Monday, March 21, 2016 - Friday, March 25, 2016

WITH PITT, PA WINS

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR!

Right now, Pitt students, faculty, staff and communities are being caught in the middle of a political fight that’s taking away from higher education in our state. Learn how you can help.

University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher went in front of lawmakers on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 to emphasize the critical importance of a multiyear funding strategy for state-related universities. Such a framework is vital for long-term stability, planning, tuition control, and financial aid. The chancellor also discussed Pitt’s precarious position in the wake of receiving no state funding eight months into the current budget cycle.

Please, view the full message from Chancellor Gallagher and learn more on the long term budget resolutions.

Faculty, Staff, and Students, your support is needed! Get Involved by joining us in the WITH PITT, PA WINS campaign! Please consider joining the University and the Pitt-Greensburg campus community and attend Pitt Day in Harrisburg on March 22, 2016 to show your support of the University of Pittsburgh.

If you cannot attend Pitt Day in Harrisburg, consider taking the time to contact your local Legislators. Pitt has made Talking Points available to strengthen your message. Visit WITH PITT, PA WINS and learn more about ways you can make a difference. There you will easily be able to forward your story to your local legislators with a copy going to Governor Tom Wolfe, as well. You will also find sample letters, and other resources that you can use to help Pitt make its case for state funding.

Thank you for taking the time to advocate for the University of Pittsburgh! Together let us show Harrisburg that WITH PITT, PA WINS!

Use hashtags: #WithPitt  #PAwins  #PABudget

Pitt-Greensburg's Office of Residence Life has announced the February Residents of the Month. The Community Assistants (CAs) from each residential area select the Residents of the Month. Congratulations to those recipients!! Read More...

Pitt-Greensburg Humanities Day will be held Saturday, May 7. The event features a keynote address by actor and Pittsburgh native David Conrad (star of “Ghost Whisperer,” “Wedding Crashers,” and more), as well as student competitions and performances in foreign languages, creative writing, fine arts, music, theatre, film, and literature. Registration is required. Read More...

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will host its 16th Annual Writers Festival April 11 through April 15. This year’s line-up features Chicago authors Ben Tanzer and Joseph Peterson, a Pitt Year of the Humanities celebration of stories and storytellers, an alumni writers reunion, and more. All festival events are free and open to the public. Read More...

Dr. Lipika Mazumdar, assistant professor of Anthropology, will present a lecture titled, "Negotiating the Earthquake in Garhwal Himalya" as part of the Phi Kappa Phi Colloquium Series on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. This event offers Village credit. Read More...

Give Voice to Your Truth: Ash Beckham, viral sensation and TEDx talk presenter will speak in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Beckham describes herself as an accidental advocate, motivating others to embrace the kind of social behaviors that trigger societal shifts. Click Here...

Spring Into the Streets! Join the Pitt-Greensburg community in making a difference in Westmoreland County. Sign-up to volunteer at area non-profits to do anything from clean-ups and painting to crafts for kids and seniors. The first 125 people to sign up for projects will be guaranteed an awesome t-shirt! For more information and to sign up, Click Here...

Free Application for Federal Student Aid-FAFSA completion session is scheduled for March 30, 2016.  This FREE session is designed to assist parents and students with the filing of the FAFSA form. Personnel from the Office of Financial Aid will guide parents and students to completion. For more information and to schedule, Click Here...

The 20th Annual Children's Literature Conference will be held in Smith Hall on Friday, May 6, 2016. Register by March 31 for early the bird discount. Keynote presenters are Caldecott medalist Paul O. Zelinsky and Newberry medalist Jack Gantos.Zelinsky. For more information and to download the registration form, Click Here...

Watch the Pirates take on the Cardinals! All Pitt-Greensburg students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families are invited on Sunday, June 12, 2016 to participate in Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park. Come early for food, fun, and giveaways. Receive a free hat with every ticket purchase. Click Here to invite friends!

Purchase your tickets by April 10 for a chance to win two free tickets to the game. (The winner will be refunded.) Seats are limited! To reserve your seats today, Click Here...

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Student Community Service Award now through March 21. This $500 award is given annually by the PGAA. The Student Community Service Award was created to recognize and award students who best exemplify the spirit of volunteerism through participation in student organizations and within one’s community. For consideration, the students may be self-nominated or nominated by another member of the Pitt-Greensburg community. For more information or to submit nominations, Click Here...

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) invites you to nominate candidates to serve as a director of the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association Board. Members serve in an advisory capacity to the Office of Alumni Relations and lead the alumni Professional Development, Recruitment, and Events Committees. For more information and nomination form, Click Here...

The PGAA is pleased to honor alumni for their service to their profession, their communities, and to the University. Nominations for the Alumnus of Distinction, Volunteer Excellence, and the newly established Young Alumni Leadership awards are being accepted now through July 1, 2016. To view criteria, guidelines and to enter your nomination, Click Here...

The next Staff Association meeting will be Wednesday, March 23 at 1pm in the Hempfield room.  We hope to see you!

Mapworks

Students are encouraged to make use of the Mapworks student success system! Learn about success tools and campus resources.

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.

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.

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.

You can view a complete list of Campus Times at Pitt-Greensburg. Please check frequently for updates during University breaks and holidays.

Calendar of Academic important Dates-Spring Term 2016.

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