Greetings, Students & Scholars!

The sun is shining, and campus is buzzing, Tartans! Most importantly, you made it through the first week of classes, congratulations! Get ready for the long weekend with some fun events off campus, and look forward to an exciting week ahead here on campus. Plus, a few helpful reminders! We hope you enjoy this issue of the OIE "Friday Greetings" email.

OIE & CMU News & Events

Labor Day Weekend and Closure

OIE will close at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. The university will be closed and there will be no classes Monday, Sept. 5. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Want to learn more about the Labor Day holiday? Check out this explanation.

Reminder: Semester Add/Drop

Remember that the semester Add/Drop deadline is Sept. 12. To maintain your immigration status, you must remain a full-time student. If you're considering a schedule change, be sure you meet the minimum credit requirement (36 units). Learn more about the Add/Drop process.

Keep Your Belongings Secure

Whether this is your first semester or you're returning to campus, it's important to remember to keep your personal belongings secure. Remember to keep your doors locked while you are home and as you leave, and appropriately store any important belongings. If you are in a public space, such as a library, study space or coffee shop, remember to always keep your items with you. You should never leave your personal belongings unattended.

The FAIR

Students at a table at The FAIR

Ready to get involved? Check out The FAIR on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on The Cut. The FAIR showcases many of CMU's 300+ Student Government recognized student organizations, 23 sorority and fraternity organizations, and partners from around campus and the Pittsburgh community. The entire CMU community is invited to explore ways to get involved at Carnegie Mellon and beyond.

Connect with us on Social Media

Join us on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest announcements and all things OIE related. You can expect the same great content, including all things OIE, news and events, our Friday Greeting round-up, and more. As always, you can reach out directly to OIE by emailing us at oie@andrew.cmu.edu. We hope to see you there!

Our Pittsburgh Picks

Kickoff and Rib Festival

Picture of people outside at Rib Fest 2017

Kick off the season with ribs! Pittsburgh is a sports city, and nothing goes with football better than Rib Fest. Starting Thursday, Sept. 1, enjoy five days of football, the best ribs in the country, free live music and more to celebrate the kickoff of football in Western PA. Note: Admission to Rib Fest does not grant access to Pitt Panthers or Pittsburgh Steelers football games. Tickets for these games are sold separately. Learn more about the event and vendors.

Soul Food Festival

3rd annual soul food fest. A soulful taste of the burgh

Good food and good friends, what more could you want? From Sept. 2-4, head to Market Square for soul food vendors from across the region, along with a BBQ contest and live music. This festival has something for everyone! Learn more about the vendors here.

Labor Day Parade

The Allegheny County Labor Day Parade is happening Monday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The parade route is from Centre Avenue to Grant Street to the Boulevard of the Allies. President Biden is also scheduled to make an appearance!

Britsburgh

A union jack in black and gold with text Britsburgh A Festival of Britain in Pittsburgh

Go across the pond without ever leaving the ‘Burgh! Starting Sept. 5 Britsburgh returns with a week of British inspired events. Whether you want to have afternoon tea, attend Shakespeare in the park or test your skills with a trivia night, Britsburgh has an event for everyone. Find out more about the event.

Have an Event or Announcement for Friday Greetings?

If you have an event or announcement that you wish to submit for inclusion in OIE's Friday Greetings newsletter, please submit it to ES-Communications@andrew.cmu.edu. Information should be submitted by Wednesday at 5 p.m. EST for inclusion in the following Friday's newsletter.

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