Tag: Pittsburgh Events

Vice Provost for Education Kate Barraclough
invites you to the next University Lecture Series event

“10 to 25 — The Science of Motivating Young People”

Wednesday, November 19
5 p.m. | Reception to follow
McConomy Auditorium
First Floor, Cohon University Center

Featuring
Dr. David Yeager
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST • PROFESSOR • AUTHOR

Dr. Yeager is an experimental development psychologist known for his research on growth mindset, conducted with Dr. Carol Dweck. In his academic research at the University of Texas at Austin, he examines the causes of and solutions to adolescent behaviors, such as motivation, stress, mental health and academic achievement. Over the last decade, he has been one of the top 0.1% most-cited psychologists in the world.

This event is part of the University Lecture Series and is free and open to the public. Please indicate your attendance by Monday, Nov. 17. On-site registration is available as space permits. For questions, contact ULS@andrew.cmu.edu.

Join us for a special Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) edition of our annual Teacher Open House. Mingle with arts educators while enjoying food, drinks, gallery talks, silkscreen printing, and the opening of our new exhibition Andy Warhol: Vanitas. This exhibition examines Warhol’s contemplation of life’s transient nature through the lens of three themes: Mortality, Vanitas, and Temporality. Teachers in attendance will receive information about school partnerships and can receive three Act 48 credit hours.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Co-presented with The Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA), with gallery activations by Attack Theater.

Join us for a special evening celebrating you and your invaluable contributions to our community!

Discover resources specifically designed for classrooms and learn about the many opportunities that the History Center offers you and your students. Engage with our handling collection, explore five floors of award-winning exhibitions, and connect with the History Center Learning Team to learn how you can bring history to life in your classroom.

Enjoy light refreshments and cocktails as you mingle with fellow teachers and learn more about our offerings!

The open house is free for educators with advance registration.

Lighting Basics is an introductory course that provides students with an insight into the fundamentals of lighting for live events, video, and livestreaming. This 4-week course will give an overview of color theory, basic lighting fixtures, and consoles laying the foundation for your exploration into lighting.

This class is a perfect intro class for those looking to break into theatrical lighting or audio technicians who find themselves running lighting in small venues.

Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays for four weeks from 6PM-8PM in the Tech25 Warehouse
Class dates: 9/9, 9/11, 9/16, 9/18, 9/23, 9/25, 9/30, 10/2

Tech25’s Live Sound I program is for those who are interested in working professionally in the live sound industry as a front-of-house engineer, monitor engineer, stagehand, and more. You will learn how to set up sound systems and stages, use mixing consoles to mix and route audio signals, work with professional musicians, artists, and production crews, and dive deeper into the world of live sound engineering.

Commit to the full program and earn a Certificate of Attendance, equipping you with the skills and knowledge for entry-level roles in the live events industry.

Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks
Mondays 5:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesdays 5:00pm-8:00pm
Class dates: 9/8, 9/10, 9/15, 9/17, 9/22, 9/24, 9/29, 10/1

Join us for the Pittsburgh Launch of Brittany J. Thurman’s new middle grade mystery, Opal Watson: Private Eye. Set in Chicago, this novel follows the story of a young sleuth using her detective skills to solve the mystery of who is sabotaging the renovations in her apartment building… With the help of her cousin Frank, her best friend Madison, her trusty cane, Pinkerton, and maybe even a new friend Ivy, will Opal solve the mystery and help save her beloved building from being bought out by developers?

Come and meet the author, learn more about the story, and celebrate this launch with us! Brittany will be joined in conversation by our very own Imogen. We’ll do reading, a conversation, and a Q&A!

This event is free and everyone is welcome. Brittany’s book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. We hope to see you there!

Ideal for ages 8+ but all are welcome!

This collaboration with Northgate, Brentwood, and South Park School Districts will again bring Harvard’s Project Zero to Pittsburgh for an incredible day of learning on the North Side. This conference, featuring Mark Church, will be an opportunity to attend interactive presentations delivered by local educators, Harvard researchers, and participants from across the United States. Join us for the day as we work to answer the following difficult questions:

How do we create the conditions for deep thinking and learning within our classrooms, buildings, and school communities?

How can we design for and with diverse learners and in diverse contexts?

What does it mean to understand?

How does understanding develop?

Escape the Deep is a brand new production created and performed by theatriQ, Dreams of Hope’s queer and Trans youth performing arts ensemble.
In 2030, the beloved town of Mortimer Harbor is flooding. Communities are displaced, housing is scarce, and the government’s denial and resource hoarding only make things worse.

The displaced flock to The Lighthouse, “where the lights are always on for you.” But what was once a source of vibrance for the community has been left to the elements.

Two friends reunite while another pair feuds. Still, they must gather the Lighthouse’s past patrons and delve into its history to uncover what led to the unraveling. With the water on the rise and the authorities closing in, will they be able to escape the deep?

Join us for this brand new production created entirely by queer and Trans youth!