University of Pittsburgh
November 12, 2009

University of Pittsburgh Calendar of Events, Nov. 25-Dec. 2

The following events are open to the public.
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12/1 Fernando De la Torre, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, will deliver a lecture titled "Learning Components for Human Sensing," at noon, 5317 Sennott Square, 210 S. Bouquet St., Oakland. This event is sponsored by Pitt's Department of Computer Science. For more information, visit www.cs.pitt.edu/events/talks/2101/talk.php?id=155.

12/1 Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of the Acumen Fund, will deliver a lecture titled "The Future of Philanthropy: Making Markets Work to Serve the Poor," at 3:30 p.m., Schenley Lounge, Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Ave., Oakland. This event is sponsored by Pitt's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, Swanson School of Engineering, and Center for Global Health. For more information, contact gspiapf@pitt.edu.

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