Past events

Events

December 16 2024

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Student End-of-Semester Trip

Muhazi
December 15 2024

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Fireside chat with Romain Murenzi

"The Importance of Investment in Science, Technology, and Innovation for Poverty Alleviation and Economic Growth"
December 13 2024

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Social Affairs Ministry: Appreciation and Acknowledgment Week

A203
December 7 2024

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Women in Tech Club: Experience AI Event

Inspiring 7-14 year-olds to explore STEM through hands-on coding activities

A203
December 6 2024

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

End-of-Year Employee Celebration Dinner

Four Points by Sheraton
December 6 2024

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Guest Lecture: Angel Lozano

"An Academic's Perspective on 6G Research"

A203
December 4 2024

5:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Upanzi Network Webinar: Emily Aiken

"Targeting Humanitarian Aid with Machine Learning and Digital Data"

Virtual

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December 2 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Swearing-In Ceremony of the Incoming Student Guild

Event to mark the start of the leadership journey of the newly elected Student Guild leaders

E101
November 27 2024

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Rwanda Space Agency University Outreach Event

RSA will present Rwanda’s space initiatives and growing earth observation role, inspiring students to explore space and geospatial careers

CMU 2, PEZ Plenary Hall
November 25 2024

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Research Talk: "Targeting humanitarian aid with machine learning and digital data"

A203
November 22 2024

2:00 PM - 3:50 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Data Science Club: Guest Lecture

A203
November 21 2024

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Women in Tech Club: Tech Trends Discussion

A203
November 21 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

AWS Club: Workshop Camp

Join the club for a workshop focused on building skills in machine learning and infrastructure.

A203
November 21 2024

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

picoCTF-Africa miniCTF

An event for students in Morocco

Virtual and in person at Al Akhawayn University

Learn more about picoCTF-Africa miniCTF
November 21-22 2024

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Symposium on Cybersecurity and Digital Identity in Africa

This two-day event is focused on tackling cybersecurity challenges and exploring digital identity innovations across Africa.

Al Akhawayn University (Ifrane, Morocco)

Learn more about Symposium on Cybersecurity and Digital Identity in Africa
November 20 2024

10:00 AM - 12:45 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Global Entrepreneurship Week Event

A half-day event for students to explore entrepreneurship through a combination of keynote address, panel discussions, and a Jenga Hackathon pitch finale.

A203
November 18 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Student Guild 2024: Election Results

The reveal of the results of the recent guild elections.

A203
November 16 2024

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

DevFest Kigali 2024
November 14 2024

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Women in Tech Club: Internship Experience Fair

F305
November 14 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Research Club: Faculty Insights on Research

Faculty panel discussion on research interests, current projects, and opportunities for student collaboration in summer 2025.

A203
November 14 2024

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

AI in Africa Workshop, 2024 ACM International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Finance

This is a virtual external event, open to all

Virtual

Register for AI in Africa Workshop, 2024 ACM International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Finance
November 13 2024

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Monthly Employees Meeting: Committee Updates

A203
November 8 2024

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Student Guild Election Debate

Meet the aspiring future leaders and hear their vision for the next Student Guild

E101
November 7 2024

5:30 PM - 6:25 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Women in Tech Club: African Women in AI - AI Bias

A discussion that will explore how AI bias impacts African women
November 6 2024

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Monthly All-Hands Employee Meeting

A203
November 5 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Research Club: Mini Tutorial on LaTeX

A hands-on LaTeX tutorial open to all.

Hybrid, A203 and virtual
November 4-6 2024

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

2024 Internet Measurement Conference Remote PoD

CMU-Africa is hosting the first African-IMC remote PoD to provide a low-cost method to expose the local community to top-tier research culture.

CMU-Africa 2, The Upanzi Network Lab

Register for 2024 Internet Measurement Conference Remote PoD
October 31 2024

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

The Leadership Collective: "Pan-Africanism in the Global Arena: Leadership, Unity, and Africa's Future"

Debate competition between CMU-Africa and ALU students

A203
October 30 2024

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Guest Lecture: Mr. Arin Barkhordarian, Utility Perspectives of HVDC

Those interested in electrical engineering and advanced power systems will gain valuable knowledge about various engineering systems.

Hybrid
October 30 2024

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Guest Lecture: Programmable Kernel Abstractions Wanted for Fun (Profit)

A203
October 28 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Lead the Guild: Info Session for Aspiring Student Leaders

With guild elections approaching, the current leaders will outline key roles and share insights to aspiring student leaders and the community.

F205
October 26 2024

2:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

IEEE Extreme Programming Challenge

A global challenge in which teams of IEEE Student members compete in a 24-hour time span to solve a set of programming problems

Hybrid
October 25 2024

2:00 PM - 3:40 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Software Engineering Club: Career Opportunities in Software Engineering

SEC will host CMU-Africa alumnus, Denis Niwemugisha, for a discussion on how to leverage opportunities in the market.

A203
October 23 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

French Club: Ciné Mercredi: Movie Night

A screening of the French movie "Les Profs 2" with English subtitles

F309
October 16 2024

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

CMU-Africa Employee Retreat
October 14-18 2024

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Fall Semester Break
October 9 2024

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Monthly Committees Meeting

A203
October 8 2024

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

MSIT Practicum: Initial Project Feedback

F205 and virtual
October 7 2024

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Boston Consulting Group Recruitment Information Session

A203
October 4 2024

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Fall 2024 Student Town Hall

TBA
October 4 2024

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

A Scenic Hiking Adventure with Tourism 250
October 3 2024

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Research Club: A Beginner's Guide to Research

A203
October 2 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

The Leadership Collective: Insights from Africa's Game Changers

A203
October 2 2024

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Upanzi Network Digital Experience Center Soft Launch

For CMU-Africa staff and faculty

CMU Building 2
Sep 30 - Oct 15 2024

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Bridge Program

A203, E101, F203, F205
September 28 2024

8:00 AM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Multisport Court Launch
September 27 2024

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Energy and Embedded Systems Club: Meet & Greet and Project Showcase

F205
September 27 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

CMU-Africa AWS Cloud Club: Meet & Greet

A203
September 21 2024

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Product Design and Innovation Workshop

Hosted by the Africa Innovators Society student club

A203, F205
September 19 2024

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Eastern Africa Digital ID Hackathon Awards

Hosted by the Upanzi Network

PEZ (CMU 2)

Register for Eastern Africa Digital ID Hackathon Awards
September 18 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in Technology Webinar

Breaking Barriers Through Technology Webinar Series

Virtual

Register for Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in Technology Webinar
September 16-17 2024

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Tartans Innovate Hackathon Events

Resource Center
September 14 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Annual Welcome Back BBQ

The Park Lounge

Register for Annual Welcome Back BBQ
September 13 2024

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Date Science Club Guest Speaker Session

A203
September 13 2024

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Peer Support Summit

This event is invitation only

Resource Centre
September 11 2024

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Monthly Employee All Hands Meeting

A203
September 9 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

TA Induction

A203
September 9 2024

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Student Fall Employment Induction

A203
September 6 2024

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Fall Semester Welcome Event

Resource Centre
September 6 2024

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Tartans Innovate Hackathon Kickoff

A203
September 6 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

SEC Club Event: Cybersecurity Essentials

CMU 2, PEZ Plenary Hall
August 24 2024

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

MongoDB Developer Day

Room A203
August 22 2024

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Info Session on Tepper School of Business Graduate Programs

Virtual
August 9 2024

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Game Night

Open to all students

Cafeteria and Resource Centre
August 6-8 2024

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

ICT Teachers Summer Training

F305 and F309
August 5-9 2024

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

IIL Product Innovation Workshop

CMU-Africa, PEZ Building
July 25 2024

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CAT

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

So You're Considering a Ph.D.: Advice, Considerations, and Timelines

CMU-Africa PEZ Building
Jul 22 - Aug 11 2024

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Eastern Africa Digital ID Hackathon

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