Carnegie Mellon

Senior Events

Celebrate your senior year with programs and activities brought to you by Alumni Relations, the Student Life Office and the senior events planning committee.  If you have suggestions for events, please contact Rowshan Palmer.

Friday, April 18
Graduating Seniors & Young Alumni Party
Schatz Dining Room
6-8pm, $5 admission charge
Join other seniors and young alumni for a celebration over Carnival Weekend.

Wednesday, April 23
Regional Reception
UC-Peter/Wright
7-9pm
Enjoy some desserts and find out who else will be living in your neighborhood after graduation.

Tuesday, May 6
A Dozen Days to Graduation
Alumni House
4:30-6:30pm
Stop by the Alumni House for a treat to celebrate 12 days left to go.

Saturday, May 10
Senior Service Project -demolition & clean up in East Liberty
11am-4pm (depart from the UC turnaround at 10:45am SHARP), lunch included.
Join other seniors for some service to the Pittsburgh community.


Sunday, May 11
Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves *ticket required* PNC Park, 1:35pm start
$20/ticket. One ticket per senior. Transportation on own. Enjoy a game with other seniors and local alumni in the NEW all-you-can-eat section of PNC park.

Wednesday, May 14
Senior Soiree *ticket required*
Carnegie Music Hall
8pm-midnight
$15/senior, $20/guest
Enjoy dancing, refreshments and a slideshow to celebrate your time at
Carnegie Mellon. Please send all digital photos to Chad Pugh at
cpugh@andrew.cmu.edu by May 5th to be included in the slideshow.

Thursday, May 15
Beer Tasting *ticket required*
Sharp Edge
Noon-2:30pm & 3-5:30pm
(two sessions are being offered-you can participate in one) $30/ticket. One ticket per senior. Transportation is provided. Join the Beverage Director for the Sharp Edge as he discusses several beer and food pairings. You must be at least 21 years old to participate.

Saturday, May 17
Pre-Commencement Jazz Reception
Regina Miller Gallery
5-7pm
The Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association is pleased to invite graduating seniors and their families to this event. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Tuesday, May 13 to handring@andrew.cmu.edu or by calling 1-800-226-8258.

Sunday, May 18
Zero Year Reunion
Alto Lounge (above Pittsburgh Deli Company, Shadyside) 9pm-2am Celebrate commencement and visit with friends. Refreshments will be provided.

TICKET INFORMATION

Please bring your Carnegie Mellon ID (and proof of age if participating in the Beer Tasting event).

Ticket sales will take place in the UC-Wean Commons during the following

dates/times:
Tuesday, May 6th 1-3pm
Thursday, May 8th 11am-1pm
Friday, May 9th 3pm-5pm
Monday, May 12th 3pm-5pm
Tuesday, May 13th 3pm-5pm

Brought to you by Alumni Relations, the Student Life Office
& the Senior Events Planning Committee

 

The Bridge

“The Bridge” is an on-line newsletter designed as a guide for graduating seniors. It includes information to help make the most of upcoming job fairs, services and opportunities provided throughout the year, as well as ways to stay connected after graduation. "The Bridge" is brought to you by Alumni Relations and the Career Center.

Robert G. McCurdy Slice of Life Dinner Series

This dinner discussion series focuses on different transitions from college to your life beyond graduation.  Join us for a free dinner and words of wisdom from alumni and other people in the know!  Though the event is free, an RSVP is required to have an accurate dinner count.  Please RSVP to Rowshan Palmer at least 4 days prior to a discussion.

• Thursday, September 20          
  5-6:30pm        
  UC, Danforth              
  Topic: Topic: "May I List You as a Reference?" Join Amy Burkert and Karen Stump, both Carnegie Mellon faculty and alumnae, to learn everything you and your recommenders need to know when preparing letters of recommendation.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 10         
  5-6:30pm        
  UC, Danforth              
  Topic: "Post-graduation plans: Non-traditional Paths". Join speakers Adam Atkinson, H&SS 2005 and Danielle Haenel, AmeriCorps*VISTA, recent college grads who chose alternatives to graduate school and the workplace. Learn about their pursuits in the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and as an Artist in Residence.
  
  
• Thursday, November 15
  5-6:30pm
  UC, Danforth
  Topic:  The Waiting Game
  Join the Career Center staff for a discussion about making the most of your time while you wait to hear about interviews, job offers and graduate programs.
  
  
• Wednesday, January 30
  5-6:30pm
  UC, President's Dining Room
  Topic:  Personal Financial Planning
  Join Dr. Michael Murphy, Associate Vice President, for a discussion on personal financial planning. It is never too early to think about your vision for lifelong financial welfare. In this session, we will talk about everything from weighing income alternatives to managing expenses to understanding the best stores of value to enhance your net worth. Whether money is a primary objective, a secondary objective, or just a necessary evil, it will play a role in your orchestration of a life plan that fits your unique interests and ambitions. This session will offer a common sense approach to understanding how to make the best choices to that end.
  
  
• Monday, February 18
  5-6:30pm
  UC, Danforth
  Topic:  I’m not exactly doing what I went to college for…
  
  Did you always think you’d be going to grad school for Chemical Engineering and now you’re going to be working as a counselor? Planned to hit Wall Street after graduation and now are going to school to become a doctor? Join two recent alums Katie (Warren) Whitlatch, Tepper 2003 and Jenn (Cerully) Chu, CS 2004 for a discussion about their paths after Carnegie Mellon.
  
  
  
• Tuesday, March 25                 
  5-6:30pm        
  UC, Danforth              
  Topic:  Renting vs Owning
  
  Join Brian Sergi-Curfman, MCS 1997 for some pros and cons of both renting and owning, as you think about your living plans after Carnegie Mellon.
  

This program is brought to you by the Student Life Office, Alumni Relations and the generous donation of the McCurdy Fund.

100 Day Countdown

Join your classmates for a celebration and to mark 100 days to go ‘til graduation!
Date:  Friday, February 8
Time & Location:  TBD

50 Day Countdown

Only 50 days until commencement!  Join your classmates to celebrate!
Date:  Saturday, March 29
Time & Location:  7 - 9 PM, Peter's Pub in Oakland

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Commencement