Civic Engagement Annual Events
Civic engagement is embedded into Carnegie Mellon's culture. No matter what time of year it is, you can find opportunities to give back and to lean into the CMU and Pittsburgh communities. SLICE's annual civic engagement opportunities are available to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff both on-campus and in the local community.
Fall Semester
Days of Service
Volunteer with your fellow Tartans during CMU's Days of Service, which include both small and large scale opportunities.
Volunteer Fair
Friday, September 1, 2023
Connect to Opportunities: Talk with individuals who are as passionate about civic engagement as you are. Students, faculty, staff and local alumni can connect with more than 50 local, non-profit and campus student organizations that focus on direct service, activism, philanthropy, and community building. Check back soon for the list of participating organizations.
Want to table? Community agencies and service-focused student organizations are the foundation of the Volunteer Fair. Interested participants should email Meggan to table at this year’s Fair.
The Civic Engagement Student Summit
The Civic Engagement Student Summit is an annual opportunity for students to network and attend sessions on best practices in civic engagement. The Summit is free and open to all students, undergraduate and graduate. Previous summits have featured break-out sessions on different topics such as philanthropy and community partnership building, as well as a keynote speaker. Information about the 2023 Student Summit will be available soon!
Season of Giving
Students, faculty, and staff have the opportunity to support local families and communities all-year-round with CMU's Season of Giving.
Rise Against Hunger
Save the date: February 10, 2024
Dedicated individuals and organizations — from businesses to civic clubs — can participate in a hands-on international hunger relief program and become educated, engaged advocates for the world’s hungry. Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now) distributes food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable — mobilizing the necessary resources to end hunger by 2030. This volunteer-based initiative coordinates the assembly-line packaging of highly nutritious dehydrated meals comprised of rice, soy, vegetables and 23 essential vitamins and minerals. If you are interested in learning more or helping with CMU’s Rise Against Hunger event, please contact SLICE.
820 million people across the world don’t receive enough nutrition to lead an active, healthy life.
415,300 volunteers around the globe put their hands on hunger in 2019.
1.7 million lives nourished by Rise Against Hunger meals and other aid in 2019.
106,000+ meals packaged by more than 400 CMU community volunteers in November 2019 in 90 minutes.
Civic Engagement Appreciation Event
The Nexus of Civic Engagement recognizes civic engagement work being done by the CMU community during the Civic Engagement Appreciation Event. This event showcases the significant impact individuals and organizations are having in the community.
Wear your favorite shirt that represents your civic engagement experience, have your photo taken and share your story of why you serve.
The Whatever Drive
Each year during move-out, the CMU community is responsible for the disposal of a large amount of personal belongings that students cannot or do not want to bring home with them. These goods are often in working order, and can be reused within the Pittsburgh community to minimize waste and our impact on the environment. This year, students will have different Whatever Drive options to choose from, based on the types of items they would like to donate.
Community Partners
We are proud to sponsor our various community and campus partners. Learn more about their impactful work:
- St. Vincent de Paul
- CMU Food Pantry
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- Pittsburgh Prison Book Project
- The Thrifty Mellon
