Monday, March 11, 2019 - Friday, March 15, 2019


 Vol: 2018-19 No: 27

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Spring Recess

Spring Recess for students (no classes) will run from March 9 through March 17. All University offices will remain open and staffed from March 11-14. The University will be closed Friday March 15. Click Here...


Highlight

Peer Leader Information Session. Make a Difference...Be a Peer Leader! The Office of Student Services will hold an Information Session for students interested in becoming Peer Leaders. Students from all class years are welcome to apply. Commuter and Resident students are both needed! Click Here...

Meet the Author: Col. Nancy P. Anderson, USMC, Ret. The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg welcomes Colonel Nancy P. Anderson, USMC, retired on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. in village Hall 118. This FREE event will showcase her book "The Very Few, The Proud Women in the Marine Corps., 1977-2001" 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...


Commencement 2019

 

The 2019 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2019

 

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

 

For a complete list of Commencement related details, including tickets, academic attire, commencement-related activities such as Grad Central Greensburg on March 5th, and the RSVP process, Click here…

 

We look forward to celebrating with you!


Pitt-Greensburg 23rd Annual Children’s Literature Conference

 

 

The Pitt-Greensburg Annual Children's Literature Conference will be held on May 3, 2019. 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 at PNC Park

Tickets on Sale Now!

Watch the Pirates take on the Milwaukee Brewers! All Pitt-Greensburg students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families are invited on Saturday, June 1, 2019 to participate in Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park. Come early for food, fun, and giveaways. Game time is 4:05 p.m. The first 20,000 fans in the park will receive a Chris Archer bobble head. For tickets, Click Here...


Important Dates

March 9: Spring Recess March 9 - March 17
March 19: Speaker, Colonel Nancy P. Anderson, USMC, retired
March 25: Pose for Pro professional portraits

March 26: Pitt Day in Harrisburg
April 3: FREE Credit Workshop
April 4: Spanish Tertulias
April 27: Commencement 2019
May 3: Pitt-Greensburg 23rd Annual Children’s Literature
             Conference

June 1: Pirate Tailgate


Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

Award Nominations:

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...


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...


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