Freshman Events
Most of the learning we do in our lives happens outside of the classroom. During each term, the Office of Freshman Programs arranges three or four free events that include academic content, but are delivered in a relaxed setting. Dinner or refreshments are provided.
Fall 2008 Events
Pittsburgh Pirates verses the Houston Astros followed by a post-game fireworks show by Zambelli Fireworks
Friday, September 19, 2008
PNC Park
Meet at 6 p.m. in B-4 Thaw Hall.
Sign up for FREE ticket in B-4 Thaw Hall starting September 5, 2008.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
In addition to the game ticket, all students will receive a free Pittsburgh Pirates T-shirt and a $10 voucher to be used for food or merchandise at PNC Park.
Previous Events
Bodies: The Exhibit
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Meet at 11:30 a.m. in B4 Thaw Hall and then depart by bus for the Carnegie Science Center.
More information concerning the sign up date will be posted soon.
Academy Awards Night at the Movies!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Meet in B-4 Thaw Hall and then depart by bus to a local theater.
Sign up in B-4 Thaw Hall starting Thursday, January 24, 2008.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Meet at the Holiday Inn Select on Lytton Avenue at 11:30 a.m. for brunch, then depart by bus for the O'Reilly Theater in the Cultural District
Sign up for FREE ticket in B-4 Thaw Hall starting Monday, October 15, 2007.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
Night at the Movies!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Meet in B-4 Thaw Hall at 5 p.m. then depart by bus for Loews Theater at the Waterfront.
Sign up for FREE ticket in B-4 Thaw Hall starting Monday, October 15, 2007.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
Rashômon, a film by Akira Kurosawa
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Meet in B-4 Thaw Hall at 6 p.m. for a Japanese dinner, then depart by bus for Regent Square Theater.
Sign up for FREE ticket in B-4 Thaw Hall starting Wednesday, September 19, 2007.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
Pittsburgh Pirates verses the St. Louis Cardinals followed by a post-game fireworks show by Zambelli Fireworks
Friday, September 28, 2007
PNC Park
Meet at 6 p.m. in B-4 Thaw Hall.
Sign up for FREE ticket in B-4 Thaw Hall starting September 14, 2007.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
In addition to the game ticket, all students will receive a free Pittsburgh Pirates T-shirt and a $10 voucher to be used for food or merchandise at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre Presents William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Charity Randall Theatre Oakland
Meet at 6:15 p.m. in B-4 Thaw Hall.
Sign up for FREE tickets in B-4 Thaw Hall starting April 2, 2007.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
"Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears:” In a world where history continues to be written in blood, this gripping political thriller explores the complexities of power as Caesar’s death sees a nation descend into civil violence and instability.
Academy Awards Night at the Movies!
Friday, February 9, 2007
Meet in B-4 Thaw Hall at 5 p.m., at 5:20 p.m. depart by bus to Loews Theater at the Waterfront.
Sign up in B-4 Thaw Hall between February 1 and 7.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
El Paso Blue
Sunday, December 3, 2006
Meet in B-4 Thaw Hall at 5 p.m., the depart by bus for Cozumel Mexican Restaurant in Shadyside before the show.
Sign ups in B-4 Thaw Hall begin Wednesday, November 15.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
Oedipus the King
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Meet at the Holiday Inn Select on Lytton Avenue at noon for brunch, then depart by bus for the O'Reilly Theater.
Sign ups in B-4 Thaw Hall begin Friday, October 20.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
Monty Python’s Spamalot
Sunday, October 1, 2006
Meet at the Holiday Inn Select on Lytton Avenue at 11 a.m. for brunch, then depart by bus for the Benedum Center.
Sign ups in B-4 Thaw Hall begin Friday, September 22.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Meet in B-4 Thaw Hall at 6:30 p.m. for dinner, then depart by bus for Regent Square Theater.
Sign ups in B-4 Thaw Hall begin Friday, September 15.
$10 refundable deposit required at signup.
Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure
Friday, December 9, 2005
O'Reilly Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh
Good Night, And Good Luck
Monday, November 7, 2005
The Oaks Theater, Oakmont
Ariadne Auf Naxos
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 7 p.m.
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Pittsburgh
Thumbsucker
Friday, October 14, 2005 at 7 p.m.
Regent Square Theater