Sustainable Landscapes
| Program: | Healthy U, Sustainability Professional Certificate Program |
| Presenter: | Samantha Chan, Assistant Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability Megan Lange, Outreach Coordinator & Data Analyst Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water Research, Education, & Outreach |
| Workshop Type: | In-person |
| Date: | 6/5/2024 |
| 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.
(New!) The Power of Plants
| Program: | Healthy U |
| Presenter: | Alyssa Powers LifeSolutions |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 6/12/2024 |
| Time: | 12:00PM - 1:00PM |
Explore the health benefits of eating a more plant-based diet. We’ll discuss practical tips for adopting a plant-based diet and how these changes can help you live a longer, healthier life.
(New!) The Science of Happiness
| Program: | Healthy U |
| Presenter: | Jessie Love LifeSolutions |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 5/2/2024 |
| Time: | 12:00PM - 1:00PM |
Research shows that happy people feel better, do better, and live better. While this is great news, it still begs the question: Why? And, more importantly, how? During this session, we will explore the history and research behind the concept of happiness, how it relates to the various facets of your life, and what intentional activities you can do to increase your life satisfaction and fulfillment. There are many pathways to happiness, so let’s get your journey started!
(New!) Uncover the World of Cyanotype
| Program: | Healthy U |
| Presenter: | Ariel Skovera Center for Creativity |
| Workshop Type: | In-person |
| Date: | 5/22/2024 |
| Time: | 12:00PM - 1:00PM |
| Location Name: | 3rd Floor Hillman Library at University of Pittsburgh |
| Location Address: | 3960 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 |
Uncover the world of cyanotype, an alternative photographic print method known for its rich blue tones. See how this camera-less process captures beautiful photograms using just UV light (perfect for summer!), some simple chemicals, and objects placed on paper. Experiment with botanical elements and photographic negatives and combine text and image to make your own striking prints.
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.
- How to Set Boundaries and Protect Your Time
- Building Better Digital Habits for Focus and Well-being
- Building Optimism for Performance and Well-being