Events Spotlight

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29 Oct
On-Demand Lunch and Learn: A Guy’s Guide to Better Health
Earn up to 10 points on your UPMC Consumer Advantage card. To Access: Log into your my.pitt.edu > Health Plan Access > Wellness (top bar menu) > Wellness for Life (first time...

October 29, 2026

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29 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...

October 29, 2026
9:00am

Scanning a photo
29 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...

October 29, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

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30 Oct
Mindset Matters Series
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...

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

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30 Oct
Ph.D. Final Defense - Andreas Towarnicky
Title: Understanding Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer on Polyoxometalates Abstract: Catalysis is essential to efficient chemical reactions, and improving its...

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

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30 Oct
Reuse Fest
Join the Student Office for Sustainability for: BYO mug for hot cocoa and hot ciderSee a live waste auditEnjoy finger foodAdd to the climate quiltWalk through tabling & more!!

October 30, 2026
11:00am to 2:00pm

University campus walkway with yellow autumn trees and sunlight filtering through canopy.
30 Oct
Ph.D. Final Defense - Dnyanesh Deepak Sarawate
Title: Electric-Field-Driven Ion Trapping and Tunable Relaxation Kinetics in Two-dimensional Transistors for Edge Computing Abstract: Two challenges that modern...

October 30, 2026
12:00pm to 2:00pm

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02 Nov
Making Connections (C4C x UCC)
Drop by C4C: The Workshop to connect, unwind, and create with others, including a University Counseling Center counselor and maker. Meet new people, connect with others, and...

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

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02 Nov
Portrait of a Historian: Celebrating Larry Glasco and his Biography on August Wilson
RSVP at: pi.tt/Glasco26 Celebrate with the University of Pittsburgh Library System and the Department of History as we mark the publication of Dr. Larry Glaso’s August...

November 02, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

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03 Nov
Bioengineering PhD Open House
Join our Associate Chair for Graduate Education Dr. Kurt Beschorner for more information on our PhD program! Attendees are eligible for fee waivers.

November 03, 2026
11:00am

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03 Nov
How to Grow Your Green Lab: An Introduction to Pitt's Green Lab Program
Did you know Pitt has over 50 designated Green Labs? Green Labs are groups of Pitt employees just like you who have adopted sustainable habits in their lab operations, from...

November 03, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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03 Nov
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...

November 03, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

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04 Nov
IRISE Annual Brainstorming Session
The annual IRISE Brainstorming Session is a collaborative planning event focused on identifying pressing transportation infrastructure challenges and shaping research...

November 04, 2026
8:00am to 4:00pm

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04 Nov
Canceled: Python and R Drop-In Hour (Hybrid)
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,...

November 04, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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04 Nov
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...

November 04, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

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04 Nov
Games, Crafts & Community: A monthly event for SPIA community members
Join SPIA students, faculty, and staff for board games, hands-on crafts, and resources in a relaxed, community-building atmosphere. Have questions, access needs, activity...

November 04, 2026
4:00pm to 6:00pm

Prof. Craig Arnold
05 Nov
MEMS Department Seminar Series: Prof. Craig Arnold
Host: Mostafa Bedewy Prof. Craig Arnold, Susan Dod Brown Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University Topic - Non-Traditional Methods of...

November 05, 2026
11:00am

A hand-embroidered white fabric panel with colorful floral and abstract designs. In the center is an outlined dinosaur, surrounded by handwritten words including “tiny child noises" and “dippy,” with small flowers, leaves, and decorative shapes.
05 Nov
Untangling Thoughts: Embroidered Writing
Join us for a hands-on workshop that transforms spontaneous thoughts into stitched art. Begin with a stream-of-consciousness freewrite: no editing, planning, or making sense...

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

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05 Nov
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...

November 05, 2026
8:00pm to 10:00pm

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06 Nov
Shiao-Hung Chiang Distinguished Seminar Featuring Dr. Mircea Dincă, Princeton University
From Electrically Conductive MOFs to Sustainable Batteries Abstract: The emergence of electrically conductive metal-organic frameworks (c-MOFs) has been one of the most...

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

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06 Nov
Hyland Gallery Talk: From Noh to Kabuki with Hiroyuki Good
Hear directly from curator Hiroyuki Good about his exhibit, "From Noh to Kabuki: Reimagined Stories in Ukiyo-e" During this talk, you will see original Ukiyo-e (Japanese...

November 06, 2026
12:00pm to 12:30pm

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06 Nov
Canceled: 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...

November 06, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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07 Nov
One Minute Film Fest '26 Screening Party
SEE this year's OMFF submissions! ENJOY free concessions while you watch a selection of micro-short movies and REVEL in the creativity of Pitt makers! Drop by C4C: The...

November 07, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

Zotero
09 Nov
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....

November 09, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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09 Nov
MyHealth Lunch & Learn: Warming Up for Winter
Earn up to 10 points on your UPMC Consumer Advantage card. The wintertime brings in cold temperatures, snowfall, and ice, which can make staying active difficult. But just...

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

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10 Nov
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...

November 10, 2026
9:00am

Hand reaching to some papers next to a plant
10 Nov
How to Grow Your Green Office: An Introduction to Pitt's Green Office Program
Did you know Pitt has over 80 designated Green Offices? Green Offices are groups of Pitt employees just like you who have adopted sustainable habits in their office spaces,...

November 10, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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10 Nov
Care Talk: Navigating life with disabilities: Healthy habits for the holidays
Delve into holiday stress and get strategies to manage emotions, time, relationships, and health. Gain tips for organizing tasks, handling demands and maintaining balance...

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

book on bookplate making and bookplate tools
10 Nov
Creating with Context: Make Your Own Bookplate
Do you like to write your name in your personal books? Come learn about the history of ex libris or bookplates, labels with a printed design intended to indicate ownership...

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

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11 Nov
Care Talk - Financial wellness: Holiday budgeting
It can be hard to stick to a budget during the holidays. We'll help you learn how to manage holiday spending and re-examine your expectations to stay within your financial means.

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

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12 Nov
How to get the most from your employee retirement plan (By TIAA)
Let’s talk tips for optimizing your retirement savings. The decisions you make (or don’t make) can really add up in the future.

November 12, 2026
11:00am to 11:30am

Assoc. Prof. Xiang Yang
12 Nov
MEMS Department Seminar Series: Assoc. Prof. Xiang Yang
Host: Juan Jose Mendoza Arenas Assoc. Prof. Xiang Yang, Kenneth K. & Olivia J. Kuo Early Career Professor, Penn State Topic - AI for Reliable Turbulence Modeling: From...

November 12, 2026
11:00am

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12 Nov
Neng Fan, "Agricultural Decision-Making under Drought: Models, Algorithms, and Applications"
Abstract: Agricultural operations management (AOM) under drought presents a rich class of multiscale and temporally coupled decision problems, spanning activities from...

November 12, 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pm

Image of Bioengineering Master's Programs Open House
12 Nov
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...

November 12, 2026
6:00pm

Microphone on a purple background
12 Nov
Open Mic Night
Share your talent or cheer on your friends at C4C's Open Mic Night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping on stage for the very first time, everyone is welcome. No...

November 12, 2026
7:15pm to 8:30pm

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16 Nov
Ink and Snow: Cozy Winter Card-Making
Wind down the semester with a cozy card-making session! Join us to discover different ways of making handmade holiday or winter cards. Explore the basics of linocut,...

November 16, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

Team reviewing market research data and charts on a tablet and printed reports.
17 Nov
GEW 2026 From Lab to Launch: Finding Funders for STEM Startups with CB Insights
Building the next breakthrough in science, engineering, or technology? In this live demo for the Pitt community, learn how to use CB Insights to research how STEM startups are...

November 17, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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17 Nov
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...

November 17, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

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17 Nov
A Birthday Celebration!
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Elizabeth Nesbitt Collection and 125 years of the Training School for Children's Librarians—now Pitt's Master of Library and...

November 17, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Pre-portioned meals in meal-prep containers
18 Nov
MyHealth Nutrition on the Go: Portion Distortion
In this session, we will discuss the role of portion control in maintaining a healthy diet and managing body weight. We will discuss the differences between a serving size and...

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

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18 Nov
Care Talk: Aging & adult care: Tech tools that make caregiving easier
Explore age-tech innovations that help caregivers support older adults. From home safety and medication reminders to virtual social activities, find tools to ease stress and...

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

Several pale birch branches arranged vertically inside a dark wooden frame, with a white crescent moon shape visible behind them. The scene has a rustic, woodland-inspired decorative look.
18 Nov
The Craft of Enchantment: Build a Book Nook
The days are getting colder, and the nights are getting longer. It's the perfect time to escape into a book. But did you ever wish you could step inside the world of a...

November 18, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

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19 Nov
GEW 2026 Pittsburgh Without Borders: Global Entrepreneurs Building and Investing in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has always been a city of builders, and today those builders come from every corner of the world. Join international entrepreneurs who came to Pittsburgh to start...

November 19, 2026
10:00am to 11:00am

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19 Nov
Care Talk: Succeed at work: Healthy boundaries, healthy relationships
With constant connectivity now the norm, learn best practices to set professional, respectful boundaries that improve success, reduce overwhelm, and help you navigate conflict...

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

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20 Nov
Audubon Day: George Shiras III and the Battle for The Migratory Bird Act
RSVP at pi.tt/Audubon26 James McCommons, author of The Feathers Wars and Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds (2026), tells of the story of George Shiras III, a Pittsburgh...

November 20, 2026
10:00am to 11:30am

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24 Nov
Myth busting: Planning and managing healthcare expenses (By TIAA)
Learn more about your Medicare, Health Savings Account and long-term care benefits for today and tomorrow.

November 24, 2026
12:00pm to 12:45pm

Young woman in glasses seated with classmates working at desktop computers in a modern computer lab.
30 Nov
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...

November 30, 2026
7:00pm to 8:00pm

3d Scanning
08 Dec
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...

December 08, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

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09 Dec
What you need to know about credit and debt (By TIAA)
Learn how to use credit and manage debt wisely to strengthen your finances, and avoid costly mistakes and reduce financial stress.

December 09, 2026
12:00pm to 12:30pm

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09 Dec
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...

December 09, 2026
6:00pm