Join the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs throughout Oakland for fun, food, prizes, meeting your neighbors, and making connections on Tuesday, September 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Oakland Square!

Who's invited?

You! All Oakland residents and the Pitt community are invited to attend one or all of the block parties. No registration is required; just check in once you arrive!

What's included?

Free food and good conversation! Enjoy an evening hanging out with your neighbors, listening to music, and get a chance to win some prizes. Plus, meet with and learn more about one or all of our many campus and community partners that will be in attendance.

When and Where are the Block Parties?

All block parties take place rain or shine from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, North Oakland: Gallagher Lawn, 234 North Dithridge Street

Tuesday, Sept. 8, Oakland Square: Oakland Square Greenspace, Dawson Street at Oakland Square

Tuesday, Sept. 15, West Oakland: Dunseith Street and Allequippa Street (outside Trees Hall)

Tuesday, Sept. 22, Oakcliffe: Oakcliffe Playground, Craft Avenue and Niagara Street

Tuesday, Sept. 29, South Oakland: Dan Marino Field, 3716 Frazier Street

Questions?

For more information, contact the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs at communityinfo@pitt.edu.

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Join the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs throughout Oakland for fun, food, prizes, meeting your neighbors, and making connections on Tuesday, September 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. in West Oakland!

Who's invited?

You! All Oakland residents and the Pitt community are invited to attend one or all of the block parties. No registration is required; just check in once you arrive!

What's included?

Free food and good conversation! Enjoy an evening hanging out with your neighbors, listening to music, and get a chance to win some prizes. Plus, meet with and learn more about one or all of our many campus and community partners that will be in attendance.

When and Where are the Block Parties?

All block parties take place rain or shine from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, North Oakland: Gallagher Lawn, 234 North Dithridge Street

Tuesday, Sept. 8, Oakland Square: Oakland Square Greenspace, Dawson Street at Oakland Square

Tuesday, Sept. 15, West Oakland: Dunseith Street and Allequippa Street (outside Trees Hall)

Tuesday, Sept. 22, Oakcliffe: Oakcliffe Playground, Craft Avenue and Niagara Street

Tuesday, Sept. 29, South Oakland: Dan Marino Field, 3716 Frazier Street

Questions?

For more information, contact the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs at communityinfo@pitt.edu.

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Join the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs throughout Oakland for fun, food, prizes, meeting your neighbors, and making connections on Tuesday, September 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Oakcliffe!

Who's invited?

You! All Oakland residents and the Pitt community are invited to attend one or all of the block parties. No registration is required; just check in once you arrive!

What's included?

Free food and good conversation! Enjoy an evening hanging out with your neighbors, listening to music, and get a chance to win some prizes. Plus, meet with and learn more about one or all of our many campus and community partners that will be in attendance.

When and Where are the Block Parties?

All block parties take place rain or shine from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, North Oakland: Gallagher Lawn, 234 North Dithridge Street

Tuesday, Sept. 8, Oakland Square: Oakland Square Greenspace, Dawson Street at Oakland Square

Tuesday, Sept. 15, West Oakland: Dunseith Street and Allequippa Street (outside Trees Hall)

Tuesday, Sept. 22, Oakcliffe: Oakcliffe Playground, Craft Avenue and Niagara Street

Tuesday, Sept. 29, South Oakland: Dan Marino Field, 3716 Frazier Street

Questions?

For more information, contact the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs at communityinfo@pitt.edu.

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Join the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs throughout Oakland for fun, food, prizes, meeting your neighbors, and making connections on Tuesday, September 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. in South Oakland!

Who's invited?

You! All Oakland residents and the Pitt community are invited to attend one or all of the block parties. No registration is required; just check in once you arrive!

What's included?

Free food and good conversation! Enjoy an evening hanging out with your neighbors, listening to music, and get a chance to win some prizes. Plus, meet with and learn more about one or all of our many campus and community partners that will be in attendance.

When and Where are the Block Parties?

All block parties take place rain or shine from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, North Oakland: Gallagher Lawn, 234 North Dithridge Street

Tuesday, Sept. 8, Oakland Square: Oakland Square Greenspace, Dawson Street at Oakland Square

Tuesday, Sept. 15, West Oakland: Dunseith Street and Allequippa Street (outside Trees Hall)

Tuesday, Sept. 22, Oakcliffe: Oakcliffe Playground, Craft Avenue and Niagara Street

Tuesday, Sept. 29, South Oakland: Dan Marino Field, 3716 Frazier Street

Questions?

For more information, contact the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs at communityinfo@pitt.edu.

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What to Expect:

Celebrate the launch of the 2026-27 Pitt United Way CampaignConnect with colleagues and members of the Pitt communityLearn about how your support makes a difference and how you can get involvedDiscover what's ahead for this year's campaignBring a colleague who may be interested in joining an affinity groupParticipate in helping us pack 200 kits for our neighborsEnjoy refreshments

RSVP by September 16
(Space is limited!)

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Pitt faculty and staff are invited to join us for a day of giving back and engaging with community partners who would benefit from extra help. Stay tuned for more details about what service opportunities will be available and how you can sign up to volunteer.

Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lunch provided!

Community Partner Service Project Sign-Up

Are you a community organization who could benefit from a little help? Do you have a project in mind that could use the hands of some willing volunteers? Fill out the online application to host an in-person service project. The deadline to submit your service project is Friday, Sept. 4.

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