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October 27, 2011 · Vol. 22, No. 17
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Cèilidh Weekend Debuts
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Cèilidh (pronounced kay-lee) Weekend combines the CMU traditions of Homecoming, Family Weekend and the International Festival. The weekend activities range from today's all-campus BBQ to alumni lectures and awards, the president's address and the football game.
Read the full schedule.
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Inspire Innovation Campaign Update |
 As of Oct. 15, 2011, Carnegie Mellon's Inspire Innovation campaign had reached $955.8 million toward the $1 billion goal. Since Sept. 7, 2011, the campaign raised $5,819,784.
For the latest news and progress, visit http://www.cmu.edu/campaign |
Benefits Open Enrollment Runs Oct. 31-Nov. 14 | |
 During this two-week period, employees can use HR Connection to review their benefit options and rates, and make their elections for 2012. If you don't actively make new elections, many of your 2011 benefits will carry over to 2012. However, active enrollment is required to participate in the Health Care and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts for 2012.
Questions? Staff Council is hosting an encore presentation of its Benefits Open Forum, noon - 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1 in McConomy Auditorium.
Read the full story.
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PSO Hosts CMU Night, Friday, Nov. 4 at Heinz Hall | |
Faculty, staff, students and their guests can purchase tickets online starting at $15. CFA students can purchase tickets for as low as $10. A dessert reception for the CMU community, hosted by President Jared L. Cohon, follows the concert.
Read the full story.
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Light Shows To Debut on Pausch Bridge Tonight | |
 Four lighting designs for the Randy Pausch Bridge, created by student teams in a "light as art" class, and one design created by School of Computer Science Dean Randal E. Bryant will premiere at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 27) as part of Cèilidh Weekend.
"The student shows embody the spirit of Randy Pausch in exploring unkown territory, taking risks and creating a dynamic experience for the campus community," said Cindy Limauro, professor of lighting design in the School of Drama.
Read the full article.
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Miller Gallery, STUDIO Publish Book Sprint | |
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Tartans Aim for 500th All-Time Football Victory |
 Carnegie Mellon's football team will be gunning for its 500th all-time victory Saturday when the Tartans host Washington University (Mo.) at noon at Gesling Stadium. The Tartans are in their 102nd football season with a 499-363-28 overall record.
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Calendar Highlights
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Oct. 27-30 Opera: Sacred & Profane Friday, Oct 28 7 p.m., Halloween Pop Cabaret Saturday, Oct. 29 1 p.m., Faculty memorial concert Sunday, Oct. 30 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Student Art Sale 8 p.m., CMU Chamber Orchestra Tuesday, Nov. 1 Noon, Encore Benefits Open Forum 5 p.m., Design Lecture with Nervous System Wednesday, Nov. 2 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Benefits & Fitness Fair Thursday, Nov. 3 4:30 p.m. Innovators Forum with Jonathan Rothberg (CIT'85) Read about these events and more.
| Personal Mentions
| This issue features:
Allan Meltzer Janet Madelle Feindel Jeanne VanBriesen
Gérard Cornuéjols
Julia Schwarz and David Klionsky
Don Marinelli
Newell Washburn | News Briefs
| CMU Food Drive Runs Oct. 31-Nov. 11
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