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PITT DAY OF GIVING Tuesday, February 23, 2021
DONATE NOW! DONATE OFTEN! The fifth annual Pitt Day of Giving is Tuesday, February 23. Help us transform tomorrow by joining your Pitt-Greensburg community making a donation to pave a Blue & Gold path for our Bobcats! You can change lives, too, with your donation to Pitt-Greensburg during Pitt Day of Giving. Check out the variety of funds that you can support with your gift--and make a difference today! Pitt Day of
Giving celebrates the founding of the University of Pittsburgh and
provides another opportunity to participate in the Partners in
Excellence campaign while also supporting the campus' Day of Giving
challenge goals. If Pitt-Greensburg is among the leaders for the
participation during Pitt Day of Giving, it would receive
additional funding through the University of Pittsburgh's incentive
program. Follow our climb on the
leader-board! For updates and to learn about our Giving Challenges be sure to follow us on social media! Please share and like Pitt-Greensburg's tweets, Facebook posts, and Instagram posts throughout the campaign. To make your gift or more information on how you can participate in Pitt Day of giving, |
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Masked Bobcat
Pitt Day of Giving Fun & Prizes!
Join in the fun of the Masked Bobcat competition! Watch Pitt-Greensburg's Facebook page on Tuesday, February 23 as we share singing performances from three "Masked Bobcats" - a THREE MEMBERS OF OR CAMPUS COMMUNITY who have had their voices disguised.
Think you know who our Masked Bobcats are? Visit bit.ly/giving4gbg, donate just $5 in support of a Pitt-Greensburg campus fund for Pitt Day of Giving, and we'll provide you with access to submit your official guess on our Bobcats' identities!
Correct guesses will be entered into drawings for fantastic PRIZES including Amazon gift cards! Be part of the excitement, get guessing, and support Pitt-Greensburg students at the same time!--Deadline for entries is 9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25!! |
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Happenings For the 11th
consecutive year, the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
has been designated a Military Friendly® School by Victory
Media The
Military Friendly® Schools list has come to set the standard
for higher education institutions to provide the best
opportunities for veterans and their spouses. This
prestigious list provides a comprehensive guide for veterans
and their families using data sources from federal agencies
and proprietary survey information from participating organizations. |
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Highlights
ISideWith Political Quiz Event. Want to know
where you line up politically? Come join the
College Republicans in our "ISideWith" Political
Quiz Event. We will be taking the quiz together, with
club members there to help with any difficult questions.
We will then discuss the results and accuracy of the
quiz. The event will be done in person in Village Hall
118 and online over Zoom. Hope to see you there!
College Republicans General Meeting. Come join the College Republicans for their general meeting. Come and see what events our club has planned for the future and talk about current events, Everyone is welcome.Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) Pitt Day of Giving Watch Party. Join the PGAA on the Pitt Day of Giving for a Leaderboard Watch Party from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Zoom! Cheer on Pitt-Greensburg, play games, and win prizes!
Winter Wellnes
The Counseling Center and Active Minds will
offer a virtual “Winter Wellness”
discussion/workshop for the Pitt-Greensburg Student
Self-Care Day. Join us on Zoom where we’ll talk
about self-care, the different aspects of
wellness, and we’ll offer some brief mindfulness
exercises and basic coping skills.
Celebrating Self-Care Day Bundle up and join us
on the Chambers Hall lawn from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 23rd. The University is
recognizing the first of its Self-Care Days. There
will be no classes on this date. Housing & Residence
Life, SAB, SGA, and the Office of Student
Involvement are putting together a small, outdoor
celebration, complete with a 6-foot tall ice
sculpture of the Pitt script logo. Stop by for free
coffee, hot chocolate, Bavarian pretzels,
and hot cinnamon rolls from the HOT BUNZ
food truck. SAB & SGA will also be giving
away free Pitt travel mugs.
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.
Pitt-Greensburg Criminal Justice Club will hold it's biweekly meeting on
February 24. 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.
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.
Pitt-Greensburg IT Career Success The featured
speaker at this event is Bill Hoke, a
Pitt-Greensburg alumnus and experienced
information technology professional. Hoke will be
sharing highlights about his career in IT and
provide tips for success in the field.
The Pitt-Greensburg Diversity Student Coalition and the Black Student Union present the campus's annual Soul Food Dinner. Enjoy a delicious soul-food-themed meal and take a chance on winning a prize. This year's dinner will honor prominent African American figures who made history during their lifetimes. Special guest and spoken-word artist Ashlee Haze will return for her second visit. 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. 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. 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. News of the World Dr.Lipika Mazumdar invites students to join her in a discussion of the important news of the day. This is an Academic Village LEARNING event. Join the Film Club for our weekly general meeting! Our club provides an organization for film buffs where we watch and discuss movies, as well as dig into aspects of comedy and filmmaking. If you want to have a say in what movies are shown, consider joining the Film Club. We have both online and in-person options to meet this semester. 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 Creative Writing Club Join the group to read each other's writing material, provide and receive supportive and critical feedback! The club also analyzes literature ranging from narrative to poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Questions on the technical structure and proper usage of grammar, punctuation, etc. are acknowledged for later scheduled lectures. |
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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!! |
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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 |
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Important Dates February 22: College Republicans: "ISideWith" Political Quiz Event February 22: College Republicans: General Meeting February 23: Pitt Day of Giving February 23: Pitt Day of Giving; PGAA Leaderboard Watch Party! February 23: Pitt-Greensburg Winter Wellness February 23: Student Self-Care Day (no classes, University open) February 23: Celebrating Self-Care Day-Bundle Up February 24: Spring 2021 Virtual Career + Internship Fair; Engineering February 24: Science Club General Meeting February 24: Criminal Justice Club Bi-weekly General Meeting February 24: Pitt-Greensburg IT Career Success February 25: Annual Soul Food Dinner February 25: Virtual Professional Impressions February 25: Voices--Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of America's Literary Landscape February 25: Getting to Know PittCat February 25: News of the World February 25: Film Club February 26: Spring 2021 Virtual Career + Internship Fair; Computing and Information February 26: Creative Writing Club March 5: Nomination Deadline: Outstanding Senior Award March 9 & 10: Money Moves: Understanding Credit March 23: Pitt Day in Harrisburg |
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Pitt-Greensburg Alumni
Association (PGAA)
PGAA Accepting Nominations for 2021 Alumni Awards
Young Alumni Leadership
Learn more about the awards or nominate an alumni.
PGAA Board Nominations
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.
PGAA Student Community Service Award 2021
Nominate a student
for the PGAA Student Community Service Award 2021. This award
recognizes a student who best exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism
through Save the Date: Blue & Gold Celebration 2021
Mark your calendars with the following Blue & Gold Celebration
2021 dates:
Events will be in-person, but subject to CDC guidelines at time of celebration. |
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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 |
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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! |
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Millstein Library
Millstein Library
Spring Hours Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hours are subject to change
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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College Central
Network
CCN for the
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Students can link for a variety of career needs!
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Pitt Greensburg
Campus Calendars Calendar of important Academic Dates-Spring Term 2021 Engage-Student Events & Resources (sign in to create your personal Pitt-Greensburg profile) View a complete listing of Campus Events. |
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