Hi There! 

Welcome to the new school year! I hope these early weeks have been filled with possibility and purpose for you. This June at CUE’s Summer Educator Forum (CUESEF), we gathered around the theme Critical Pedagogy in Action: Urban Education as a Tool for Justice. CUESEF reminded me of the incredible power of community. It was energizing to see educators, researchers, educational advocates, and students come together to imagine and work to build more just futures for young people and their schools.

I’m excited for us to keep that spirit alive in the current school year, where our focus will be on building and sustaining spaces to connect across roles, share stories from practice and research, and learn from one another about what it looks like to bring equity and justice to life in urban education. This year, we will continue to have events with cutting edge researcher/practitioners, cultivate space for writing and resource sharing, and will also offer new experiences to partner more closely with CUE. My hope is that these opportunities will help us not only deepen our understanding, but also strengthen the networks of support and solidarity we need to do this work with courage and care. 

Thank you for continuing to work with us. Your voice, your practice, and your commitment matter deeply. I’m looking forward to the conversations, challenges, and breakthroughs we’ll share this year. 

In CUE-mmunity, 

Lori Delale-O’Connor 
Interim Director, Center for Urban Education 

P.S. Please view events details and register below. Feel free to share with others!

Special recognition: Our very own Tonia Green, Assistant Director of Operations, Consulting, and Public Engagement at CUE, was recently named a recipient of the 2025 Passion Meets the Road Roadrunner Award by the counseling organization Visions Toward Peace and A Peace of Mind Inc.

This award recognizes individuals heavily engaged in grassroots community organizing. Congratulations, Tonia!

Most Thursdays beginning September 18th
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
4303 Posvar Hall (CUE Commons Room)

Join us for a drop-in block designed to recharge, connect, and grow! Bring your lunch, meet friends, study, collaborate, or just take a break between classes. Open to all students! Come build community and make the CUE Commons your space for personal, academic, and professional growth. 

Please note: CUEmmunity Connections will not be offered October 2nd or November 6th.  

No RSVP necessary. See you there! 

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
12 - 1:30 p.m.
4303 Posvar Hall (CUE Commons Room)

The Center for Urban Education is pleased to announce the first Food for Thought event of the year with Dr. Michael Gunzenhauser as he shares insights from his new book, “Race-Conscious Caring in Educational Leadership: A Narrative Ethics,” which he co-authored with Pitt Education alums Drs. Osly Flores, and Michael Quigley. Don't miss this enlightening talk on Tuesday, October 7th, from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.!

A complimentary lunch will be served, and the first 15 people will receive a copy of the new book!

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET
4303 Posvar Hall (CUE Commons Room)

Join us at CUE for a supportive day of writing! Make progress on your research, dissertation, journal article, or other writing while we focus on the theme “Writing Home: Finding Your Place on the Page” Whether you need structure, accountability, or simply a change of scenery, this is your opportunity to focus, refine your work, and make meaningful progress.

Join us during the time frame that works best for you! Lunch will be served at 12 p.m.

Thursday, October 23, 2025
3 - 6 p.m. ET
4th Floor of Posvar Hall

Join us in Posvar Hall for a one-of-a-kind block party, hosted by the Center’s on the 4th floor! Connect and learn about student clubs, organizations and discover new spaces to hang out between classes to support your academic journey, all with live music and free food! This interactive event offers the perfect opportunity to explore how our Centers can elevate your college experience and boost your success. 
 
Come and go, before, after or between classes during this three-hour block of fun! 
 
Cosponsored by Africana Studies, the Center for Urban Education, the Office of Child Development, and the University Center for International Studies, including the Center for African Studies, the Center for Latin American Studies, and the Center for Ethnic Research Studies: CERS.

The Racial Equity Collaboratory at the University of Pittsburgh is a central hub for social justice and race-focused research. Its mission is to foster collaboration among researchers, scholars, and community partners to promote racial equity and justice. By connecting faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders, the collaboratory supports research, education, and action that advance racial equity. Through inclusivity, the Collaboratory aims to create a dynamic platform for connecting thought leaders.

Upcoming Talk

"Correcting False Beliefs: Using the Science of Learning to Improve Misinformation Debunks" 

Monday, October 6, 2025
10 a.m. ET
424 Murdoch Building (3420 Forbes Ave) 

"Correcting False Beliefs: Using the Science of Learning to Improve Misinformation Debunks" 

Click here for the abstract. 

Lisa Fazio, Associate Professor, Psychology and Human Development, Vanderbilt University 

The LRDC Colloquium Series is free and open to all. Please use the QR code or click here to RSVP for planning purposes.  

CUE is excited to be collaborating with our fourth-floor neighbors! Next time you find yourself in Posvar Hall, visit the Center and check out the various Departments and Centers and find out how you can become involved! 

Africana Studies 
Office of Child Development 
University Center for International Studies 
Center for African Studies 
Center for Latin American Studies 
Center for Ethnic Research Studies