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20 Feb
Challenge of the Month - Make a Spending Plan Work For You
In this financial health challenge, participants will become smarter about money and create a plan to be more intentional about their finances. Track 4 times. Earn up to 25...

February 20, 2026

Map
20 Feb
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...

February 20, 2026

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20 Feb
MyHealth: Eating Well for Life Group Class (virtual)
Let the MyHealth Eating Well for Life program help you improve your eating habits. You will learn about food labels and important daily nutrients. You will also find out about...

February 20, 2026

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20 Feb
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...

February 20, 2026
8:30am to 8:50am

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20 Feb
Shiao-Hung Chiang Distinguished Seminar Speaker, Dr. Yueh-Lin (Lynn) Loo
From nm to NM: my foray from materials research to maritime decarbonization Abstract International shipping underpins the global economy, moving roughly 90% of world trade...

February 20, 2026
9:30am to 10:30am

ArcGIS Pro
20 Feb
Introduction to ArcGIS Pro
This workshop will familiarize you with some of the basic concepts and features of ArcGIS and some fundamentals of GIS mapping and analysis. ArcGIS Pro is the latest...

February 20, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

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23 Feb
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...

February 23, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

AI Illustration
23 Feb
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...

February 23, 2026
7:00pm to 8:00pm

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24 Feb
Managing Your Finances During and After a Divorce (By TIAA)
Get tips to manage money, update plans, and rebuild your finances during and after a divorce.

February 24, 2026
11:00am to 11:30am

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24 Feb
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...

February 24, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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24 Feb
Care Talk - Your healthy lifestyle: Your healthy heart
Learn the terms and factors you need to know to improve your heart health. Plus, hear about risk factors and how to recognize heart attacks and strokes.

February 24, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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24 Feb
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...

February 24, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

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24 Feb
Spice Making Workshop with the Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences
Join us in the University Club to learn about the impact of climate change on food systems and the importance of various spices and foods in our diet. We will be preparing...

February 24, 2026
5:30pm to 6:30pm

Zotero
25 Feb
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....

February 25, 2026
10:00am to 11:00am

Dr. Kyaien Conner
25 Feb
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION: Century of Black History Commemorations
The Science of Sankofa: Celebrating Black History Through Cultural Knowledge and Innovative Research Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Noon – 1:30 p.m. 102 Benedum Hall Dr....

February 25, 2026
12:00pm to 1:30pm

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25 Feb
MyHealth Stress on the Go: Guided Imagery
Imagine your happy place. It may be a beach, the middle of a forest, in a meadow, or just on a comfy couch. Guided imagery is a stress management that takes you to this place...

February 25, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

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25 Feb
Care Talk - Child care & parenting: Plan ahead for summer child care
It's never too early to start planning! Gain guidance on identifying quality summer care for children and teens. Learn how to assess your family’s needs, compare costs, and...

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

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25 Feb
Is That a Book? Creating Beyond the Traditional
What’s an artist’s book? It’s a form of creative expression that may mimic, challenge, or reimagine our customary idea of a book. It might look like a bracelet or a box of...

February 25, 2026
4:30pm to 6:00pm

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25 Feb
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...

February 25, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm

AI Illustration
25 Feb
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...

February 25, 2026
7:00pm to 8:00pm

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26 Feb
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,...

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

Scanning a photo
26 Feb
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...

February 26, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

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26 Feb
IE SEMINAR: Andy Trapp, "Swap-and-Route: Fast Resource Exchange and Collaborative Routing"
Abstract: Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) provide essential resources and services in response to community-focused emergency needs. Yet, these NPOs often face challenges in...

February 26, 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pm

Dr. Paul Yushevich
26 Feb
Dr. Paul Yushevich Seminar
Dr. Paul Yushevich Professor of Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania Co-director of the Neuroimaging Core of the University of Pennsylvania Alzheimer's Disease...

February 26, 2026
4:00pm

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26 Feb
Healthcare & Sustainability Discussion Panel
Join healthcare professionals bridging the gap between healthcare and sustainability in an interactive discussion about what lies ahead for the two fields. Climate change is...

February 26, 2026
4:30pm to 5:30pm

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26 Feb
Open Mic Night
At this open mic, we're excited to invite and welcome some participants from the Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh initiative. This annual call for art asks creators of all kinds...

February 26, 2026
7:15pm to 8:30pm

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27 Feb
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...

February 27, 2026
9:00am to 10:00am

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27 Feb
Introduction to ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online is a secure mapping and spatial analysis software as a service (SaaS) platform that empowers you to build interactive maps that explain your data and encourage...

February 27, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

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04 Mar
MyHealth Stop by Booth: Get Fit For Life
Having an active lifestyle can help reduce your risk of chronic diseases, keep you mobile as you age, and improve your mental health. Staying active doesn’t have to mean...

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

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04 Mar
Copyright for Graduate Students (Hybrid)
This workshop is designed for graduate students and early career scholars who are interested in learning more about the copyright issues they may encounter in their research...

March 04, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

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05 Mar
Care Talk - Emotional wellness: Get smart about brain health
Maintaining brain health and memory can significantly improve your ability to recall names, faces, and important information. Learn strategies to support a healthy brain and...

March 05, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

Dr. Stephanie Cone
05 Mar
Dr. Stephanie Cone Seminar
Dr. Stephanie Cone University of Delaware Assistant Professor Department of Biomedical Engineering

March 05, 2026
4:00pm

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05 Mar
Everyday Improv
Think improv isn't for you? Think again! This session, designed especially for beginners and those in all kinds of fields from business to medicine to law, offers a friendly,...

March 05, 2026
4:30pm to 6:00pm

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05 Mar
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...

March 05, 2026
8:30pm to 10:00pm

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06 Mar
Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar - Dr. Albert Liu
Confinement Engineering Across Scales: Building Complex Material Functions at the Cellular Level Abstract: Biological systems are built with spatial hierarchies that span...

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

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10 Mar
Care Talk - Navigating disabilities: Guiding your child with disabilities into adulthood
The transition to adulthood can be complex for those with disabilities. Build a confident and empowered future for your child with practical tools for education, employment,...

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

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11 Mar
Your guide to living well in retirement (By TIAA)
You can thrive in retirement. Let’s explore strategies and tips to get you there.

March 11, 2026
11:00am to 11:30am

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11 Mar
Nutrition on the Go: Power of Plants
In this session, we will explore the benefits of consuming a plant-based diet and address many misconceptions around plant-based eating. We will also discuss practical ways...

March 11, 2026
12:30pm to 1:00pm

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11 Mar
Care Talk - Financial wellness: Talking about money in uncertain times
Explore how today’s financial climate affects emotions, relationships, and conversations. Gain insight into the root causes of economic stress and learn to approach money...

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

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13 Mar
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...

March 13, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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17 Mar
Lunch & Learn - Way to Wellness: Build Healthy Routines That Stick
Are you ready to be the person you’ve always dreamed of? Whether it is making a budget, becoming a better parent, getting in shape, or any other goal, we’ve got you. In this...

March 17, 2026
11:00am to 12:00pm

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18 Mar
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...

March 18, 2026
8:30am to 5:00pm

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18 Mar
Hyland Gallery Talk: Read the Room! Uncovering the Italian Room's Transnational Traces
Join lead curator Dr. Lina Insana, Professor in the Department of French and Italian, for a gallery talk on the new exhibit, Read the Room! Uncovering the Italian Room's...

March 18, 2026
12:00pm to 12:45pm

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18 Mar
Stress on the Go: Five Senses
Practicing mindfulness by channeling your five senses to focus on your surroundings, even just for a few minutes, can lead to calmness, clarity, and concentration. You can...

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

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19 Mar
Hyland Gallery Talk: The Women Behind the Walls
Join curator Joanna Conings, PhD candidate in the Department of French and Italian, for a gallery talk on the new exhibit, The Women Behind the Walls! This exhibit is...

March 19, 2026
11:00am to 11:45am

Curate
19 Mar
Curate Your Life: An Introduction to Digital Exhibits
Explore your curatorial instincts in this introductory workshop! In addition to covering the basic elements of digital exhibits and available platforms, this workshop invites...

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

Dr. Liangzhong (Shawn) Xiang
19 Mar
BioE Day - Dr. Liangzhong (Shawn) Xiang Seminar
Dr. Liangzhong (Shawn) Xiang University of California, Irvine Professor of Radiological Sciences Professor of Biomedical Engineering

March 19, 2026
4:00pm

ArcGIS Pro
20 Mar
Do We Lie with Maps? We Do, and We Have No Choice (Online)
All maps inevitably distort reality. They project a complex, three-dimensional world onto a flat, two-dimensional plane. Mapmakers use generalization and symbols to highlight...

March 20, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

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22 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...

March 22, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

Blood drive donor
23 Mar
Spring Blood Drive
Schedule your appointment at vitalant.org: Search group code UCU190040 to schedule your donation or enter zip code.If you cannot schedule online, call 877-25-VITAL.

March 23, 2026
11:00am to 3:00pm