Thursday, Oct. 4
Farmers Market
William Pitt Union Driveway, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
School of Education: Lunch and Learn Session
“Who Does Aid Help? Examining Heterogeneity in the Effect of Student Aid on Achievement,” Breyon William, U of South Carolina; 4310 Posvar Hall, 11:45 a.m.
Archival Scholars Research Award Open House
Hillman Library ground floor, 11 a.m.
Hispanic Languages and Literatures/Center for Latin American Studies Lecture
“La biografía y las formas narrativas de la illusion,” Carlos Domínguez; 327 Cathedral of Learning, Noon
World History Center Open House
3900 Posvar Hall, Noon
Public Health Lecture
“Opioid Overdose Epidemic,” Dean Donald Burke, A115 Public Health, 1:30 p.m.
School of Law McLean Lecture
“Lessons From a Life in International Legal Practice,” Peter Troobof, Barco Law Building Teplitz Memorial Moot Courtroom, 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 5
Small Business Development Center Workshop
“First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business”; 114 Mervis Hall, 7:30 a.m. (Information: SBDC workshop)
Office of Research Workshop
“Finding Funding: Resources and Opportunities at Pitt,” B21 University Club, 10 a.m. (Register online)
Office of Health Sciences Diversity Talk
"Disabusing Disability: Striving for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Medicine," Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, University of Michigan, School of Medicine; Scaife Hall, Lecture Room 1, Noon
Cyber Law, Policy and Security Talk
“The View from the Center: Integrating Cyber Threat Intelligence to Inform Policymakers,” Tonya Ugoretz, director of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence; 3911 Posvar Hall, Noon
Hillman Library Debut
Bebe Moore Campbell Memorial Collection; 111 Hillman Library, Thornburgh Room; 1 p.m.
University Library System Workshop
“Introduction to ArcGIS”; G49 Hillman Library Digital Scholars Commons, 1 p.m. (Register online)
Studio Arts Alumni Homecoming Reception
Frick Fine Arts, 3 pm. (Information: Studio Arts)
Philosophy of Science Lecture Series Talk
“Constructing Time from Space: Philosophy of Geologic Time,” Alisa Bokulich, Boston; 1008 Cathedral of Learning, 3:30 p.m.
Homecoming Alumni Welcome Back Reception
Cathedral of Learning Commons Room, 7 p.m. (Information: Homecoming event)
Homecoming Heinz Chapel Event
“I Do, I Do, Again!”; Heinz Chapel, 7:30 p.m. (Information: Heinz Chapel event)
Greensburg Campus Faculty Recital
Chris Bartley, baritone, Cynthia Ortiz, soprano, and Matt Klumpp, piano; Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center (UPG), 7:30 p.m.
Athletics Courtside at the Cathedral
Bigelow Boulevard, 9 p.m.
Homecoming Laser and Fireworks Show
Bigelow Boulevard, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 6
Homecoming Day of Service
Various locations, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Information: Homecoming events)
Sunday, Oct. 7
Community Lawn Chess
Schenley Plaza Lawn, 1 p.m.
Heinz Chapel Concert
Bridges Saxophone Quartet, Heinz Chapel, 3 p.m.
Pitt Choirs Showcase
First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh, 4 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 8
Pharmacology & Chemical Biology Special Seminar
“Multi-Dimensional Cancer-Host Interaction During Metastasis,” Xiang Zhang, Baylor College of Medicine, 1395 BST, Noon
Mental Health Month Exhibit Reception
William Pitt Union, Lower Lounge, 4 p.m.
Bradford Campus Vera I. Heinz Scholarship Presentation
Harriet B. Wick Chapel, UPB, 5 p.m.
Pitt Law Lecture
“Wellness in the Legal Profession: Perils, Pitfalls & Hope ,” Brian Cuban; Barco Law Building, 5 p.m.
C4C Open Mic Night
William Pitt Union Nordy’s Place, 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Honors College Brilliant Breakfast Series
“Mentoring, Jewish Community of Pittsburgh, Community Organization,” Zach Block, director of Repair the World; Cathedral of Learning, Floor 35, 8 a.m.
Bradford Campus International Mural Workshop
Blaisdel Hall Studio 46, UPB, 9 a.m.
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Strategies for Excellence in Written Professional Communication,” 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
Mental Health Week Whiteboard Campaign
William Pitt Union Main Floor, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Philosophy of Science Talk
“Simultaneity in Closed Flat Spacetime,” Chunghyoung Lee, University of South Korea; 1119 Cathedral of Learning, 12:05 p.m.
Basic & Translational Research Seminar
“Abundance or Relative Abundance: That is the Question!” Shaymal Peddada; UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Cooper Conf. Rm. D, 12:30 p.m.
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Taming the Email Beast,” 342 Craig Hall, 1 p.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
Office of Research Workshop
“Finding Funding: Resources and Opportunities for New Faculty Researchers”; University Club Lower Lounge, 3 p.m. (Information: U Events calendar)
Center for Creativity Workshop
“Seeing Music”; The Book Center on Fifth, 3:30 p.m. (Information: U Events Calendar)
Provost Inaugural Lecture
“Is there a Market? Redefining Marketing in a Transformed Economy,” Catherine Lamberton; William Pitt Union, Dining Room A, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Greensburg Campus Art Show
Millstein Library, UPG, 8:30 a.m. (Information: U Events Calendar)
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Environment: The Why and How,” 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
Flu Shot Clinic
102 Benedum Hall, 10 a.m.
Global Health Open House
Public Health Commons, 1st floor, 10 a.m.
Senate Council Meeting
2700 Posvar Hall, 10 a.m.
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Microsoft Excel 2016 Pivot Tables Fundamentals,” Vernon Franklin; 302 Bellefield Hall, 11 a.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Embracing the World at Pitt,” 342 Craig Hall, 1 p.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
ULS Faculty Book Talk
“How Borges Wrote”; Hillman Library Thornburgh Room, 4:30 p.m. (Information: ULS event)
Center for African American Poetry & Poetics/ Co-Lab and Reading
Jonah Mixon-Webster; 501 Cathedral of Learning, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 11
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Problem Solving Skills for the Workplace,” 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Computer Security,” 302 Bellefield Hall, 10 a.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
Farmers Market
William Pitt Union Driveway, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pharmacology and Chemical Biology Seminar
Behavioral Pharmacology and Neurobiology of Glutamate Receptor Facilitation and Opposing Opioid Receptor Inhibition of Chronic Pain,” Bradley Taylor, 1395 Biomedical Science Tower, Noon
Center for Creativity Workshop
“Express Your Stress”; The Book Center on Fifth, 3 p.m. (Information: U Events calendar)
Hispanic Heritage Month Forum
“ Responding to Reality: The Browning of Education: Latinx Myths and Realities in Urban Education”; 4303 Posvar Hall, 4:30 p.m. (Information: U Events calendar)
ULS Workshop
“Mendeley Basics”; Hillman Library, G-74 Amy Knapp Room, 5 p.m. (Information: ULS event)
Stay Spoke Poetry Night
William Pitt Union, Kurtzman Room, 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 12
Center for Creativity Workshop
Make a Difference: Pitt United Way Literacy Kits; The Book Center on Fifth, 11 a.m. (Information: U Events Calendar)
Senior Vice Chancellor Seminar
"Chemically Altered Epigenetic Landscape: Transcriptional Reprogramming at Precise Space and Time,” Kabirul Islam, chemistry; Scaife Hall Lecture Room 6, Noon
Staff Council Brown Bag: Sustainability
102 Benedum Hall, Noon (Register today)
Senior Vice Chancellor's Research Seminar
"Chemically Altered Epigenetic Landscape: Transcriptional Reprogramming at Precise Space and Time,” Kabirul Islam, chemistry; Scaife Hall Lecture Room 6, Noon
Philosophy of Science Lunchtime Talk
“Scientific Naturalism and Normative Explanation,” Robert Audi, U of Notre Dame; 1119 Cathedral of Learning, 12:05 p.m.
ULS Workshop
“Introduction to Network Analysis and Visualization”; Hillman Library, G-49 Digital Scholarship Commons, 1 p.m. (Information: ULS event)
Mental Health Vigil
Remarks from Dean Bonner; William Pitt Union lawn and patio, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 13
UCIS 50th Anniversary Celebration
Cathedral of Learning, 1st floor Commons, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 14
Heinz Chapel Concert
Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh, Heinz Chapel, 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 15
International Week/Sheth International Awards
William Pitt Union Assembly Room, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Staff Council Blue and Gold Campus Tours
Meet in the Alumni Hall lobby, Noon
Staff Council Mentoring Town Hall
Audrey Murrell, speaker; William Pitt Union Assembly Room, Noon
International Week Holiday Happy Hour
William Pitt Union Assembly Room, 5 pm. (Information: U Events Calendar)
Newman Center Lecture
“Social Scholarship, Libraries and the Digital Humanities in the 21st Century,” Jonathan Bengtson, archivist; Heinz Chapel, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Honors College Brilliant Breakfast Series
“Immigrant Support in Pittsburgh, Governor's Advisory Commission on LatinX Affairs,” Betty Cruz, Founder + All for All Project Director for Change Agency; Cathedral of Learning, Fl. 35, 8 a.m.
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Basics of Federal Contract Administration,” B21 University Club, 9 a.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Getting Started with DocuSign Digital Signature Service,” 302 Bellefield Hall, 10 a.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
ULS Workshop
“ETD”; Hillman Library, G-74 Amy Knapp Room, 10 a.m. (Information: ULS event)
International Week Presentation
“You Say Potato…”; William Pitt Union Assembly Room, Noon
Pittsburgh Liver Research Center Seminar
“The Role of LncRNA H19 In Cholestatic Liver Injury; S123 Biomedical Science Tower, Noon
Senate Community Relations Meeting
156 Cathedral of Learning, Noon
Philosophy of Science Talk
“Localization and Complex Temporal Dynamics,” Naftali Weinberger, Tillburg University; 1119 Cathedral of Learning, 12:05 p.m.
Basic & Translational Research Seminar
“Deconstructing p53 Pathways in Tumor Suppression,” Laura Attardi; UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Cooper Conf. Rm. D, 12:30 p.m.
ULS Workshop: The Open Lab @ Hillman
“3D Printing”: Hillman Library, G-49 Digital Scholarship Commons, 1 p.m. (Information: ULS event)
School of Education #CUE Talks Speaker Series
“Lost Strategies for Community Agency,” Siddle Walker, Emory University; O’Hara Student Center Ballroom, 4 p.m. (Information: U Events Calendar)
International Week Event
Speed-Friending; William Pitt Union Kurtzman Room, 4 p.m. (Information: U Events Calendar)
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Managing Up,” 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Using lynda.com for Professional Development,” 302 Bellefield Hall, 11 a.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
International Week Food Truck Event
William Pitt Union Driveway, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Information: U Events Calendar)
Staff Council Meeting
102 Benedum Hall, Noon
Center for Diversity Workshop for Faculty
“Global Racial Perspectives”; 211 David Lawrence Hall, 1 p.m. (Register: Teaching Center)
ULS Workshop
“ETD”; Hillman Library, G-74 Amy Knapp Room, 2 p.m. (Information: ULS event)
Michael G. Wells Entrepreneurial Scholars Lecture
Mir Imran, chair and CEO of Rani Therapeutics and chair of Incube Ventures; Alumni Hall Science Lecture Room, 3rd floor, 4 p.m.
Innovation Showcase
Alumni Hall, Connolly Ballroom, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 18
Science 2018 Session
“Artificial Intelligence and machine Learning”: Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center, 9-10:30 a.m. (Information: U Events Calendar)
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Introduction to Mindfulness,” 342 Craig Hall, Noon (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
Faculty and Staff Development Workshop
“Getting Started with Qualtrics Survey Service,” 342 Craig Hall, 10 a.m. (Information and register: FSDP workshop)
ULS Workshop
“EndNote Basics”; Hillman Library, G-74 Amy Knapp Room, 2 p.m. (Information: ULS event)
Women Entrepreneurship Week Event
“She Creates”; 20th Century Club, Art Deco Dining Room, 5 p.m. (Information: U Events Calendar)
Defenses
School of Medicine/Immunology
"Post-Transcriptional Control of IL-17 Receptor-Mediated Inflammation,” Nilesh Amatya; Oct. 10, Scaife Hall Lecture Room 1, 1 p.m.
School of Arts & Sciences/Chemistry
“Engineering the β–turn mimetic torsion balance for conformational control: Design, Synthetic Strategies and NMR Analysis,” Alyssa Lypson; Oct. 18, 266 Chevron Hall, 1:30 p.m.
School of Arts & Sciences/Mathematics
“High-dimensional Bias Corrected Inference, with Applications to fMRI Studies,” Xiaonan Zhu; Oct 9, 1811 Posvar Hall, 1 p.m.
Exhibits
Mental Health Awareness Month
“Stories Untold”; Oct 8, William Pitt Union, lower lounge, 4 p.m.
Hillman Library
“OJO Latino”; Hillman Library Ground Floor; through Oct. 15, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
“Space and Film: Geography as a Major Actor”; Hillman Library Ground Floor; through Dec 14, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
“It Has Always Been All About the Land”; Hillman Library Special Collections Reading Room, 3rd Floor; through Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Frick Fine Arts Building
“Unboxed: The Studio Arts Department's 50th Anniversary Alumni Exhibit,” University Art Gallery, through Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays
Theater
UP Stages
"She Kills Monsters"; Oct. 4-14, Charity Randall Theatre (Times and Tickets: UP Stages)
Deadlines
Provost’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring
Nominations due October 12, 2018. (Tiny URL pi.tt/MentoringAward)
Panthers Forward
Faculty encourage students to apply by Oct. 31 (Information: Panther Forward)
Make My Trip Count
Complete the Survey by Oct. 26 (Information: My Pitt announcement)
SPIRiT Pilot Program Funding
Applications are due by 5 p.m., Nov. 30 (Information: CTSI website)
Visit the University Events Calendar to view additional events.