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Monday, November 8, 2021 - Friday, November 12, 2021


 Vol: 2021--22 No: 13

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Pitt-Greensburg Theatre Company to present British farce, See How They Run: After more than a year of rehearsing and performing remotely via Zoom, the Pitt-Greensburg Theatre Company will return to a live, stage performance for its fall production of the rollicking British farce, See How They Run by Philip King. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 13 and No. 14 at 2 p.m. .


Highlights
 
Veterans Week: Wreath Ceremony: Veterans Week will open with the annual Wreath Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the Pitt-Greensburg campus flag poles located in front of Chambers Hall. CSM (Ret.) Bart E. Womack is the keynote speaker for the ceremony, which will commemorate the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Registration is required.

Veterans Week: The Masks We Live In: A Creative Arts Workshop: The Pitt-Greensburg Green Zone Allies invite the Pitt-Greensburg community to participate in this creative arts workshop. Sarah Jo Wells, in partnership with the Seton Hill Graduate Programs, is coordinating the event. Pizza, snacks, and beverages will be provided.

Pitt-Greensburg COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: Pitt-Greensburg, in partnership with Mainline Pharmacy, will offer five COVID-19 vaccine clinics during the month of November. Members of the campus community and the greater Greensburg community may register to receive the third dose (booster) of the Moderna vaccine at these clinics.

Veterans Week: Reflections of Serive--A Discussion: Four panelists with a variety of experiences and perspectives will discuss “The First Casualty: Military Conflict, the Media, and Public Opinion from WWII to Present Day.” Shaun Hall, the host and producer of the Veterans Breakfast Club, will moderate the discussion that will feature Benjamin Abel, Elizabeth Becker, Todd DePastino, and Justin Merriman. Please register for this event.

Veterans Week: Film Night: Pitt-Greensburg Veterans Week will include a screening of the movie Flags of Our Fathers for the campus community. Stop by to enjoy popcorn, snacks, and beverages, too.

Veterans Week: Try It Out: Stop by Chambers Hall to see what it's like to walk a step or two in a veteran's boots. A cake in honor of our US Armed Services will be served.

Veterans Week: Annual Veterans Day Luncheon: The Pitt-Greensburg Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Freshman Honor Society will host its annual Veterans Day Luncheon. Veterans and their family members are welcome to attend this event.

Veterans Week: RED Out: All students, faculty, and staff are asked to wear RED in support of deployed military members and their families. RED stands for Remember Everyone Deployed. Gather at the Chambers Hall Flag Poles at noon for the campus group photo and red, white, & blue cookies.

Growth Through Knowledge and Understanding--
Consequences of Urban Planning and Climate Change and Its Effects on Minority Populations: 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.

Pitt-Greensburg: Communications Panel: The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association is hosting a Communications Panel that is FREE and open to all members of the Pitt-Greensburg community. Find out about careers in communications and how best to prepare for a job in this field.
 
Pitt-Greensburg: Are You Talking to Me: From DMs to Interviews: Are You Talking to Me: From DMs to Interviews is a FREE panel focused on how to communicate better professionally. This free event is open to alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Students can earn Village and GEM Credit. Join the PGAA on Monday, November 15 at 6 p.m. in VH118 or on Zoom. 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.


Important Dates

November 8: Veterans Week: Wreath Ceremony
November 8:
Veterans Week: The Masks We Live In:
                                                     A Creative Arts Workshop
November 9: Veterans Week: Reflections of Serive--A Discussion
November 9:
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
November 10:
Veterans Week: Film Night
November 10:
Pitt-Greensburg Admissions Veterans/Military
                           Instant Decision Day
November 11: Veterans Week: Try it Out
November 11: Veterans Wee: Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
November 11-14: Pitt-Greensburg Theatre Company presents:
                               See How they Run
November 11 & 18: Pitt-Greensburg Admissions Virtual Nursing
                                    Session
November 12: Veterans Week: RED Out
November 15: Pitt-Greensburg Communications Panel
November 15: Are you Talking to Me? From DM's to Interviews
November 17: Growth Through Knowledge and Understanding
                          Environmental Justice:
Consequences of Urban
                          Planning and Climate
                          Change and Its Effects on Minority Populations
November 21- 28: Thanksgiving Recess, no classes; University
                                 Offices will be closed Nov. 25 & 26
November 28: Residence Halls Reopen at 12:00 Noon
November 29: Classes Resume

COVID-19 Response:

 A Message from the President:


Starting Wednesday, October 20, and continuing throughout the semester, we will have an on-campus covid testing site available for students, faculty and staff who need to submit a Quest PCR test to maintain compliance with the University of Pittsburgh requirement for non-vaccinated individuals.  The on-campus covid tests are for asymptomatic individuals only. We still expect all such members of our community to order their tests as previously instructed:
 
Students, to order a test kit delivered to your address click here: 
https://patient.questdiagnostics.com/pitt-COVID-testing
Faculty/Staff, to order a test kit delivered to your address click here: 
http://patient.questdiagnostics.com/backtoschool-testing-registration-PCR-only?programid=upitt-staf
 
However, if you have not received your test kit in a timely fashion, or for some other reason were unable to complete a weekly test, please come to our testing site as follows:

     Location: Lynch Hall 106 (there are signs directing you to the
                                                   testing site)
     Day/Time: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00-2:00


A s
taff member will be there to assist you with the testing protocol and will collect the testing materials when you complete the process.  If you have not already done so, please register with Quest ahead of time which will save you from waiting and registering at the testing site, this is encouraged, but not required.   

Unvaccinated or undisclosed individuals are required by the University to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test between Monday-Saturday every week of the term. 

Please use this resource as needed to stay in compliance with the mandatory testing regimen.  Thank you for your attention to this critical issue.
 
Sincerely,
 
Dr. Gregerson

Please visit our webpage to access the most up to date information about Pitt-Greensburg's COVID-19 protocols, as well as our Health & Safety Guidelines.

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

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http://library.pitt.edu/greensburg


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