Additional Events

Upcoming Events

For information on events related to the Pitt2Pitt scholarship, visit Pitt2Pitt Events.

Event Date and Time Location More Information
Mentoring and Advising Summit Friday,
March 8
9 a.m.–5 p.m.		 Virtual (Accelevents) Learn more about the summit
Graduate Students of Color Dinner Monday,
March 18
6–7:30 p.m.		 Duquesne University Invitation Only
Provost Award for Excellence Doctoral Mentoring Wednesday,
March 20
3–5 p.m.		 Posvar Suites Invitation Only
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
 		 April 1–April 5   Read about the national GPSAW initiative
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
Part of Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week

Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and University Library System with support from the University Center for Teaching and Learning		 Monday,
April 1
Noon–1:30 p.m.		 Hillman Library,
Room 340		 Learn more about the 3MT Competition

 
Graduate Honors Convocation
Part of Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week		 Tuesday,
April 2
5–6:30 p.m.		 Connolly Ballroom,
Alumni Hall		 Invitation Only
International Student Housing Panel Monday,
April 8
10 a.m.–Noon		 Virtual (Zoom)  
Graduate Global Ties - Mentor/Mentee Meet Up & Mentor Appreciation Wednesday,
April 9
5-6:30 p.m.		 Connolly Ballroom,
Alumni Hall		 Invitation Only
International Student Celebration Day Saturday,
April 12
5–8 p.m.		 William Pitt Union,
O’Hara Room		  
Off-Campus Housing Panel
Co-Sponsored by the Office of Off-Campus Housing		 Monday,
April 22
6:30–7:30 p.m.		 Virtual (Zoom) Additional panels will be hosted in Summer 2024
Virtual Roommate Meet and Greet
Co-Sponsored by the Office of Off-Campus Housing		 Monday,
April 29
6–7:30 p.m.		 Virtual (Zoom)  

Recent Events

Spring 2024

Event Date and Time Location More Information
Graduate Students of Color Dinner Wednesday,
January 31
6-7:30 p.m.		 Connolly Ballroom,
Alumni Hall		 Invitation Only
Assessment & Teaching Conference Friday,
February 2
8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.		 Connolly Ballroom,
Alumni Hall		  
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition:
Speaking to Non-specialists
Workshop 1 of 2		 Wednesday,
February 7
Noon–1 p.m.		 Virtual (Zoom)  
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition:
Speaking to Non-specialists
Workshop 2 of 2		 Tuesday,
February 13
Noon–1 p.m.		 Virtual (Zoom)  
       

Summer 2023

Graduate Student Off-Campus Housing Panel
Monday, May 22, 2023, Noon ET, Online via Zoom

Find the information presented in this session at Living in Pittsburgh.

Looking for off-campus housing options in Pittsburgh? 

Before choosing where to live, there are many things students should consider: costs, leases, amenities, safety, location, etc. The purpose of this panel is to provide an overview of information, tips, Pitt resources, and student perspectives to make your housing search easier. 

Things this panel will cover: 

  • Where to find legitimate off campus housing listings
  • How to find roommates through the College Pads online portal
  • Important things to consider before signing a lease
  • Pittsburgh Regional Transit: using bus passes to your advantage
  •  How to estimate costs

Panelists:

  • Raj Shah, Graduate International Student and Graduate Global Ties Mentor
  • Sarah Malone, Graduate and Professional Student Government Executive Assistant
  • Trisha Margiotti, Property Manager Liaison – Office Campus Living, Division of Student Affairs
  • Mike Barker, Leasing Coordinator, Auxiliary Services
Spring 2023

Book Club for First-Generation Graduate and Professional Students
Note: Participants are asked to attend all three meetings.
Featured Book: A Field Guide to Grad School: Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum by Jessica McCrory Calarco

  • February 2 (via Zoom) / March 2 (via Zoom) / April 6 (in person)  / Noon-1 p.m.

This practical guide by Jessica McCrory Calarco walks you through the secret knowledge and skills that are essential for navigating every critical stage of graduate and professional school. From choosing the right advisor to getting funding for your work, this guide uncovers part of a hidden curriculum of invaluable advice and tips for success that students typically learn by happenstance. 

Books will be provided. Space is limited.

Students of Color Dinners 
Co-Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University

  • Wednesday, February 8, at University of Pittsburgh
  • April 24, at Duquesne University

Graduate Programs and Career Paths in the Social Sciences: The Perspectives of Black Faculty
Tuesday, February 28
4-5pm EST via Zoom

Curious about graduate programs and careers in the arts and social sciences?

During this virtual panel session, faculty members will share insights into their own career paths and the graduate and professional programs the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences offers. 

Featuring:

  • Dr. Felix Germain, Department of Africana Studies, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
  • Dr. Aaron Johnson, Department of Music, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
  • Dr. Shaun Myers, Department of English, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
  • Lesha Greene, David C. Frederick Honors College (Moderator) 
Fall 2022

Students of Color Dinners 
Co-Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University

Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Carnegie Mellon University

Graduate Programs and Career Paths in STEM: The Perspectives of Black Faculty
Monday, November 14
6-7 p.m. EST
via Zoom

Curious about graduate programs and careers in science, technology, engineering, math, or medicine?

During this virtual panel session, faculty members will share insights into their own career paths and the graduate and professional programs their schools offer. 

Featuring:

  • Dr. Laurel Roberts, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medicine
  • Dr. Robert Binder, Department of Immunology, School of Medicine
  • Dr. Sylvanus Wosu, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Swanson School of Engineering 
  • Lesha Greene, University Honors College (Moderator) 


Graduate Global Ties - Mentee and Peer Mentor Meet-up
Tuesday, September 6

Fall 2021 - Extended Orientation Resource Fairs

Each resource fair features speakers who give a brief overview of their University office and the support and services they offer to graduate and professional students. The last 15 minutes of each event was reserved for a question-and-answer period. Each session focuses on a particular theme.

  • September 8: Academic Support - Access event recordings and slide decks under Recent Events
  • September 15: Professional Development - Access event recordings and slide decks under Recent Events
  • September 22: Student Life - Access event recordings and slide decks under Recent Events
  • September 29: Healthy U Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This event took place on campus at the William Pitt Union lawn

View the session recording and view the slide decks for each area's presentation: