Monday, October 8, 2018 - Friday, October 12, 2018


 Vol: 2018-19 No: 8

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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!

** Stay overnight nearby to participate in the festivities throughout each day! **
We have rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn Greensburg

The Art Show@Pitt-Greensburg returns for its second year! Students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as friends of the University are invited to showcase their creations during this fall's Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg! Awards will be given for the top three fan favorites. For more information and to register, Click Here...

The Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing presented by Elliott Group will be held on Friday, October 12, at the Westmoreland Country Club. Come compete on a championship course while having some fun in support of Pitt-Greensburg! The event benefits Pitt-Greensburg’s Athletics, 12 NCAA Division III athletic teams; the Technology for the Future fund, and the alumni association
(PGAA). For sponsorship information or to register, 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

Lantern Release: Memorial for Alina Shekhet and other victims of domestic violence will be held on Monday, October 8 at 8 p.m. Members of the Blackburn Center staff will also be in attendance to share information and answer questions. Click Here...

On Wednesday, October 10 there will be an Information Session: History and Economics of Revolution Spring Break Trip to Cuba. Are you looking for something to do this Spring Break? Stop in for the information session and learn more about this full-semester course worth three credits. Click Here...

Spanish Tertulias will be held on Wednesday, October 10 at 11:45 a.m. in Village Coffeehouse. All levels of Spanish are welcome to join in conversation and games in Spanish. Participation in this event earns Academic Village credit. Click Here...

Spanish Book Club the club de lectura, is gathering on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 11:45 in the Village Coffeehouse. Converse in Spanish as the group discusses the book De Como las muchachas Garcia perdieron el acento (How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents). Click Here...

Founders' Day celebration, Wednesday, October 10, 2018! Join in a celebration marking 56 years since the founding of the Pitt-Greensburg campus! Refreshments and festivities will be held at a party from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Chambers Hall. Click Here...

Thinking about graduate school? Start planning today at Pitt-Greensburg’s Graduate & Professional School Fair. The Fair will be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg’s Chambers Hall Gymnasium' 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11th. The fair is FREE and open to current students, alumni, and the public. Whether you are interested in a particular program or just want to check out the options, this is a great chance to do some preliminary research and planning.  For more information and a list of participating schools, Click Here... 

Pitt-Greensburg students present their annual Broadway Battles Breast Cancer concert on Friday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. This event features student performers and a variety of ways to raise funds to support breast cancer research. This event is FREE and open to the public. Click Here...

The Student Alumni Association (SAA) will visit Gearhard Farms (Murrysville) on Friday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.  SAA members, alumni and their guests will enjoy a bonfire, hayride and corn maze.  The event is FREE for alumni, SAA members and their guests.  Transportation is available for students. For more information and to register, 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 8: Lantern Release: Memorial for Alina Shekhet
                   
and victims of domestic violence
October 10:
Information Session: History and Economics of
                      Revolution Spring Break Trip to Cuba
October 10:
Art Show Voting Begins
October 10:
Founders' Day Celebration
October 11:
Pitt-Greensburg Graduate & Professional Fair
October 12: Broadway Battles Breast Cancer
October 12: Annual Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing
October 17:
Sand Art & Cupcake Camper
October 12:
SAA Trip to Gearhard Farms
October 18: Oktoberfest
October 19: Art Show Reception
October 19: Bonfire
October 20: Car Cruise
October 20: Pitt Make a Difference Day
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

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