June 04, 2019

Summer @ CMU Newsletter: Issue I

Welcome to Issue I of the Summer Studies newsletter series! Every few weeks we will be sending out a new list of fun and exciting things happening around Pittsburgh so that you can make the most of your summer at CMU.

Getting involved on campus is an essential part of the CMU experience, and we believe that getting off campus and exploring Pittsburgh is just as important. We want to share what we find about this rapidly changing city and the exciting things that are happening this summer. We'll conclude each newsletter with a Neighborhood Spotlight, a rundown of the best things to do in two neighborhoods you may not have explored yet.

We're excited to embark on new summer adventures with you!

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Study Participants Needed!

The Musculoskeletal Biomechanics group is looking for volunteers to participate in their Real Word Monitoring of Biomechanics research study!

The purpose of this voluntary research study is to develop accurate motion tracking techniques for monitoring of patients undergoing rehabilitation. You will be equipped with 15 wearable sensors and simultaneously recorded with 400+ cameras in the CMU Panoptic Studio. You will perform 5-10 minutes of everyday physical activities (e.g. sit-to-stand, walking, running, and stair climbing). The study, including preparation, will take at most 30 minutes and you will receive a compensation of $10.

They have two upcoming capture dates, May 31 and June 7, from 1-5 pm in Newell-Simon B510. If you are interested, please register here.

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CMU @ People's Pride 2k19

CMU at CMQ+ (CMU's LGBTQIA+ graduate student organization) invites everyone in the CMU community (and friends!) to march with us in People's Pride 2k19, Sunday, June 9th! People's Pride is a two-day, multi-venue festival celebrating the multifaceted power and strength of Pittsburgh's local LGBTQIA+ communities of color. All relevant details are in the RSVP form, and once you RSVP, we'll send you updates on the events as they come up. Please feel free to forward this link to your friends!

Athletics Department: Group X Classes

The athletics department now offers FREE Group X classes for all CMU undergraduate/graduate students, faculty, and staff! All you have to do is present your valid CMU ID to the desk attendant and they will check you in for the class. Then take the receipt to the class and present it to the instructor. It's really that easy! For a list of Group X classes offered this summer, please visit the Athletics Department’s website.

Below are the Recreational Facility Summer Hours:

Equipment Desk/ Wiegand Gym	Fitness Center	Pool Rec Swim	Tepper	Skibo
M-F 6:00AM-9:00PM Sat/Sun 9:00AM-9:00PM	M-F 6:00AM-9:00PM Sat/Sun 9:00AM-9:00PM	Summer pool hours available online athletics.cmu.edu/ recreation/aquatics	M-F 7:00AM-7:00PM Sat/Sun CLOSED	M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM Sat/Sun CLOSED

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Neighborhood Spotlight

Oakland and Cultural District Downtown

Oakland

Oakland is best known for being home to the Universty of Pittsburgh and parts of our own Carnegie Mellon campus. Many local businesses cater to students and therefore provide a diversse selection of foods and activities that will appeal to a wide spectrum of people. Oakland's walking-distance locale is an additional plus, as you can take a nice stroll through the luck Schenley Park or through Carnegie Mellon's picturesque campus on your way to these two neighborhood establishments we are highlighting.

 

Adjacent to Carnegie Mellon's Academic Mall is Phipps Conservatory, which is hosting a fascinating cultural event on Saturday, June 15. The Tropical Forest Cuba Festival will allow visitors to experience the rich local culture and flora of Cuba from the comforts of Pittsburgh. Not only will you learn about the unique orchids indigenous to the lrgest Caribbean island, but will have the exciting opportunity to sample delactable Cuban foods as well! Caribbean cuisines are becoming increasingly popular here in the United States, so this will definitely be a perfect opportunity to expand your foodie experience!

Paired perfectly with the Tropical Forest Cuba Festival is a dinner at the Union Grill on 413 S. Craig Street. Unlike the former, the Union Grill offers deeply local Pittsburgh foods you'll love. The restaurant provides outdoor seating that opens to Craig Street itself, which gives it a charming Parisian vibe. As for the foodm you'll definitely feel a twinge of remorse seeing the amazing dishes on other patrons' tables. But why not begin with a local specialty as a starter? Their Turkey Devonshire is a favorite comfort food that exude Pittsburgh from all over. A taste of their delicious matzo ball soup will also remind you of Pittsburgh's rich Jewish culinary influence.

Cultural District Downtown

Located in downtown Pittsburgh, the Cultural District is a beautiful fourteen-square block area filled with parks, plazas, and art. The cultural district features six different theaters which offer over 1,500 shows annually. This district also offers various art galleries, restaurants, annual festivals, and retail stores.  

Set right on 6th Street, Täkō is a Mexican grill restaurant with a twist! Bringing a “SoCal surf vibe,” Täkō is a unique restaurant that combines traditional Mexican dishes with non-traditional ingredients. Ever had a Korean taco or a cabbage pancake? Now you can! And for those of us that aren’t quite as adventurous, they do have chicken and steak tacos as well as chips and salsa, and churros for dessert!

In June of 1960, The Women's Committee of the Carnegie Institute conceived an idea to move art beyond the walls of art museums and onto the streets of downtown Pittsburgh. By 1964, the 5th annual festival grew from four days to ten days of art and music! Embarking on their 60th successful year, the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is a 10-day celebration of the arts in downtown Pittsburgh's famed three rivers or Point State Park. This festival is free to attend and attacts nearly 500,000 visitors annually. The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival begins on the first Friday in June this year taking place Friday, June 16, 2019.

This year's featured lineup includes:

• Friday, June 7: India.Arie
• Saturday, June 8: Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives
• Sunday, June 9: Nahko and Medicine For The People & The Teskey Brother
• Monday, June 10: Members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Brass
• Tuesday, June 11: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
• Wednesday, June 12: Kaia Kater
• Thursday, June 13: Lucius
• Friday, June 14: Tank and the Bangas + Too Many Zooz
• Saturday, June 15: Mandolin Orange
• Sunday, June 16: TO BE ANNOUNCED

For more information about this Pittsburgh festival filled with history and tradition visit their website.