Events

29 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 29, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

April Challenge: Jumpstart a Plant-Based Diet

In this better health and longevity challenge, participants will make easy plant-focused swaps in their usual dietary habits. Earn up to 25 points! When: April 1-30th...

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April 01, 2026

01 Apr

Basic Needs Bash

The Sustainable Ecomomic Growth Coalition will host a tabling event on the WPU Lawn to connect students with on- and off-campus resources available to them. Stop by to learn...

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April 01, 2026
10:00am to 2:00pm

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

01 Apr

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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April 01, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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

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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April 02, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

02 Apr

Care Talk - Emotional wellness: Stress management

Get insights on common causes of stress, how to recognize your stress signals, and strategies for effectively managing stress when it occurs.

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April 02, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

02 Apr

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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April 02, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

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

02 Apr

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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April 02, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm

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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

06 Apr

Origins of Astronomy Week

Join us April 6-10, 2026, for a week of faculty talks, makerspace activities, exhibits, and other events showcasing how astronomy has shaped our understanding of the universe,...

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April 06, 2026
7:00am to 11:00pm

06 Apr

Origins of Astronomy Week - The Size of the Universe: A talk by Carlos Badenes, Dept of Physics & Astronomy

Registration Required We all know the Universe is big - but how big is it, exactly? Human beings have spent thousands of years trying to figure this out, but we only arrived...

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April 06, 2026
2:30pm to 3:45pm

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

07 Apr

Origins of Astronomy Week - Visions of Vision: Comets and the Origins of the Observatoire

Registration Required A talk by visiting scholar Claire Goldstein, University of California, Davis Claire Goldstein will present the story of how astronomical controversy...

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April 07, 2026
2:30pm to 3:45pm

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

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08 Apr

Origins of Astronomy Week - Galileo and the Tides as Proof of the Copernican System: A talk by Paolo Palmieri, Dept of History and Philosophy of Science

Registration Required Behold the grand, glittering blunder of Galileo Galilei! In a stroke of audacious theater, he aimed to use the rhythmic heaving of the oceans as the...

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April 08, 2026
11:00am to 12:30pm

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08 Apr

Leadership Across Diverse Communities: Managing Communication, Conflict and Competencies

This workshop brings together faculty, staff, and students to explore practical approaches to leading in diverse academic and professional environments, focusing on...

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

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

Care Talk - Financial wellness: Overcoming debt

Carrying too much debt today can jeopardize your financial future. Understand the difference between good debt and bad debt, the impact of interest charges, how to manage...

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

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

08 Apr

Origins of Astronomy Week - Astronomy and Astrology: A Faculty Panel Discussion

Registration Required Astronomy and Astrology today suggest to us two different things: The scientific and the esoteric. In other times and cultures, the boundaries were not...

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April 08, 2026
2:30pm to 3:45pm

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

IE SEMINAR: Holly Wiberg, "Improving Access in Primary Care through Patient–Provider Menu Design"

Abstract: Provider turnover increasingly forces health systems to rematch large panels of primary care patients with new providers. High-quality matches are central to...

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April 09, 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pm

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

10 Apr

Origins of Astronomy Week - Astral Knowledge in Ancient Greece: A talk by Stamatina Mastorakou, Dept of Classics

Registration Required People have long been fascinated by the heavens, striving to comprehend the movements of celestial bodies and the mysteries of the cosmos. Across...

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April 10, 2026
12:00am to 12:30pm

10 Apr

2026 Center for Creativity Creator Fair

The Center for Creativity Creator Fair is a celebration of art, design, and hands-on creativity, bringing together Pitt creators and enthusiasts of all kinds. Come meet an...

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April 10, 2026
11:00am to 1:00pm

10 Apr

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

10 Apr

Origins of Astronomy Week - Visualization of the Heavens: Digital Tools for Understanding Historical Astronomy

Registration Required Visualization of the Heavens is a digital database developed by the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Containing close to...

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April 10, 2026
2:30pm to 3:45pm

11 Apr

First-Year Engineering Conference

Friends and family are invited to see their first-year engineering students present their semester-long papers for a writing course. There will be a keynote speaker, awards...

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April 11, 2026
9:00am to 4:45pm

14 Apr

Care Talk - Navigating disabilities: Autism awareness and support

Explore the signs and symptoms of autism, learn strategies for navigating parenting challenges, and discover helpful resources and support to help your child thrive.

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April 14, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

15 Apr

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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April 15, 2026
8:30am to 5:00pm

15 Apr

Lunch & Learn - Make You a Priority: Important Topics in Women’s Health

Women often put others first before themselves. This Lunch and Learn encourages women to prioritize their emotional and physical health. We will cover various topics,...

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April 15, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

15 Apr

Quarterly economic and market update (By TIAA)

Hear from the experts in our Wealth Chief Investment Office about key drivers of the markets and economy that are impacting investors.

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April 15, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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15 Apr

MyHealth Stress on the Go: Meditation

Meditation is one of the stress management techniques that takes the most practice. Meditation is a way to separate yourself from the thoughts of daily life and focus on a...

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April 15, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

15 Apr

Care Talk - Aging & adult care: Making home a safe and serene sanctuary

Learn how to create a safe, comfortable home using universal design and Well Home Design principles. Explore room-by-room tips and biophilic design trends that support aging...

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April 15, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

15 Apr

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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April 15, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

16 Apr

Spring Tree Trek

Join us for a guided spring walk around campus led by Tree Pittsburgh to explore the vibrant seasonal changes in our trees! Discover what trees are in bloom and identify the...

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

16 Apr

Care Talk - Succeed at work: Using AI to your advantage

Examine how AI enhances productivity, streamlines tasks, and supports career growth. You'll walk away with practical tips and real-world examples to integrate AI tools into...

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April 16, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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