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Newly reopened Hillman floors shine with light and space

Work on ground floor, bathrooms, elevators and new entry expected to finish in late 2024.

Senate struggles to deal with consequences of union negotiations, Kear says

Bargaining unit members removed from some policy committees and unit-level budget panels.

Creating connections: Project addresses workplace loneliness

Faculty, staff will be trained to help co-workers feel engaged and valued

Faculty Assembly supports reconsideration of English Language Institute closure

Provost urged to consider range of University-wide services that would be diminished.

Diversity climate survey seeks responses from all parts of Pitt

The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hopes results play into strategic plan.

Rec center starting to rise; opening will be in fall 2024

Krantz says the facility will be open to faculty and staff for a fee.

Multi-university grant will broaden Afro-Latin American Studies at Pitt

Center for Latin American Studies will look at African diaspora, racial justice and inclusion.

Collection of items from Pitt's horror collection

‘Evil in the Stacks’ podcast haunts library’s horror collection

The limited series from a Pitt Ph.D. candidate delves into comics, films and more.

Title IX likely to revert to pre-Trump rules, Staff Spotlight speaker says

Pitt’s policies on mandatory reporting have some wiggle room, Davis tells group.

Benefits and Welfare Committee approves permanent vaccine policy

Primary COVID vaccination series, but not boosters, required for students, staff and faculty

University Senate elections set for April and May

Incumbent President Kear and Vice President Kanthak plan to run for second terms.

Center for Creativity’s Understory gets official launch

The space in the Cathedral’s basement is geared toward performance arts.

Pitt earns platinum Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplace designation

Nominations now open for three different sustainability awards from the University.

Provost names digital education interim associate provost

When the position is filled permanently, that person also will oversee the Teaching Center.

Dean Kinloch named one of nation’s most impactful education scholars

The ranking looks at those who have the biggest influence on educational practice and policy.

Also in This Issue:

SAFETY FIRST: Avoid being scammed this tax season

Send in your list of retirees from second half of 2022

Lecture series on race has full slate of events this semester

India Republic Day Celebration planned Jan. 29

Open forum planned for dental school dean search

W2s will be mailed or be online no later than Jan. 31

Pittsburgh EU Film Festival coming to the Harris Theater

Assessment and Teaching Conference set for Jan. 27

Racial Equity Consciousness Institute starting new cohort

Writing Institute events focus on creating a culture of access

Lecture spotlight: The Events Surrounding the Death of Mozart

Publishing clearinghouse: Mary Crossley event; Gender and Affect book roundtable

Volume 55 |
ISSUE 11: January 20, 2023

Newly reopened Hillman floors shine with light and space