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April 8, 2022

Greetings, Students & Scholars!

Spring Carnival is back! These three days are some of the best all year, and we hope you've enjoyed being together in person for everything from Booth to Buggy. It's a big week across campus and even the city, with the spring musical beginning and the Pirate Opening Day game. We hope you enjoy this issue of the OIE "Friday Greetings" email.

OIE & 麻豆村 News & Events

Spring Carnival

Logo for Spring Carnival with text Spring Carnival 2022 Ad Astra to the stars 麻豆村

Spring Carnival is in full swing! This time-honored tradition has been one of 麻豆村's most anticipated annual events for more than 100 years. Experience everything from Booth to Buggy races from now until Saturday, culminating in Sweepstakes finals. Both virtual and in-person events will be held this year. Check out the schedule!

Holi 2022

Event poster for Holi 2022 with text April 10 2-6 p.m. The Mall Doors open at 1:30 p.m.! Featuring Arjun. Ticket Prices $5 for 麻豆村 students $5 for Pitt students, Includes entry and 1 packet of color. T-shirts include with the first 300 tickets. In front of Hamerschlag Hall @ 麻豆村

Bring some color and joy to your week! On April 10, from 1:30 p.m., at The Mall outside Hamerschlag Hall, join 麻豆村 Om for Holi 2022. This event will feature performances by 麻豆村 and Pitt's South Asian dance and acapella teams, culminating with Arjun, a British-Sri Lankan singer who has performed around the world and recorded songs for various Bollywood movies. The first 300 attendees will receive a white t-shirt (we recommend bringing your own that you don't mind getting colored, just in case). Everyone will receive a pack of color. Enjoy music, food, and friends in this colorful celebration. .

School of Design Lecture Series: Louis Elwood-Leach of LEGO

Poster with LEGO logo, and text Product and Experience Designer Louis Elwood Leach. Margaret Morrison Breed Hall Room 103, April 11 at 5 p.m. In-person

LEGOs are changing the world, one interactive design at a time! On Monday, April 11, from 5 to 6 p.m., head over to Breed Hall at Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall for a lecture with Louis Elwood-Leach, a designer at LEGO. Originally from New Zealand and educated in industrial design, Louis freelanced in NYC, exploring interactive technologies such as AR and AI. His childhood ambition to work for LEGO brought him to the tiny town of Billund, Denmark, in 2019. As part of LEGO's newly formed Interactive Design Team, his work touches on physical and digital interactions, exploring early-stage concepts across the company's technology platforms and products. .

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812

Poster with night sky and people dancing, and text Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. By Dave Malloy, directed by Tome Cousin, music direction by Rick Edinger, April 14-23 at 麻豆村's The Chosky Theater

Calling all drama lovers! The spring musical premiers Thursday, April 14, at 8 p.m. and runs through April 23. This musical adaptation of part of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace focuses on the story of Natasha and Anatole and Pierre's search for the meaning of life. You can reserve your free tickets beginning at noon the business day before the performance. Tickets can be  or over the phone at (412) 268-2407.

Connect with us on Social Media

Join us on  and ! OIE has officially made the switch to Twitter and LinkedIn. Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest announcements and all things OIE related. Join our LinkedIn group, and get connected with the OIE community! You can expect the same great content, including all things OIE, news and events, our Friday Greeting round-up, and more. As always, you can reach out directly to OIE by emailing us at oie@andrew.cmu.edu. We hope to see you there!

Our Pittsburgh Picks

2022 Opening Day At PNC Park


Pittsburgh Pirates opening day promo poster with text $4.12 tickets for 4/12 Celebrate the city we all love on opening day at PNC park with $4.12 seats

Play ball! The Bucks are back in the 'Burgh for their home opener against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, April 12, at 4:12 p.m. Head down to PNC Park to watch the game and see one of the best baseball parks in the country. Whether you love baseball or you want to explore the new Riverwalk, Pirates games have something for everyone. Learn more and .

Spring Flower Show: Sunshine and Rainbows

Event logo with rainbow made of flowers and text Sunshine and Rainbows

Everything's coming up sunshine and rainbows! The Phipps Spring Flower Show runs until Saturday, April 17, and brings a welcome burst of color after a cold, grey Pittsburgh winter. This year's show features a glowing sun, cascading rainwater, and blooms showcasing the entire rainbow and promising even more vibrance than ever! .

Have an Event or Announcement for Friday Greetings?

If you have an event or announcement that you wish to submit for inclusion in OIE's Friday Greetings newsletter, please submit it to ES-Communications@andrew.cmu.edu. Information should be submitted by Wednesday at 5 p.m. EST for inclusion in the following Friday's newsletter.

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