Monday, February 3, 2020 - Friday, February 7, 2020


 Vol: 2019-20 No: 19

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Lars Kapis, founder of Iron City Outfitters and expert on foraging and off-grid living, will visit Pitt-Greensburg's Food Writing class on Tuesday, February 4, to discuss wild teas, herbs and more. Read More...

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will host three experts who will unravel the mystery about CRISPR by discussing the facts, the myths, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding this scientific breakthrough. Read More...

Highlights


Pitt-Greensburg students are invited to attend the Penn State Spring Career Days 2020 that runs February 4 - February 5. Pitt-Greensburg's Career Services department works in collaboration with various regional consortiums and schools to provide multiple career opportunities and option to its students. For details & registration information, Click Here...

The Pitt-Greensburg Written/Spoken Series opens with a showcase of award-winning writers and editors. Low Ghost Press authors Taylor Grieshober and Bart Solarczyk will be joined by spoken word artist Andrea Laurion. Low Ghost Press editors Kristofer Collins and Scott Silsbe will also discuss selection and publishing some of the area's best poets and writers. Click Here...

Thinking about completing and internship during your time at Pitt-Greensburg? Want to know what an internship is? Stop by Cassell Hall 116 on Thursday, February 6 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to get your questions answered. Attend this informal session all about internships and learn what fellow classmates have done! Click Here...

Pitt-Greensburg's annual Chinese New Year Dinner is a campus favorite! Mark your calendar for February 6 and plan to celebrate the Year of the Rat. Sponsored by Chartwells Dining Service and Pitt-Greensburg Study Abroad, you will enjoy delicious food and learn more about this important Chinese Holiday, Click Here...

WANT Job Fair is set for Wednesday, February 26. Job seekers will be given the opportunity to meet regional employers a the Westmoreland Assists Native Talent (WANT) Job and Career Expo at the Ramada Greensburg Hotel and Conference Center. For additional information and to register, Click Here...


Pitt Day in Harrisburg 2020

 

Registration is open!

 

Join fellow Pitt students, faculty, staff and alumni on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 as they gather from across the Commonwealth to meet with members of the General Assembly. This is an opportunity to give legislators a first-hand perspective of the challenges and changes facing public higher education. Join us on this day for your chance for your voice to be heard! For registration and information, Click Here...

 

Early Bird Registration! Students that register early by February 28, 2020 will be entered into a drawing for a Pitt Spirit Basket on the bus on return trip back from Harrisburg!  Deadline to register is March 6, 2020.


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All of Us RESEARCH PROGRAM

 

On Friday, February 14, Tuesday, February 25, Tuesday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 25 representatives of the All of Us Pennsylvania, in coordination with the University of Pittsburgh , will be on campus conducting visits with individuals participating in the nationwide All of Us Research Program.

 

The All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to gather data from one million or more people living in the United States to accelerate research and improve health. By taking into account individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biology, researchers will uncover paths towards delivering personalized medicine.

 

All participants receive a $25 gift card

upon completion of their visit.

 

You can schedule an appointment online by going to www.JoinAllofUsPA.org/home/schedule

 

Visit www.JoinAllofusPA.org for more information.


Commencement 2020

 

The 2020 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2020

 

Students who want to participate in the ceremony must RSVP online by March 15th.  

 

For a complete list of Commencement related details, including tickets, academic attire, commencement-related activities such as Grad Central Greensburg on February 25th, and the RSVP process, Click here…

 

We look forward to celebrating with you!


Important Dates

February 4: CRISPR--the facts, the myths, and the ethical
                      dilemmas
February 4:
Written/Spoken Series
February 4-5:
Penn State Spring Career days
February 6: Internship Workshop
February 6: Chinese New Year Dinner
February 11: Psi Chi & SGA Screening: Screenagers:
                       NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience
February 13: Visual Arts Society (VAS) Meeting
February 13: Book Launch for "Contested Nation" by Dr. Pilar Herr
February 14: All of Us Research Program
February 14: Joan Chambers Concert Series presents,
                       Elizabeth Lins Shoenfelt, soprano
February 16: JCPenney Suit-Up Event
February 18: Spanish Tertulia
February 18: University of Pittsburgh Spring Career Fair-
                       Engineering
February 19: University of Pittsburgh Spring Career Fair-
                       Computing & Information
February 20: University of Pittsburgh Spring Career Fair-
                        Liberal Arts, Science, & Business
February 20: Professional Impressions
February 25: Pitt Day of Giving
February 26: WANT Job Fair
February 29: Leap Into Teaching--3rd Annual Teacher Leadership
                       Institute Conference
March 17: Pitt Day in Harrisburg
April 25: Commencement

Weather Delays and Closings

If a decision is made to delay or cancel any campus events, the decision will be posted in the following ways:

1. On the Pitt-Greensburg web site home page.

2. On the voice recording at 724-836-7780.

3. WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

4. KDKA-TV2 Pittsburgh

5. WPXI-TV Channel 11 Pittsburgh

6. Email to the campus community.


Pitt Plus
 

Pitt-Plus is a program sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg’s Student Government Association (SGA) and Office of Student Involvement. 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!

 

For a current list of participating businesses, Click Here...


Beacon: Student Success System

Students are encouraged to make use of the Beacon student success system! Learn about success tools and campus resources including links to Events Calendars, Organizations, and News.
 

Student success is made simple with two easy ways to log in:

Log into my.pitt.edu

Click “Academic Resources” near the top of the page

Click “Beacon” link on the right side of the page.

OR
 

Bookmark this link https://greensburgpitt.home.campuslabs.com/

Click Beacon

Enter your Pitt username and password


Millstein Library

Millstein Library, at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, is part of Pitt’s University Library System.  It is a great source for all your study needs! Stop in for coffee and snacks and to book a consultation with a librarian in the Research Collboratory.


College Central Network

CCN for the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Pitt-Greensburg's Job Posting System

Students can link for a variety of career needs!

  • Learn about upcoming career events, both on campus and in the region
  • Sign in and search for jobs & internships posted exclusively for Pitt-Greensburg, as well as nationals database
  • Check out tips for your job & internship search

Campus Hours

You can view a complete list of Campus Times at Pitt-Greensburg. Please check frequently for updates during University breaks and holidays.


Pitt Greensburg Campus Calendars

Campus Calendar
of Important dates. (Click "All" on the right of the screen to view important dates.)

Calendar of important Academic Dates-Spring Term 2020.

Engage-Student Events & Resources (sign in to create your personal Pitt-Greensburg profile)

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar