Events

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

7/8: Building Joyful Products

Building Joyful Products: Lessons from Game Design to Delight Your Users

Tuesday, July 8, 1 to 3 p.m., McKenna and Peter Rooms, CUC

Whether you’re designing apps, building services, managing teams or shaping product strategy, this Center for Transformational Play workshop will help you infuse more delight into the things you make.

Join CTP Director Dr. Jessica Hammer as we explore why play matters, how joy works, and what research on games and human pleasure can teach us about creating more effective, engaging products. You’ll get to learn what the science says, examine real-world examples, and learn how to design experiences that surprise, satisfy and stick with users, even in areas that aren’t traditionally seen as “fun.”

This workshop is ideal for designers, developers, project managers and product thinkers who have a project they are working on that could use an infusion of delight. Game design experience welcome, but not required.

Learn more about the workshop

7/8: Paws to Relax Pet Therapy Program

Paws to Relax Pet Therapy Program

Tuesday, July 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Well-being Lab (Room 104), Highmark Center

Volunteers from Animal Friends' Therapet program will join us on Tuesdays, July 8 and 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to offer some friendly dog companions for the hour.

Take a break and join us!

7/24: AI Day

AI Day

Thursday, July 24, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rangos Ballroom, CUC

Are you curious about how AI can transform your everyday tasks?

The CMU community is invited to join us as we highlight the latest innovations in generative AI and showcase practical strategies to enhance productivity across various fields. Let’s delve into AI with a purpose at this year’s AI Day! This event offers tailored sessions for all skill levels.

Sponsored by the Office of the CIO

Learn more about the AI Day workshop schedule and keynote speaker

Register for AI Day

7/24: Community Crafternoon

Community Crafternoon

Thursday, July 24, 4 to 6 p.m., Well-being Lab (Room 104), Highmark Center

Take a creative break and connect with others.

Recurring Events

CMU Pantry

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.

Summer Hours:

Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesdays: 2 to 5 p.m.
Thursdays: 2 to 5 p.m.
Fridays: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays: Closed
Sundays: Closed

University Archives Drop-In Hours

Thursdays, University Archives, Hunt Library Second Floor, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the University Archives is open to researchers and the CMU community.

Drop in, check out the item of the week, explore our collections or learn how to navigate our discovery tools. All levels of curiosity are welcomed!

No appointment is needed on Thursdays. While appointments are unnecessary, we still recommend you contact us ahead of time about what you would like to look at, as not all collections are stored on-site.

Heartfulness Weekly Meditation

Sundays, 8:45 to 10:30 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.