University of Pittsburgh

School of Arts & Sciences - Graduate Studies

17th Annual Graduate Students of Color Dinner Series

Presented by the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Arts and Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University, and Duquesne University

2008–09 theme: Making Connections that Challenge

All dinners take place 6–8 p.m. in the William Pitt Union. All are in the lower lounge EXCEPT the November 7 event, which will be held in the Kurtzman Room.

Fall Schedule

Monday, September 29, 2008
Welcome Back Dinner
Dinner music provided by Tangueros de Ley
The Challenge: Identifying Funding Connections and Writing Winning Proposals

Thursday, November 13, 2008
Minority and/or Women-Owned Business
The Challenge: Networking Yourself into a Mainstream Connection

Spring Schedule

Monday, January 12, 2009
Non-Profit Organizations
The Challenge: How You Can Benefit a Non-Profit Organization

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Student Discussion: Welcome to the Good Life, "What It Means"
The Challenge: Determining What Scale Will Measure Your Success

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
End of Year Celebration! Leaders in the Academy
Recognition of 2009 graduates
The Challenge: Road Map to the Top of the Academy

Come and be a part of our Elevator Talks and share information through our Town Hall Forum

RSVP for dinner: Runette Brown
Dress: Casual attire

Photo of dinner series. Photo of Gail Austin at a dinner.