2009 Apr 27 - May 3

Mon Apr 27 - 4:30 PM
CMU - Baker Hall 136A
Francis C. McMichael, Professor of Environmental Engineering, will discuss his life's journeys in a lecture titled "Getting the sign right"

Tue Apr 28 - 5:00 PM
CMU McConomy Auditorium
The School of Art Lecture Series presents Daniel Martinez, who in 2006 represented the U.S. in the Cairo Biennial. His work has been featured in the groundbreaking 1993 and 2008 Whitney biennials, the 2004 San Juan Triennial, the 2005 Lima Biennial and the 2007 Moscow Biennial. His work is currently included in the 2008 California Biennial at the Orange County Museum of Art. The award-winning artist is a professor of theory, practice and mediation of contemporary art at the University of California, Irvine.

Tue Apr 28 - 6:30 PM
CMU School of Design lecture
Breed Hall
Bernard Uy, Wall-to-Wall Studios
Born in Brooklyn, NY, growing up on Oahu, and attending high school in New York, Bernard received his BFA in Graphic Design from Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, PA. Bernard worked for Henry Dreyfuss Associates in New York City, Herman Miller Inc. In 1992, he co-founded Wall-to-Wall Studios in Pittsburgh with fellow CMU alumni, James Nesbitt. Bernard also served on the board of AIGA Pittsburgh as Education Chair and President. He has taught design as an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon and as a visiting lecturer at the School for Design in St. Gallen, Switzerland. In 2005, Bernard opened the second office of W|W when he and wife Tammy returned to Honolulu. He spends most mornings thinking about lunch.
Wall-to-Wall Studios is a multi-disciplinary Branding agency specializing in design for print, interactive and broadcast creative solutions. Founded in 1992, W|W has offices in Honolulu, HI and Pittsburgh, PA.
Bernard Uy invited us to drive two blocks and visit Wall-to-Wall Studios, the graphic design and marketing firm he owns with his partner James Nesbitt. Wall-to-Wall moved to the Strip in January, 1995. "We started out in my apartment," said Bernard, "And that's where the name 'Wall-to-Wall' came from. We needed more space right from the start." Recently, Bernard and James opened an art gallery dedicated to featuring the work of young Pittsburgh artists, and they're also on the board of PUMP, the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project. "We're a group of young business owners who are tired of having our friends move away from Pittsburgh to find jobs and lives," said Bernard. "We want to encourage people to stay."

Thu Apr 30 - 5:00 PM
CMU - McConomy Auditorium
lecture on Robotics and War
by Activities Board

Thu Apr 30
5:00 pm 7:00 pm
OTB Bicycle Café, 2518 East Carson St, South Side
Walls are Bad.
Yeah, we know. Thats why its important to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. But what does Walls are Bad really mean? Find out on April 30 during happy hour at the OTB Bicycle Café on Pittsburghs South Side. Sustainable Pittsburgh and its outdoor recreation partners, along with the OTB Bicycle Café, invite leaders and members of local outdoors groups to learn about Walls are Bad over a cold brew and some free food.
For the last ten years, Sustainable Pittsburgh, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate the policy and practice of sustainability in southwestern PA, has been working with a core group of partners to promote the regions natural amenities through various programs. In 2008, this group launched Walls are Bad, a campaign designed to increase awareness of and participation in outdoor recreation in southwestern Pennsylvania. Come learn how Walls are Bad can strengthen and support your outdoors groups. Which wall will you break down?
See you outside,


Thu apr 30 - 6:30 PM
CMU School of Design lecture
Giant Eagle Audiotorium, Baker Hall
Barbara Sudick
Sudick is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Design at California State University, Chico. She teaches Typography, Publication Design, and the Senior Capstone class. She holds an MFA in Graphic Design from Yale University and a BFA in Arts and Crafts from Kent State University. She also studied abroad at the Design Program in Brissago, Switzerland.
Sudick’s personal vision includes the relation between print and digital media design, typography and theatre, and the role of context in creating meaning. She is currently exploring ways to embed responsible ethics of social, economic, and environmental sustainability in design practice and teaching.

Thu Apr 30 - 7 PM
free classical piano and cello recital
Adam Liu, cello, and Becky Billock, piano
PNC Recital Hall, Duquesne University
by Steinway Society
On the program: Louise Farrenc’s Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 46, David Popper’s Elfentanz, Prokofiev’s Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 119, and Piazzolla’s Le Grand Tango.


Sat May 2 - 9 AM
Forest Hills, Ardmore Blvd
Church Rummage sale (two)