Marianna Brown Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Carnegie Mellon University

November 2021
Dietrich College News
Crossing Disciplines: CMU Offers Two New Additional Majors
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences teamed up with Mellon College of Science to introduce two new additional majors this fall: Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Health Humanities. Both majors can be paired with any primary major at Carnegie Mellon University.
Dietrich College Staff Nominated for 2021 Andy Awards
This fall, three staff members from the Dietrich College have been nominated in two Andy Awards categories. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the Andy Awards website, Thursday, Nov. 18, from 12 to 1 p.m. Eastern.
 
Eight Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars
Eight seniors from Dietrich College have been named Andrew Carnegie Society (ACS) Scholars. ACS Scholars are undergraduate students who combine high academic standards with extracurricular activities, such as volunteering, playing sports, taking on leadership roles and participating in student organizations and the arts. They are selected each year by their deans and department heads to represent their class in service and leadership.
 
Data for the Win
Around the country when a pro athlete hits a grand slam, catches a touchdown pass, sinks a critical free throw or scores a hat trick, it’s likely a Carnegie Mellon University graduate in the front office helping to make their victory celebration possible.


Learn more about the virtual CMU Sports Analytics Conference set for Nov. 6-7.
Senior Eyes Using Fractals in Architecture to Reduce Stress
Upcoming Remote Alumni Events
  • Join the CMUniverse. Are you passionate about giving back? Do you want to make a positive impact through teaching and mentorship? Would you like to join a network of Tartans dedicated to pursuing their passions? Then it’s time to join CMUniverse, a new virtual mentorship platform that connects you with the most driven and successful individuals out there – CMU students. Mentor and network with fellow Tartans today. It’s easy to use and a great way to give back while making a positive impact.
  • Alumni Community. The new Alumni Community can be found at community.cmu.edu.
  • Online events. A number of online events are planned. Visit community.cmu.edu/s/events to register. The archive of past webinars is available at any time: community.cmu.edu/s/webinars.
  • Social media. Follow university channels to connect and view news. A directory of many channels can be found at community.cmu.edu/s/cmu-social.
  • Share stories. The university wants to highlight stories of Tartans who are volunteering, working in a critical field or brightening the world during this time. Submit stories at https://www.cmu.edu/engage/about-us/news/alumni/doing-good.html
  • Faculty Dialogues. The Alumni Association’s academic programming puts you in the room with faculty whose research is changing the world. Register for an upcoming session at https://www.cmu.edu/engage/alumni/events/academic/faculty-dialogues.html.
Dietrich College in the News
Class Notes
Find out what's new with Dietrich College students and alumni, Susan Adams Henderson (DC 1989) and Robert Vargas (DC 2022), in Class Notes.


Network with other alumni in the Dietrich College Alumni LinkedIn Group.
Personal Mentions
Read about news and accomplishments from the college's faculty and staff, including Jessica Cantlon, Robert Cavalier, Simon DeDeo, Gabriela Gongora-Svartzman and Emanuela Grama, and, in Personal Mentions. 

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