Events

17 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...

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October 17, 2026

18 Oct

Campus Birding Walks with Audubon Western PA

Pitt students, join Audubon Society of Western PA Naturalist and Photographer, Dan Mendenhall on a series of hikes through Schenley Park. Together, we will see what local and...

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

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19 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...

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October 19, 2026
8:30am to 8:50am

19 Oct

Navigating Pitt's AI Resources for Research & Learning

Are you curious about the AI tools available to you as a member of the Pitt community? Have you been using an AI tool but aren’t sure if it’s the right one for your needs? In...

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

Several raised hands covered in yellow and pink powder as colored powder scatters outdoors

19 Oct

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...

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

20 Oct

Open Access Week Workshop: Finding OA Publishing Venues (Online)

In celebration of Open Access Week, join Scholarly Publishing Librarian Phoebe Duke-Mosier (University Library System) and Scholarly Communication and Research Impact...

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October 20, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Solar panels atop the roofs of David Lawrence and Posvar Hall and Hillman Library

20 Oct

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...

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October 20, 2026
12:30pm to 1:30pm

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20 Oct

Study Break Tuesday

Join us on the Ground floor of Hillman Library for a study break! Stop by to de-stress with study break activities that promote self care including stress balls, gratitude...

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October 20, 2026
1:00pm to 3:00pm

20 Oct

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...

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October 20, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

Exterior of William Pitt Union with flowers

21 Oct

Wellness Wednesday with the Student Office of Sustainability

Join us to learn about the intersections of sustainability and wellness. We will have snacks, crafts, and information on how these themes connect. We look forward to seeing...

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October 21, 2026
9:00am to 11:00pm

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.

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

21 Oct

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,...

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October 21, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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21 Oct

MyHealth Stress on the Go: Pump Up Your Protein

Protein is the building block for muscles. Muscle mass begins to decline by as much as 3-5% per decade after the age of 30. By meeting the recommended amount of protein daily...

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October 21, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

21 Oct

Care Talk - Aging & adult care: The cost of care and planning for the future

For National Financial and Long-Term Care Planning Month, learn how to organize key documents, update legal papers, connect with an elder law attorney, understand care costs...

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October 21, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

A whimsical, hand-drawn scene of colorful fantasy monsters gathered together. Quirky creatures with exaggerated faces, multiple eyes, horns, tentacles, and unusual limbs surround a small pink fairy in the center. The illustration uses bold black ink outlines, flat pastel colors, playful textures, and a surreal children’s/comic book aesthetic.

21 Oct

Monsters, Memories, and Making: Visual Storytelling

What if your emotions, memories, and everyday experiences could become monsters? Join cartoonist and comics creator Angela Oddling (Angela Hindes) for a playful visual...

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October 21, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

White text saying "The University of Pittsburgh will be Carbon Neutral by 2037" overlaid atop hydrangeas on the Cathedral patio.

21 Oct

Pitt Climate Action Town Hall

In 2020, Pitt committed to be Carbon Neutral by 2037. In 2022, we released the first Pitt Climate Action Plan detailing our strategy and approach to achieve this milestone. We...

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October 21, 2026
7:00pm to 8:00pm

22 Oct

MEMS Department Seminar Series: Dr. Vaibhav Yadav

Host: Tatsuya Sakurahara Dr. Vaibhav Yadav, Distinguished Staff Scientist, Idaho National Laboratory Topic - Can Modern AI Architectures Achieve Nuclear-Domain Expertise in...

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October 22, 2026
11:00am

22 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...

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October 22, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

22 Oct

A Night of Unleashed Wonder

Join us to celebrate the work of our Unleashed Wonder grant recipients, Divya Tase and Zora Borde-Perry. Come meet them and check out their work, and enjoy an evening of...

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October 22, 2026
7:00pm to 8:30pm

23 Oct

ChE Graduate Seminar Featuring Dr. Nadir Kaplan, Virginia Tech

Abstract: Living systems self-regulate by operating at dynamic optima through feedback loops between mechanics and chemical kinetics, an ability largely missing in synthetic...

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October 23, 2026
9:30am to 10:30am

A quilt made of squares of varying colors.

23 Oct

Climate Change Quilting & PittCAP 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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October 23, 2026
12:00pm to 4:00pm

23 Oct

Garden Party with the Student Office of Sustainability

Join us for the SOOS Garden Party on October 23rd from 12-3pm in the SOOS (WPU 510). We will have Roots catering and the opportunity to learn about container gardening! You...

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October 23, 2026
12:00pm to 3:00pm

Pitt's annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory shown in a year by year chart, breaking down overall emissions into several categories by color.

23 Oct

The What, Why & How of Pitt's Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Pitt has committed to be Carbon Neutral by 2037, but how do we calculate the university’s carbon footprint? If you’ve ever wondered how Pitt tracks and crunches the carbon...

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October 23, 2026
2:00pm to 4:00pm

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

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...

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

26 Oct

Creating a Personal Research & Learning Assistant: Writing Effective Prompts

Anyone can use an AI tool, but maximizing its potential for personalized learning takes some skills and forethought. If you have been using Claude or Gemini to support your...

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

27 Oct

Care Talk - Your healthy lifestyle: Green tips for the home

Discover the environmental and financial benefits of going green. This session offers practical strategies to make your home more eco-friendly while saving money.

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

handmade pink slime in a wooden bowl and a glass jar of homemade red watercolor liquid capped with cloth and labeled "Blood Moon"

27 Oct

Weird Science: Material Alchemy

How can everyday leftovers become the ingredients for Halloween magic? Come experiment (and get a little messy) at this hands-on workshop. Whip up some shaving-cream slime...

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October 27, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

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...

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

28 Oct

Care Talk - Child care & parenting: How to protect your child from bullying

Learn how to recognize and respond to bullying by identifying types, talking with children, spotting signs your child may be affected, and knowing what to do if your child may...

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October 28, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

The Cathedral of Learning framed by the autumn-hued fall leaves of campus trees.

28 Oct

Fall Colors Campus Tree Walk

Join us for a tree campus tour this fall to admire the changing of the leaves with local nonprofit Tree Pittsburgh! Tours will be conducted Wednesday, October 28th at 1 p.m. &...

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October 28, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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...

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October 29, 2026
9:00am

Green and blue pipes run along the walls and ceiling of Pitt's Central Utility Building

30 Oct

The Green Beneath our Feet: Pitt’s Hidden Stormwater & Cooling Network

Did you know that the Oakland campus has an underground network connecting green roofs, green infrastructure, and a chilled water system that keeps our campus buildings cool?...

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October 30, 2026
2:00pm to 4:00pm

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...

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

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.

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November 03, 2026
11:00am

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...

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

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...

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November 04, 2026

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,...

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

Pink flowering branches in foreground with the Cathedral of Learning and a blue sky behind.

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...

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

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...

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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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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....

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

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...

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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,...

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

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...

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

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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.

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

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