1. Involvement Opportunities
Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Civic Engagement (SLICE)

2. Student Organizations
300+ Student Government Recognized
Student Organization & Event Directory: thebridge.cmu.edu
Activities Fair | Sept 4 | 4:30-6:30pm | The Cut
Start Your Own Organization
Organizations plan concerts, lecturers, celebrations of specific cultures, small music performances, fashion shows, game nights, dance lessons/performances, etc.
Friday & Saturday Movies in McConomy, Cohon Center

3. Leadership
Opportunities in leadership development throughout the year via SLICE Office
Tartan Leader Conference
Carnegie Leadership Consultants
Womens’ Leadership Series
Power Dynamics in Social Systems September 11 | 11:30am-1:00pm | Connan Room, Cohon Center (Lunch Provided). To RSVP Visit:

4. Traditions & Events Craig St. Crawl
Aug 24 | 3-5pm | Craig St. | Open to family & partners
Late Night
Ballroom Dance: Dance With Us Tonight | Sept 13 | 10pm | Kirr Commons
Indian Graduate Student Association: Colours of India | Sept 27 | 9pm | Kirr Commons
Scotty Saturday
Oct 12 | all day | The Cut | Open to family & partners
Winter Week of Welcome
Jan | Some events open to family & partners
Drag Bingo | Fri. January 20 | McConomy
Spring Carnival
April | Campus-wide | Open to family & partners

5. Explore Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Connections
The program engages students in outdoor recreation throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Past trips include:
Caving, Kayaking, Horseback riding, Zip lining, Skiing, etc.
1st Fall Trip: Kayak | Sept 7 | 9:15am-12:45pm
Arts Pass
Your CMU ID provides FREE entry into the following museums:
Carnegie Museum of Natural History & Art, Carnegie Science Center, Phipps Conservatory, Heinz History Center, Andy Warhol Museum, Mattress Factory, and the National Aviary
Summer Programming
Zip Lining, Caving, Movies, Kennywood & Sandcastle tickets, Pittsburgh Zoo, etc. (family and partner friendly)

6. Meet & Follow SLICE
Interested in creating your own experience, program, or event? Connect with a SLICE Staff Member for one-on-one consulting.
Website:
Follow Us SLICEatCMU

7. Civic Engagement at CMU
Direct Service (community service, volunteering)
Philanthropy
Advocacy and Activism
Educational Outreach
Coursework and Research focused on community issues

8. Options for Civic Engagement
Nearly 40 student organizations
SLICE (Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Civic Engagement)
PACE (Partners Allied in Civic Engagement)
Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach
Service-learning courses

9. Major Civic Engagement Events
Partners welcome!
Family-friendly volunteer opportunity!

10. Weekend Service Opportunities

11. Go Deep with Educational Programming
Partners welcome!

12. Serving the CMU Community

13. Sign-Up Today!
‘subscribe’ to for weekly e-newsletter with questions or for leadership applications

14. Sign-Up Today!
‘subscribe’ to for weekly e-newsletter with questions or for leadership applications

15. Involvement Opportunities
Graduate Student Assembly

16. Our Mission GSA’s Mission Improving quality of life on and off campus
To advocate for and support the diverse needs of all Carnegie Mellon University graduate students in their personal, professional, and public lives.
Improving quality of life on and off campus
Supporting academic and professional goals
Encouraging public engagement

17. GSA Executive Committee
Dacen (MCS)
President
Sarah (Dietrich)
Campus Affairs
Divyansh (SCS)
External Affairs
Michael (MCS)
Graduate Student Life
Luke (CIT)
Finance
Josh (CIT)
Academic Affairs
Santiago (CIT)
Internal Affairs
Sarah
Program & Events
Coordinator

18. GSA Advocates GSA Departmental Representatives
Adam (CIT)
Partner & Family
Ramya Ullagaddimath (Heinz)
International Students
Sandra (CIT)
International Students
Here are our advocates. Adam and Nina are the Partner and Family advocates, and Priyank works on international student issues.
GSA Departmental Representatives
106 across 45 graduate programs

19. Contact Us
Office Cohon University Center 304 Website cmu.edu/gsa Facebook facebook.com/cmugsa

20. Departmental Graduate Student Organizations
Leadership Development Program Planning Financial Training Managing Budgets Processing of finances Team Development Connections to Staff and Faculty

21. Faculty Grants
Community Service Classroom Support in K-12 Tutoring Mentoring in K-12 Support for Science Projects Judging at Science/Math Fairs Art/Design Projects

22. Academic Opportunities
Attend Department Seminars Attend Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion Seminars and Workshops Attend Skills Building Seminars and Workshops University Lecture Series Case Competitions Interdisciplinary Projects

23. Arts Experiences on Campus
Music- Student Recitals, Faculty Recitals, Jazz Orchestra Chamber Series, Wind Ensemble, Baroque Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Contemporary Ensemble, Chorus
Theatre- Annual Series- 9 plays, New Work Series,
Playground- independent student work, Scotch and Soda- student interdisciplinary organization,
Art- Miller Art Gallery, Student Shows, Faculty Shows,
The Frame Gallery
Dance- Dancers Symposium