Events Spotlight

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04 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...

April 04, 2026

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04 Apr
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...

April 04, 2026

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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,...

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

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06 Apr
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...

April 06, 2026
8:30am to 8:50am

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06 Apr
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...

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

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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...

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

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06 Apr
Upcycled Bookmaking
Channel your inner trash panda in this hands-on workshop, presented by the Center for Creativity and Pitt's Food Recovery Heroes. Learn how to transform discarded cardboard...

April 06, 2026
5:30pm to 7:00pm

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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.

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

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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...

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

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07 Apr
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...

April 07, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

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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,...

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...

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...

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

Raspberry and Blueberry Smoothies
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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

Bumsoo Han
09 Apr
MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Han
Dr. Bumsoo Han Professor University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign Topic: Biomanufacturing Microtissue Constructs Using Drop-on-Demand Printing Abstract:...

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

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09 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,...

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

Scanning a photo
09 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...

April 09, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

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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...

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

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

April 09, 2026
4:00pm

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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...

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

Creative supplies
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...

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

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10 Apr
Free concert: Piano Students of Tina Faigen
The Fridays at Finney series of noontime concerts at the Music Library continues with piano students of Tina Faigen.

April 10, 2026
12:00pm to 12:45pm

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10 Apr
Free Concert: Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello
The Fridays at Finney series of noontime concerts at the Music Library continues with Roger Zahab and Tommy Zummo playing Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello.

April 10, 2026
12:00pm to 12:45pm

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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...

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

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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...

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

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11 Apr
Be a Good Neighbor Day of Service
Be A Good Neighbor and volunteer with the University of Pittsburgh's Neighborhood Commitments, Homewood, Hazelwood, Hill District, and Oakland "Whether we're giving or...

April 11, 2026

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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...

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

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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.

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

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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...

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

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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,...

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

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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.

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...

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

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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...

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

3d Scanning
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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

Dr. Suzanne Maher
16 Apr
Dr. Suzanne Maher Seminar
Dr. Suzanne Maher HHS/Cornell Chief Research Officer, HSS Senior Scientist, Research Institute, HSS Co-Director, Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program, Research...

April 16, 2026
4:00pm

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16 Apr
Be a Good Neighbor Celebration
Enjoy games, free food, and a sense community! This celebration event is open to students, Pitt affiliates and the greater Oakland community. Rain location: WPU Assembly...

April 16, 2026
5:00pm to 8:00pm

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17 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...

April 17, 2026
9:00am to 10:00am

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17 Apr
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...

April 17, 2026
9:00am to 10:00am

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17 Apr
Archival Scholars in Conversation
Join us for a conversation with the 2026 winners of the Archival Scholars Research Award (ASRA)! The students will talk about their research into the University Library...

April 17, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

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20 Apr
Don't Toss It—Loop It!: Supply Drop off Event
Help the Library build The Supply Loop, our new school and office supply free market for students. Why throw away perfectly good supplies when you can give it a second...

April 20, 2026

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22 Apr
Navigating the sandwich generation: Financial strategies for the caregiving squeeze (By TIAA)
Learn how to manage caring for your aging parents while supporting your adult children. It can be done.

April 22, 2026
11:00am to 11:30am

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22 Apr
MyHealth Get Up and Go: Stretching
This session includes a series of stretches that can be utilized to help combat the sedentary lifestyle at work. These stretches require moderate effort and are safe for most...

April 22, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

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22 Apr
Care Talk - Child care & parenting: Parenting in the age of AI
From homework help to screen-time struggles, AI is reshaping parenting. Gain insights on using technology mindfully to support your child’s learning, safety, and emotional...

April 22, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

Plant2Plate Garden
22 Apr
From Seed 2 Supper and Back Again
Plant2Plate, Food Recovery Heroes, and Student Office of Sustainability invite you to join us in the Oakland Avenue Plant2Plant garden for our Second Annual Seed2Supper and...

April 22, 2026
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Zbrush remesher
22 Apr
Digital Sculpting Essentials: An Introduction to ZBrush
A 3D model is just the beginning. To truly bring it to life, you need the tools to refine, reshape, and add creative details. Welcome to ZBrush, the industry-standard software...

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