March 13, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For the Sake of All: Translating Evidence into Action for Community Health University of Pittsburgh Room 2017, Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh These talks provide an opportunity for faculty, students, and community members to engage in race-related discussions of mutual interest. Free
March 9, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Wild & Scenic Film Festival Chatham University’s Eddy Theater Woodland Rd, Pittsburgh Now, more than ever, it is important to be aware of environmental issues facing our region and planet. Join us for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to learn about these issues and get involved with efforts to protect the environment and public health in Pittsburgh. Join us on Thursday, March 9th at Chatham University’s Eddy Theater for an evening of education, entertainment, and inspiration! $15
March 3, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Understanding and Practicing Map Literacy Hillman Library Digital Scholarship Commons, G-49 (3960 Forbes Ave), Pittsburgh Everyday we interact with visualizations of space, aka maps. How we interact with a map is determined by many factors. This workshop will begin with a brief history of the map, introduce the concept of map literacy and finish with participants interacting with a series of digital and paper maps using the information they obtained during the first part of the session.