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May 31, 2001

Pitt begins project establishing technology centers at churches

Pitt's Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance (PSLA) has launched the first in a network of Faith Tech Centers at Saint James Episcopal Church, Penn Hills.

The project is expected to establish six Faith Tech Centers in Episcopal churches in southwestern Pennsylvania the first year and an additional six the following year.

The partnership between PSLA and the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh was made possible by a grant from the Vira I. Heinz Endowment.

The program will provide members of the community with technology training and education in an effort to bridge the digital divide. Computers for Education of Ohio will supply computers and printers for all Faith Tech Centers.

Pitt's Cynthia Wetmiller, PSLA western Pennsylvania director, and Audrey Rohrer, PSLA program coordinator, will serve as co-directors of Community Service-Learning for the Faith Tech Network. Cathy Connor Weiss, PSLA program manager, will be the Faith Tech program manager. Terrence Milani, director of Pitt's Student Volunteer Outreach, will oversee the initiative by providing organizational development and planning.

The Saint James site at 11524 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills, will serve as the Faith Tech Model and Training Center. Free computer classes are scheduled to begin at the Saint James site in June.

For more information, visit the web site: http://www.faithtechcenter.com or call 648-1440.


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