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(New!) Center for Creativity: Art & Data
| Program: | Healthy U |
| Presenter: | Center for Creativity |
| Workshop Type: | In-person |
| Date: | 6/10/2026 |
| Time: | 12:00PM - 1:00PM |
| Location Name: | The Understory, Basement, B50 Cathedral of Learning |
| Location Address: | 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 |
What happens when numbers meet imagination? Join us for an interactive workshop designed for anyone curious about creativity, storytelling, and seeing data in a new way. Explore the connection between art and the creative side of visualizing data. Discover inspiring examples of data art, learn about local data resources, and experiment with your own artistic interpretations of data. Data is everywhere, but it’s not always easy to understand (especially when the slides move too fast and the numbers are tiny). We’ll slow things down and rethink the ways that data can be shared, felt, and understood. You’ll build new connections and the confidence to delve into datasets on your own. We won’t use computers in this workshop, and there are no prerequisite skills or experiences. We encourage you to join even (or especially!) if you feel like you shouldn’t because you aren’t a “data” person.
(New!) Center for Creativity: Kinusaiga: Painting with Fabric
| Program: | Healthy U |
| Presenter: | Center for Creativity |
| Workshop Type: | In-person |
| Date: | 5/14/2026 |
| Time: | 12:00PM - 1:00PM |
| Location Name: | The University Store on Fifth |
| Location Address: | 4000 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
Discover kinusaiga, a process that originated in 20th-century Japan as a way to give new life to leftover fabric scraps. Translating approximately to "silk painting" or "fabric painting," kinusaiga is a no-sew fabric art that uses simple tools and relaxing, hands-on techniques to create vibrant mosaic images. Join us for this beginner-friendly session and learn the basics of a modern take on kinusaiga while crafting your own artwork to take home. Looking to de-stress or enjoy a creative break from your routine? This workshop offers a warm, welcoming space to connect and create. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring along some favorite fabric scraps if you like, and enjoy the flow of fabric, color, and imagination.
(New!) Cooking at Home: A Recipe for Better Health
| Program: | Healthy U |
| Presenter: | Alyssa Powers LifeSolutions |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 5/19/2026 |
| Time: | 12:00PM - 1:00PM |
Has dining out or getting takeout become a routine? Now is a good time to focus on how cooking at home can add to your life and health. No fancy culinary skills are needed. Plan to set small, easy goals as you cook your way to better health.
Introduction to Mindfulness
| Program: | Healthy U |
| Presenter: | Jessie Love LifeSolutions |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 6/4/2026 |
| Time: | 12:00PM - 1:00PM |
This class provides an overview of what mindfulness is and dispels some of the myths around the practice. We will explore opportunities to implement mindfulness in your busy life. You will also learn strategies for increasing focus, reducing tension, and cultivating greater peace of mind.
Sustainable Landscapes
| Program: | Healthy U, Sustainability Professional Certificate Program |
| Presenter: | Samantha Chan, Assistant Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability Jonathan Burgess, Director Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water Research, Education, & Outreach |
| Workshop Type: | In-person |
| Date: | 6/4/2026 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
| Location Name: | 342 Craig Hall |
| Location Address: | 200 S Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 |
Have you heard that Pitt’s Pittsburgh campus is a designated Tree Campus and Bee Campus? In this class you will learn about how Pitt is caring for our beautiful campus using sustainable practices, and Pitt’s efforts to protect native pollinators, increase tree canopy, and reduce stormwater runoff. You will also begin to understand how nature helps promote our wellbeing both physically and mentally. Participants will get to explore some gardens on campus and learn how to help keep our waterways healthy.
Well-Being Topics via LinkedIn Learning
The following LinkedIn courses can be accessed at no charge and at your convenience through your Pitt LinkedIn Learning account: https://www.technology.pitt.edu/services/ondemand-training-linkedin-learning, enter your Pitt username and password, then search for the following course titles.
- Managing Your Emotional Response to Workplace Stress
- Overcoming Overwhelm
- Set Healthy Financial Boundaries - video
- How to Set Boundaries and Protect Your Time
- Building Better Digital Habits for Focus and Well-being
- Building Optimism for Performance and Well-being