:00am to 4:00pm

28 Mar

(Pitt)sburgh & Our Neighbors MS Engineering Open House

This regional event brings together engineering graduate programs from Pittsburgh and neighboring institutions to help you explore master’s-level opportunities, better...

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March 28, 2026
12:00pm to 3:00pm

30 Mar

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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March 30, 2026
10:00am to 11:00am

31 Mar

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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March 31, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

31 Mar

The Archive I'm In: Celebrating Award-Winning Author Sharon G. Flake

RSVP at pi.tt/Flake26 Celebrate with us as we mark the opening of the Sharon G. Flake Papers at the University of Pittsburgh Library System. Flake, a renowned author whose...

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March 31, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

01 Apr

MyHealth Stop by Booth: Preventive Screenings

Preventive screenings are important at detecting disease and risk of disease in individuals who may show no symptoms. These screenings are recommended for individuals based on...

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April 01, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

02 Apr

MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Farhi

2025-2026 ANSYS Distinguished Lecture Dr. Edward Farhi Principal Scientist, Google More information to come. Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:00am 102 BEH

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April 02, 2026
11:00am to 12:00pm

02 Apr

Dr. Warren Grill Seminar

Dr. Warren Grill Duke University James B. Duke Distinguished Professor

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April 02, 2026
4:00pm

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02 Apr

Open Mic Night

What’s an open mic? It’s a fun, relaxed event where anyone can take the stage, no auditions or experience required. Just sign up for a slot and share your creativity. Whether...

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April 02, 2026
7:15pm to 8:30pm

02 Apr

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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April 02, 2026
8:30pm to 10:00pm

03 Apr

Health Sciences Sustainability Film Festival: Healthy Planet, Healthy People

The Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences is excited to host the first Health Sciences Sustainability Film Festival on April 3, 2026! This event is open to anyone...

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April 03, 2026
1:30pm to 4:00pm

03 Apr

Quartermaster Game Playthrough

Need a break before finals ramp up? Sail away from the stress for an afternoon and join the Vibrant Media Lab for a one-of-a-kind interactive game experience. Step aboard a...

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April 03, 2026
2:00pm to 4:00pm

03 Apr

An Afternoon with Bill Cole

Join us for a special performance event with local Pittsburgh legend, performer, composer, and scholar Bill Cole, whose career has centered around improvisation and the use of...

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April 03, 2026
5:00pm to 6:00pm

07 Apr

What You Need to Know About Social Security (By TIAA)

Discover Social Security strategies to help maximize retirement income, including spousal, survivor, and disability benefits.

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April 07, 2026
12:00pm to 12:45pm

08 Apr

Eco Artisans Exhibit

Join the Student Office of Sustainability for its third annual Eco Artisans Exhibit to promote environmental awareness through art. Featuring audio art, visual art, video art,...

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April 08, 2026
10:00am to 2:00pm

08 Apr

MyHealth Kitchen: Basic Smoothie

What can be ready in under ten minutes, packed with fruits and veggies, and a go-to option for a meal-on-the-run or a refreshing snack? Smoothies! The great thing about...

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April 08, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

08 Apr

Learn to Ride 101

Do you want to learn how to ride a bike? Join League Certified Instructors in learning how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bike! We will also teach you how to...

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April 08, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

09 Apr

MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Han

Dr. Bumsoo Han Professor University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign Host: Sung Kwon Cho More information to come. Thursday, April 9, 2026 11:00am 102 BEH

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April 09, 2026
11:00am to 12:00pm

09 Apr

Dr. Rebecca Heise Seminar

Dr. Rebecca Heise Virginia Commonwealth University Inez A. Caudill, Jr. Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering

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April 09, 2026
4:00pm

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