Saturday, April 13, 2019
Events for the third day of Spring Carnival 2019.
Highlights
Registration Tent
(9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Small Tent on The Cut — Look for the giant inflatable Scotty! [Rain location: Wean Commons, 1st Floor, CUC]
Midway Activities Area
(10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Large Tent, The Cut
Donut & Buggy Watch Tent
(8 a.m.-Noon)
Tent, Frew Street between Hunt and Posner
Full Event Listing
* Denotes events open to children and families.
CEE Buggy Breakfast (Invitation Only | 8:30-10:30 a.m.)
Tung Au Lab, Porter Hall
Watch the buggy races with your CEE friends while enjoying hot coffee and donuts!
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
Heinz College Panel Discussions (9-11:45 a.m.)
Room 1214, Hamburg Hall
Heinz College faculty panel discussion with alumni. Register and learn more: https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/events/reunion-weekend-2019.
Sweepstakes Final Races (9 a.m.-Noon)*
Schenley Park (Course on Tech, Frew & Schenley)
Don't miss the exciting conclusion to this year's Sweepstakes races, as well as the fun exhibition races like the alumni grudge match.
Reunion Exclusive: Buggy Finals - Reunion VIP Watch Tent & Coffee Lounge (9-11:30 a.m.)
Tent, Outside Skibo Gym
Don't miss the exciting conclusion to this year's Sweepstakes races at our exclusive All Reunion Classes Watch Tent and Coffee Lounge, featuring exhibition races, men’s and women’s finals, and the crowd favorite alumni grudge match.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome as Space Permits/No Event Fee
Dietrich College Brunch & Buggy (9:30-11:30 a.m.)*
Outdoor Patio, Baker Hall
This is one of the weekend's most popular events and the Dietrich College is fortunate to have a front-row seat to the action! Join us to meet members of the Dietrich (formerly H&SS) community, enjoy a light brunch and to see those racers up close. We hope to see you there!
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
Tepper Talks with Faculty (10-10:45 a.m.)
Simmons Auditorium B (1st Floor), Tepper Quad
Join esteemed Tepper School faculty as they present brief, but impactful, 15-minute talks on important aspects of their research as it relates to business and society.
Learn more about Tepper School of Business Alumni Reunions.
Mellon College of Science Buggy Watch Party (10 a.m.-Noon)*
Studio A, First Floor, Hunt Library
Join members of the Mellon College of Science community for a buggy watch party over coffee and light refreshments! All MCS alumni, parents, students and friends are invited.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Brunch (11 a.m.)
Alpha Chi Omega House, 1069 Morewood Ave.
Chapter alumnae and sorority sisters' parents are invited to join us for a reception at the Alpha Chi Omerga House. This is our thank you to our alumnae and parents for continually supporting the growth of our chapter.
Current & Former CMU AAB Member Coffee Catch Up (Invitation Only | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Maggie Murph Cafe, Hunt Library
Calling all current and past members of the CMU AAB! Stop by to catch up with AAB friends old and new and enjoy some late morning sustenance.
CMU Alumni Association Presents: Food Truck Festival (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)*
Midway, The Cut
The Alumni Association invited some of Pittsburgh's most popular local food trucks to campus: Pittsburgh Pierogi, Ash & Kris Kitchen, D’s Road Dogz, Pittsburgh Crepes, Brusters, Vagabond Tacos, Mobile Chef (world fusion cuisine) and Main Squeeze Juice.
Pay at truck.
School of Architecture (SoA) Post-Buggy Open House (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)*
Room 202, CFA
Visit SoA offices to reconnect with faculty and fellow alumni.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
Alpha Phi Alumni Brunch (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Alpha Phi House, 1079 Morewood Avenue
Tepper School Updates with Dean Dammon (11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.)
Simmons Auditorium B, 1st Floor, Tepper Quad
Featuring Dean Robert M. Dammon, professor of financial economics, and recipient of Tepper School of Business - George Leland Bach Teaching Award in 1989, 1997 and 2007. The dean will discuss the future of the Tepper School and share other relevant updates. Time will be reserved for Q&A.
Learn more about Tepper School of Business Alumni Reunions.
MechE Alumni Picnic (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)*
Marquis Room (5201), Scott Hall
Mechanical engineering alumni are invited to attend our annual Spring Carnival lunch and lab tours of The Tech Spark and Ansys Hall site. Families and children of alumni are welcome.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
Carnegie Mellon Black Alumni Association (CMBAA) Lunch & Meeting (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Connan Room, 1st Floor, CUC
Join your fellow alumni, students and parents for a post-Buggy networking lunch followed by a CMBAA update and planning meeting. The specific agenda is to share accomplishments and identify new directions and goals. We would like for all alumni who have an interest to take leadership responsibility to be present. The goal is to expand the working group and build upon efforts to date.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/Fee: Alumni and guests: $20
Delta Upsilon Lunch for DU Alumni, Family & Friends (11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.)*
Schatz Dining Room, 2nd Floor, CUC
Join Delta Upsilon for a casual lunch to reconnect with former members and friends.
Pay at the door.
Reunion Exclusive: All Reunion Classes Taste of Pittsburgh Lunch Event (Noon-2 p.m.)
Midway Reunion Hospitality Tent, The Cut
Join us in the Reunion Hospitality Tent for some of your favorite Pittsburgh tastes!
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/Fee: Alumni and guests: $12
Reunion Exclusive: All Reunion Classes Beer Garden Event (Noon-2 p.m.)
Midway Reunion Hospitality Tent, The Cut
We are showcasing a few of our own Carnegie Mellon alumni brewmasters! Join us in the Reunion Hospitality Tent where we will be serving up some amazing craft beer samples. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet our alumni brewers and learn about their craft.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
Science & Humanities Scholars Alumni & Student Reception (Noon-2 p.m.)
First Floor, Stever House
The Science and Humanities Scholars Program invites you to mingle with fellow SHS alumni and current students while enjoying a complimentary lunch.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
Scotch'n'Soda Theatre Alumni Brunch (Noon-2 p.m.)
Peter & Wright Rooms, 2nd Floor, CUC
Scotch'n'Soda Alumni and Students are invited to the Alumni Brunch to celebrate 80 years of student theater! Network with friends new and old and learn about what is going on in Scotch'n'Soda and in the Alumni Association. There is no admission fee and the event ends right before the matinee of "Mamma Mia!"
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
8th Annual Carnival Kidditch (Noon-2 p.m.)*
Gesling Stadium
Come play quidditch with the Carnegie Mellon Quidditch Club! This event teaches kids to play quidditch, a real sport based on the magical Harry Potter game. This is our 8th annual Carnival “kidditch” workshop, open to kids of all ages. Promptly at noon, ttendees will be taught the basics of the different positions, culminating in a game between two teams. More information can be found at our Facebook event: http://bit.ly/8thKidditch.
OM Holi 2019 (Noon-3 p.m.)*
The Mall
Join more than a thousand people on The Mall during Carnival for the color party of a lifetime! Come celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, with CMU OM! Enjoy an afternoon of food, music, performances and color throwing with your friends. Proceeds from the event go to EkalVidyalaya, a nonprofit organization building schools and other developments in rural India.
First Generation Alumni Networking Reception (1-2 p.m.)
Tents, Tennis Court Patio
The FirstTogether organization would like to invite First Generation Alumni to expand their network with one another, learn about our mission in supporting First Generation students, and sign up to support the cause in any way they can.
Beta Sigma Corporation Annual Meeting (1-3 p.m.)
Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall
Join us for the Beta Sigma Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha update. Lunch included.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
ECE Alumni Carnival Lunch (1-3 p.m.)
Room 4101, Collaborative Innovation Center
This year, we're celebrating the appointment of ECE's new department head, Dr. Larry Pileggi. Join your fellow ECE alumni and families for lunch and hear Larry's vision for the department.
Register: ececarnivalalumnilunch.splashthat.com
SCS Alumni Reception (1-3 p.m.)*
Join us for our annual taco bar and reconnect with friends and faculty members!
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome As Space Permits/No Event Fee
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni Meeting (1-3 p.m.)
General Motors Dining Room, 2nd Floor, CUC
Join us to meet alumni and actives and a preview of Pa Phi's Centennial Celebration in October.
Emergency Medical Service Alumni Barbecue (1-4 p.m.)
Doherty Apartments Gazebo
A cookout with current and past members of Carnegie Mellon University's Emergency Medical Service, featuring burgers and hotdogs (with vegetarian options) and good music.
NOTE: This event is weather dependent.
Alumni Panel: Technology and Innovation (1:30-2:30 p.m.)
TPR 2111 - Hotsuki Classroom - MBA Wing, 2nd Floor, Tepper Quad
Faculty Host: Param Vir Singh, Ph.D., Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Business Technologies
Alumni Panelists:
Christine DeFilippo, MSIA 1994 - Director, AI at Apple
John Markevitch, MSIA 1989 - Head of Core Passenger Data Science at Lyft
Brian Olsavsky, MISA 1989 - CFO at Amazon
Ann Marie Petach, MSIA 1984 - Advisor at Google
Learn more about Tepper School of Business Alumni Reunions.
NOTE: Tepper Reunion attendees will be given first priority if event reaches max capacity.
Alumni Panel: Finance (1:30-2:30 p.m.)
TPR 2110 - Gailliot Classroom - MBA Wing, 2nd Floor, Tepper Quad
Faculty Host: Bryan Routledge, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance, recipient of Tepper School of Business George Leland Bach Teaching Award in 1998 and 2004
Alumni Panelists:
Angela Blanton, MSIA 1999 - Vice President and CFO at Carnegie Mellon University
Keishi Hotsuki, MSIA 1989 - Chief Risk Officer at Morgan Stanley
Patricia Little, MSIA 1984 - CFO at The Hershey Company
Kevin Willsey, MSIA 1989 - Chairman, Global Capital Markets at JP Morgan & Co.
Learn more about Tepper School of Business Alumni Reunions.
NOTE: Tepper Reunion attendees will be given first priority if event reaches max capacity.
Zero Waste Workshop (2-3 p.m.)*
Pake Room, 2nd Floor, CUC
Come learn about zero-waste practices and why we should all be aiming to reduce the amount waste we produce! Choosing to greatly reduce or completely cut out single-use items in our lives can have a tremendous impact on the environment. We’ll discuss how to live a more low-impact lifestyle, as well as make a reusable beeswax wrap as a substitute for saran wrap.
50th Reunion Exclusive: Lessons from Andrew Carnegie’s Legacy of Philanthropy (2-3 p.m.)
Danforth Conference Room, 2nd Floor, CUC
Nearly 100 years later, Andrew Carnegie continues to impact the world not only because of his great wealth, but also because of the strategies that distributed his wealth during his lifetime and through his estate plans. Indeed, Carnegie’s personal strategies can be a powerful lesson on how we might design our own estate plans and create our own philanthropic legacy.
NOTE: Class of 1969 and their guests only.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
SoA Facilities Tour(s) (2-3:30 p.m.)
Starting Location: Room 307, MMCH
Learn more about the School of Architecture (SoA) with your choice of a tour of the facilities: Design Fabrication (dFab) Lab, Urban Design Build Studio (UDBS), Wood Shop and Intelligent Workplace (IW).
Registration Required/No Event Fee
Meet & Greet with The Tartan (2-4 p.m.)
Room 314, The Tartan Office, 3rd Floor, CUC
Come by the Tartan office on Saturday afternoon to meet with Tartan staff members past and present.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
Legacy Alumni Celebration (2:30-4 p.m.)*
Main Center Space and Conference Room, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Lower Level, CUC
Meet Dr. Angela Campbell and her staff who have planned this unveiling of student artwork and honors to the CMBAA, specifically Franklin and Donna Duck, for their vision to plant the Spirit Tree many years ago.
You will have the opportunity to greet Miss V and hear all about new plans and recent developments.
Alumni Panel: Entrepreneurship (3-4 p.m.)
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship - 3rd Floor, Tepper Quad
Faculty Host: David Mawhinney (MSIA 1990), Associate Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship, Executive Director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship; Executive Director, Donald H. Jones Center for Entrepreneurship
Alumni Panelists:
Didem Altop, MSIA 1994 - Co-Founder and Managing Partner at 2C Consulting & Project House
Gene Banman, MSA 1979 - CEO at DriveScale, Inc.
Bruce Gebhardt, MSIA 1984 - Partner at Pathfinder Capital Advisors, LLC
Kalpesh Kapadia, MSIA 1999 - Co-Founder & CEO at Deserve
JJ Xu, MBA 2018 - Founder & CEO at TalkMeUp
Learn more about Tepper School of Business Alumni Reunions.
NOTE: Tepper Reunion attendees will be given first priority if event reaches max capacity.
Alumni Panel: Leadership (3-4 p.m.)
Hotsuki Classroom - MBA Wing, 2nd Floor, Tepper Quad
Faculty Host: Laurie Weingart, Ph.D., Richard M. and Margaret S. Cyert Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory
Alumni Panelists:
Stephen Gold, MSIA 1984 - Chief Commercial Officer at HZO
Gunjan Kedia, MSIA 1994 - Vice Chairman, Wealth Management & Investment Services at U.S. Bank
Yves Moyen, MSIA 1989 - Founder & Managing Director at icircle
Learn more about Tepper School of Business Alumni Reunions.
NOTE: Tepper Reunion attendees will be given first priority if event reaches max capacity.
Residential Education (Student Life) Alumni Reception (3-4 p.m.)
Recreational Room, West Wing
On behalf of the Office of Residential Education (formerly Student Life), we invite you to join us for a Carnival reception. We will have light refreshments and current Office of Residential Education staff will be present, including Housefellows and Coordinators. We would love to reminisce with you about being a CA, RA, HOC, OL, OC or Pre-College Counselor and how these roles on campus might have impacted you. And, as always, we are excited to share with you the exciting changes and happenings in Residential Education at Carnegie Mellon.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kristine Kengor at kkengor@andrew.cmu.edu or call 412-268-2142. RSVPs are not required.
ATO Class of 1969 Reunion (3-5 p.m.)
Danforth Lounge, 2nd Floor, CUC
The ATO Class of 1969 invites you to join them in a casual reunion.
Spring Carnival Booth & Sweepstakes Award Ceremony (4 p.m.)
Midway Stage, The Cut [Rain location: McConomy Auditorium, 1st Floor, CUC]
Carnegie Mellon Racing 19e Rollout (4-6 p.m.)
Connan Room, 1st Floor, CUC
Carnegie Mellon Racing's unveiling of our 2019 Formula SAE electric racecar! Come meet our 2019 challenger, dubbed "19e", in our first ever racecar rollout event. We'll be presenting some of the big design changes and decisions made this year, and showing off our finished car. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/577655562720128/
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Alumni Reunion (4:30-6:30 p.m.)
Room A302, DH
Join us for worship music and speakers. Dinner immediately follows.
Carnegie Delta Upsilon Alumni Association Board Meeting & Election (4:30-5:30 p.m.)
Danforth Conference Room, 2nd Floor, CUC
Join the DU Alumni Board for our annual meeting, including officer elections. This event is an open meeting and is not limited to board members only.
Registration Required/No Event Fee
MSP@10: Celebrating 10 Years of the Masters of Statistical Practice Program (Invitation Only | 5 p.m.)
PNC Foundation Room and Terrace off the Atrium, Tepper Quad
Students, faculty and alumni celebrate the 10th year of the founding of the Masters of Statistical Practice program. Please join us, reconnect and network with fellow MSPs, while recognizing the fantastic contributions and accomplishments of our alumni and faculty. This event is business casual.
Registration Required/No Event Fee
Delta Upsilon Dinner for DU Alumni, Family & Friends (6:30 p.m.)
Church Brew Works, 3525 Liberty Avenue
Reconnect with Delta Upsilon over dinner at Church Brew Works. This event is open to all DU alumni, family and friends.
Registration Required/Pay On-site
Class of 2018 1st Reunion Reception & Pre-Concert Tailgate (6-8 p.m.)
Alumni House, 5017 Forbes Avenue
Welcome back to your first official Spring Carnival as alumni! Before going to the AB Concert, stop in for food, drinks, games and fun at this exclusive Class of 2018 reunion event.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
50th Reunion Exclusive: Class of 1969 Reunion Reception, Dinner & Dance (6-10 p.m.)
Pittsburgh Golf Club, 5280 Northumberland Street
Reconnect with former classmates at this signature 50th Reunion celebration for the Class of 1969. Cocktail reception followed by dinner and dancing.
NOTE: Class of 1969 alumni and guests only.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/Event Fee: Alumni and guests: $99
15th Annual Scotch Tasting (6:30-9 p.m.)
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, 4th Floor, Tepper Quad
Finish off Spring Carnival by networking with the Pittsburgh Alumni Network at its 15th annual Scotch Tasting and join fellow Tartans in an exploration of the Finest Highland Spirits. Led by Max Miller, Pres. and Chief Tasting Officer of Raise Your Spirits, who will educate, entertain and enhance you Carnival memories. Full dinner will be served prior to the tasting. We are thrilled to be in the new location for the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship in the Tepper Quad.
This is a 21+ event. No refunds after Wednesday, April 10.
Registration Requested/Event Fee: Adults: $75; Young Alumni (2009-2018 graduate students only): $65; Non-drinkers/Designated Drivers: $30
25th Reunion Exclusive: Class of 1994 Reunion Celebration (7 p.m.)
Simmons Auditorium, First Floor, Tepper Quad
Celebrate your reunion in the beautiful new Tepper Quad! Enjoy beer and wine pairings with savory bites, dinner food stations, desserts and a late-night food station. Mix, mingle, dance and toast to an amazing 25 years with your fellow classmates.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/Dinner: Alumni and guests: $25; Children 6-12: $10
10th Reunion Exclusive: Class of 2009 Reunion Celebration (7 p.m.)
Simmons Auditorium, First Floor, Tepper Quad
Celebrate your reunion in the beautiful new Tepper Quad! Enjoy beer and wine pairings with savory bites, dinner food stations, desserts and a late-night food station. Mix, mingle, dance and toast to an amazing 10 years with your fellow classmates.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/Dinner: Alumni and guests: $25; Children 6-12: $10
5th Reunion Exclusive: Class of 2014 Reunion Celebration (7 p.m.)
Simmons Auditorium, 1st Floor, Tepper Quad, 7 p.m.
Celebrate your reunion in the beautiful new Tepper Quad! Enjoy beer and wine pairings with savory bites, dinner food stations, desserts and a late-night food station. Mix, mingle, dance and toast to an amazing five years with your fellow classmates.
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/Event Fee: Alumni and guests: $25
Activities Board Spring Carnival Concert (7 p.m.)
Wiegand Gym, First Floor, CUC
Doors open at 7 p.m.
NOTE: ALL ALUMNI TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. Unclaimed tickets are available from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 13 at the Registration Tent on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Performer announced in March.
"Like" the Activities Board on Facebook for updates on artists, giveaways and location! Or join the AB on Snapchat: activitiesboard
Registration Requested/No Event Fee
Current & Former Spring Carnival Committee Reception (7-8 p.m.)
The Porch, 221 Schenley Drive
Were you part of a Spring Carnival Committee (from any and all years)? If so, we hope you are able to join the current committee for this casual reception!
Registration Requested/Walk-Ins Welcome/No Event Fee
AB Films: Spider Man Into the Spider Verse (8-10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m.)*
McConomy, 1st Floor, CUC
All AB Films movies are open to the public. Tickets are free with CMU ID; $3 without, available outside McConomy 30 minutes before each show time.
April 14 showtimes: 8-10:30 p.m.