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Undergrad Retreat Day

  • Cathedral of Learning 501 4200 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15213 United States (map)

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What’s the Difference? Being a Christian in College

What does flourishing look like in college? Can faith be intellectual? How do you excel in a secular course of study and grow in the knowledge of your faith? And is it even possible to change the world?

Beatrice Institute invites undergrads to join faculty and alumni for a day of good food, fun, and conversation - including an afternoon museum excursion guided by faculty.

Breakfast, lunch, and museum admission are on us!


schedule

8:30 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM Faculty Presentation | “Can I Really Change the World?” | Dr. David Sanchez (Engineering, University of Pittsburgh)

10:00 AM Mixer Activity

10:30 AM Faculty Panel and Q&A | “How to be a Christian Professional”

  • Dr. Ryan McDermott (English, University of Pittsburgh; Beatrice Institute Founder)

  • Dr. Larry Heimann (Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University)

  • Dr. Irene Mena (Engineering, University of Pittsburgh)

  • Kristin Gottron (Data Architect, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellow)

11:30 AM Lunch & Upperclassmen/Alumni Panel | “What I Wish I Had Known”

1:00 PM Faculty Guided Museum Tour

  • Dr. Seth Strickland (Writing & Communication, Carnegie Mellon University)

  • Dr. Allyson Creasman (History, Carnegie Mellon University)

  • Dr. Elise Ryan (English, University of Pittsburgh)

Earlier Event: April 27
Undergraduate Colloquium
Later Event: September 2
Welcome Back BBQ