Past CGSSG Events

Fall 2025 Events

December

We know that finals are coming up, and we've got your back! Pick up a free finals survival kit (goody bags filled with liquid IV, popcorn, hot chocolate, fidget toy, and more) sometime during finals weeks. All you have to do is stop by the McCarl Center (first floor of Posvar Hall next to the home plate) and tell the staff member at the front desk, Ms. Sandy, that you're a CGS student who's picking up a finals survival kit.

December 8th-12th between 9 AM - 12:15 PM and 1:45 - 4:45 PM | McCarl Center, Posvar Hall

Food Drive»

In collaboration with Pitt Eats, SGB, and many other Pitt departments, we're collecting non-perishable food items until December 13. All items will be donated to the Pitt Pantry, and Pitt Eats will match every donation! There are multiple locations for you to drop off donations all across campus, so please consider contributing to this important cause!

Donation deadline: December 13

Warm Clothing Drive»

In collaboration with SGB, we're also having a warm clothing drive! If you have any items such as jackets, gloves, hats, and scarves, please consider donating these to support our Pitt community. Drop off locations for donations include the Academic Advising Center (201 Thackery Hall), the Study Lab, and SGB's office (WPU 8th floor).

Multimedia Contest»

CGSSG is excited to launch our annual multimedia contest with cash prizes (up to $500)! We invite all CGS students—traditional and nontraditional alike—to participate by submitting creative projects that explore how their CGS educational experience is helping them achieve their future personal, academic, or career goals. Submissions can include any creative medium (film, photograph, art, creative writing, etc.).

Submissions accepted until Sunday, February 15

PAID Engagement Opportunity!»

Want to share your CGS story? Do you love your major? To promote our Instagram and CGS as a whole, we want to film reels with CGS students and highlight them on our Instagram account (@cgs_sgb). Students who participate will get paid $20 to reward them for their time (shouldn't take longer than 30 minutes). This paid opportunity doesn't end in December - submit anytime.

December Senior Sendoff»

For those of you graduating this December, we want to celebrate you! This isn't an official graduation ceremony, but it will be a chance for you to celebrate your accomplishments with your friends, family, and CGS community! There will be catered food, CGS swag, and more, so join us in congratulating our CGS students who are graduating this year!

Wednesday, December 3 from 4-6 PM | WPU Lower Lounge

November

Build Your Brand—Learn How to Be a Social Media Ambassador»

Do you want to learn more about becoming a social media ambassador? Want to help promote brands and their products? CGSSG will be hosting a casual, interactive event meant to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and network on how to become a social media ambassador. From Doritos to skin care companies, we have students who've promoted multiple brands who will share firsthand tips and tricks! This may be especially useful for those of you majoring in Media and Professional Communications, and we'll also have someone from the Career Center there to give you advice on how to land an internship!

Monday, November 17 from 12:30-1:30 PM | WPU 548

No RSVP needed. Just show up and join the fun!

CGSSG Friendsgiving»

Join us for a FREE Thanksgiving meal brought to you by CGSSG. This is a casual, fun event for CGS students, so feel free to come and go. You don't have to stay for the whole time, and you can bring a friend with you as long as you complete the RSVP!

Thursday, November 20 from 5:30 - 7 PM | WPU Room 630

RSVP by Tuesday, November 11

PAID Engagement Opportunity!»

October

The Self-Care Share»

Let's promote self-care in relation to mental health awareness. Stop by to grab some free self-care items, participate in the basket raffle, and have some relaxing community time before midterms!

Monday, October 27 starting at 4pm | Outside the McCarl Center, Posvar Hall

Halloween CPR Training Event»

Join us for a Halloween-themed CPR event! There will be CPR demos, hands-on practice, and "trick or treat" style stations with prizes and FREE candy.

Thursday, October 30th from 11:30am - 12:30pm | WPU Assembly Room

September

Minors & Certificates Fair»

Learn more about minors and certificates that can boost your skills and/or complement your major.

Wednesday, September 3rd - 1:30PM | WPU Plaza

CGSSG Welcome Back Barbeque»

Enjoy a FREE meal through our collaboration with the Smokeland BBQ truck! Stop by the Smokeland BBQ truck between Hillman & Lawrence and receive a free meal ticket, load up on CGSSG merch, and enter a raffle for Pitt gear.

Friday, September 12 from 2 - 4 PM | Posvar North

CGS Student Ambassador Applications»

Are you looking for a paid leadership position? Do you want to help advocate for students in your CGS major? If so, apply to be a CGS Student Ambassador!

Deadline: Sunday, September 14

CGSSG & GLOBAL EXPERIENCES WORKSHOP SERIES»

Workshop 1: Exploring Study Abroad

Whether you're a traditional or nontraditional student, rest assured that CGS students are more than capable to study abroad! Come join us to hear about a presentation exploring study abroad opportunities AND listen to a student panel made up of CGS students who have previously studied abroad.

Thursday, September 18 from 3 - 4:30 PM | McCarl Center, Posvar Hall (Suite 1400)

Workshop 2: Funding Study Abroad

A huge barrier and deterrent to studying abroad is related to costs and finances. We hear you, and that's why this workshop is meant to help navigate step-by-step how you can finance your study abroad experiences. We'll share scholarship opportunities, Pitt-sponsored awards, and more. There will be representatives from the Gilman Scholarship program, the VIH program for Women in Global Leadership, and more!

Thursday, September 25 from 3 - 4:30 PM | McCarl Center, Posvar Hall (Suite 1400)

Space is limited and spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so register today! Please RSVP for one or both workshops. Refreshments provided.

REGISTER by Sept. 24

Spring 2025 Events

March - April

CGS Multimedia Contest»

Submit a creative project that explores how your CGS educational experience is helping you achieve your future personal, academic, or career goals.

Submission Deadline: March 9th

CGSSG Trivia Night»

Join CGS Student Government for a night of fun with friends.

Thursday, March 13th - 7:00PM
William Pitt Union - Room 630

CGS Student - Alumni Networking Reception»

Join us for a special event bringing together CGS alumni and students to share experiences, build connections, and create new opportunities.

Thursday, March 20th 5-7pm

William Pitt Union - Kurtzman Room

CGSSG Open Positions - Apply Now»

CGS Student Government (CGSSG) has several open paid positions for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. If you aspire to make a meaningful difference at CGS and Pitt while building leadership skills, apply to be a part of the CGSSG team.

CGSSG Student Choice Awards»

CGS Student Government is excited to announce the 2025 CGS Student Government Choice Awards! If there is a faculty or staff member who has inspired, mentored, guided, or supported you throughout your undergraduate years in CGS, please nominate them for a Student Choice Award. These awards will be given out at the Excellence Reception on Tuesday, April 8th. The deadline to nominate a faculty or staff member is March 24th.

CGSSG Excellence Reception»

This is our annual celebration, where we honor the dedication and achievements of our students, faculty, and staff.

Fall 2024 Events

September

CGS Student Gov Meet & Greet»

Friday, September 13th, 11:00am - 12:45pm
McCarl Center, 1400 Posvar Hall

Meet your CGS Student Government leadership team and pick up the newest CGS gear.

Welcome Back BBQ»

Friday, September 27th - 2-4pm

Posvar Hall North, beside the Smokeland BBQ Food Truck

Connect with this year's leadership team and hear more about what they're planning for the year ahead in CGS.

October - Mental Health Awareness Month

De-Stress with CGS: Canvas Conversations»

Tuesday, Oct 29th, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Dining Room A, 1st Floor, William Pitt Union
Join CGSSG for a relaxing evening of mental health discussions, painting, and light refreshments.

November

CGS Voices: The Future is Closer Than You Think Multimedia Contest»

Monday, Nov. 12, 2024 - Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

We invite all CGS students—traditional and nontraditional alike—to participate by submitting creative projects that explore how their CGS educational experience is helping them achieve their future personal, academic, or career goals. Enter to win a great prize.

Friendsgiving - Public Meeting»

Friday, November 15th, 2:30pm
William Pitt Union, Room 630
This is a great time to meet your CGS Student Government and voice your concerns and share Ideas while indulging in a delicious Thanksgiving Feast.

December

CGS Moive Night »

Monday, December 2nd, 9:00pm

William Pitt Union, Dining Room A

Celebrate the end of the semester with a movie night, showing The Polar Express. Enjoy hot chocolate and pick up your finals week survival kit.

Spring 2024 Events

February

CGSSG Logo Design Contest
Deadline February 29th

Winner receives an iPad Mini & Apple Pencil

March

Student Choice Awards

Annually, CGS Student Government recognizes academic excellence in its constituency at the formal Excellence Reception. By invitation only, faculty and staff members recipients of CGS Student Choice Awards and inductees of Alpha Sigma Lambda are among the honorees.

Pitt Police - SAFE Class

Thursday, March 7th 5-7pm

Monday, March 25th 5-7pm

Learn how to defend yourself