Pitt's Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) can boast of an international reputation, well-established research programs and an endowment that has grown from $600,000 to $7 million in the last eight years. "I don't think there's anything that needs to be fixed at CLAS," says Kathleen M. DeWalt, who will become the center's new director […]
New director of CLAS hopes to increase faculty research grants >
June 28th, 2001Pitt librarians' salaries lowest among public AAU/ARL members >
June 28th, 2001Last year, the average salary of a Pitt librarian ($45,200) was the lowest among librarians at the 32 public universities that are members of both the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). That was down from 28th place the year before. Including private as well as public AAU/ARL members, […]
UCIS to introduce global studies certificate program >
June 28th, 2001Traditionally, Pitt has been strong in international area studies programs. But what about students who are motivated by issues that cross regional borders? Beginning in fall term 2001, Pitt will offer those students a new undergraduate certificate in global studies. Provost James Maher approved the Global Studies Program last week. It will be administered by […]
You can go home (or back to school) again: Class of 1973 holds first Falk School reunion >
June 28th, 2001Nestled in the rolling hills on University Drive, a gray stone school house with an Old English slate shingle roof will mark its 70th anniversary this September. But on June 16 Falk School, the K-8 laboratory school administered by Pitt's School of Education, was the site of a new event, when 18 of the 24 […]
University Press author named U.S. poet laureate >
June 28th, 2001A University of Pittsburgh Press author has been named the 11th U.S. Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress. Billy Collins will begin a one-year appointment in October when he opens the Library of Congress's annual literary series with a reading of his work. Two recent poetry collections by Collins, "Picnic, Lightning" (1998) and "The […]
Caregiving helps spouse cope with partner's death, study shows >
June 28th, 2001New Pitt research suggests that people who care for their sick spouses cope better when their partner dies than those who take no role in caregiving, and they have a lesser chance of depression, weight loss and poor health. The study by Richard Schulz, professor of psychiatry, epidemiology and sociology, and his colleagues is the […]
Lead abatement project begins >
June 28th, 2001Work began yesterday, June 27, on the first of a series of Homewood lead abatement projects co-sponsored by UPMC Health System. A joint effort of the UPMC Community Initiatives program, the Homewood Healthy Homes Collaborative (HHHC), the Allegheny County Department of Health and other local agencies, the Homewood lead abatement project hopes to help prevent […]
On the run? Nutritionist says a healthy diet is still possible >
June 28th, 2001In today's fast-paced world, many individuals cannot find the time to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. Eating healthy while on the run is not easy for everyone, yet there are simple changes one can make to provide for a healthier eating lifestyle, according to a UPMC nutritionist. A common problem for individuals on the […]
UPMC clinic offers info, health care for international travelers >
June 28th, 2001UPMC Downtown offers a full-service clinic to counsel international travelers on immunizations, antibiotics and health care planning for trips. The UPMC International Travel Clinic is the only non-governmental facility of its type in western Pennsylvania and is recognized in the National Register of International Travel Clinics. A complete inventory of all recommended vaccines is stocked […]