Events

01 Oct

On-Demand Lunch and Learn: Movement Motivation

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 > Home Tab...

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October 01, 2026

01 Oct

Care Talk - Emotional wellness: The mindset of mental toughness

Learn how to use challenging times as opportunities to build mental toughness and find positivity in adversity. Discover what it means to be mentally strong and explore the...

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October 01, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

01 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 01, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

01 Oct

Ali Tajer, "Causal Representation Learning"

Abstract: Building reliable world models for physical systems is a central challenge in modern AI, with broad implications for scientific discovery, robotics, autonomy, and...

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October 01, 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pm

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01 Oct

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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October 01, 2026
3:30pm to 5:00pm

01 Oct

Bioengineering Seminar Series - Damion Shelton

Damion Shelton, Associate Vice President and Executive Director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, will present "What do we want from our...

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October 01, 2026
4:00pm to 5:00pm

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01 Oct

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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October 01, 2026
8:00pm to 10:00pm

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02 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 02, 2026
8:30am to 8:50am

02 Oct

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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October 02, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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02 Oct

Introduction to QGIS

This workshop will familiarize you with some of the basic concepts and features of QGIS and some fundamentals of GIS mapping and analysis. QGIS is a free, open-source GIS...

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October 02, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

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

A yellow bird on a branch with the title "Pitt Student, do you want to try birdwatching?" written above, and the text "Join Audubon of Western PA for four bird walks: Tuesday, September 22, Sunday, September 27, Monday, October 5, and Sunday October 18. All walks will be from 4 - 5:30 pm and will begin at Panther Hollow Parking Lot (2 Boundary Street). The event is run by Audubon of Western Pennsylvania. Attendees are encouraged to bring your own binoculars.

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

06 Oct

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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October 06, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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.

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

06 Oct

Study Break Tuesday Banned Books Week

October 4 – 10, 2026 is Banned Books Week in the United States. It brings awareness to current and historical attempts to challenge and censor books in libraries and...

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October 06, 2026
1:00pm to 3:00pm

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06 Oct

Hanging Around: Fabric Art for Your Walls

Take a creative break and make something you’ll be excited to bring home. Explore monoprinting on repurposed fabric using colorful inks, stencils, leaves, and found objects to...

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October 06, 2026
3:30pm to 5:00pm

06 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 06, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

07 Oct

Fostering Belonging: Advancing Inclusive Learning and Work Environments

Join us for a conversation focused on creating spaces where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. This session will explore practical strategies for...

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October 07, 2026
12:00pm to 1:30pm

07 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 07, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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07 Oct

MyHealth Get Up and Go: Walking

Walking is one of the easiest things you can do to reduce stress and stay active during a busy school week. Your health coach will lead you on a walk around campus, and you...

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October 07, 2026
12:15pm to 1:00pm

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07 Oct

Introduction to Text Mining & Analysis (Online)

This workshop will introduce participants to some essential methods and techniques used for computational text analysis. We will explore the difference between "text mining"...

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October 07, 2026
1:00pm to 2:30pm

07 Oct

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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October 07, 2026
4:00pm to 6:00pm

08 Oct

MEMS Department Seminar Series: Dr. Danielle Maddix Robinson

Host: Inanc Senocak Dr. Danielle Maddix Robinson (virtual), Principal Research Scientist, Siemens Physical AI Topic - Science in the Age of Foundation Models

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October 08, 2026
11:00am

08 Oct

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...

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October 08, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

08 Oct

Vikram Krishnamurthy, "Adversarial Sensing: Infer, Reveal, and Conceal"

Abstract: In sophisticated sensing and inference systems, such as cognitive radars or networks of interacting LLMs, observations can reveal far more than the physical state:...

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October 08, 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pm

08 Oct

Bioengineering Seminar Series - Dr. Vikram Chib

Dr. Vikram Chib will present "Fatigue and the State-Dependent Valuation of Effort in Health and Disease." Abstract Our decisions about whether to act depend not only on the...

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October 08, 2026
4:00pm to 5:00pm

09 Oct

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...

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October 09, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

10 Oct

Poem Plus Prompt: Envisioning Home, with Dilruba (Ruba) Ahmed

Join us for an hour of reading, discussion, and writing focused on the idea of "home," led by poet Dilruba Ahmed, author of Bring Now the Angels and Dhaka Dust (winner of the...

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October 10, 2026
1:30pm to 2:30pm

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13 Oct

De Empleado a Emprendador: From Employee to Entrepreneur Panel Discussion

Thinking about starting your own business, but not sure how to make the leap from employee to owner? Join us for a panel discussion with Latinx entrepreneurs who made that...

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October 13, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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13 Oct

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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October 13, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

13 Oct

Care Talk - Navigating life with disabilities: Understanding colleagues with autism

Gain insight into adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Understand common behaviors and challenges and learn strategies to help ASD employees thrive and succeed...

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

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13 Oct

Study Break Tuesday

What is your research destiny? Join us for a study break highlighting undergraduate research opportunities in the Archives & Special Collections. Spin the wheel of research...

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October 13, 2026
1:00pm to 3:00pm

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13 Oct

Six Words to Live By (For Now)

What do you actually believe right now? Not the polished version you'd give in an interview. The messy one, with all the doubts and half-formed convictions you're still...

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October 13, 2026
7:00pm to 8:30pm

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.

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

14 Oct

Care Talk - Financial wellness: Preventing identity theft

Explore key information about identity theft, including how it happens, prevention strategies, how to respond effectively, and available resources to protect yourself.

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

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14 Oct

Introduction to Network Analysis & Visualization

Network analysis is a common research method in many disciplines, used to study social or historical networks as well as the spread of disease, complex species interaction,...

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October 14, 2026
1:00pm to 2:30pm

14 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 14, 2026
6:00pm

15 Oct

MEMS Department Seminar Series: Prof. Sunčica Čanić

Host: Paolo Galdi Prof. Sunčica Čanić, Professor Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley Topic - Advances in Mathematical Analysis and Numerical Simulations...

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October 15, 2026
11:00am

15 Oct

Building Digital Exhibits with Omeka (Hybrid)

Omeka ("Oh-meh-kah") is a free, open source platform for creating digital exhibits. Omeka is best for projects focusing on objects and curation, and it can be a powerful tool...

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

15 Oct

Care Talk - Succeed at work: The positive effects of self-esteem on performance

Discover techniques to rewire the brain for optimism, boost self-confidence, strengthen self-esteem, and manage negative thoughts for a more positive mindset.

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

Black-and-white photograph of a crowd at a Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ rights demonstration. Protesters hold a large banner reading “PROUD TO BE LESBIAN & GAY FROM PITTSBURGH.”

15 Oct

LGBTQIA+ Archive Open House

Explore Pitt's rich queer history in the LGBTQIA+ archives at the University of Pittsburgh Library System's Archives & Special Collections! You'll see University Archives,...

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October 15, 2026
2:00pm to 4:00pm

15 Oct

Center for Industry Studies Seminar

The Center for Industry Studies' awardees from AY2025-2026 will present their research.

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October 15, 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pm

15 Oct

Bioengineering Seminar Series - Dr. Shalini Prasad

Dr. Shalini Prasad, Head of Department of Bioengineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, will present "Wearable Sweat Biosensing: Decoding Hormonal, Circadian, and...

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October 15, 2026
4:00pm to 5:00pm

A stack of colorful handmade paper booklets showing Japanese stab binding. The top green booklet has black thread forming a repeating geometric stitch pattern along the spine; beneath it are blue, yellow, and pink booklets with similar decorative bindings in different thread colors. The booklets are arranged in an overlapping fan-like stack on a dark wooden surface.

15 Oct

The Art of the Stitch: An Intro to Japanese Stab Bookbinding

Explore the art of decorative bookbinding in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. Learn the fundamentals of Japanese stab binding, a traditional technique known for its beautiful,...

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October 15, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

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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...

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

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...

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

16 Oct

MyHealth Lunch & Learn: Make Your Breast Health a Priority

In this Lunch and Learn, we'll discuss what breast cancer is, the risk factors for breast cancer, the importance of mammograms and breast self-exams, and how to talk to your...

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

16 Oct

A Leadership Conversation with Dr. Paulo Monteiro

Join the Swanson School of Engineering for a Leadership Conversations event with Paulo J. M. Monteiro, PhD, Roy W. Carlson Distinguished Professor at UC Berkeley. Monteiro...

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October 16, 2026
4:15pm to 5:15pm

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

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

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