On Thursday, Pitt’s incoming freshmen gathered on the lawn of the Petersen Events Center to break the world record for “Greatest Number of People Simultaneously Performing an Umbrella Dance at a Single Venue.” The event celebrated Pitt’s 225th anniversary and the 100th birthday of late Pitt alumnus and actor Gene Kelly.On Thursday, Pitt’s incoming freshmen gathered on the lawn of the Petersen Events Center to break the world record for “Greatest Number of People Simultaneously Performing an Umbrella Dance at a Single Venue.” The event celebrated Pitt’s 225th anniversary and the 100th birthday of late Pitt alumnus and actor Gene Kelly.