Monday, October 26, 2020 - Friday, October 30, 2020


 Vol: 2020--21 No: 10

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Surveillance Testing at Pitt-Greensburg

Each week resident and commuter students are randomly selected to participate in a COVID-19 surveillance testing program.  Knowing the prevalence of COVID-19 on our campus is a critical part of our effort to keep you and the Pitt-Greensburg community healthy.

If you are selected, please register, using the link provided in the notice, as soon as possible.  Only 40-60 students are accepted for each testing date.  If you are unable to register through the scheduling link provided, it may mean that all slots for upcoming dates are filled.  Your obligation is then complete, for this round.

If you are taking classes remotely only and will not be on campus for any reason this semester, you do not need to come in for testing.  Also, if you have tested positive for covid-19 in the last 90days, you should not be retested in this round.

Finally, there is no cost to completing the test.

Should you have any questions, please contact Jodi Kraisinger at kraising@pitt.edu or at 724-836-9942.

We appreciate you doing your part to keep our community healthy.


News
 

Pitt-Greensburg’s Virtual Written/Spoken Celebrates Student Award Winners and Faculty Authors On Wednesday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. Registration is required for this FREE Zoom event.
 
Applications are now being accepted
for the Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership. Pitt-Greensburg students are encouraged to review the application requirements for this well-respected scholarship program. The Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership program awards a minimum of $5,000 to up to three women at Pitt Greensburg for an international summer experience as part of the comprehensive scholarship program. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2020.


Highlights

Phi Eta Sigma
will hold it's general meeting on Monday, October 26 at 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Registration is required to receive the log in link and information.

 

Plan ahead for a Global Experience! Now is the perfect time to start planning for a future global experience. As a Pitt Greensburg student, you have access to hundreds of study abroad/study away opportunities. Join this casual information session to learn more about the steps to study abroad and ways to start planning.

The Christian Fellowship Club (CFC) invites interested students to its General Meeting. Discuss Christianity, watch faith-related videos, and just hang out. Drop in and say hello! Join this virtual meeting.

Join us for a Bible study led by Dr. Tim Savisky, Pitt-Greensburg biology professor and advisor for the Christian Fellowship Club! RSVP to this event to obtain the URL and password to attend this virtual event.
 
Pitt-Greensburg: Growth Through Knowledge and Understanding Series: Pitt-Greensburg and the Westmoreland Diversity Coalition have partnered to bring "How to be an Ally" to our community. In this workshop, Carol Calloway, president of Carol Calloway Consulting, will examine the definition of ally and identify what it takes to become an effective and powerful ally.
 
Talk to Strangers! Tips and tricks for making talking on the phone less scary Does the idea of using your phone to speak to people, people you don't even know, scare of you? Well, it doesn't have to be that way. Join Dr. McCarthy and Kelly Safin for a discussion on overcoming these fears and addressing some of your other interpersonal communication nightmares.

Fatherless and Dark Therapy--Film screening with alumnus Chad Smith. One of our favorite alums, Chad Smith, is back at it with yet another new film. Join us as we welcome Chad in a remote screening of his new short film, Fatherless, as well as a reprise of one of his most memorable roles as the troubled vampire Erebus whose fear of blood sends him to therapy.

Science Club general meetings are on Wednesdays starting at 11:45am.  Please stop into our Zoom room after your 11:50 course.  We do not mind latecomers! Don't forget to register for the link and password to access this virtual meeting.

Lambda Pi Eta will hold it's first meeting via Zoom on October 28th, 2020 at 12PM. Lambda Pi Eta is the National Honor Society for Communications. All are welcome and encouraged to join in. 

Pitt-Greensburg Criminal Justice Club will hold it's biweekly meeting on October 28. Discussions are based on current events going on in the world in regards to criminal justice as well as events that we will host in the future.

The Pitt-Greensburg Democrats are committed to increasing youth voter turnout and registration to get Democrats elected.

The Pitt-Greensburg Democrats general meeting will be held on October 28.  Come learn more about what we do. Together we can defeat misinformation and let our voices be heard.

Join the Academic Village  as they present interactive diversity speaker Aisha Fukushima. Fukushima is a justice strategist, singer, speaker, and ‘RAPtivist’ (rap activist). She founded RAPtivism (Rap Activism), a hip hop project spanning 20 countries and four continents, amplifying universal efforts for freedom and justice. GEM and Academic Village Credit offered.

Join the Pitt-Greensburg College Republicans for their bi-weekly general meeting on October 28, 2020. The College Republicans invite the campus community to attend their general meeting to see what the club has planned and to talk about current events.

Visit each of the five Pitt-Greensburg Residence Halls for candy, games, prizes, and more for Pitt-Greensburg Hall-o-ween! This campus tradition event is hosted by the Resident Hall Association and the Office of Housing. Visit the link to RSVP.

Join the Pitt-Greensburg Active Minds group for their general meeting.  Help plan event for the semester to promote conversations about mental health and treatment. Visit the link for on-line access to this meeting.


2020 Faculty and Staff Partners
in Excellence Internal Campaign


Join your colleagues
by participating in the Pitt-Greensburg Partners in Excellence Faculty and Staff Campaign.  This is the annual staff and faculty giving campaign that allows you to make a donation to the fund(s) of your choice, all while supporting our students and campus.  Gifts of all sizes are both appreciated and count toward our participation rate.

Make your contribution now! 
Click here for ways to donate and a fund listing


Important Dates
 
October 26:
Planning Ahead for a Global Experience
October 26: Phi Eta Sigma General Meeting
October 26: Christian Fellowship Club General Meeting

October 26: Christian Fellowship Club Bible Study
October 27:
Growth Through Knowledge Series:
                      " How to be an Ally"
October 27: Virtual Financial Aid Info Session
October 27: Talk to Strangers! Phone Etiquette tips & tricks.
October 27:
Fatherless and Dark Therapy-Film screening with
                      alumnus Chad Smith
October 28: Science Club General Meeting
October 28: Lambda Pi Eta Meeting
October 28: Criminal Justice Club Bi-Weekly Meeting
October 28: College Democrats General Meeting
October 28: Academic Village Speaker:
Raptivism & Real Talk
October 28: College Republicans General Meeting
October 28: Virtual Written/Spoken Series student Award Winners
                      and Faculty Authors
October 29: Pitt-Greensburg Hall-o-ween
October 30: General Meeting of Active Minds
October 31: Pitt-Greensburg Campus Drive-Thru Tours
November 1: Science Club General Meeting
November 1: Student House Meeting
November 2: La Femme General Meeting
November 2: Christian Fellowship Club Bible Study

COVID-19 Dashboard and CMRO Updates:

The Pitt COVID-19 Dashboard provides an overview of COVID-19 cases with-in the University community. The dashboard is updated twice weekly, and shows results of ongoing surveillance testing, along with the number of positive tests per day, active cases in isolation, and cumulative positive tests since August 1 among our campus population.

For additional context and interpretation around the data, please read the most recent CMRO Update.

If you are viewing this from a mobile phone or tablet, you may also use our Mobile Friendly Dashboard.

Learn how Pitt-Greensburg is building a healthy and resilient 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!


Millstein Library

 

Millstein Library, at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, is a part of Pitt’s University Library System.  It is a great source for all your research needs!  Have a question about research or sources? Book an online consultation with a librarian.


College Central Network

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  • Sign in and search for jobs & internships posted exclusively for Pitt-Greensburg, as well as nationals database
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Campus Calendar of Important dates. (Click "All" on the right of the screen to view important dates.)

Calendar of important Academic Dates-Fall Term 2020.

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