EVENTS & MEETINGS
Low Cost Monitoring Project - Cohort 59 - Intro Webinars (Copy)
Exposure to air pollution, whether its coming from outside or inside the house, can be very unhealthy. Participants in the ROCIS Low Cost Monitoring Project measure the levels of small particles, radon, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and more in their homes and explore possible improvements to indoor air quality through virtual sessions. Anyone interested in joining the LCMP should attend one of our upcoming intro webinars, April 4 at 7 p.m. or April 5 at 10:30 a.m.—attendees can decide whether to join the cohort following the webinar. The cohort sessions run April 18 to May 17.
Low Cost Monitoring Project - Cohort 59 - Intro Webinars
Exposure to air pollution, whether its coming from outside or inside the house, can be very unhealthy. Participants in the ROCIS Low Cost Monitoring Project measure the levels of small particles, radon, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and more in their homes and explore possible improvements to indoor air quality through virtual sessions. Anyone interested in joining the LCMP should attend one of our upcoming intro webinars, April 4 at 7 p.m. or April 5 at 10:30 a.m.—attendees can decide whether to join the cohort following the webinar. The cohort sessions run April 18 to May 17.
JADA House International Present Kinship 6 week Cohort
The Kinship Program is a 6-week program designed to help grandparents, first-time mothers, or siblings who are facing a variety of difficulties as they adjust to their duties as primary caregivers to their children, grandchildren, or siblings. Throughout the year, Jada House will implement 3 seasonal cohorts (spring, summer, and autumn). The program will consist of 7-15 participants who meet once a week for 6 weeks every Wednesday 4-6 pm. Integrated into the program will be reflections on Black history and relative social justice information, health education, technical instruction (that includes light computer/phone navigation classes, fraud scam awareness, and social media tips), art therapy, workforce hub, mental health, and on-site childcare options.
Every Wednesday March 13-April 17 4:00-6:00 pm.
"Street Heroines" Film Screening + Panel
Pittsburgh screening of the documentary Street Heroines, an award-winning feature-length documentary celebrating the courage and creativity of women who despite their lack of recognition in a male-dominated subculture have been an integral part of the graffiti and street art movement since the beginning. (1h 15m)
Popcorn + Movie Candy Bar supported by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Panel Discussion: Moderated panel discussion with multimedia artist, former TEDxPittsburgh speaker and Radiant Hall alum Njaimeh Njie (2019 TEDxPittsburghWomen talk), Artist Protection Fund Fellow in residence at the University of Pittsburgh’s Global Studies Center Haifa Subay, and Pittsburgh Public Art Commission Member Anneliese Martinez.
Community Building Reception to Follow: Drinks + Snacks + Radiant Hall Art supported by Babst Calland
Host: Co-organized by TEDxPittsburgh team and Radiant Hall. TEDxPittsburgh is an official TED licensee run by IdeasPGH, 501(c)(3) organization. Radiant Hall is a non-profit providing affordable studio space to local artists and dedicated to building a vibrant, equitable, and inclusive environment for artists that fosters creative growth, experimentation, and collaboration.
$20 tickets or Pay-What-You-Can
Pioneers of STEAM Learning Party
Join Assemble teachers and Guest Experts on Friday, March 8th to learn about some of the amazing organizations and individuals pioneering STEAM education and projects in Pittsburgh. Students are welcome to playtest video games, learn from diverse tech and science entrepreneurs, and talk to university engineers and researchers about their work.
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Assemble Learning Parties are free and fun for learners of all ages! Learning Parties feature learning stations with activities led by local Guest Experts and organizations all curated around a central theme. Reserve your spot today to connect science, technology, engineering, art, and math in an exciting and tangible way.
The Power of Sport for Women in Business
“The Power of Sport for Women in Business,” hosted at OnPar Now—an esteemed women-owned golf instruction and practice facility in Pittsburgh. In collaboration with OnPar Now, Ozanam, and Vibrant Pittsburgh, this event celebrates women in business and promotes diversity through sport. Join us for an empowering evening where women can network, learn, and embrace the valuable lessons that golf offers in the business world.
Date: March 7th from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: OnPar Now, 1669 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh PA, 15222. (Onsite parking lot, discount pricing available to attendees)
To confirm your attendance to this event, please complete the following registration form.
Black Excellence: A Display and Tribute to the Past, Present & Future
An art exhibit and celebration of African American history, creativity & culture
Art exhibit open to the community February 23. 26, 27, and 29th
Wire Tree Sculpture Making
21 and up night at Assemble, a community space for arts and technology.
Join them for a wire tree sculpture making event with Amanda Tinker.
CCAC- Giving Tuesday & Wednesday: CCAC Gives Back
These events will offer attendees the chance to engage with representatives from CCAC departments, academic programs and local community organizations. Entertainment, games and other fun activities are scheduled. The community will also be invited to donate to their favorite cause—Food Drive, Book Drive or Toys for Tots.
CCAC- Giving Tuesday & Wednesday: CCAC Gives Back
These events will offer attendees the chance to engage with representatives from CCAC departments, academic programs and local community organizations. Entertainment, games and other fun activities are scheduled. The community will also be invited to donate to their favorite cause—Food Drive, Book Drive or Toys for Tots.
Abolition Send-A-Thon
A community event where you can eat, dance, and send books and letters to people in prison.
signup.com/go/wARaCtP
Hosted by Let's Get free, Pittsburgh Prison Book Program, Prevention Point Pittsburgh, & Ukombozi 412
CCAC- Community Health & Wellness Resource Day
All are welcome to participate in a fun-filled Community Health & Wellness event. The day will include free health screenings, health care and community resources, food, games, music, entertainment, fun, and special raffles!
CCAC - Center for Education, Innovation & Training Workforce Panel
CCAC will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the state of workforce development in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Spotlighting existing needs and emerging trends, this panel discussion is one of several events being implemented by the college to support and celebrate the opening of the new Center for Education, Innovation & Training. It brings together a group of thought leaders from both within and outside the college whose knowledge and insight will inform what promises to be an informative and lively conversation on this all-important topic.
The discussion kicks off at 6:00 p.m. in the Foerster Student Services Center Auditorium with Bill Flanagan, producer and host of WPXI–TV’s “Our Region’s Business” and special advisor to the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, serving as moderator. The topics will highlight four main workforce areas and feature the following panel of experts:
History & industrial era—Dr. Ralph Proctor, Professor of Ethnic & Diversity Studies, CCAC
Emerging life sciences & healthcare—Dr. Evan Facher, Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Associate Dean for Commercial Translation in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Director of the Innovation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh
AI & knowledge economy—Ms. Audrey Russo, President & CEO, Pittsburgh Technology Council
Workforce training—Mr. Michael Rinsem, Endowed Professor for Technical Curriculum, CCAC
Low Cost Monitoring Project - Cohort 57 - Intro Webinar
The ROCIS Low Cost Monitoring Project (LCMP) is an opportunity for residents of Southwestern PA to learn about the air quality in their homes and find ways to protect the health of themselves and their families. ROCIS provides participants with a loaner kit of 7 devices that measure indoor and outdoor particles, CO (carbon monoxide), CO2 (carbon dioxide), radon, temperature, and humidity. Participation in the LCMP is free. The first step towards joining the next LCMP cohort is to take our online webinar on October 30 (7 p.m. ET) or October 31 (10:30 a.m. ET): https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/428880337575448918 Sessions for Cohort 57 will run from Thursday, November 9 to Tuesday, December 12.
Low Cost Monitoring Project - Cohort 57 - Intro Webinar
The ROCIS Low Cost Monitoring Project (LCMP) is an opportunity for residents of Southwestern PA to learn about the air quality in their homes and find ways to protect the health of themselves and their families. ROCIS provides participants with a loaner kit of 7 devices that measure indoor and outdoor particles, CO (carbon monoxide), CO2 (carbon dioxide), radon, temperature, and humidity. Participation in the LCMP is free. The first step towards joining the next LCMP cohort is to take our online webinar on October 30 (7 p.m. ET) or October 31 (10:30 a.m. ET): https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/428880337575448918 Sessions for Cohort 57 will run from Thursday, November 9 to Tuesday, December 12.
Spooky Science Learning Party
Spoooooooky Science Learning Party! Join us for a spine-tingling evening of scientific exploration and Halloween fun! This in-person event will take place on Fri Oct 27, 2023 at 4824 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. This Learning Party will include: 🎃 Costume Party 👻 Spooky Snacks + Cider 🎃 Special Guests 👻 Haunted Greenscreen Photobooth Put on your favorite costume and immerse yourself in a world of ghoulish delight. Explore our interactive exhibits and engage in spooky science activities that will leave you both educated and entertained. Whether you're a curious kid or a science enthusiast, this event is perfect for all ages. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Mark your calendars for the Spoooooooky Science Learning Party! and join us for an evening of frightful fun and fascinating discoveries.
21+ Night: Halloween UV Resin Origami Accessories
Participants will be able to fold their own Halloween-themed origami designs (including pumpkins and bats and ravens) and turn them into resin-dipped earrings, necklaces, zipper pulls, and pins! We will also have resin molds and glittery inclusions for even more customizable options! All models will be hardened with UV lights and able to take home that night!
Za'Kiyah House Donation Drive
Za’kiyah House is a home for individuals struggling with addiction who are transitioning out of homelessness and incarceration in Pittsburgh. We are dedicated to reducing homelessness, addiction, and recidivism.
We’re in need of:
Cleaning Supplies (dish
soap, paper towels,
toilet paper)
Kitchen Supplies
Robes
Bedding
Socks
Towels
Please donate to support people experiencing homelessness, drug addiction, and reentering from incarceration!
Hazelwood Food Recycling Site: Spring Sewing Session
The Hazelwood Food Recycling Site is bringing fresh produce to Hazelwood by collecting and composting food waste and then growing fresh produce. This is "food recycing" demonstrates how wealth can grow and stay in the community! Learn more: facebook.com/HazelwoodFRS
Make & Take Creative Market
Enjoy an afternoon of free hands on creative experiences including painting, printing, poetry, caricatures and more. Handmade art and goods available for purchase from local vendors.
Family Friendly
DJ
Food
Community Services
Support your local makers!
Ecology of Mass Incarceration
This session will examine the historical and economic reasons why prisons and jails are all too often built on the least economically viable and most environmentally dangerous locations in the country, and illuminate the health impacts of this situation on people who are incarcerated and work in these facilities.
Intro to the Low Cost Monitoring Project: Webinar (Copy)
Outdoor air quality has a huge impact on the air quality in a building—and on the health of the people living inside. How much? Find out by joining the ROCIS Low Cost Monitoring Project.
Using data from air quality monitors in their homes, LCMP participants learn all about indoor/outdoor air pollution and the highly effective interventions that can improve their air.
Free to participate. Interested? Before you enroll in the program, we ask that you take this introductory online webinar.
The intro webinar for Cohort 55 will run on April 17 at 7:00 PM and again on April 18 at 10:30 AM.
Intro to the Low Cost Monitoring Project: Webinar
Outdoor air quality has a huge impact on the air quality in a building—and on the health of the people living inside. How much? Find out by joining the ROCIS Low Cost Monitoring Project.
Using data from air quality monitors in their homes, LCMP participants learn all about indoor/outdoor air pollution and the highly effective interventions that can improve their air.
Free to participate. Interested? Before you enroll in the program, we ask that you take this introductory online webinar.
The intro webinar for Cohort 55 will run on April 17 at 7:00 PM and again on April 18 at 10:30 AM.
Online: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3275677564698507349
Seniors Going Strong
JADA House International presents the kick-off of our newest program, Seniors Going Strong. Join us for refreshments, education, fun, exercise, and a variety of resources. Topics include:
•Occupational therapy (University of Pittsburgh)
•Elder abuse (Allegheny County Department of Aging)
•Meals on Wheels (Deacon Tom Berna)
•Senior Services (Duquesne University)
Space is limited to sixty people, so please RSVP to Terri at jadahouse833@gmail.com.
Good Neighbors: Grappling with the Tax-Exempt Status of CMU
CMU has a responsibility to be a “good neighbor” to the Greater Pittsburgh Region. How do we exemplify this in our actions as a university? This panel aims to untangle the nuance of public universities’ tax-exempt status, examine how this status impacts our region, and explore potential future actions.