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Highlight As part of Pitt-Greensburg's observance of Veterans Week, a Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held at noon at the campus flagpoles located in front of Chambers Hall. This event is FREE and open to the public. For details, Click Here... Come celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, on Tuesday, November 6 in Wagner Dining Hall. The event, which is open the public, will run form 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sample delicious Indian entrees and desserts and participate in various Hindu customs as part of the Year of Pitt Global. Click Here... Veterans Week Movie Night: "Joyeux Noel". According to IMBD.com, Joyeux Noel tells the story of an unofficial Christmas truce in December 1914 on the Western Front during World War I that allowed soldiers from opposing sides to gain insight into each other's way of life. The screening of this film is part of Pitt-Greensburg's observance of Veterans Week. Click Here... Spanish Tertulias will convene on Wednesday, November 7 at 11:45 a.m. All conversation and games will be in Spanish, however, all levels of Spanish are welcome to join in this activity in the Village Coffeehouse. This event offers Village Credit. Click Here... Spanish Book Club continues! Come join in for conversation about a book in Spanish at this gathering that offers Village credit. The club de lectura will discuss the book De Cómo las muchachas García perdieron el acento (How the García Girls Lost Their Accents). Click Here... Veterans Week: "Choctaw Code Talkers" Doucmentary. The campus is invited to view the screening of this documentary that tells the story of the Choctaw Indians, who were not yet citizens of the United States but members of the American Expeditionary Forces, when they were asked, in 1918, to use their Native language as a powerful tool against the German Forces in World War I. This set a precedent for code talking as an effective military weapon. Click Here... Criminal Justice Day will be held Thursday, November 8, in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. Come and learn about careers in criminal justice through various professional presentations. The Blackburn Center and Veterans Affairs will also be present at various information table. Click Here... Veterans Week: Reflections of Service--A Storytelling Event. As part of its observance of Veterans Week, Pitt-Greensburg will present the storytelling event, "Reflections of Service." It features five US military veterans from the region and is patterned after the national storytelling event that is part of the "Got Your Six" program. Featured storytellers are: Nancy Anderson; Bradley C. Nindl, PhD; Daniel Rr. Rota, PhD; Sarah Treadway ’17, and Lee Wagner. Click Here... Veterans Week: Campus RED Out!. To close Pitt-Greensburg's observance of Veterans Week, the campus community is asked to Remember Everyone Deployed, by wearing red in honor of all those who are deployed serving in the US Armed Forces. Be part of this campus-wide RED Out and join us for a group photo in front of the Chambers Hall flagpoles at noon. Click Here... Fantastical Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Weird and Wonderful in Medieval Bestiary Manuscripts. Join us on Friday, November 9, at 11 a.m. in Village Hall 118 when Pitt-Greensburg will host visiting scholar, Dr. Ilya Dines, who will speak on bestiaries or illuminated manuscripts that depict and describe the world's animals, both real and legendary from the panther to the phoenix. Click Here... Admissions event, The Power of Healthcare is an academic event for students interested in learning about the majors Pitt-Greensburg offers in healthcare and health sciences. You will hear from professors and a panel of experts in the field to discuss your curriculum and post-graduate opportunities. Nursing and Healthcare Management are two of the NEW majors featured at this event. Students and their families are required to register, Click Here... Pitt-Greensburg students will "Fall Into the Streets" the week of November 12-17. This annual event allows the campus to volunteer with nonprofits in the region and shows students the value of community service. For more information and to register, Click Here... The PGAA Professional Development Committee will host the Keys to Career Development and Advancement workshop on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Campana Chapel and Lecture Hall. Featured presenter, executive recruiter and alumnus Gerry Peterson (’80), will focus on career development from entry level to top management roles. This event is open to students, alumni, faculty, and staff. To register for this FREE event, Click Here... Join the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) Events Committee for a night of painting and potluck on Friday, November 16 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Painting with a Twist. The event is $35/person. Light refreshments will be provided, and guests are welcome to bring snacks too. This is an adults only event. For more information or to register, Click Here... It’s time to jingle and mingle! Kick off the holiday season with the PGAA’s Merry Mingle on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. in the Millstein Library. Formerly the Holiday Wine Tasting, the Merry Mingle is a new take on an annual favorite. Have a photo taken with Bruiser, participate in the ugly holiday sweater contest, sample delicious appetizers, indulge in a hot chocolate bar, and more. All Pitt alumni and their guests are invited; however, guests must be at least 21 years of age. For ticket information and to register Click Here... |
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Important Dates
November 5: Veterans Week: Wreath Laying Ceremony-Open to |
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Happening Pitt-Greensburg's Written/Spoken Series welcomes writers Sharla Yates and Ben Gwin to campus Monday, November 5, at 7 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. The reading is FREE and open to the public. Pitt-Greensburg student-writers Peyton Clark and Liz Laughlin will open. A book sale and signing will follow the event. Read More... |
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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 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. |
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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... |
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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: Click “Academic Resources” near the top of the page
Click “Beacon” link on the right side of the page. Bookmark this link https://greensburgpitt.home.campuslabs.com/ Click Beacon Enter your Pitt username and password |
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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. |
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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. |
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Campus Hours You can view a complete list of Campus Times at Pitt-Greensburg. Please check frequently for updates during University breaks and holidays. |
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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)
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