08/25/2022
Our VP of External Affairs Katie Jordan shared how President Joe Biden’s student loan relief measures would help students and how more needs to be done to arrive at a sustainable solution to college affordability.
‘It’s not enough’: Gen Z Pittsburghers react to Biden’s student debt cancellation
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced his administration would cancel $10,000 in student debt for many borrowers, while extending a pause on monthly...
11/16/2021
The Latino Graduate Student Association (LGSA) is excited to invite you to their first General Body Meeting 💃. They will present some ideas for the organization moving forward, have people join the group, and hear from others on what they would like to see, and hopefully add some more people to the leadership board! Snacks will be provided. You do not have to be Hispanic/Latinx to join 🙂
11/15/2021
Get ready to party! GSA Fall Formal: Night at the Science Center is almost here!
When: Friday December 3 8-11pm
Where: Carnegie Science Center
Who: CMU grad students can purchase up to two tix each
How much: $28 (incl fees)
GSA is taking over the Carnegie Science Center! Tickets include three drink tickets, food, photo booths, laser shoes, exhibits, and music by DJ Cake! Come party with us!
Tickets go on sale Monday November 15 at 8pm ET (link in bio!)
11/08/2021
CONGRATULATIONS to our very own GSA President Divyansh Kaushik!
Today, Divyansh was honored by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge with the Standout Graduate Student Award for his civic engagement work!
We are so proud of you!
11/04/2021
Tartan Community Day is Friday, November 5th!
Tartan Community Day is a day for students, faculty and staff to take a break from the daily norm and to connect, restore and play, in ways that are most meaningful to you.
There’s tons of stuff going on around campus (INCLUDING FOOD TRUCKS) so check out the link in our bio!
11/04/2021
Join Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh for our annual Graduate Students of Color Thanksgiving Dinner. The dinners will be hosted on November 8 and November 10 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in Simmons Auditorium in Tepper.
For more than 30 years, Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh have partnered to bring together graduate and professional students of color to help build community. These dinners are an opportunity for you to expand your network, enhance your academic experience, and confirm that you are not in this journey alone. Please know there will be additional dinners during the Spring 2022 semester if you are unable to attend one of these dinners in November.
This event is open to graduate students of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of PIttsburgh. Space is limited.
Register for 11/8: https://cmu.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=174ca39bde22169bcfcf3981e&id=a0688811b1&e=4aa476c354
Register for 11/10: https://cmu.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=174ca39bde22169bcfcf3981e&id=fc65857e50&e=4aa476c354
Please contact the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion by emailing [email protected] with any questions.
11/02/2021
It's Election Day! Get out and vote!
Not sure where your polling place is? Check this link: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/pollingplaceinfo.aspx
Didn't return your mail in ballot? That's ok! You can surrender your ballot at your polling place and vote in person!
Big thanks to the fellow grads that are volunteering as poll workers today!
10/19/2021
Take a break and relax with your fellow grads ☕
Coffee, tea and donuts are on us!
📅 Tuesday, October 19th
⏰ 3-5 pm
📍 Grad Students Lounge (CUC 3rd floor)
This is an IN-PERSON event, help us limit the spread of COVID-19! Keep 6ft distance from other people and wear a mask at all times unless you are actively eating or drinking.
We’ll keep serving food and drinks until supplies last.
09/29/2021
Did you miss National Voter Registration Day yesterday?! Don't fret! There's still time to register to vote!
The deadline to REGISTER is October 18!
REGISTER TO VOTE: https://cmu.turbovote.org
Orrr... come see us TOMORROW (9/30) from 12-2pm on The Cut! We'll have forms and QR codes and other fun voter stuff!!