Gilman Scholarship Events
Interested in studying abroad, but not sure how to make it happen? Check out The Office of National Scholarships' Gilman Scholarship events! Fellowships Advisor Peter Levins will be hosting an info session and two writing workshops to support students interested and applying for the scholarship. Register today!
Seeking Green Fund Allocations Board Members
The undergraduate student-run Pitt Green Fund seeks students to join its board, offering leadership experience in campus sustainability. The organization approves and funds
student-led projects to make Pitt more sustainable, equitable, and energy-efficient. Serving on the board builds leadership, soft skills, and connections across disciplines while making a positive impact on campus! Applications open until Friday, September 20th.
Interested in Cultivating Peace and Non-Violence?
Join us for an engaging and transformative workshop on Saturday, September 21st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room. The workshop is focused on the principles and practices of peacebuilding and nonviolence. Through thought-provoking discussions and hands-on activities, participants will explore the power of nonviolent engagement and the role it plays in creating a beloved community. OCC will be offered your attendance! Learn more and find the link to registration here. The event is free, but please register in advance.
Spring Research Fellowships Information Session
Are you interested in doing research during your career at Pitt? Join us for an information session on the Frederick Honors College Research Fellowship for spring 2025 on September 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Learn about how and when to apply!
Beyond the Symptoms: Addressing Racism as a Root Cause of Racial Inequity
Join HEAL PA in partnership with Collectively Rooted and an ensemble of renowned thinkers for the Lunch Hour Series on September 25th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m on Zoom. They will explore topics that are deeply relevant to Pennsylvania residents and will give our community space to reflect on, identify, and address the trauma in our lives.
The September Lunch Hour is hosted by Heal PA's Equity Advisory Council and will focus on race as a public health crisis, shifting mental models about race and racism, and transformative practices for healing and restoration from the impacts of race based stress and trauma.
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Film Screening
Join the Honors College in celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month with a special screening of the 2023 Dramedy Problemista from SNL writer Julio Torres on September 25th at 6:30 p.m. Hosted at the Latin American Cultural Center, come and engage with the Center's exhibits while enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine from La Palapa. Don't miss this chance to see what Indiewire has described as "Wildy inventive, biting, and outright funny".
Indigenous Cultural Festival
For the third year in a row, the
University of Pittsburgh and the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center will partner to bring the Indigenous Cultural Festival to the Pittsburgh campus. From September 23rd to September 29th, earn OCC points when you participate in pouch-making, dreamcatcher crafting and other activities. They'll also hold a powwow on September 25th! More information can be found here.
Martinson Elevate Award Reception & Global Programs Mixer
The David C. Frederick Honors College is welcoming back its students who studied off-campus in the Spring and Summer of 2024 with a Martinson Elevate Award Reception and Global Programs Mixer on Friday, October 4th in the William Pitt Union, First Floor, Dining Rooms A & B. The Martinson Elevate Award Reception will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the Global Programs Mixer will be from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Martinson Elevate Award Reception is open to students who received the award this summer. A separate invitation will be sent to your email. The Global Programs Mixer is open to all FHC students who
participated in spring and summer 2024 programs and to students interested in learning more about study abroad or study away in the spring and summer of 2025.
Questions? Email Heather Curtin at email@example.com!
Calling all Artists, submit to the 2nd annual Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh
The David C. Frederick Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh is proud to support the second annual "Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh" initiative curated by FHC’s Artist-in-Residence, Morgan Overton. The Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh initiative aims to bring together a diverse group of emerging and experienced artists who can depict
their visions of justice, equality, and community resilience. The call is open to creators working in a wide range of media, including written and spoken word, visual art, performance, fiber art, and digital art.
Artists are asked to submit their work by October 20th, 2024. Detailed submission guidelines and a link to the entry form can be found at https://pitt.ly/envision24. Submissions will be reviewed by judges from the local art community; awards of up to $2000 will be given.
Online Autism Survey Study
As a part of an honors thesis, students are researching how communication changes during cross-neurotype interactions and exploring ways to improve assistive technologies. They have developed a survey to gain a better understanding of when and where conversation breakdowns occur. If you are someone you know is autistic and between 18 and 35 years old, please consider completing the survey for possible compensation in up to $100 before December 31st.