Events Spotlight

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05 Aug
CampBioE 2.0
Hosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained...

August 05, 2026
9:00am to 4:00pm

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05 Aug
MyHealth Stress on the Go: Vision Board
Creating a personal health vision board is not only about achieving goals, but also about gaining clarity about how you want to feel and the life you want to live. It’s all...

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

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06 Aug
Live long and prosper: Your guide to understanding longevity (By TIAA)
Longevity is a gift. But as life-prolonging medical advancements proliferate, how can you improve not just the length of your life, but also the extent of your health and wealth?

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

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06 Aug
Care Talk - Emotional wellness: Embracing a life of happiness
Discover what it means to be happy and how to live a fulfilling life during this informative and interactive session.

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

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11 Aug
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,...

August 11, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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11 Aug
Retirement Readiness - Session #8 : Mindfulness and Well Being in Retirement
Retirement brings exciting new possibilities, and preparing your mind is just as important as preparing your finances. Join us for this calming and inspiring session with...

August 11, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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11 Aug
Care Talk - Navigating life with disabilities: School success for kids with disabilities
Discover how to create ideal learning environments for children with disabilities, along with strategies for effective communication, IEP advocacy, and classroom...

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

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11 Aug
LifeSolutions Webinar: Time Management
Do you often feel scattered? Do you wish you had more time to accomplish the things that are important to you? During this webinar, we’ll explore how to make the most of your...

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

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12 Aug
Care Talk - Financial wellness: Financial wellness and moving forward
Reflect on the impact of recent years and explore steps to improve finances, health, and relationships. Learn how these areas connect and leave with practical strategies and...

August 12, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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12 Aug
MyHealth Lunch & Learn: Feel Good Fitness: Physical Activity for Your Brain and Body
Your brain and body are connected in many ways. Now is the time to discover the link between your movement and your cognitive and emotional health. Today, we will discuss how...

August 12, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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18 Aug
Take control of your financial life: 5 steps to save money and manage debt (By TIAA)
Uncover how to set goals, balance your budget and use debt wisely.

August 18, 2026
11:00am to 11:30am

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18 Aug
Hillman Library Sustainability Tour
What makes Hillman Library sustainable? Find out with PDC & Pitt Sustainability! The Hillman Library has achieved one of the highest sustainability ratings for buildings...

August 18, 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pm

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19 Aug
MyHealth Nutrition on the Go: Hunger Cues
Listening to hunger cues is an important component in maintaining a healthy diet and managing weight. They are an instinctual cue our body sends us telling us we need fuel. In...

August 19, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

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19 Aug
Care Talk - Aging & adult care: Helping older loved ones make the right housing choices
Learn to assess living situations, communicate about care options, explore different housing alternatives, and evaluate facilities for seniors and adults.

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

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20 Aug
Student Office of Sustainability Open House
Welcome to Pitt and the Student Office of Sustainability (SOOS)! The Student Office of Sustainability is a student-run office and social/study space at the University of...

August 20, 2026
12:00pm to 2:00pm

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20 Aug
Care Talk - Succeed at work: Juggling act, the "5 Buckets Principle"
Are you struggling to find balance? Get practical strategies for an integrated approach to find balance in the five key areas of life: family/friends, work, giving back,...

August 20, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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25 Aug
Campus Sustainability Tour
Did you know that over 4,400 solar panels sit atop buildings on Pitt's campus? Or that 19 of Pitt's buildings are LEED-certified? How about that the University of Pittsburgh...

August 25, 2026
12:30pm to 1:30pm

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25 Aug
Care Talk - Your healthy lifestyle: The benefits of nutrition and proactive health
Proactive health focuses on prevention through healthy lifestyle choices and regular wellness practices. Find out how to adopt these strategies to reduce disease risk, take...

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

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26 Aug
Care Talk - Child care & parenting: Back-to-school success strategies for every age
Parents will learn how to develop effective plans, maintain organized documentation, and cultivate a positive mindset to support successful management of their responsibilities.

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

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

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

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01 Sep
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...

September 01, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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02 Sep
What Should I Do About AI? A Pitt Community Workshop
AI means very different things to different people, and those differences matter for how we navigate AI as individuals and as a community. Join the Mascaro Center for...

September 02, 2026
4:00am to 5:30pm

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03 Sep
Student Office of Sustainability First Thursday & Environmental Justice Open House
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...

September 03, 2026
8:00pm to 10:00pm

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04 Sep
Shiao-Hung Chiang Distinguished Seminar Featuring Dr. YuanQiao Rao, Penn State Behrend
How Processing Writes Polymer Structure: Nonequilibrium States, Hidden Observables, and Predictive Design Rules for Functional Materials Abstract Polymer performance is often...

September 04, 2026
9:30am to 10:30am

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05 Sep
24-Hour Film Challenge Kickoff Event
The Pitt 24-Hour Film Challenge is an exciting new student-run filmmaking competition where teams have just 24 hours to write, shoot, edit, and deliver a completed short film....

September 05, 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm

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05 Sep
Make It Make Sense: Personal Manifestos
Step away from emails, class schedules, expectations, and deadlines, and spend some time focusing on what actually matters to you. Using simple zine-making techniques, craft...

September 05, 2026
1:00pm to 2:30pm

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09 Sep
How can I afford college for my kids and grandkids? (By TIAA)
Discover strategies you can use to save and pay for college—even if it feels impossible today.

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

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09 Sep
Wild Connections: One Health, Planetary Health, and Sustainability
Save the Date: Join the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, the Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences, and the School of Public Health for a keynote...

September 09, 2026
3:00pm to 5:30pm

“Peace of Mind” by Morgan Overton
09 Sep
Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Hillman Library Artist Open House
Welcome Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Participants! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Artists and community members from the University of Pittsburgh and beyond are invited to visit...

September 09, 2026
4:00pm to 7:00pm

A person wearing glasses, gray T-shirt, and backpack stands among flowers, holding a camera on a tripod. The Cathedral of Learning rises in the background. The image has a warm, vintage color grade and is framed by a blue filmstrip border, giving it the appearance of a film negative.
12 Sep
24-Hour Film Challenge Screening
Join us for the premiere screening of films created for the inaugural 24-Hour Film Challenge, a student-run competition where filmmaking teams had just 24 hours to write,...

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

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13 Sep
Campus Bike Week
Campus Bike Week will take place September 13 – 18 with on-bike classes, events, and rides for students, faculty, and staff to celebrate our biking community and promote...

September 13, 2026

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14 Sep
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...

September 14, 2026
10:00am to 11:00am

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17 Sep
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...

September 17, 2026
7:15pm to 8:30pm

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18 Sep
Shiao-Hung Chiang Distinguished Seminar Featuring Dr. Markus J. Buehler
Superintelligence for Scientific Discovery Abstract: : Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving from a passive analytical tool into an active partner in scientific...

September 18, 2026
9:30am to 10:30am

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18 Sep
Type High Day
Join the Text & conText Lab to celebrate Type High Day by getting hands-on with letterpress printing and creative discovery. Observed each year on September 18 (9/18), Type...

September 18, 2026
11:00am to 5:00pm

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22 Sep
Sustainability in Medical Design: Engineering Smarter Solutions
Join the Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences for their September Planetary Health Journal Club. Modern medicine runs on single use. Most of what touches a patient...

September 22, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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24 Sep
Understanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Smart saving for healthcare expenses today and tomorrow (By TIAA)
Learn how Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can help you save while you’re working so that you can pay for qualified medical expenses, now and in retirement.

September 24, 2026
12:00pm to 12:30pm

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06 Oct
What no one ever told you about job pay and benefits (By TIAA)
Starting your first job? Get clear on paychecks, taxes, and benefits so you can make better informed decisions.

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

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14 Oct
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.

October 14, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

A person wearing a green hoodie and a black face mask stands at a microphone, holding it with both hands while speaking. A music stand sits beside them, with colorful blue, green, and orange acoustic panels blurred in the background.
15 Oct
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...

October 15, 2026
7:15pm to 8:30pm

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16 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...

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

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21 Oct
What is an annuity? Know the basics (By TIAA)
Uncover how annuities work and how they can help build lasting retirement income and security.

October 21, 2026
11:00am to 11:30am

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24 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...

October 24, 2026
11:00am to 12:00pm

A person in dramatic horror-inspired costume and makeup stands under warm orange lighting, wearing a tattered dress and a wide-brimmed woven hat. Their face features bold black and white makeup with a stern expression. The scene is indoors, with a patterned window on the left and a staircase railing on the right, creating a dark, eerie atmosphere.
27 Oct
Scream, Queen: Finding Inspiration in Queer Horror
Why do queer audiences embrace horror? The monsters? The camp? Maybe it's the chance to see versions of ourselves in stories about otherness, transformation, and challenging...

October 27, 2026
7:00pm to 8:30pm

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06 Nov
Shiao-Hung Chiang Distinguished Seminar Featuring Dr. Mircea Dincă
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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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

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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

Image of ETD Workshop Online
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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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

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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