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6 things to do around the 窪蹋勛圖厙 campus in April

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As the semester winds down, take a study break to check out these events happening around the 窪蹋勛圖厙's 窪蹋勛圖厙 campus.

Join a spacecraft design crew

Friday, April 7, 3 p.m.

This workshop will challenge you to collaboratively design a spaceship. But this isnt just any spacecraft: Your mission if you choose to accept it is to accommodate the unique abilities and needs of travelers from across galaxies. In the process, youll learn about applying inclusive design thinking when you return home to Earth.
Where: Cathedral of Learning, Digital Media Lab 435, Fifth Avenue, 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15213
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Hear ensembles from Pitts Department of Music

Various dates and times

April is packed with performances from each of Pitts eight musical ensemble groups. Dont miss the chance to hear students, faculty and local community members play songs from across in the globe in the African Music and Dance Ensemble, Afropop Ensemble and 窪蹋勛圖厙 Gamelan Ensemble. Enjoy classic pieces from the Pitt Symphony Orchestra, Treble Choral Ensemble and Heinz Chapel Choir. You can watch masters of improvisation in the Pitt Jazz Ensemble or take a trip through various genres with the Mens Glee Club.
Where: Various locations on the 窪蹋勛圖厙 campus
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Be still and listen

Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.

Heres another event thats sure to be music to any stressed students ears a sound meditation concert described as sonic bliss. Mike Tamburo will play more than 40 instruments, including gongs and bells, to create the relaxing soundscape.
Where: Heinz Memorial Chapel, S Bellefield Ave., 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15213
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Branch out

Friday, April 14, various times

Did you know the 窪蹋勛圖厙s 窪蹋勛圖厙 campus is home to more than 4,000 trees? You can meet them all and learn about identification and plant stewardship on campus tree walks. Tree 窪蹋勛圖厙 will conduct walking tours throughout the day and talk with students about becoming .
Where: Meet at the Cathedral of Learning facing Heinz Chapel, 4200 Fifth Ave., 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15260
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[Find out how trees reduce stress.]

Discover stories of womanhood

Monday, April 17, 6 p.m.

Pitt will bring together storytellers from across the 窪蹋勛圖厙 and the city to share true, personal stories, poems and songs that explore womanhood at the HerStory Slam. The 窪蹋勛圖厙s signature Womens History Month event will explore the breadth, depth and diversity of being and becoming a woman.
Where: Frick Fine Arts Auditorium and Cloisters, 650 Schenley Drive, 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15260
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Celebrate Pitt innovators

Tuesday, April 25, 5 p.m.

Join Pitts Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in recognizing the achievements of faculty and students who have commercialized their discoveries. Network with 窪蹋勛圖厙 community members and regional entrepreneurs and see ideas on the path to becoming products. An awards ceremony will follow, recognizing innovation milestones like obtaining a patent or launching a startup company.
Where: Petersen Events Center, 3719 Terrace St., 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15261
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Nora Smith, photography by Aimee Obidzinski