Paul Riis Birthday Celebration

Subtitle: 
Enjoy nature-inspired features Paul Riis, a Swiss-born landscape architect
Activity Type: 
Cultural Event
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Date: 
Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 16:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Cascades in South Park
Contact Person: 
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
Contact Phone: 
412-624-6000
Contact Email: 
nationalityrooms@pitt.edu

Join the Swiss Nationality Room Committee, the Paul Riis Legacy Preservation Volunteers, and the Swiss-American Society of Pittsburgh as we celebrate Paul Riis’ birthday on October 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM in South Park. We will gather at the Forbes Pavilion near the beautiful Cascades, designed by Riis.

Paul Riis was a Swiss-born landscape architect who served as the first director of Allegheny County Parks from 1928 to 1932. He designed numerous nature-inspired features in both North Park and South Park. We’ll sample some Swiss foods including Raclette and Fondue, learn how to sing Happy Birthday in German, and hear from the sponsoring organizations about their work.

Did you know a group of people meet monthly to help preserve Riis structures in South Park? Did you know Pittsburgh will host the North American Swiss Singing Alliance competition in 2024? Have you heard about the Swiss Nationality Room and the scholarships it sponsors for summer study in Switzerland?

Please RSVP to Ellen Porter by MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25 with the number of adults and children planning to attend:
ecarlson118@gmail.com
412.335.9659

UCIS Unit: 
Global Hub
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Swiss Room Committee
Non-University Sponsors: 
Paul Riis Legacy Preservation Volunteers; Swiss-American Society of Pittsburgh
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes
Pitt Undergrads: 
2
University Calendar ID: 
44208805434154