University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
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Campus Life

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Activities

You'll find plenty of academic challenges at Pitt Johnstown! But you'll also discover a varied and enjoyable social life. You can relax, develop your talents and make friendships that will last a lifetime.

Diversity has a lot to do with it. There are more than 70 student organizations at Pitt Johnstown, offering a varied and enjoyable life outside the classroom.

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Campus Events

A variety of campus events add culture, education and recreation to college life at Pitt Johnstown. A lively lecture and seminar series provides a forum for renowned speakers and authorities on a range of topics. There are concerts for every musical taste, featuring musicians of regional and national acclaim, as well as theatre productions, comedy shows and art exhibits.

Special annual events, which help make up the traditions which are so important to college life, include Homecoming, Engineers' Week, Greek Week, The Ethnic Festival, Winter Carnival, Black History Month and others.

Another dimension of campus activity ~~ theatre, dance and music ~~ is enhanced by the college's Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, which houses a spacious main concert hall, a large studio theatre, classrooms and exhibit areas.
Last Reviewed: November 6, 2007