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Postponed: Bill Brown Distinguished Lecture in Biological Sciences: Veronica Hinman

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Please note that this lecture has been postponed. Veronica Hinman, Department Head, Dr. Frederick A. Schwertz Distinguished Professor of Life Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University will be speaking at the Bill Brown Distinguished Lecture in Biological Sciences on Regrowing Your Head: Regeneration in the Sea Star. Distinguished lectures in biological sciences are named in honor... View Article

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Postponed: Careers Platform

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Please be advised that all scheduled events in Education City have been cancelled until further notice.  Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar students and employers are encouraged to participate in the annual networking event to connect, collaborate and communicate. To learn more about how to participate in Careers Platform, visit the Career Development Office. 

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Cancelled: Mindcraft

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Please be advised that all scheduled events in Education City have been cancelled until further notice.  Mindcraft workshops are for secondary students interested to learn more about computer science. A fun and interactive experience, you will spend the day exploring programming, problem solving and other skills within computer science. We want you to learn and... View Article

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Cancelled: Career Café

Mini-Majlis

Please be advised that all scheduled events in Education City have been cancelled until further notice.  Employers are invited to network with students and discuss future career opportunities. To learn more about the Career Development Office, please click here. 

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Cancelled: Mindcraft

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Please be advised that all scheduled events in Education City have been cancelled until further notice. Mindcraft workshops are for secondary students interested to learn more about computer science. A fun and interactive experience, you will spend the day exploring programming, problem solving and other skills within computer science. We want you to learn and... View Article

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Postponed: Alumni Senior Social

Please note that the Alumni Senior Social has been postponed until further notice.  Graduates of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) welcome the most recent graduating class at the annual Alumni Senior Social. CMU-Q alumni members form an active, vibrant network of young professionals who are making a deep impact in Qatar and around the world.... View Article

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QF Speaker Series: Flattening the Curve – Global responses to COVID-19

Qatar Foundation will be hosting the first virtual Education City Speaker Series. The panel, titled ‘Flattening the Curve: Global Responses to COVID-19’ and hosted in partnership with the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), will bring together expert speakers from Qatar and around the world, to discuss the challenges that the global coronavirus  pandemic has... View Article

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Cancelled: Mindcraft

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Please be advised that all scheduled events in Education City have been cancelled until further notice. Mindcraft workshops are for secondary students interested to learn more about computer science. A fun and interactive experience, you will spend the day exploring programming, problem solving and other skills within computer science. We want you to learn and... View Article

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Virtual Career Panel: Employment in challenging times

Education City students are invited to participate in a conversation with experts from various industries and career services to explore current career opportunities, internships, and the job market in Qatar. *Open to Education City students

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Marhaba Tartans

Marhaba Tartans is CMU-Q’s annual welcome event for newly admitted students. This year, the virtual event will introduce future students to their programs, and encourage them to engage with current students, alumni and faculty to get a sense of what it will be like to be a part of the Carnegie Mellon community. *Attendance by... View Article

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Senior Honors Award Ceremony

The Senior Honors Award Ceremony acknowledges the Class of 2020 and will take place virtually this year. Students will receive awards for excellence in academics, achievement in research and dedication to service and leadership.

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College Honors Thesis Presentations

The College Honors Thesis Presentations will take place virtually on April 28, 2020, with seniors presenting their research findings at the day-long event. College Honors are awarded to students who complete their college’s honors requirement, which includes an undergraduate thesis. The thesis is an opportunity for accomplished and promising seniors to work independently on a long-term... View Article

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Postponed: Graduation, Class of 2020

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

The Graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. By invitation only.

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CMU Virtual Conferral of Degrees

The Carnegie Mellon global community will gather to celebrate the Virtual Conferral of Degrees. Click here for event details, connection tips, and the Conferral Party Kit. Sunday, May 17, 2020 Pre-show: 9:40 a.m. ET, 4:40 p.m. (Qatar time) 10:00 a.m. ET, 5:00 p.m. (Qatar time) Use #CMUGrad or #TartanProud on social media to join the... View Article

Qatar Airways: Data Science Roadshow

Qatar Airways representatives will give an overview about the Commercial Department and each division. Also, they will explain more about the Data Science Analyst role in each area. The online presentation is open to the Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar community.

Recharge

Summer Recharge is a collaborative, campus-wide initiative to support undergraduate students at CMU-Q. The key component of this initiative is a course that is designed to assist students to maximize their opportunities and take advantage of everything CMU-Q has to offer. The goal of this initiative is to positively impact students who need an extra boost... View Article

Career Info Session: Oliver Wyman

An online career info session will take place with Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm. This Career Info Session is open to all of Education City students. If you are interested in attending, please contact Faten Al Ayache: felayach@andrew.cmu.edu   

Eid Al-Fitr

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

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Importance of Networking

An online discussion for current CMU-Q students to learn more about the importance of networking. Carnegie Mellon alum, Sajiv Shrivastva,Class of 2003 (CS/IS) will be leading the conversation. *This online event is open to current CMU-Q students only.

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Summer College Preview Program

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

The Summer College Preview Program (SCPP) is an opportunity for students from Qatar and the surrounding region to visit our campus and put their skills to the test within a community of other bright young scholars. This year, the SCPP will take place online. You will work hard, but you will also learn about different... View Article

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Freshman Edge Summer Program

The Freshman Edge Summer Program will take place online! The Freshman Edge Summer Program is a three-week experience for first-year students who would like a head start on the college experience. During the Freshman Edge, we will give you the tools you need to hit the ground running. By the end of the program, you... View Article

Game Developer Academy

The CMU-Q Game Developer Academy will teach key skills required in today's economy including programming, designing, teamwork, creativity, and problem solving. Game experts will guide participants through an exciting journey of video game creation. By the end of the online program, participants will have created their own game and will be ready to present it... View Article

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Mindcraft Virtual

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has launched its first virtual outreach program for high school students. Mindcraft Virtual is an online reimagining of CMU-Q’s popular Mindcraft program, which has introduced the field of computer science to nearly 5000 students since it began in 2016. Mindcraft was created for high school students with a wide... View Article

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CS Teacher Workshops

Two workshops will be hosted by the CMU-Q Computing Hub. The workshops focus on professional development for educators to learn to teach computer science to students. Each workshop takes place over the course of 5 days, 2 hours per day. Both workshops will take place online.   Workshop 1: How to teach computer science using... View Article

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Orientation, Class of 2024

Orientation is a mandatory program for incoming first-year students that is a dynamic and engaging experience that introduces you to the expectations, culture, and traditions of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Through meaningful one-on-one relationships with upper-class student mentors and connections with university resources, we introduce you to our inclusive and caring community.

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Qatar Foundation: Check-in with our Leaders

Online

Qatar Foundation would like to invite you to join a ‘Check-in with our Leaders’ virtual session, which will focus on education and the future of e-learning. Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Foundation, and a panel of expert speakers will discuss the rapid evolution of the education sector as a... View Article