Thursday, Oct. 12

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Principles and Practices of Servant Leadership,” Audrey Murrell; 531 Alumni Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Molecular Biophysics/Structural Biology Seminar
Jean-Pierre Vilardaga; 6014 Biomedical Science Tower 3, 11 a.m.

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Managing Up,” Diane Chabel; 342 Craig Hall, 1 p.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Epidemiology Seminar
“Non-Invasive Markers of Subclinical Atherosclerosis: The State of the Science,” Daniel Edmundowicz; G23 Parran Hall, Noon

GI Research Rounds 
“Pancreas Endocrinology,” Melena Bellin, University of Minnesota; Presbyterian Administrative Conference Room M2 C-wing, Noon

Chemistry Seminar
“Designing, Building and Using Small Molecule Probes to Study Proteases,” Matthew Bogya, Stanford University; 150 Chevron, 2:30 p.m.

Chemistry Seminar
“Defect-Driven Nano-Structural Electrode Materials for Energy Storage Systems,” Hui Xiong, Boise State University; 150 Chevron, 4 p.m.

National Hispanic Heritage Month Poetry Reading
Aurea María Sotomayor-Miletti, Latin American, Cultural Studies, and Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies; Hillman Library Thornburgh Room, 4 p.m.

ULS Workshop
“Mendeley Basics”; G-74 Hillman Library, 5 p.m. (Register: ULS events)

Falk Library Lecture
“Doc Savage: The Supreme Adventurer and Physician,” Tom Fort; 1105 Scaife Hall, 6 p.m.

German Film Screening
“Das Leben der Anderen,” Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, G13 Cathedral of Learning, 6 p.m. (Information: jaclynkurash@pitt.edu)

 

Friday, Oct. 13

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“The Respectful Workplace,” Jane Volk; 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop) 

ULS Workshop
“Creating Visual Narratives With StoryMapJS”; G-49 Hillman Library, 10 a.m. (Register: ULS events)

Biomedical Informatics Lecture
“A Decision Tool for Causal Inference and Observational Data Analysis Methods in Comparative Effectiveness Research (DECODE CER),” Doug Landsittel; 5607 Baum Boulevard Room 407A, 11 a.m.

Health Sciences Library System Webinar
“Crafting a Data Management Plan,” Carrie Iwena; Noon (Register: HSLS Webinar)

ULS Workshop
“What is Your H-Index and Other Measures of Academic Impact”; G-49 Hillman Library, 1 p.m. (Register: ULS events)

Teaching Center Workshop
“Teaching Inclusively”; G-74 Hillman Library, 2 p.m. (Register: Teaching Center)

 

Saturday, Oct. 14

Academic Showcase: Data-Driven Discovery Panel
Alumni Hall, Room 228, 8:00-10 a.m. (RSVP online; watch a livestream of the event)

PRIDE Program Pop UP Art Festival
Miller African Center Academy, 2055 Bedford Ave., Noon-4 p.m. (Download the PDF)

 

Sunday, Oct. 15

Open Access Week Lecture
“The Open Movement in Higher Education,” Sheila Corral; G74 Hillman Library, 10:30 a.m. (Information: Open Access Week)

Heinz Chapel Concert
Woman’s Choral Ensemble; Heinz Chapel, 3 p.m.

 

Monday, Oct. 16

Health Science Library System Webinar
“Infographics: Communicating Information Visually,” Rose Turner; 11 a.m. (Register: HSLS webinar)

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Get Creative at the Workshop”; Center for Creativity (Lower level of the University Store on Fifth), Noon (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Humanities Center Colloquium
“A Short Response of Perversion,” Gayle Rubin, University of Michigan; 602 Cathedral of Learning, 12:30 p.m.

Open Door Project Film Screening and Workshop
“I’m Not Racist…Am I?”; University Club Ballroom A, 2:30-5:30 p.m. (RSVP: Open Door Project)

Linguistics Open House
G17 Cathedral of Learning, 3-5 p.m.

University Senate Education Policies Committee Meeting
826 Cathedral of Learning, 3 p.m.

University Senate Plant Utilization and Planning Committee Meeting
272 Hillman Library, 3 p.m.

Center for Creativity Open Mic Night
William Pitt Union, Nordy’s Place, 8:30 p.m.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Intercultural Competency: Beyond the Basics”; 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Basic and Translational Research Seminar
“Retreat Poster Winners”; Hillman Cancer Center, Cooper Conference Room D, Noon

University Senate Community Relations Meeting
270 Mervis Hall, Noon

Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar
Gary Martin, Merck Research Labortories; 456 Thaw Hall, Noon

Molecular Medicine Research Seminar
“Zika Virus Pathogenesis and Immunity,” Michael Diamond, Washington University; Rangos Research Conference Room, Noon

Basic and Translational Research Seminar
Yaqun Teng, Steven Mullett and Sarah Belcher; Hillman Cancer Center, Cooper Conference Center D, Noon

Philosophy of Science Talks
“Emergent Space Ontologies in the Early Modern Period,” Edward Slowik, Winona State University; 817R Cathedral of Learning, 12:05 p.m.

Teaching Center Workshop
“Using 360 Video in the Classroom”; G-49 Hillman Library, 1 p.m. (Register: Teaching Center)

Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies Lecture
“Gay Sex and the Post-Industrial City: Leathermen and San Francisco’s South of Market,” Gayle Rubin, University of Michigan; 602 Cathedral of Learning, 5 p.m.

Falk Library Lecture
“From Doc Savage to Doctor Strange: The Physician Superhero in American Popular Culture,” Mark Best; 1105 Scaife Hall, 6 p.m.

Heinz Chapel Concert
The Heritage Brass Band; Heinz Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Developing Your Career at the University of Pittsburgh,” Sherry Miller Brown; 1400 Posvar Hall, McCarl Center, Conference Room, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Thornburgh Family Lecture on Disability Law & Policy
“Assistive Technology is a Form of Advocacy,” Rory Cooper; University Club Ballroom B, 1 p.m.

University Senate Council Meeting
2700 Posvar Hall, 3 p.m.

ULS Faculty Book Talk
“Informal Order and the State in Afghanistan,” Jennifer Murtazashvili; Hillman Library, First Floor Thornburgh Room, 4:30 p.m.

Innovation Showcase
Alumni Hall, 5 p.m. (Register: Innovation Showcase)
Film Studies Screening
“Seeing With Experimental Eyes”; 477 Melwood Ave., 6 p.m.

Center for Creativity Collider
“Transformation”; Center for Creativity, 7 p.m.

 

Thursday, Oct. 19

Office of Educational Resources and Planning (OERP) Conference
Evidence-Based Therapy and Assessment Approaches for Bipolar Spectrum Disorders in Youth; University Club, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (Information: WPICPitt)

ULS Workshop
“EndNote Basics”; G-74 Hillman Library, 11 a.m. (Register: ULS Workshop)

Mental Wellness Task Force Panel Discussion
“Calmer Conversations: How to Talk With Someone Experiencing Anxiety”; William Pitt Union, Kurtzman Room, Noon (Information: Panel discussion flyer)

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Environment: The Why and the How,” Cheryl Ruffin; 342 Craig Hall, 1 p.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Department of German Poster Presentation
“Germany at the Polls: Politics, Media, and Europe”; William Pitt Union, Dining Room A, 2:30 p.m.

School of Education Open House
University Club Ballroom A, 6:30 p.m.

 

Friday, Oct. 20

East Asian Languages and Literatures Lecture
“The Magic of K-Pop: A Cultural Consumption Perspective,” Yun-Oh Whang; 4130 Posvar Hall, Noon

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Navigating PittSource for Supervisors,” Sarah Morgan; 342 Craig Hall, 1 p.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

ULS Workshop
“Finding and Evaluating Spatial Data”; G-49 Hillman Library, 10 a.m. (Register: ULS Workshop)

 ULS Workshop
“Introduction to Social Explorer”; G-49 Hillman Library 1 p.m. (Register: ULS Workshop)

ULS Workshop
“Self-Archiving”; G-74 Hillman Library 1 p.m. (Register: ULS Workshop)

Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Workshop
“Transgender/Non-Binary Approaches to Language Teaching,” Kris Knisely, University of South Dakota; University Club, Third Floor, 2 p.m.

University Senate Budget Policies Committee Meeting
1817 Cathedral of Learning, 2 p.m.

Philosophy of Science Lecture
“Gravity and GRACE: Does Underdetermination Undermine Objectivity?” Gordon Belot, University of Michigan; 817R Cathedral of Learning, 3:30 p.m.

Johnson Institute: 2017 Emerging Leader Award
University Club Ballroom A, 6 p.m.

 

Sunday, Oct. 22

Heinz Chapel Concert
Diamante Trio; Heinz Chapel, 3 p.m.

 

Monday, Oct. 23

Neuroscience Seminar
“Navigating Space Without a Map in Piriform Cortex,” Anne-Marie Oswald; A219B Langley Hall, Noon

Teaching Center Workshop
“Tools for Creating Personalized Learning”; G-49 Hillman Library, 2 p.m. (Register: Teaching Center)

 

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Veterans’ Business Training
“Operation Business Bravo”; 1440 Posvar Hall, 8 a.m. (Register: Entrepreneurial Excellence)

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“An Introduction to Social Media: Networking on the Web,” Dan Camarda and Tyler Perrino; 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Microsoft Word 2016 Fundamentals,” Vernon Franklin; 342 Craig Hall, 10 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Basic and Translational Research Seminar
“Retreat Poster Winners,” Hillman Cancer Center, Cooper Conference Room D, Noon

Philosophy of Science Talk
“Simply Understanding the World,” Daniel Wilkenfeld; 817R Cathedral of Learning, 12:05 p.m.

Arts and Sciences Lecture
“The Future of Fundamental Physics,” David J. Gross, Kavli, 2004 Nobel Prize winner, University of California, Santa Barbara; University Club, Ballroom B, 4 p.m. (Reception will follow the lecture.)

 

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Strategies for Excellence in Written Professional Communication,” Beth Bateman Newborg; 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop) 

Center for Race and Social Problems Lecture
“Parental Human-Capital, Low-Skilled Jobs and Racial Disparities in Child Poverty in Immigrant Families,” Kevin Thomas; 2017 Cathedral of Learning, Noon

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Navigating the University Library System,” Leslie Poljak; G-74 Hillman Library, Noon (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Center for Creativity Workshop
“Batiking”; C4C Workshop, 12:15 p.m. (Register: C4C Batiking form)

Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies Lecture
“The Unkindest Cut of All: Coloniality, Performance and Gender in the Courtroom and Beyond,” Chloé Georás, University of Puerto Rico; 602 Cathedral of Learning, 3 p.m.

Provost’s Advisory Committee on Women’s Concerns Lecture/Reception
“Gender, Intersectionality and Equity in U.S. Schools,” Amanda Godley; Posvar Hall (Room TBA), 3 p.m. (Information: GSWS/PACWC lecture)

French and Italian Lecture
 “Pasolini: Poetry as Prism of the Universe,” Stephen Sartarelli; 602 Cathedral of Learning, 6 p.m.

 

Thursday, Oct. 26

DEA Drug Take Back Day
University Pharmacy Nordenberg Hall, 9 a.m-3 p.m.

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Office of Research Orientation,” Helen Britt, Heide Eash and Christine McClure; B21 University Club, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Problem Solving Skills for the Workplace,” Mark Burdsall; 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Microsoft Excel 2016 Fundamentals,” Vernon Franklin; 302 Bellefield Hall, 10 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies Lecture
“Teaching Queer,” Stacy Waite, University of Nebraska; 501 Cathedral of Learning, 12:30 p.m. (Information: GSWS lecture)

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“The Ethical Use of Power,” Ray Jones; 531 Alumni Hall, 1 p.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)

Idea Exchange Conference
O’Hara Student Ballroom, 2-5 p.m. (Register: Idea Exchange)

Graduate School Fair
William Pitt Union, 4 p.m.

Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies Lecture
“Animal Anarchy and the Secret Life of Pets,” Jack Halberstam, Columbia University; Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, 6 p.m. (Information: GSWS lecture)

Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series’ Alumni Poets
CM Burroughs, Cindy Arrieu-King, Brandon Som and Stacey Waite; William Pitt Union Kurtzman Room, 7 p.m.

 

Homecoming

For a schedule of events and up-to-date information, visit the Pitt Alumni Association’s homecoming full schedule webpage.

 

Defenses

Public Health/Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
“T-Cell Dependent and Independent Mechanisms of Chlamydial Eradication and Control,” Taylor Poston; Oct. 16, A425 GSPH, Noon

A&S/English
“No Reason to Be Seen: Cinema, Exploitation and the Political,” Gordon Sullivan; Oct. 20, 512 Cathedral of Learning, 10:30 a.m.

A&S/Philosophy
“Understanding Moral Principles: Jonathan Dancy, Iris Murdoch and Particularism,” Hibi Pendleton; Oct. 20, 1001D Cathedral of Learning, 10:30 a.m.

Medicine/Biomedical Informatics
“A Computational Framework for Neonatal Brain MRI Structure Segmentation and Classification,” Rafael Ceschin; Oct. 26, 536A Baum, 10 a.m.

 A&S/Hispanic Languages and Literatures
“Polimorfos e iterables: ‘Pecadores,’ ‘enfermos’ y ‘delincuentes,’ en la ley y la literatura cubana, colombiana y puertorriqueña del siglo XX,” Mauricio Pulecio; 219 Cathedral of Learning; Oct. 26, 2 p.m.

A&S/Communication
“American Post-Orientalism and The Lesser-Evils Paradigm for Imagining Islam,” Sydney Pasquinelli; Oct. 27, 1414 Cathedral of Learning, 9 a.m.

 

Exhibits

University Art Gallery
“A Part From Nature,” Isabelle Hayeur; University Art Gallery, Frick Fine Arts Building; through Oct. 27, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Opening reception: Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m.; Information: UAG)

Falk Library Exhibit
“Doc Savage: The Supreme Adventurer and Physician”; Falk Library, upper floor; through November 23; Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-midnight; Friday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-midnight

University Art Gallery
“Shifting Ground: Landscapes From the UAG and Local Collections”; University Art Gallery, Frick Fine Arts Building; through Dec. 8, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Information: UAG)

 

Deadlines

University of Pittsburgh Center for AIDS Research (CFAR)
Application due date is Nov. 3. (Information: CFAR)