Events

Stay up-to-date on upcoming Dietrich College lectures and events. A full listing is available on the Dietrich College Events Calendar.

12/9: CMU PD Annual Holiday Toy Drive

CMU PD Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Nov. 25 to Dec. 9, All Day, Various Locations

The season of giving is here! Join the CMU Police Department in spreading holiday cheer to children in the Hazelwood-Pittsburgh area.

We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages to make their holiday season a little brighter. Drop off donations at the following locations through Monday, Dec. 9:

CMU PD station, 4551 Filmore Street
Cohon University Center
Hunt Library
Mellon Institute
Tepper School of Business
Warner Hall

Every donation makes a difference. Together, we can bring joy and smiles to the children in our community!

12/10: Almost Midnight Breakfast

Almost Midnight Breakfast

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 8 to 11 p.m., Rangos Ballroom, CUC

Join the Fraternity & Sorority Life community as they host Almost Midnight Breakfast!

CMU staff and faculty cook omelets and serve students breakfast during finals week. In addition to fresh-cooked omelets, breakfast includes hash browns, scrambled eggs, bacon, and french toast sticks.

This event is free and is held on the Tuesday night prior to Reading Day. All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to attend.

12/11: SDeStress - Holiday Edition

SDeStress: Holiday Edition

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., SDS Conference Room, Porter Hall 223D

Join your fellow SDS friends and advisors to melt your stress away as you get ready for finals. There will be:

Comfort food, including mac and cheese!
A hot chocolate bar
Goodie bags with snacks for finals
Gratitude card decorating supplies
Puzzles and a candy "guess how many" jar
DOGS to cuddle!

Ugly sweaters are encouraged!

Open to all! Bring your friends!

12/11: Meet Me @, IDeATe Fall 2024 Exhibition

Meet Me @, IDeATe Fall 2024 Exhibition

Wednesday, Dec. 11, noon to 5 p.m., Studio Theater, CUC

Meet Me @ is a semesterly exhibition of the imaginative and innovative projects and research devised and developed at IDeATe.

For fall 2024 you can expect game play, a mending workshop, shadow play animations, textiles and more. It is an all-around engaging afternoon at the creative intersection of art and technology.

We encourage all students, faculty and staff to attend.

Programming updates available on the event webpage.

12/11: OURSD Study Abroad Info Session

OURSD Study Abroad Info Session

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 4 to 5 p.m., Zoom

Join the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Develoment (OURSD) for a session about two unique summer study abroad opportunities for undergraduate students!

We will discuss the Jennings Brave Family Companions Fund and the Fulbright UK Sumer Institutes, opportunities especially targeted to students with financial need who have had little to no opportunity to travel outside the U.S.

12/15: Heartfulness Weekly Meditation

Heartfulness Weekly Meditation

Sunday, Dec. 15, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Well-Being Lab (Room 104), Highmark Center

Reduce stress, calm your mind and improve the quality of your life through the Heartfulness Meditation.

Recurring Events

Neurospicy - Graduate

Mondays, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Morewood Gardens Group Room

Neurospicy is a supportive space for students across the neurodiverse umbrella to discuss their experiences traversing neuro-typical and allistic landscapes.

To join this group, please email the facilitator Jayme Jenkins, Ph.D., at jaymej@andrew.ozone-1.com, or call 412-268-2922 and schedule your pre-group consultation.

Korean Conversation Club

Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Kenner Room (Tepper 1024)

Korean Conversation Club is a weekly meet-up for those who love to watch K-dramas and wish to practice speaking Korean. Questions? Contact Bota Tusmagambetfor more information.

Invisible Fight: Chronic Illness Support Group

Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m., Virtual

Living with a chronic illness/medical condition can be an isolating experience. This support group is an opportunity for students who experience chronic conditions (i.e. asthma, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, cancer and others) to gather in community for support and validation. It is a space to explore the challenges of navigating various aspects of our world (health care systems, academic environments, personal lives, etc.) while also caring for the self.

To join this group, please email co-facilitator, Dr. Erin, at eunkefer@andrew.ozone-1.com or call 412-268-2922 to schedule your pre-group consultation. This consultation is an opportunity to make sure the space will fit your needs and to answer any questions you may have.

Stammtisch

Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Friday Oct. 24, Nov. 8 and Nov. 15 at noon, Posner 343

Stammtisch is a German language group that meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. as well as the following Fridays at 12 p.m. (Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 15) in POS 343. Snacks are provided! Questions? Contact Martina Wells.

Humanist League

Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Baker 154A

Don't subscribe to any dogma? Want to good or good reasons? Like to discuss ethics without the God talk? Or just want to hang out with some thoughtful people?

Then the CMU Humanist League is the community of thinkers you've always wanted to join. You will be part of a values-based community that supports wide-spread human flourishing. We hold regular discussions, organize talks by prominent humanist thinkers and build friendships!

Dardasha

Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Posner 348

Dardasha is a weekly meet-up to practice Arabic. Drinks and snacks will be provided? Questions? Contact Joseph Garcia for more information.

Paws to Relax Weekly Pet Therapy Program

Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Wellbeing Lab (Room 104), Wellness and Meaning-Making Suite, First Floor, Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics

Volunteers through Animal Friend’s Therapet program join us weekly on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. to offer some friendly dog companions for the hour.

Russian Language Group

Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m., Posner 348

Join us for Russian language conversations.

Tertulias

Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., Posner 343

Join us for informal Spanish language conversations. Questions? Contact Felipe Gomez.

Black Women's Support Group

Fridays, 4 to 5:15 p.m., virtual

A supportive virtual space for students who identify as Black women, facilitated by Black female therapists.

This weekly, unstructured group provides an opportunity to discuss stress and coping, misogynoir, oppression and privilege, intersectional identities, self-esteem, relationships, colorism, family, internalized racism and other topics of interest. Everyone's agreement to maintaining the confidentiality of other members is essential!

Please contact Kym Jordan Simmons, Ph.D. (kyms@andrew.ozone-1.com) to schedule a 30-minute pre-group meeting.

CMU Pantry Hours

CMU Pantry, Residence on Fifth, 4700 Fifth Avenue, First Floor

The CMU Pantry is a free resource that combats food insecurity by providing food assistance to Carnegie Mellon University students and their dependents. All current CMU students are eligible to shop at the Pantry. Shoppers are asked to reserve times for their visits to prevent overcrowding. Please visit the Pantry's website to learn more about the Pantry, including how to reserve a shopping time.

Fall Hours:

Mondays: 2 to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays: 2 to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 2 to 5 p.m.
Fridays: noon to 3 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sundays: CLOSED