Monday, February 11, 2019 - Friday, February 15, 2019


 Vol: 2018-19 No: 23

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Highlight

Spanish Tertulias will be held on Thursday, February 14 at 11:45 a.m. in Village Coffeehouse. Come join in for conversation and games in Spanish! All levels of Spanish are welcome at the Village Coffeehouse for the activity that earns Academic Village participation credit, Click Here...

The Joan Chambers Concert Series welcomes Shana Mashego, soprano, and Jee Sook Cha, piano, to the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg on February 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, Click Here...


Pitt Day in Harrisburg 2019

 

Registration is open!

 

Join fellow Pitt students, faculty, staff and alumni on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 as they gather from across the Commonwealth to meet with members of the General Assembly. This is an opportunity to give legislators a first-hand perspective of the challenges and changes facing public higher education. Join us on this day for your chance for your voice to be heard! For registration and information, Click Here...

 

Early Bird Registration! Students that register early by March 8, 2019 will be entered into a drawing for a Pitt Spirit Basket on the bus on return trip back from Harrisburg! 


Important Dates

February 11: Deadline for Outstanding Faculty Award Nominations
February 14: Spanish Tertulias
February 15: Joan Chambers Concert Series: Shana Mashego & Jee
                       Sook Cha
February 18: Commuter Appreciation Days: Raffle
February 19: Commuter Appreciation Days: Chick-Fil-A
February 20: Commuter Appreciation Days: Ice Cream Sundae Bar
February 20: WANT Job and Career Expo
February 21: GEM Ketch-Up Event
February 21: Professional Impressions (Formerly Mock Interview
                       Night)
February 21: VAS Film Series: "Big Eyes"
February 21: Bruiser's Birthday Celebration
February 24: Dress for Success: JCPenney Suit-Up Event
February 27: Professional impressions: An Evening with
                       Pitt-Greensburg Alumni
February 28: Pitt Day of Giving
March 26: Pitt Day in Harrisburg

Scholarships


Win $20,000 for graduate school! Graduates interested in applying for the Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream for Graduates Scholarship, the application process is now open! To apply and to read more on this opportunity,  Click Here...

For a complete list of outside scholarship opportunities and links to application information, Click Here...


Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

Award Nominations:

2019 Outstanding Faculty Award

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Faculty Award through Monday, February 11.  This award recognizes excellence among Pitt-Greensburg faculty.  The award is presented at the Honors Convocation in April. To learn more about the award and past recipients, Click Here. To submit your nomination, Click Here.

2019 Student Community Service Award

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Student Community Service Award now through Sunday, March 10.  This $500 award is given annually by the PGAA. For consideration, the students may be self-nominated or nominated by another member of the Pitt-Greensburg community, including fellow students, staff, and faculty. The winner of the award is expected to attend the end-of-the-year Student Leadership Recognition Ceremony

on Wednesday, April 17. For nomination criteria and to submit a nomination, Click Here...
 

2019 Alumni Awards
 

The PGAA proudly recognizes Pitt-Greensburg alumni for their professional accomplishments, service to their communities, and commitment to the University.  Nominations for the prestigious Alumnus of Distinction, Volunteer Excellence, and Young Alumni Leadership 2019 awards are being accepted now through Monday, July 8, 2019. To learn more about the award criteria, guidelines, nomination forms, and the 2018 PGAA honorees, Click Here...

 

Volunteers Needed: Professional Impressions
 

Alumni volunteers are needed for Professional Impressions on Wednesday, Feb. 27.  Formerly Mock Interview Night, Professional Impressions provides students with professional experience, but in a new and exciting format.  The evening will feature a networking dinner with an emphasis on dining etiquette presented by Chartwells followed by an alumni panelAlumni are invited to participate in this event as table hosts and panelists.  Check-in begins at 6:15 p.m. in the Hempfield Room. To register, Click Here


PGAA Board 2019-2022 Term nominations
 

Join the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association Board, the official representative group of Pitt-Greensburg alumni.  Members serve in an advisory capacity to the Office of Alumni Relations and on the alumni Professional Development, Engagement, and Events Committees. The Board of Directors serves a critical role by providing strategic direction, resources, and professional expertise to help carry out the mission of the PGAA. Alumni are invited to nominate candidates to serve one term of three years, beginning Monday, July 1, 2019, with the option of being elected to a second term.  Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 29, 2019. For a list of responsibilities, duties, and nomination forms, Click Here...


Happening

Sigma Tau Delta Spring 2019 Induction. The Pitt-Greensburg AAD chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, has sent invitations to 33 students with outstanding qualifications in English Literature and Creative and Professional Writing. To be eligible, students must have excelled in significant coursework in Literature or Writing beyond general education requirements and earned at least a "B" average in their coursework overall. Read More...


Weather Delays and Closings

If a decision is made to delay or cancel any campus events, the decision will be posted in the following ways:

1. On the Pit-Greensburg web site home page.

2. On the voice recording at 724-836-7780.

3. WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

4. KDKA Radio (1020 AM).

5. WPXI-TV Channel 11.

6. Email to the campus community.


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 your study needs! Stop in for coffee and snacks and to book a consultation with a librarian in the Research Collboratory.


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-Spring Term 2019

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