November and December Events

Learning and Development News from Human Resources: Be sure to stay in the know and check out the latest release of the Learning Digest for Faculty & Staff, which outlines upcoming classes and resources for continuous professional growth.

Mary Pappert School of Music Events
The Mary Pappert School of Music presents a number of performances and learning opportunities throughout the year. Most events are either free or $10 suggested donation. Check out their upcoming events! 

Friday, Nov. 14, Virtual, School of Pharmacy: APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration by Pharmacy Technicians Certificate Program
This two-part program emphasizes a health-care team collaboration between pharmacists and technicians which seeks to improve population health by increasing immunization rates in states that allow technicians to immunize. Register online.

Now through Saturday, Nov. 15, Genesius Theater: Red Masquers: No Exit
This Jean-Paul Sartre play presents three strangers confined in a single room, where the dynamics of judgment, self-deception and power expose the essence of Sartre’s existential philosophy. Buy tickets online.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2 to 3 p.m., Virtual, Center for Teaching Excellence: Updating Your AI Policy
With many instructors including preliminary AI policies on their syllabi, this workshop will revisit those policies to account for the latest AI developments and emerging best practices in AI policies. Register online.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 5 to 7 p.m., Duquesne Kline School of Law: Passing the Bar Bash
Join the Duquesne Kline Law Alumni Association and the Allegheny County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division to celebrate new attorneys who passed the bar exam. You do not need to be a member to join in the celebration. Register through the ACBA.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, Virtual, Center for Teaching Excellence: Strategies for Submitting Articles to Peer-Reviewed Journals
This workshop, especially geared to graduate students and early career faculty, demystifies what happens when submitting a journal article for publication and offers strategies for how to maximize success in having an article accepted. Register online.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 3 to 5 p.m., Power Center Ballroom: Judge Guido Calabresi: Originalism and Structuralism
As part of the Dr. John and Liz Murray Excellence in Scholarship Lecture Series, the Honorable Guido Calabresi will discuss originalism and structuralism, highlighting the advantages and functions of originalism in constitutional interpretation. Register online.
 
Now through Friday, Nov. 21: 20th Annual Turkey Drive
Help make Thanksgiving Day a festive occasion for families in need. Your donation will help The Center reach their goal of providing turkeys for 200 families. It’s $30 to sponsor a family. Monetary donations of any amount are greatly apricated. Donations can be made at The Center in room 302 Student Union or online via this form. 

Friday, Nov. 21, 6 to 9 p.m., Union Ballroom: “The Foot of the Boot” – Fall Wine Tasting
Join the Women’s Advisory Board and the Rev. John Sawicki, C.S.Sp., for an exploration of wines and food pairings from Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria in southern Italy. Tickets are $100 per person, and sponsorships are available. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 4, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Union 613: Spiritan Pedagogy Cocktail Reception
Join faculty and staff colleagues to celebrate the myriad ways that we embrace the Spiritan mission in our teaching and work. Come enjoy a favorite beverage, appetizers, and collegiality. Register online. 

Friday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to noon, Union Africa Room and by Zoom: Hurricane Katrina at 20
Twenty years ago this summer, the city of New Orleans and surrounding Gulf Coast region experienced a calamity unlike any in its history. Hear from an interdisciplinary panel of experts the forensic lessons learned from a mass disaster. This program is approved by the Pennsylvania CLE Board for 3 Hours of Substantive CLE credit. Register online.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Union Ballroom: Family Christmas on the Bluff 
Celebrate the season at Family Christmas on the Bluff, a joyful campus tradition for alumni and their families! Enjoy photos with Santa, seasonal story time and train rides, creative crafts and family games, a petting zoo and a festive brunch buffet with holiday treats. Register online.

Now through Tuesday, Dec. 9, Canevin Hall Lobby: School of Education Holiday Toy Drive
‘Tis the season for the Second Annual Pittsburgh King PreK-8 Community School Toy Drive! Thank you for helping the School of Education Community & Ambassadors make this season brighter for local children. Your generosity and school spirit truly make a difference!

Thursday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. to noon, Mellon Hall Lobby: Donuts with the School of Science and Engineering Dean
Join Dean Dr. Ellen Gawalt for donuts, coffee and conversation on Reading Day! This event is a great opportunity to relax, recharge and connect with students and faculty before finals week begins.

Saturday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pa.: Wreaths Across America
Join Alumni Engagement for National Wreaths Across America Day as they honor our nation’s heroes with a wreath-laying ceremony. Volunteers will place live balsam wreaths on veterans’ graves and speak each service member’s name aloud, preserving their memory and legacy. Families and volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate. Register online.

Thursday, Dec. 18, and Friday, Dec. 19: December 2025 Commencement
Mark your calendars and join the University in celebrating 2025 graduates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, Baccalaureate Mass and Winter Commencement events! 

Monday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Ballroom: University Christmas Celebration
President Ken Gormley invites faculty and staff across campus to celebrate the holiday season at the annual University Christmas Celebration. At the event, the University will be collecting donations for the Brother Keating Initiative. RSVP by Dec. 17.