Events and Exhibits

A Crucible of Change

The University Archives' newest exhibition, "A Crucible of Change," is now open.

Announcing Fall 2022 Workshops

Have you ever wanted to learn a skill, but haven’t found the time? Interested to learn more about library resources, straight from a librarian? This semester’s workshops at the University Libraries offer numerous opportunities to connect with resources to support your teaching, learning and research needs.

Welcome New and Returning Students

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries welcomes all new and returning students, staff, and faculty to the start of the fall 2022 semester!

“The Wild West of Computing” Live!

CMU Carnival attendees enjoyed the April 7 event, “The Wild West of Computing” Live! An Oral History Podcast Performance from Cut Pathways.

Doctoral Students Speak Up To Be Champions

Three-Minute Thesis finalists confront the fear of public speaking and pitch their passions to win over an audience.

“Open Stacks: Eyes on the Skies” Photo Gallery

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Posner Center for Special Collections hosted its first Open Stacks event of the year. “Eyes on the Skies” celebrated humanity’s fascination with space, welcoming astronaut and Carnegie Mellon professor emeritus Jay Apt to give a talk titled “Spacewalking and What’s It Like Up There,” a firsthand look at living and working in space.

“Banned Books Bingo” Photo Gallery

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, members of the CMU community were challenged to test their knowledge of banned books during the Libraries’ “Banned Books Bingo,” hosted at the Posner Center for Special Collections.

Constitution Day 2026: Connect with Community Photo Gallery

Constitution Day programming at the University Libraries gave students the chance to get creative with hands-on activities while becoming more civically active! In collaboration with the Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development, the Libraries held a drop-in afternoon session on Thursday, September 17 with puzzles and crafts.

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“Hands-On Pizza & Pennant Making” Photo Gallery

For the second year in a row, the University Archives kicked off the start of the fall semester with a hands-on activity celebrating student creativity and the vintage banners held in the collection. On Sept. 9, “Hands-On: Pizza & Pennant Making” invited more than 150 attendees into Hunt Library for an afternoon filled with crafting, connection, and pizza.

Libraries Orientation 2026 Photo Gallery

On Friday, August 21, new and returning students and other CMU community members gathered in various locations throughout Hunt and Sorrells libraries to participate in orientation information sessions.