Monday, September 24, 2018 - Friday, September 28, 2018


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American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, September 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Smith Hall Lounge. All staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to consider donating. All blood types are needed! For appointment times and registration information, Click Here...

Spanish Book Club. Come join in conversation about a book in Spanish at this gathering that offers Academic Village participation credit. The club de lectura will discuss the book De Cómo las muchachas García perdieron el acento (How the García Girls Lost Their Accents), a novel written by Dominican-American poet, novelist, and essayist Julia Alvarez. Click Here....

Spanish Tertulias. Hone in on your Spanish speaking skills! All levels of Spanish are welcome at the Village Coffeehouse for conversation and games in spanish that earns Academic Village participation credit. For more information, Click Here...

Do you want to learn more about internship opportunities and how they can benefit you and your career plans? Stop by the Internship Information Session to be held Thursday, September 21, at noon in Mckenna 137. Click Here...

Guante: Spoken Word. OnTuesday, September 25,  Kyle "Guante" Tran Myhre is an MC, two-time National Poetry Slam champion, activist, and educator. His work explores the relationships between identity, power, and resistance. This event will also feature Maura Barron, Emily Buckel, Brianna Dettlinger, Kaylee Houck, and Dan Spanner. Gunate will also participate in the discussion on Wednesday, September 26 about #MeToo: how do we move forward. This event provides Village Credit. Click Here...

Statler's Fun Center! This event is rescheduled from September 7 to September 28. Pitt-Greensburg students are invited to some end-of-summer fun at Statler's Fun Center that features mini-golf, go-kart track, arcade, and batting cages. This event is FREE for Pitt-Greensburg students and one guest when they show their Pitt ID. Click Here...

Please join the Friday Evening Music Club (FEMC), on Friday, September 28, 2018 for student recitals and audience in shared artistic programs and camaraderie. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and occur in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. Performances are FREE and open to the public! For a detailed schedule and performance times, Click Here...

Pitt-Greensburg is proud to be the site of the annual JDRF One Walk event. The Walk helps raise awareness and funds for finding a cure for Juvenile Diabetes. If you are interested in joining the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg WALK TEAM or information on volunteering or making a donation to support the event, Click Here...

Sunday, September 30th there will be a Viewing Party for the Steelers vs. Ravens football game. Come cheer on your team with friends at the Pitt-Greensburg Viewing Party in Village Hall 118! Click Here...

Pitt-Greensburg's Written/Spoken Series welcomes alumni writers Ali Dimoff '17, Adam Matcho '06, and Dave Newman '93 on Monday, October 1, at 7 p.m. in hte Mary Lou Campana Chapel and lecture Center. This reading is FREE and open to the public. A reception, book sale, and signing will follows the event. Click Here...

Thinking about graduate school? Start planning today at Pitt-Greensburg’s Graduate & Professional School Fair. The Fair will be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg’s Chambers Hall Gymnasium' 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11th. The fair is FREE and open to current students, alumni, and the public. Whether you are interested in a particular program or just want to check out the options, this is a great chance to do some preliminary research and planning.  For more information and a list of participating schools, Click Here... 

The Student Alumni Association (SAA) will visit Gearhard Farms (Murrysville) on Friday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.  SAA members, alumni and their guests will enjoy a bonfire, hayride and corn maze.  The event is FREE for alumni, SAA members and their guests.  Transportation is available for students. For more information and to register, Click Here.. 


Important Dates

September 24: Open Mic Night
September 25: Guante: Spoken Word
September 26: #MeToo: How do we move forward?
September 26: American Red Cross Blood Drive
September 26: Spanish Book Club
September 26: Spanish Tertulias
September 27: Internship Information Session
September 28: Friday Evening Music Club (FEMC)
September 28: Statlers Fun Center
September 29: JDRF One Walk
October 1: Written/Spoken Series
October 11:
PItt-Greensburg Graduate & Professional Fair
October 12: SAA Trip to Gearhard Farms

Blue and Gold Week 2018

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will host its annual Blue & Gold Week festivities Wednesday, October 10, 2018 through Sunday, October 21, 2018. Don't miss this fun-filled fall week of activities!

** Stay overnight nearby to participate in the festivities throughout each day! **
We have rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn Greensburg

The Art Show@Pitt-Greensburg returns for its second year! Students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as friends of the University are invited to showcase their creations during this fall's Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg! Awards will be given for the top three fan favorites. For more information and to register, Click Here...

The Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing presented by Elliott Group will be held on Friday, October 12, at the Westmoreland Country Club. Come compete on a championship course while having some fun in support of Pitt-Greensburg! The event benefits Pitt-Greensburg’s Athletics, 12 NCAA Division III athletic teams; the Technology for the Future fund, and the alumni association
(PGAA). For sponsorship information or to register, Click Here...

Campus-wide fun with something for everyone! New this year is a bonfire on Friday, October 19. Check the schedule of events for the annual Golf Outing, Car Cruise, Festival, Mini Golf, Pancake Man, Casino Night, Blue & Gold Weekend Homecoming Dance and Alumni Events! For event times and registration 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


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-Fall 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