8.5 x 11 News, October 20

October 20, 2011 · Vol. 22, No. 16

We're debuting a new look for the 8.5 x 11 News today based on feedback from our readership survey a few months ago. The new format introduces graphic elements and is designed to be easier to read. Be sure to click on the links for more information. Let us know what you think. - Bruce & Heidi

Cèilidh Weekend, Oct. 27-30, Combines Traditions

Student Affairs and University Advancement have joined forces to introduce Cèilidh (pronounced kay-lee) Weekend, Oct. 27-30. The new event combines Homecoming, Family Weekend and the International Festival.

"The common goal is to bring the entire community - students, families, alumni, faculty and staff - together in celebration," said Dan Barnett, director of on-campus programs for Alumni Relations.

For more information, go to http://www.cmu.edu/piper/briefs/2011/october/october-20/celidh-weekend.html

Support CMU's 2011 United Way Campaign

Carnegie Mellon's 2011 United Way Campaign is under way and will continue through Dec. 16. Help make this year a success by going to http://www.cmu.edu/hr/unitedway to donate.

For more: http://www.cmu.edu/piper/briefs/2011/october/october-20/united-way.html

QTEL CEO Leads Off Qatar Lecture Series

A telecommunications executive recently told students to go after their passions.

Qtel Group CEO Nasser Marafih shared with students opportunities at his company and some of the critical skills they would need to succeed in business during the first "Making the Connections" lecture for the year at Carnegie Mellon in Qatar on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Read the rest of the story at http://www.cmu.edu/piper/briefs/2011/october/october-20/qtel-ceo.html

CIT Students Support Local Food Bank

Carnegie Mellon's Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) Race Team will host "Racing Against Hunger" at noon on Friday, Oct. 21 at the Scaife Hall Garden.

The event, which features a racing demo of the new team car, will help to raise awareness of the need to combat malnutrition.

Read the full article.

CS Adds New Course-Only Master's Program

Carnegie Mellon's Computer Science Department has approved a new master of science degree for students who seek advanced coursework in computer science, which will begin in fall 2012.

Read the full article.

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