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Monday, February 15, 2021 - Friday, February 20, 2021


 Vol: 2020--21 No: 20

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The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg was one of seven organizations in Westmoreland County to receive funding through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). Pitt-Greensburg will use the $500,000 award toward the construction of a new Life Sciences building on its Hempfield Township campus. The awards were announced in December 2020.


Highlights
 

Getting to Know PittCat. All are welcome to join us for an overview of PittCat features, including an in-depth look at search functionality and request services. Workshop facilitators will review basic and advanced features of the system, followed by Q&A during multiple sessions in February.

Virtual Panel: Preparing for Law School will take place on February 17 at 7 p.m., Criminal Justice professor, Dr. Elizabeth Marciniak, and Career Services will host a virtual panel about preparing for law school. The event will include perspectives from a current law student and a recent law graduate who is also a Pitt-Greensburg alumnus Career Services will also share insight into the application process.

On February 18 at 7pm on Zoom, La Femme will host “Sex Discussed Here!” The program is designed to educate students about healthy sexuality and responsible intimacy. Join us to laugh and learn about the "big O," the most popular sex topic educators Lindsay Fram and Marshall Miller teach about!

Join Pitt Fight Club for an evening of conversation as Faculty Fight Club reconvenes this Spring term. The question being asked of the faculty panel is: Do you plan to get a Covid-19 vaccination? You will hear arguments made for obtaining a vaccine and not obtaining a vaccine. Following the panel discussion will be an educational session regarding the science behind vaccines, the current two types of Covid-19 vaccines either being administered or close to FDA approval, and what clinical trials provide in regards to data. Dr. Gregerson will join in on the discussion as well to contemplate what this means for universities and education moving forward. 
 

Spring 2021 virtual Career + Internship Fair: Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business Explore internships, full-time opportunities, and part-time opportunities at the Virtual Career + Internship Fair! At the virtual fair, you can connect 1:1 with employers through 10-minute video calls ("sessions") in Handshake. You can also attend group information sessions with multiple students.
 
Spring 2021 Virtual Career + Internship Fair: Engineering. Explore internships, full-time opportunities, and part-time opportunities at the Virtual Career + Internship Fair! At the virtual fair, you can connect 1:1 with employers through 10-minute video calls ("sessions") in Handshake. You can also attend group information sessions with multiple students.

Virtual Professional Impressions: Alumni Relations and Career Services will host this annual event on Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. EST on Zoom. View the list of participating alumni. Encourage your students to participate and make valuable connections with alumni in their field. Student registration is now open.


Spring 2021 Virtual Career + Internship Fair: Computing and Information Explore internships, full-time opportunities, and part-time opportunities at the Virtual Career + Internship Fair! At the virtual fair, you can connect 1:1 with employers through 10-minute video calls ("sessions") in Handshake. You can also attend group information sessions with multiple students.
 
Pitt-Greensburg: Voices--Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of America's Literary Landscape Join us at Pitt-Greensburg's new reading series,  Voices: Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of America's Literary Landscape. This FREE virtual event will feature a group of accomplished authors and poets from diverse backgrounds that celebrate the richness of human lives and stories. Pitt-Greensburg student-writers will join these award-winning authors in sharing their work, too.

The Office of Student Services is accepting nominations for the Pitt Greensburg Senior of the Year Award.  The Senior of the Year Award is open to all graduating seniors who have graduated or will be graduating in the 2020-2021 academic year.  This prestigious award is designed to honor a student who has demonstrated progressive leadership roles and academic excellence.  It is a respected tradition on our campus. The award recipient will be selected from the nominations by a committee comprised of faculty, staff, and students


Pitt Day in Harrisburg 2021

Save the Date!

Pitt Day in Harrisburg will be coming to you VIRTUALLY!

Join fellow Pitt students, faculty, staff and alumni on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from across the Commonwealth starting at 9:30 a.m. to meet with members of the General Assembly via your desktop, laptop, or smartphone.

This is an opportunity for your voice to be heard and to give legislators a first-hand perspective of the challenges and changes facing public higher education, virtually tour the capitol, and more during this one day VIRTUAL event..

More details on day of events and registration to follow!!


Commencement 2021

As we look hopefully towards the spring and summer of 2021 and a return to normal activities, a variety of ways to recognize our graduates are in development.  

Although it is too early to have details available, we would encourage students and families to visit the Commencement 2021 webpage for information, as well as continue to monitor Pitt-Greensburg's COVID-19 webpage for updates. 

Should an in-person celebration be possible, it would be held the weekend of April 30-May 2

Important Dates

February 16:
Faculty Fight Club – Covid-19 Vaccination
February 17:
Getting to Know PittCat
February 17:
Virtual Panel: Preparing for Law Schcool
February 18:
La Femme: "Sex Discussed Here"
February 18:
Spring 2021 Virtual Career + Internship Fair;
                        
Liberal Arts, Sciences, & Business

February 23:
Pitt Day of Giving
February 23:
Student Self-Care Day (no classes, University open)
February 24:
Spring 2021 Virtual Career + Internship Fair;
                        
Engineering
February 25: Virtual Professional Impressions
February 25: Getting to Know PittCat
February 26: Spring 2021 Virtual Career + Internship Fair;
                        Computing and Information
March 5: Nomination Deadline: Outstanding Senior Award
March 23: Pitt Day in Harrisburg

Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

 

PGAA Accepting Nominations for 2021 Alumni Awards

Help us celebrate our alumni and their successes and accomplishments by nominating them for the 2021 PGAA Alumni Awards. Self- and third-party nominations are currently being accepted for the following awards:
      
         

    Alumnus of Distinction;

    Young Alumni Leadership
   
Volunteer Excellence.


Nominations will be accepted through Monday, July 5, 2021. The recipients will be recognized at the Alumni Awards Celebration Dinner during the Blue & Gold Celebration.

Learn more about the awards or nominate an alumni.

 

PGAA Board Nominations


The PGAA Board of Directors is looking for alumni to join the board for the July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 term.
 

Nominations are being accepted through Monday, March 29. As a board member, you will be a part of an enthusiastic group of alumni who are dedicated to providing opportunities to the campus community and committed to supporting the mission of the University. Board members provide strategic directions, resources, and professional expertise. Learn more about the board roles.

Nominate yourself or fellow alumni.

 

Save the Date: Blue & Gold Celebration 2021

 

Mark your calendars with the following Blue & Gold Celebration 2021 dates:
      
 
Sept. 27 - Oct. 8 -- Blue & Gold Celebration
 Sept. 27 - Oct. 8 -- Art Show @ Pitt-Greensburg
 Oct. 1 -- Annual Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing
 Oct. 2 -- Blue & Gold Festival
 Oct. 2 -- Alumni Celebration Dinner

 
Oct. 8 -- Artists Reception

 

Events will be in-person, but subject to CDC guidelines at time of celebration.

Visit the Blue & Gold Celebration page for more details.


COVID-19 Dashboard and CMRO Updates:


Pitt-Greensburg is currently in the Elevated Risk Posture.


Message from President Gregerson:
Welcome Back Spring 2021

2021 Spring Arrival Details: Spring 2021 Travel Details & Arrival Guidelines

Teaching & Learning: Information regarding classes for the 2021 Spring Semester

The most recent CMRO Update is now available.


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.


Weather Delays and Closings

Scholarship Opportunities


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
 

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 Spring Hours

                                              Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 9: 00 p.m.
                                              Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
                                              Saturday: CLOSED

                                              Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

Hours are subject to change


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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