Monday, October 4, 2021 - Friday, October 8, 2021

The Celebration Continues!

 University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Annual Blue & Gold Celebration
Monday, September 27, 2021 through Friday, October 8, 2021.

 Happening this Week!

The Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg is open and showcasing the talent and creativity of students, faculty, staff, & alumni, as well as friends of the University. Awards will be given for the top three fan favorites and judges’ picks. Stop by Millstein Library to vote for fan favorites during regular business hours from Sept. 27 through Oct. 7. An artists reception will be held Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.

Check the schedule of events for the annual Festival, Duck Race, Hospitality Raffle, and Alumni Events! Check event times and registration information.

Unless public health guidance changes, we are planning for the events to be held in-person and on campus.

Special Commencement Ceremony for Class of 2020 part of Blue & Gold Celebration The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is ready to welcome alumni, students, faculty, and staff to campus this weekend for its annual Blue & Gold Celebration: Homecoming 2021. Nearly 20 percent of the graduating class of 2020 will be returning to participate in a special Commencement celebration on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Growth Through Knowledge and Understanding--Environmental Justice: Pitt-Greensburg and the Westmoreland County Diversity Coalition are again partnering to bring awareness to an important topic through their series, Growth through Knowledge & Understanding. This year, they will explore the topic of Environmental Justice. All talks are scheduled to begin at 7pm and will last for approximately 45-60 minutes. The talks will be available online. Each will be FREE and open to the public with multiple dates planned throughout the semester. Registration is required.

Virtual International Speed Friending: Whether you’re an international student at Pitt looking to make American friends or a native speaker of English interested in meeting people from different cultures, this FREE virtual event hosted by the English Language Institute on the Pittsburgh campus in collaboration with Pitt Bradford and Pitt Greensburg is perfect for you! If you’ve ever heard of “Speed Dating,” this is similar. The only difference is that the objective here is to make friends.

Education Resources Workshop: Looking for background information for an assignment, or doing research for a thesis or dissertation?  Need help finding sources?  This one-hour webinar will focus on the best resources for Education research and show how to get full-text content.  This session is geared for all Education students, with special attention to services and features for those writing their thesis or dissertation. Registration is required.

Pitt-Greensburg Celebrates Make a Difference Day! Pitt-Greensburg will focus on three projects during this year's Pitt Make a Difference Day. Sign up and help make a difference in our community when you volunteer at these organizations. Details on the three projects are available during the sign-up process.

WestPACs Virtual Career Fair: Stop by Career Services (Chambers Hall, second floor) to find out how to register for this year's WestPACs Virtual Career Fair. Start your job search now or find an internship in your career field. So many opportunities! Registration is required.

Pitt-Greensburg Admissions Virtual Nursing Session: During this one-hour virtual session, you will hear from our Director of Nursing, Marie A. Fioravanti, DNP, RN, and our admissions team. This online Zoom session will provide an overview of the Pitt Nursing program, learn about gaining clinical experience, and the job outlook. This information session is offered to all students. For zoom link, registration is required.

Money Moves: Understanding Credit. Credit. What is that? How does it work? Why is it important? Credit is the ability to borrow money or access goods or services with the understanding that you'll repay later. Join the Financial Wellness Program to learn the answers to these questions and understand consumer credit.

Fall Break Diversity Student Coalition Trip to NYC: Pitt-Greensburg students will enjoy their fall break that runs from October 15 through October 17. Check out the trip to New York City that is hosted by the Diversity Student Coalition. The cost is $75. The bus leaves at 6 a.m. Friday and returns Sunday afternoon. Find out more from the Student Activities Office in Chambers Hall (second floor).
 

PittFund$Me connects you with real, relevant scholarships. As a current Pitt student, you can log into PittFund$Me and answer a series of profile questions. The adaptive matching engine will display scholarship opportunities that are tailored to you.

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 Fall Hours
                                             
Monday-Thursday: 9 AM - 9 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1-9 PM

                                                  For updates and more information:  
                                                   http://library.pitt.edu/greensburg

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.                                       

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