Creativity unites all of the University of ’s intellectual and artistic endeavors, from neuroscience to sculpture, from legal scholarship to computer science, from music to pharmacogenomics. No single virtue better YEAR OF... describes what humans do best than creativity. The Year of Creativity aims to encourage the creative spark in all of us.

AUGUST 19 – 25 2019

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MONDAY – WEDNESDAY DIVISION OF Find Us Online! AUGUST 19 – 21 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. STUDENT affairs #PITTWELCOMEWEEK Invites you and your family to participate in Welcome Week. The week is designed Welcome Week Info Station to welcome you to campus and to help you get acclimated to your new home. Pitt Class of 2023 , Lobby, Main Floor Facebook page Have questions or need information? Student WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE Affairs staff members will be available to assist @PittFYMs new students and families at this location. • Use this printed schedule as • Welcome Week offers a non-stop Stop by to pick up tickets for -area an “at-a-glance” guide to your schedule of events to help you make @PittFYMs cultural sites. Welcome Week experience. the most of your time and get involved! • We encourage all new students, parents, • If you have questions about the Join Campus Connect and families to download the Pitt Welcome Week schedule, connect to receive text messages The Outside the Classroom Welcome Week guide on your mobile with a First Year Mentor at any event. about what’s happening Curriculum (OCC) device through the Guidebook app. By on campus. Simply The OCC provides a structured using Guidebook you will have the full Stay connected to the Office of New text “pittsa username” way for students to participate and up-to-date schedule of Welcome Student Programs and the First Year to 41411. in programs and activities Week events. Mentors as you navigate your first that will complement their months at Pitt! If your username were academic experiences. abc123, you would text Students who complete the OCC requirements will enjoy “pittsa abc123” special benefits on campus. Parents & Families Learn more at occ.pitt.edu. Looking for the “family friendly” Download the There are 10 goal areas in events? This symbol indicates which the OCC strives to help programs that are designed Guidebook app! students grow. The following for parents and families, as Search for Pitt symbols appear throughout the well as students. Welcome Week. orientation schedule, indicating Join us for opportunities to OCC credit is awarded for connect with campus community attending the event. members and others involved in the Panther Parent Association. fye.pitt.edu | [email protected]

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 10 a.m. Building a Pitt Community Meet-Up required Residence hall students, meet your RA on your residence hall floor to go to this event. Commuter students, meet your FYMs in the William Pitt Union lobby to go to this event.

PROGRAMS 10:30 a.m. – Noon Building a Pitt Community, The following programs are required for all first-year students In this program, you will hear from University staff and distinguished guest speaker Dr. Jamie Washington about what it means to be a member of the Pitt community and how you can be a Panther who is aware, supportive, and an ally to all fellow students. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 7 – 10 p.m. Building-wide and Floor Meetings 2 p.m. New Student Convocation Meet-Up Locations vary; see your resident assistant for details. Join the Office of Residence Life Residence hall students, meet your resident assistant (RA) on your residence hall floor to staff for an official on-campus welcome! go to this event. Commuter students, meet your First Year Mentors (FYMs) in the William Pitt Union lobby to go to this event. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 3 - 4 p.m. New Student Convocation: A Pitt Tradition, Petersen Events Center Academic Programs During this ceremony, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and other distinguished members During these mandatory academic programs, you will receive valuable information of the University will welcome Pitt’s newest students and families to celebrate a successful and meet classmates, faculty members, and staff members. transition to Pitt. 9 a.m. School of Nursing - Victoria Hall, Room 125 4 - 5 p.m. Chancellor’s Welcome Picnic, Petersen Events Center Lawn 9:30 a.m. Swanson School of Engineering - , Main Floor Enjoy a meal and mingle with University faculty members, students, and staff at this 10 a.m. Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences informal gathering hosted by Chancellor Gallagher. Locations vary for group advising sessions; contact your advisor with any questions.

7 p.m. Class Photo & Tipping Point Meet-Up 10:30 a.m. College of Business Administration Residence hall students, meet your RA on your residence hall floor to go to this event. Locations vary – your advisor will contact you by email with the exact location. Commuter students, meet your FYMs in the William Pitt Union lobby to go to this event. Noon – 2 p.m. School of Computing and Information Twentieth Century Club, 4201 Bigelow Boulevard, third floor 8 – 10 p.m. Class Photo & Tipping Point, Petersen Events Center Be sure to wear your Welcome Week t-shirt and join us for the 2023 class photo. The Tipping 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. or 4 – 5 p.m. Bystander Intervention Training Point is an engaging and informative program that explores the realities of transitioning to The University of Pittsburgh takes sexual assault and sexual harassment seriously and it’s on college life and making responsible decisions. This session will cover information about us to prevent these issues from taking place. This training will teach you how to safely and alcohol, student conduct, sexual assault, safety on campus, and mental health resources. If you appropriately intervene to prevent sexual assault and harassment. If you have any questions have any questions about the content of this program please contact your RA, a FYM, about the content of this program please contact your RA, a FYM, or a Student Affairs staff or a Student Affairs staff member. member. Your RA or a FYM will provide you with your assigned time and location. Remember to check out the Guidebook app WELCOME WEEK! for our full schedule and descriptions.

MONDAY, AUGUST 19 THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Welcome Week Info Station WPU Information Desk 9 – 10 a.m. Commuter Breakfast WPU Kurtzman Room, Main Floor 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hillel Bagel Brunch Hillel Jewish University Center, 4607 Forbes Ave. 10:30 a.m. – noon Building a Pitt Community 1 – 2 p.m. Healthy U Class: Bootcamp Baierl Dance Studio Petersen Events Center (REQUIRED) 1 – 4 p.m. Center for Creativity Open House Center for Creativity 12:30 – 2 p.m. Building a Pitt Community: Follow Up Discussion & Lunch O’Hara Student Center Ballroom, Second Floor (Pre-Register Event) 2 – 3 p.m. Be Global Ready Pitt Global Hub, Posvar Hall 12:30 – 4 p.m. Discover U Day Meet at WPU Lawn and Patio (Pre-Register Event) 3 – 4:30 p.m. College Parenting 101 and Life on Campus Panel WPU Ballroom 12:30 – 1 p.m. Mindful Moment WPU 3rd Floor 4 – 5 p.m. Healthy U Class: Grounding Yoga WPU Lawn 1 – 4 p.m. Center for Creativity Open House Center for Creativity 6 – 7 p.m. Healthy U Class: Cardio Kickboxing Baierl Dance Studio 2 – 2:30 p.m. PITT ARTS Info Session WPU Dining Room A, First Floor 9 – 11 p.m. Throwdown Showdown WPU Assembly Room, Main Floor 3 – 4 p.m. Your Leadership Journey O’Hara Student Center Ballroom 10 p.m. – midnight GLOWga WPU Ballroom, Main Floor 4 – 5 p.m. Healthy U Class: Cycling Baierl Multipurpose Room 10 p.m. – midnight TV Throwback to the Early 2000’s WPU Nordy’s Place, Lower Level 5 – 6 p.m. Transfer Social WPU 548 10 p.m. – midnight Fifth & Forbes Casino O’Hara Student Center 5 – 7 p.m. Global Carnival & Study Abroad Fair TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 WPU Lawn and Patio, Rain Location: WPU Main Floor 7 – 10 p.m. Building Wide & Floor Meetings (REQUIRED) 8 – 9 a.m. Family Fitness Workout WPU Lawn and Patio 9 p.m. – midnight Drag Bingo WPU Assembly Room, Main Floor 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Welcome Week Info Station WPU Information Desk 10 p.m. – midnight Open Nordy’s Night WPU Nordy’s Place, Lower Level 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hillel Bagel Brunch Hillel Jewish University Center 10 p.m. – midnight WPTS Music Showcase WPU Lawn and Patio, 1 – 4 p.m. Center for Creativity Open House Center for Creativity Rain Location: Nordy’s Place, Lower Level 1 – 3 p.m. Pitt Alumni Association - Legacy Lunch Lawn 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Late Night Shopping at Target 2 – 3 p.m. Your Guide to Financial Success WPU Dining Room A, First Floor Buses will board on Bigelow Boulevard outside the WPU 2 – 4 p.m. WPTS Radio Jam Session WPU 411, Fourth Floor FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 3 – 4:30 p.m. College Parenting 101 and Life on Campus Panel WPU Ballroom 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Transfer Day WPU Assembly Room, Main Floor 3 – 4 p.m. Study Abroad Information Session WPU Kurtzman Room, Main Floor 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Academic Program Meetings (REQUIRED) 3 – 4 p.m. Interact with the Interfaith Office WPU Dining Room B, First Floor 11:30 p.m. – noon Mindful Moment WPU Third Floor 3:30 – 4 p.m. PITT ARTS Info Session WPU Dining Room A, First Floor 1 – 2 p.m. Weight: It’s Not the “Freshman 15” Anymore WPU 548, Fifth Floor 4 – 6 p.m. Meet, Greet, Repeat! O’Hara Student Center Ballroom 1 – 3 p.m. Stress Free Zone Open House WPU Third Floor 5 – 6 p.m. Healthy U Class: Cardio Kickboxing WPU Third Floor Fitness Room 1:30 – 2 p.m. PITT ARTS Info Session WPU Dining Room A, First Floor 5 – 6 p.m. Healthy U Class: Cycling WPU Third Floor Fitness Room 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Before Your Grades Slip, Take a Trip to Study Lab 5 – 7 p.m. African American Alumni Council Parent and Family Dialogue Gardner Steel Conference Room, Ground Floor and Reception WPU 548, Fifth Floor 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Bystander Intervention Training Session 1 (REQUIRED) 7 – 8:30 p.m. Discover Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning Lawn 4 – 5 p.m. Bystander Intervention Training Session 2 (REQUIRED) 8:30 – 10 p.m. Ice Cream Social and Playfair Cathedral of Learning Lawn 5:30 – 7 p.m. Healthy U Class: Self Defense WPU Ballroom, First Floor 10 p.m. – midnight Outdoor Movie Cathedral of Learning Lawn 4 – 6 p.m. Finding Your Scene Charity Randall Theatre inside the Foster Memorial 10 p.m. – midnight Board Game Night WPU Nordy’s Place, Lower Level 6 – 8 p.m. Hillel Shabbat Service & Dinner Hillel Jewish University Center WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 8 – 10 p.m. Performance Collaborative Presents 20/40 Cathedral of Learning, Studio Theatre, Basement Floor 8 – 9 a.m. Healthy U Class: Campus Power Walking Tour Meet in front of WPU facing Soldiers and Sailors Museum 8 – 9:30 p.m. Pitt Program Council Presents Hypnotist Erick Känd WPU Assembly Room, Main Floor 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Welcome Week Info Station WPU Information Desk 10 p.m. – midnight Amazing Race Meet at WPU Lawn and Patio 9 – 11:30 a.m. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Academic Open House Posvar Hall Galleria, First Floor 10 p.m. – midnight Murder Mystery WPU Ballroom, Main Floor 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. School of Nursing First-Year Walk In Hours 240 Victoria Hall 10 p.m. – midnight Club 3959 WPU Nordy’s Place, Lower Level 10 – 10:30 a.m. About Disability Resources & Services (DRS) 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Late Night Breakfast Market Central WPU Dining Room A, First Floor 10 – 10:30 a.m. Dependents of Veterans Orientation SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 WPU Dining Room B, First Floor 10 a.m. – noon Panther Connect Reunion WPU Ballroom, Main Floor 10 – 11:30 a.m. College Parenting 101 and Life on Campus Panel 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Chopped: Craft Edition WPU Assembly Room, Main Floor WPU Assembly Room, Main Floor 1 – 4 p.m. Rec-O-Mania & Club Sports Fair Sports Dome Complex 10 a.m. – noon Career Center Open House WPU Second Floor (Shuttle Available from Lower Campus) 10 a.m. – noon Student Office of Sustainability and PittServes Open HouseWPU 2 – 4 p.m. Performance Collaborative Presents 20/40 Lawn and Patio, Main Floor, Rain Location: Lower Lounge Cathedral of Learning, Studio Theatre, Basement Floor 11 a.m. – noon Office of Cross Cultural and Leadership Development 5 – 9 p.m. Disney Karaoke WPU Nordy’s Place, Lower Level Block Party WPU 630, Sixth Floor 8 – 10 p.m. Performance Collaborative Presents 20/40 noon – 12:30 p.m. Mindful Moment WPU 3rd Floor Cathedral of Learning, Studio Theatre, Basement Floor noon – 1 p.m. Global Ties Program WPU 630, Sixth Floor 10 p.m. – midnight Open Nordy’s Night WPU Nordy’s Place, Lower Level noon – 1 p.m. Fraternity and Sorority Life Student Panel and Pizza 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Welcome Back Bash WPU Assembly Room, Main Floor Bigelow Boulevard, between Fifth and Forbes Avenue 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Cultivating Faith in College WPU Kurtzman Room, Main Floor 1 – 2:30 p.m. Commuter Day Kick-Off WPU Ballroom, Main Floor SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 3 – 4 p.m. New Student Convocation Petersen Events Center (REQUIRED) 1 – 4 p.m. Student Activities Fair Petersen Events Center 4 – 5 p.m. Chancellor’s Picnic Petersen Events Center Lawn 2 – 6 p.m. Thriftsburgh Semester Opening O’Hara Student Center Parking Lot 5:30 – 7:15 p.m. Commuter Dinner & Social WPU Nordy’s Place, Lower Level Rain Location: O’Hara Dining Room 5:30 – 7 p.m. Dessert & Chill with Fraternity and Sorority Life 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Lantern Night: Pitt’s Oldest Tradition Heinz Memorial Chapel WPU Lawn and Patio, Rain Location: Lower Lounge The University of Pittsburgh 8 – 10 p.m. “Thank you Families” Reception GREEN O’Hara Student Center Dining Room, First Floor takes sustainability seriously! The 2019 Welcome Week events reflect 8 – 10 p.m. Class Photo & Tipping Point Petersen Events Center (REQUIRED) this culture of sustainability through our 10 p.m. – midnight Films, Flora, & Fun Outside Posvar Hall, South Bouquet St. entrance Zero Waste and Green Certification program. Look for the Green Certified logo and Pitt Green Team 10 p.m. – midnight Trivia Night WPU Nordy’s Place, Lower Level members at events throughout Welcome Week! New Student Programs 10 p.m. – midnight Glow-Down Showdown Cathedral of Learning Lawn Learn more about our efforts atsustainable.pitt.edu Student Affairs