Monday, February 26, 2018 - Friday, March 2, 2018


 Vol: 2017-18 No: 22

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Pitt Day of Giving

Pitt Day Of Giving on February 28 supports major campus initiatives

Are you up for the President’s Challenge?

 

Pitt-Greensburg President Sharon Smith has set forth her challenge: if 100 donors contribute $5 or more to Pitt-Greensburg’s Tech for the Future Challenge, President Smith will make a donation of $1,000 to our campus.

Help us unlock an extra $1,000 in funds

for Pitt-Greensburg students!

To contribute to the challenge, Click here to give online.

Be sure that ‘Technology for the Future Challenge’ is selected under ‘Select a designation’

The Pitt Day of Giving celebrates the founding of the University of Pittsburgh and provides another opportunity to participate in the Partners in Excellence campaign while also supporting the campus’ Day of Giving challenge goals. If Pitt-Greensburg is among the leaders for participation during Pitt Day of Giving, it would receive additional funding through the University of Pittsburgh’s incentive program. Make your gift now:

·        Online: dayofgiving.pitt.edu

·        Text to Give:

o   Option 1TEXT: @pitt #tech to 52014 (to support the Technology for the Future Challenge Fund)

o   Option 2TEXT: @pitt #build to 52014 (to support our new Life Sciences Building Construction Fund)


Happenings

Pitt-Greensburg's Written/Spoken Series welcomes poet and nonfiction writer Karen Dietrich on Tuesday, February 27, at 6:00 p.m. The reading is FREE and open to the public. A book sale and signing will follow. Read More...

Pitt-Greensburg's Written/Spoken Series welcomes journalist and nonfiction writer Maggie Messit and poet and fiction writer Jim Daniels on Thursday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. The reading is FREE and open to the public. A book sale and signing will follow the readings. Read More...


Highlight
 
On Monday, February 26, 2018, The Center for Professional Growth will host a two-session program on Resume Writing & Cover Letters. Alison Gloekler, assistant director of Career Services at Pitt-Greensburg, will discuss the basics of developing a resume and cover letter. The classes offer an opportunity to draft your application materials or receive suggestions on what you already have in place. Fees and registration apply. For details, Click Here...

Pitt Day in Harrisburg 2018

 

Registration is open!

 

Join fellow Pitt students, faculty, staff and alumni on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 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 2, 2018 will be entered into a drawing for a Pitt Spirit Basket on the bus on return trip back from Harrisburg! 


Commencement 2018

 

The 2018 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2018

 

Students who want to participate in the ceremony must RSVP online by March 15th.  

 

For a complete list of Commencement related details for students, families, faculty members and staff about tickets, academic attire, commencement-related activities, and the RSVP, Click here

 

We look forward to celebrating with you!


Pitt-Greensburg 22nd Annual Children’s Literature Conference

 

SAVE THE DATE!

 

The Pitt-Greensburg Annual Children's Literature Conference will be held on May 4, 2018. The Pitt-Greensburg Children's Literature Conference serves educators and librarians in the Western Pennsylvania community and beyond. The conference will offer presentations by nationally known children’s authors, informative breakout sessions, a continental breakfast, a hot buffet lunch, and book signing.  Registration is required. For a list of presenters and to register, Click Here...

Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

Award Nominations:

2018 Community Service Award

Faculty, staff and students are invited to nominate a student for the 2018 Student Community Service Award. This award is given to  Pitt-Greensburg student who best exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism through participation in a student organization in his or her community. Pitt- Students may self-nominate.  Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, March 15.  For  nominee requirements and nomination form, Click Here...


Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park

SAVE THE DATE!

Watch the Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds! All Pitt-Greensburg students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families are invited on Saturday, June 16, 2018 to participate in Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park. Come early for food, fun, and giveaways. Game time is 4:05 p.m.

Hawaiian shirt Night-Ticket details coming soon!!


Scholarship Opportunities

 

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


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


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.


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 and to book a consultation with a librarian in the Research Collaboratory.


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 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


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