Traditions & Programs
CMU's traditions and hallmark events help create the fabric of the university. They build community, celebrate CMU and connect us to our great city.
SLICE coordinates many annual traditions and programs where graduate and undergraduate students, as well as the entire CMU community, come together to connect, engage and celebrate their Tartan pride.
Almost Midnight Breakfast
CMU staff and faculty cook omelets and serve you breakfast during finals week in the fall and spring semesters.
Emerging Leaders
A program for first-year students that promotes leadership skills through civic engagement and service initiatives.
The FAIR
Explore CMU's student and fraternity and sorority organizations, as well as arts, cultural and outdoor recreation partners from the Pittsburgh community.
Finals Muffins
Finals muffins, or “Maggie’s Muffins,” is a tradition started by Margaret Cyert to distribute muffins to students during fall and spring finals.
Greek Sing
Through song, dance and acts, Greek Sing encourages philanthropy and service to support the fraternity and sorority community, Carnegie Mellon and Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Connections
Pittsburgh Connections engages students in outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and culture throughout Pittsburgh and Western PA.
Senior Leadership Recognition
Honors students who have made an unparalleled impact on our community as a result of their leadership, vision and initiative.
Senior Year Engagement
Senior Year Engagement helps to shape and enrich students' last academic year before graduation.
Spring Carnival & Sweepstakes
Carnival is CMU’s most revered tradition, which includes Sweepstakes, or Buggy, where teams design, build and race aerodynamic pushcarts.
Volunteer Fair
Chat with and recruit engaged individuals who are passionate about community service.
The Winter FAIR
Explore CMU's student and fraternity and sorority organizations, as well as arts, cultural and outdoor recreation partners from the Pittsburgh community.
Winter Welcome
Winter Welcome offers three week of fun programs and events in January and February following the Winter Break.
