In celebration of Carnegie Mellon University’s 125th anniversary, the annual Heading to the Point event returns with a powerful one-on-one conversation about the evolving role of libraries as agents of culture, community, and inclusion.

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Vice Provost for Community, Culture and Engagement Dr. Wanda Heading-Grant sits down with Dr. Deborah J. Rogers, Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, to explore how libraries shape lives: providing space for belonging, tools for empowerment, and access to knowledge that transforms individuals and communities.

From the groundbreaking legacy of Vivian Hewitt (MM 1944) — the first Black librarian in Pittsburgh — to the creative spark that local libraries ignited in playwright August Wilson, libraries hold space for voices to be heard, ideas to grow, and communities to connect. Join us to reflect on the legacy of libraries as cultural institutions and their continuing relevance in a complex, connected world, from public access to personal impact.

A reception with refreshments and activities, including button-making and a community collage, will follow the speaker discussion.

The annual “Heading to the Point” event is presented by the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries in partnership with the Office of the Vice Provost for Community, Culture and Engagement.

Location:
Rachel Mellon Walton Room, Posner Hall (Level A)
4980 Margaret Morrison Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213

Questions or accessibility concerns? Contact Erin Swift at eswift@andrew.cmu.edu.

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