Events

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03 Feb

Come down to the Center for Creativity Workshop and explore, create, and connect with others, including a University Counseling Center counselor and maker. Grab your latest...

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February 03, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

04 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...

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February 04, 2025
4:00pm to 6:00pm

Carrot fries with sour cream and garlic dip

05 Feb

MyHealth Kitchen: Carrot Fries

Who doesn’t love fries? In trying to be creative with some ways to make some baked fries using other vegetables besides potatoes, it’s been found that carrots work great. The...

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February 05, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

06 Feb

Digitization Drop-in Hour

Are you a faculty member interested in using 2D or 3D scanning in your classroom? Or a researcher considering how digitization tools might enhance your research or...

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February 06, 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm

06 Feb

IE Seminar Talk: Shreyas Ravishankar, "Introduction to American Airlines and Operations Research and Advanced Analytics Group"

Abstract This presentation will introduce American Airlines and the Operations Research and Advanced Analytics team. It will highlight several innovative projects the team has...

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February 06, 2025
3:30pm to 4:30pm

06 Feb

Bioengineering Seminar: Dr. Polina Anikeeva

Speaker: Dr. Polina Anikeeva, MIT - Department Head, Materials Science and Engineering; Matoula S. Salapatas Professor of Materials Science and Engineering; Professor of Brain...

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February 06, 2025
4:00pm

06 Feb

Conversation with author Laura Gao

This collaborative event, hosted by ULS and the Alliance of Queer and Underrepresented Asians in Recognition of Intersectionality to Uphold Solidarity (AQUARIUS), brings...

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February 06, 2025
4:30pm to 6:00pm

07 Feb

Tarot Tales: Creative Storytelling

Discover a new way to craft compelling stories in this unique storytelling workshop. Using tarot cards as powerful tools of inspiration, uncover rich narrative elements within...

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February 07, 2025
3:00pm to 4:30pm

11 Feb

LifeSolutions Webinar: Making Caregiving Decisions

National Caregivers Day is Feb. 21 and, in honor of all caregivers, LifeSolutions will present a live webinar on the topic: Making Caregiving Decisions. During this webinar,...

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February 11, 2025
1:00pm to 1:45pm

11 Feb

Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr.: Non-Violence in a time of Civil Unrest

On Tuesday, February 11, the Office of PittServes is excited to host distinguished speaker Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., an incredible social advocate and one of the...

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February 11, 2025
5:30pm to 6:30pm

12 Feb

Zotero Basics Workshop

This 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. Time will...

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February 12, 2025
10:00am to 11:00am

12 Feb

FFELT Info Session - Open Lab

Join us for an Info Session about the Faculty Fellowship in Emerging Learning Technologies! Learn how this unique fellowship can help you integrate hands-on,...

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February 12, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

12 Feb

Lunch & Learn: How to Grow Your Green Lab

Did you know Pitt has over 35 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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February 12, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

12 Feb

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...

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February 12, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

12 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...

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February 12, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

Cathedral of Learning with red balloon above it

12 Feb

Unleashed Wonder Grants Info Session

Do you have a creative project in mind that calls for more time or funds than you have? Would support from the Center for Creativity help you unleash your sense of wonder (and...

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February 12, 2025
4:00pm to 5:00pm

13 Feb

MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Wang

Dr. Kon-Well Wang A. Galip Ulsoy Distinguished University Professor of Engineering and Stephen P. Timoshenko Professor of Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan, Ann...

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February 13, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

Students building electronic kits in a classroom

13 Feb

Pitt Makerspace Workshop: Arduino Lie Detector

Attendees will receive a brief introduction to the Arduino microcontroller and its many uses, and will then learn how to make a simple lie detector. This is a two-part...

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February 13, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm

14 Feb

Blind Date with a Book

Don’t judge a book by its cover! Join us on the first floor of Hillman Library for a blind date with a book where you can select a book and check it out based on the book’s...

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February 14, 2025
11:00am to 1:00pm

19 Feb

Introduction to ULS Digital Collections

Learn how to navigate and utilize the University of Pittsburgh Library System’s (ULS) Archives & Special Collections Digital Collections for your curriculum, class project, or...

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February 19, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

19 Feb

Wellness Lunch & Learn: Healthy Fats = Healthy Heart

Learn about heart health, cholesterol’s effect on your body, healthy fats that help prevent heart disease, and unhealthy fats. Increase healthy fats in your diet and reduce...

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February 19, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

19 Feb

Finding Balance: Maintaining Mental Wellness

Please join us for a discussion with a representative from the University Counseling Center (UCC) on how to maintain mental wellness as we deal with day-to-day stress. The...

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February 19, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

19 Feb

MyHealth Stress on the Go: Physical Activity

Physical activity can help reduce stress by giving an outlet as well as increasing the feel good hormones (endorphins). It’s recommended to get 150 minutes of moderate...

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February 19, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

19 Feb

Creative Exploration with 3D Scanning and Zbrush

3D scanning is an incredibly powerful tool for creating detailed 3D models, but it’s just the beginning of a creative journey. In this workshop, we’ll guide you through the...

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February 19, 2025
3:00pm to 5:00pm

20 Feb

MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Findley

Dr. Kip O. Findley Professor, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering John Henry Moore Chair Colorado School of Mines Topic: Towards Enabling Hydrogen Infrastructure...

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February 20, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

20 Feb

Bioengineering Seminar: Dr. Daniel Wolpert

Speaker: Dr. Daniel Wolpert, Columbia University - Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Neuroscience

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February 20, 2025
4:00pm

20 Feb

Open Mic Night: Black History Month

What's an open mic? It's a chance for anyone, from first-time performers to seasoned veterans, to take the stage and share creative work with an audience. For this special...

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February 20, 2025
8:00pm to 10:00pm

23 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...

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February 23, 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm

25 Feb

Using CB Insights to Research Startups and Funding Opportunities

CB Insights is a robust database that provides market intelligence on over 10 million funded and prefunded companies around the world, growing industry segments, deal...

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February 25, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

hole in denim patched with rainbow fabric

25 Feb

From Tear to Flair: Visible Mending

Breathe new life into your wardrobe through the art of visible mending in this hands-on workshop. Learn creative techniques to repair and embellish your clothing, transforming...

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February 25, 2025
4:30pm to 6:00pm

26 Feb

Lunch & Learn: Introduction to 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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February 26, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

26 Feb

MyHealth Nutrition on the Go: Connecting Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates tend to get a bad reputation, but they are an important part of a balanced diet! In this session, we will look at the “good guys” and the “bad guys” and how to...

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February 26, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

27 Feb

MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Petrie

Dr. Christian M. Petrie Group Leader, Senior R&D Staff Oak Ridge National Laboratory Topic: Fiber Optic Sensing for Nuclear Applications: Challenges and Opportunities...

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February 27, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

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27 Feb

Bridging Benefits Series: Education Benefits for Employees, Spouses & Domestic Partners at Pitt

Are you aware of the education benefits available not just for you, but also for your spouse or domestic partner to attend the University of Pittsburgh? Join us for an...

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February 27, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

27 Feb

Intro to 3D Scanning

This interactive workshop will cover the basics of 3D scanning and model editing. Participants will gain the necessary skills in the use of the Open Lab’s 3D scanner, as well...

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February 27, 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm

27 Feb

Pitt Makerspace Workshop: Tote Bags

Learn to use the Makerspace's vinyl cutter and heat press and take home a customized tote bag!

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February 27, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm

02 Mar

Alternative Spring Break

Alternative Spring Break is happening March 2 - 9, 2025! During this trip a select group of up to 15 students will engage in an immersive service experience, with a particular...

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March 02, 2025

10 Mar

Pitt Makerspace Startup Stories: TBD

Pitt Makerspace Startup Stories brings in entrepreneurs to talk about their journeys and speak with attendees about questions they might have regarding entrepreneurship.

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March 10, 2025
6:45pm to 8:00pm

11 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...

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March 11, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

12 Mar

Lunch & Learn: How to Grow Your Green Office

Did you know Pitt has over 70 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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March 12, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

13 Mar

MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Karagozian

Dr. Ann Karagozian Distinguished Professor, Vice Chair Industry Relations and Outreach Dept. Of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University of California, Los Angeles...

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March 13, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

13 Mar

Bioengineering Seminar: Dr. Jan Lammerding

Speaker: Dr. Jan Lammerding, Cornell University - Professor

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March 13, 2025
4:00pm

13 Mar

Open Mic Night

What's an open mic? It's a chance for anyone, from first-time performers to seasoned veterans, to take the stage for a pre-set amount of time (in our case, up to six minutes)...

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March 13, 2025
8:00pm to 9:00pm

toned cyanotype of chair against a fence in blue and sepia

19 Mar

Beyond Blue: Toning Cyanotypes

Cyanotype is a 19th-century photographic process known for its rich blue prints. But did you know that you can take cyanotypes beyond their classic color? Experiment with the...

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March 19, 2025
4:00pm to 5:30pm

20 Mar

Bioengineering Seminar: BioE Day

Speaker: TBD

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March 20, 2025
4:00pm

Students huddled around a table, looking at a computer.

20 Mar

Pitt Makerspace Workshop: Jewelry Making

This workshop will teach students how to utilize makerspace resources as well as external sources to create their own jewelry, starting from the design process to actually...

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March 20, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm

21 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...

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March 21, 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm

26 Mar

Lunch & Learn: Green or Gimmick: How to Avoid Greenwashing

In an age when sustainability is increasingly valued, companies often promote their products as eco-friendly. However, not all claims are as green as they seem. This Lunch and...

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March 26, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

26 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...

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March 26, 2025
6:00pm to 7:00pm

27 Mar

Back to Basics: A General Overview of Your Employee Benefits

Join us for an informative webinar where we'll dive into the comprehensive employee benefits available to you and how qualified life events can impact your coverage. Date:...

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March 27, 2025
12:00pm to 1:30pm

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