Monday, October 15, 2018 - Friday, October 19, 2018


 Vol: 2018-19 No: 9

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Blue and Gold Week 2018

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will host its annual Blue & Gold Week festivities Wednesday, October 10, 2018 through Sunday, October 21, 2018. Don't miss this fun-filled fall week of activities!

The Art Show@Pitt-Greensburg returns for its second year! More than 120 pieces are on display.  The exhibit runs through Sunday, Oct. 21 on the second floor of Millstein and can be viewed during regular library hours. An Artists Reception will be held on Oct. 19 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.   Awards will be given for the top three fan favorites. To join us for the Artists Reception,  Click Here...

Campus-wide fun with something for everyone! New this year is a bonfire on Friday, October 19. Check the schedule of events for the annual Golf Outing, Car Cruise, Festival, Mini Golf, Pancake Man, Casino Night, Blue & Gold Weekend Homecoming Dance and Alumni Events! For event times and registration information, Click Here...


Highlight
 

Fall Break: No Classes, Monday, October 15 (All Day) Its Fall Break and there are no classes this day. Remember that you will have Monday classes on Tuesday. Campus Buildings will remain open.

 

Blue & Gold Week: Paint the campus blue & gold on Monday, October 15 the Pitt-Greensburg Student Alumni Association (SAA) will be busy during fall break as they "paint the campus blue & gold." Watch for signs that Bruiser the Bobcat has made is way through campus and get ready to celebrate! Click Here...

 

The Pitt-Greensburg Photography Club is sponsoring a Photo Scavenger Hunt October 15 - October 21. Take photos of the various iconic landmarks on campus, capture Pitt-Greensburg spirit and you could win a $50 VISA gift card. For more details, Click Here...

 

Photography Club will offer its popular Pose for Pro sessions October 16 & October 30. Sign up for a time slot and have a professional photo taken. This is a FREE service and the images are yours for professional use. For more information and to register for available time slots, Click Here...

 

Blue & Gold Week is in full swing when Sand Art and Happy Camper cupcakes come together as part of the Blue & Gold Week tradition. This FREE event will take place at the campus flag poles outside of Chambers Hall on Wednesday, October 17 at 3:00 p.m., Click Here...

 

Come explore at the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Wednesday, October 17. Enjoy food, music, activities, and games in Wagner Dining Hall from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This event offers Village Credit, Click Here...

 

The Phi Eta Sigma Oktoberfest is set to kick off Blue & Gold Week: Homecoming 2018! This delicious event features traditional Oktoberfest food like brautworst, soft pretzels, and root beer on tap. Student tables with activities add to the fun! Click Here...

 

Blue & Gold Week: Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg. Stop by Millstein Library and enjoy light refreshments while viewing the more than 120 pieces submitted for the Art Show @ Pitt-Greensburg. This reception is open to the public, so come celebrate with us and find out which three artists won the fan favorite voting. To find out more,  Click Here...

 

Join in the festivities at the newest addition to the Blue & Gold Week: Homecoming 2018 tradition is the campus bonfire. Join us on Chambers Hall Lawn for s'mores and music. Students will be able to enjoy the food truck at no cost. The Homecoming Court will be announced at the bonfire, too! Click Here...
 

Pitt Make a Difference Day is the region's largest day of service, engaging more than 3,500 student in the Pitt system! Pitt Make a Difference Day is an opportunity for students to show their school spirit and serve their community. No worries, you can participate in this giant service event and still take part in all of our Blue & Gold Homecoming Saturday activities. Click Here...

 

Blue & Gold Week: Pancake Man. A perennial crowd favorite, the Pancake Man is back for Blue & Gold Week: Homecoming 2018. Stop by the front of Chambers Hall, grab a plate, and catch a pancake or two to start the celebration. Click Here...

 

Blue & Gold Week: Hospitality Tent. Blue & Gold: Homecoming 2018 wouldn't be complete without our Hospitality Tent. Look for the blue Pitt tent and stop by say hello. While you're visiting, submit a ticket for our hourly drawings for a variety of Pitt spirit items. Click Here...

 

Blue & Gold Week: Pumpkin Patch. People of all ages can make their way over to our Pumpkin Patch and let their creative spirits soar as they pick their favorite orange gourd and start decorating. This is just one of our many family-friendly activities happening during Blue & Gold Week: Homecoming 2018. Click Here...

 

Blue & Gold Week: Mini Golf. Blue & Gold Homecoming 2018 will again feature the Blue & Gold mini-golf course. Each hole has been created by members of our campus community and celebrates our Blue & Gold spirit. Stop by and play a round--then vote for your favorite hazard. This event is FREE and family-friendly! Click Here...

 

Blue & Gold Week: Stained Glass Tour with Terry Bengel '80. An iconic feature of the Pitt-Greensburg campus is its collection of stained glass windows that are focal points of several buildings. Learn about what inspired these designs from the designer himself, Terry Bengel "80. Listen as he points out signature elements used in the windows, and other interesting facts. Click Here...

 

Blue & Gold Week: Casino Night. The Pitt-Greensburg campus community is invited to join in the fun at our Casino Night. Come and try your luck at one of our gaming tables--you may win one of our great prizes! Spend the evening chatting with our Blue & Gold celebrity dealers, catch-up with alumni, and engaging with new friends! Click Here...

 

Blue & Gold Week: Homecoming Court & Dance. Gather at the finale of Blue & Gold Homecoming 2018, attend the Homecoming Dance at 10 p.m. in Chambers Gymnasium. This is where we celebrate our Homecoming Queen and King while dancing the night away. For details, Click Here...

 

Submissions are now being accepted for the Annual University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Regional Leadership Conference. This years conference will be held on Saturday, November 3 in Smith Hall (Ferguson Theatre). For registration information and submission guidelines, Click Here...


Important Dates

October 10: Art Show (Oct. 10 - Oct. 21)
October 15:
Student Alumni Association (SAA) Paint the Campus
                       Blue & Gold
October 17:
Sand Art & Cupcake Camper
October 18:
Oktoberfest
October 19: Art Show Reception
October 19: Bonfire
October 20: Car Cruise
October 20: Pitt Make a Difference Day
October 20: Pancake Man
October 20: Blue & Gold Festival
October 20: Stained Glass Tours
October 20: Alumni Celebration Dinner
October 20: Casino Night
October 20: Homecoming Dance
November 3: Annual University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
                        Regional Leadership Conference
November 14: PGAA Professional Development: Keys to Career
                          Development and Advancement workshop

Happening

Road Work! Mt. Pleasant-Greensburg Road
re-paving is set to being on Monday October, 15. Westmoreland County will be performing road paving work on Mount Pleasant Road. The repaving will begin at the City of Greensburg line (near the Meadows Frozen Custard),  continue under the Route 30 overpass and extend to Wendover (approx. 1 mile beyond campus). This will impact the roadway in front of campus and is scheduled to last approximately two weeks. Read More...

Pitt-Greensburg's Office of Residence Life has announced the September Residents of the Month. The Community Assistants (CAs) from each residential area select the Residents of the Month. Congratulations to those recipients!! Read More...


2018-2019 Faculty and Staff Internal Campaign

Join your colleagues by participating in the Pitt-Greensburg Partners in Excellence Faculty and Staff Campaign and making a contribution to the fund of your choice Giving back, no matter the amount, helps to change the future of educational and experiential opportunities for everyone on campus, especially for the students who will call Pitt-Greensburg their alma mater forever.

Make your contribution now!  You can donate via:

Check: Send check and linked pledge card via interoffice mail to    Kellie Surmacz at 105 Lynch Hall

Payroll Deduction

Credit Card: Your can pay online by clicking on the credit card link or by calling 724-836-7761. If you pay online, make sure to mark Faculty or Staff as your affiliation to Pitt-Greensburg to ensure that you are counted for participating this year.

If you would like a paper pledge card and fund list sent to you, please email pgdonate@pitt.edu with your request.

All donations are tax deductible for the year of your gift.

If you have any questions or would like to donate by phone, please contact Kellie Surmaz at 724-836-7761 or pgdonate@pitt.edu.


Pitt Plus
 

Pitt-Plus is a program sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg’s Student Government Association (SGA) and Office of Student Activities. This program is designed to assist in providing and/or advertising discounts and services to current students, faculty, and staff from local businesses.

 

Discounts range from 10-15% or other extra incentives are offered. New businesses are being added on an on going basis for our Pitt-Greensburg community to enjoy! For more information or if your business would like to participate, please contact Al Thiel at ajt58@pitt.edu.

 

Just look for the Pitt-Plus logo and show your Pitt-Greensburg ID to start saving today!

 

For a current list of participating businesses, Click Here...


Beacon: Student Success System

Students are encouraged to make use of the Beacon student success system! Learn about success tools and campus resources including links to Events Calendars, Organizations, and News.
 

Student success is made simple with two easy ways to log in:

Log into my.pitt.edu

Click “Academic Resources” near the top of the page

Click “Beacon” link on the right side of the page.

OR
 

Bookmark this link https://greensburgpitt.home.campuslabs.com/

Click Beacon

Enter your Pitt username and password


Millstein Library

Millstein Library, at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, is part of Pitt’s University Library System.

It is a great source for all of your study needs! Stop in for Coffee and Snacks, the Millstein Wireless Workstation and "A" Team consultations in the new Research Collabroatory, to a name a few.


College Central Network

With Pitt-Greensburg's Job Posting System, College Central Network-CCN, students, alumni, and employers can link for all of their career needs. Sign in and search jobs posted exclusively for Pitt-Greensburg. Browse and sign up for workshops, programs, and events to learn more about career fields that interest you.


Campus Hours

You can view a complete list of Campus Times at Pitt-Greensburg. Please check frequently for updates during University breaks and holidays.


Pitt Greensburg Campus Calendars

Campus Calendar . (Click "All" on the right of the screen to view important dates.)

Calendar of important Academic Dates-Fall Term 2018

Engage-Student Events & Resources (sign in to create your personal Pitt-Greensburg profile)

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar