Monday, April 3, 2017 - Friday, April 7, 2017


 Vol: 2016-17 No: 28

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Happenings

Pitt-Greensburg announces new four year nursing program; applications for Fall 2017 are now being accepted. The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg received approval to add a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing to the 28 majors that it offers undergraduate students. The new four-year degree program is affiliated with the nationally and internationally recognized University of Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing and is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE).
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The Spring 2017 Pitt-Greensburg Written/Spoken Series welcomes author and poet Steve Henn Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. in 102 Lynch Hall. Pitt-Greensburg students Matt Burch, Ali Dimoff, and Samantha Pritts open the event, reading from their own work. A book sale and signing follow the reading, which is FREE and open to the public. Read More...

Melissa Marks, EdD, associate professor of Education at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, was one of four Pitt faculty members to receive the 2017 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award. Read More...

William Chess, retired chief operating officer of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, will present this year’s Dr. Bernard Cobetto Lecture. The topic is “Public Relations, Public Policy and Crisis Communications in a World That Relies on Social Media.” His presentation, Thursday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in Ferguson Theater, is FREE and open to the public. Read More...

The 21th Annual Children's Literature Conference will be held in Smith Hall on Friday, May 5, 2017. Register by March 31 for early the bird discount. Keynote presenters are author's Suzanne Bloom  and Jay Asher. For more information and to download the registration form, Click Here...


Highlights

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Student Government Association (SGA) will hold its 9th annual Student vs. Faculty Charity Kickball Game on Thursday, April 6 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on the Chambers Hall Lawn. Proceeds benefit the Thinking of Nikki Foundation. For more information on how to donate or to place your FREE entry to participate in this charitable event, and how you can purchase raffle tickets, Click Here...

Pitt-Greensburg Career & Internship Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 5 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Set up your summer internship!  or Are you a soon-to-be-graduate? Apply for post graduate jobs at this event is FREE! Click Here...

Deadline: Commuter Mentor Applications, Friday April 7, 2017 (All day). Upperclass Commuter Students are invited to apply to become Commuter Mentors for Fall 2017. Help first year commuter students, obtain leadership experience, enhance communication skills, and more! Click Here...

Graduating Seniors, Reminder: My Pitt-Greensburg Memories Photo Submission Deadline is Friday April 7.

Photos received will be compiled into a digital photo slideshow online during rehearsal and also be included in a Memory Flipbook to be viewed at the Senior Sendoff! To find out more, Click Here...

Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park

 

Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park: Pirates vs. Cubs


All Pitt-Greensburg students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families are invited to participate in Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park. Watch the Pirates take on the World Series champion Chicago Cubs. Come early for food, fun, and giveaways. You receive a free hat with every ticket purchase, plus it’s Scratch'n Win Saturday and the first 20,000 fans receive a Jordy Mercer Bobblehead. Reserve your seats today! There are only 120 tickets available. To order your tickets, Click Here...

 

Saturday, June 17, 2017

Tailgate time and location TBD

Pirates vs. Cubs - 8:15 p.m.

 

Early Bird Special! Purchase your ticket(s) by May 1 for a chance to win two free tickets to the game. (The winner will be refunded.)


Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

 

News and Highlights:

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 Young Alumni Leadership awards are being accepted now through July 5, 2017. To view criteria, guidelines and to enter your nomination, Click Here...

We value alumni relationships! We’d like to know and recognize the alumni better—social media posts when they’re on campus, alumni spotlights, award nominations, class notes, etc. So, we are asking staff and faculty to keep the Office of Alumni Relations knowledgeable of alumni participation in events and programming throughout the year. Email Sheila at pgaa@pitt.edu or use the online form. Thank you!


Commencement 2017

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to visit the Graduation web page for details regarding the April 29th ceremony. For details, Click Here...

My Pitt-Greensburg Memories Photo Submission! Graduating Seniors: photos submitted will be compiled into a digital photo slideshow that will be accessible during rehearsal and also made into a Memory Flipbook, 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 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.


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 2017

Collegiate Link-Student Events & Resources (sign in to create your personal Pitt-Greensburg profile)

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar