Events

14 Nov

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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November 14, 2026

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16 Nov

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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November 16, 2026
8:30am to 8:50am

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

16 Nov

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

Several brown kraft-paper cards decorated with white, hand-carved winter/holiday motifs. Wood-handled carving tools are scattered among the cards, suggesting the designs were made using block printing or linocut techniques.

16 Nov

Ink and Snow: Cozy Winter Card-Making

Wind down the semester with a cozy card-making session! Join us to discover different ways of making handmade holiday or winter cards. Explore the basics of linocut,...

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November 16, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

Team reviewing market research data and charts on a tablet and printed reports.

17 Nov

GEW 2026 From Lab to Launch: Finding Funders for STEM Startups with CB Insights

Building the next breakthrough in science, engineering, or technology? In this live demo for the Pitt community, learn how to use CB Insights to research how STEM startups are...

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November 17, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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

17 Nov

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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November 17, 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm

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

17 Nov

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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November 17, 2026
3:00pm to 5:00pm

17 Nov

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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November 17, 2026
4:00pm to 5:30pm

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17 Nov

A Birthday Celebration!

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Elizabeth Nesbitt Collection and 125 years of the Training School for Children's Librarians—now Pitt's Master of Library and...

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November 17, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Exterior of William Pitt Union with flowers

18 Nov

Student Office of Sustainability Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday - Air Quality and Wellbeing Wednesday, November 18 Join us to learn about the intersections of sustainability and wellness. We will have snacks, crafts,...

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November 18, 2026
9:00am to 11:00pm

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

Pre-portioned meals in meal-prep containers

18 Nov

MyHealth Nutrition on the Go: Portion Distortion

In this session, we will discuss the role of portion control in maintaining a healthy diet and managing body weight. We will discuss the differences between a serving size and...

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

18 Nov

Care Talk: Aging & adult care: Tech tools that make caregiving easier

Explore age-tech innovations that help caregivers support older adults. From home safety and medication reminders to virtual social activities, find tools to ease stress and...

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November 18, 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm

Several pale birch branches arranged vertically inside a dark wooden frame, with a white crescent moon shape visible behind them. The scene has a rustic, woodland-inspired decorative look.

18 Nov

The Craft of Enchantment: Build a Book Nook

The days are getting colder, and the nights are getting longer. It's the perfect time to escape into a book. But did you ever wish you could step inside the world of a...

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

19 Nov

GEW 2026 Pittsburgh Without Borders: Global Entrepreneurs Building and Investing in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh has always been a city of builders, and today those builders come from every corner of the world. Join international entrepreneurs who came to Pittsburgh to start...

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November 19, 2026
10:00am to 11:00am

19 Nov

Care Talk: Succeed at work: Healthy boundaries, healthy relationships

With constant connectivity now the norm, learn best practices to set professional, respectful boundaries that improve success, reduce overwhelm, and help you navigate conflict...

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

19 Nov

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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November 19, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

20 Nov

Audubon Day: George Shiras III and the Battle for The Migratory Bird Act

RSVP at pi.tt/Audubon26 James McCommons, author of The Feathers Wars and Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds (2026), tells of the story of George Shiras III, a Pittsburgh...

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November 20, 2026
10:00am to 11:30am

24 Nov

Myth busting: Planning and managing healthcare expenses (By TIAA)

Learn more about your Medicare, Health Savings Account and long-term care benefits for today and tomorrow.

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November 24, 2026
12:00pm to 12:45pm

24 Nov

Care Talk - Your healthy lifestyle: Understanding emotional eating

Gain a better understanding of emotional eating and its triggers by examining how mood affects cravings. Learn steps, best practices, and resources to improve eating habits.

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

25 Nov

Care Talk - Child care & parenting: Connecting with young children through communication

Learn how to communicate with young children by understanding the importance of good communication, developmental stages, and effective techniques.

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

30 Nov

Turn Off the Plastic, Turn On the Tap: Reducing Plastic Water Bottles at Pitt

Reducing waste and diverting it from the landfill is a key goal of the Pitt Sustainability Plan and a top priority within our Pitt community. In pursuit of these goals and...

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November 30, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

30 Nov

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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November 30, 2026
7:00pm to 8:00pm

01 Dec

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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December 01, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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02 Dec

Customer Service For Success

In any position we hold, our personal success has much to do with our orientation and commitment to serving others. This workshop guides and empowers participants in exploring...

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December 02, 2026
1:00pm to 3:00pm

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

02 Dec

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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December 02, 2026
4:00pm to 6:00pm

03 Dec

Form Follows Fundraising: The Cathedral of Learning and Philanthropy in Pittsburgh between the World Wars

In this the centennial year of the groundbreaking of the Cathedral of Learning, Drew Armstrong presents research from his book-in-progress on the planning, construction and...

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December 03, 2026
5:00pm to 6:00pm

03 Dec

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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December 03, 2026
8:00pm to 10:00pm

Colleagues sit at a table and work on their Climate Change Quilt panels using colorful scrap fabric

08 Dec

Climate Change Quilting, Cookies & Cocoa

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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December 08, 2026
12:00pm to 4:00pm

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08 Dec

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

08 Dec

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...

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December 08, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm

09 Dec

What you need to know about credit and debt (By TIAA)

Learn how to use credit and manage debt wisely to strengthen your finances, and avoid costly mistakes and reduce financial stress.

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December 09, 2026
12:00pm to 12:30pm

09 Dec

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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December 09, 2026
6:00pm

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11 Dec

Pitt Surplus Sustainability Tour

Ever wonder what happens to old electronics, equipment or furniture at Pitt? What about our textile, battery, or other specialty recycling like pipette tip boxes or Styrofoam?...

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December 11, 2026
12:30pm to 1:30pm

15 Dec

Time Management

There is not a one size fits all solution for better time management. What works for one, may never work for another. This workshop provides time management techniques, helps...

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December 15, 2026
1:00pm to 3:00pm

22 Dec

Build smart financial habits for success (By TIAA)

Kickstart your financial journey—learn how to set goals, budget effectively, prepare for emergencies, and create healthy money habits for lifelong financial success.

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

17 May

Bridging Species and Modalities in Intracortical Microstimulation (BRIDGE - STIM) Workshop

This workshop aims to provide a platform for leaders in experimental and computational neuroscientists studying mice, NHPs, and humans to advance understanding of...

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May 17, 2027

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