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Volume 53 |
ISSUE 10: January 15, 2021

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    Return to campus plans announced; questions remain

    In-person classes will be allowed immediately despite a required 10-day shelter in place and Elevated Risk level.

Pitt will receive $30.6 million from latest federal stimulus

Like before, some of the money must be used for direct student aid.
Chris Bonneau via Zoom

Child care issues spark strong feelings in Faculty Assembly

Many worry stress of having children at home is impacting teaching performance and student evaluations.

CMU proctoring center open to children of Pitt employees

The program, at $5 an hour, is for students in grades 1 to 6 who are enrolled in online schooling.
Zoom session in classroom

Student-facing cameras installed in 50 classrooms, Pitt IT says

Some Flex@Pitt technology will continue to be used after the pandemic, committee hears.

Staff heroes: Remote law school finals had extra challenges

Susanna Leers’ job of 17 years has evolved to “overseeing pretty much everything in electronics.”

Pitt faculty salaries see bump when adjusted for cost of living

Lecturers’ pay continues to lag behind peers even with modified numbers.

News you might have missed from over the break

Bigelow reopens; Pitt remembers Thornburgh; Public Health to lead fracking studies; Bradford grant

Winter session through Pitt–Greensburg deemed a success

The 10 classes filled up quickly and attracted students from all campuses and ranks.
CMU's Hamerschlag Hall

Almost all area colleges delayed start of semester

Most also will remain remote for the first few weeks before returning to hybrid learning.

Faculty saw more cheating on recent remote finals

Committee members say a change in the culture around academic integrity is needed.

University leaders speak out about Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol

Gallagher: “Today’s events remind us that our democracy is not to be taken for granted.”

Pitt experts say insurrection should have consequences

Bonneau calls for president and members of Congress to be held accountable.
Work on the hillside on Pitt's Oakland campus

Property watch: Deal reached between Wexford Science, OPDC on Forbes building

Walkway near Irvis Hall closed until Feb. 5; Pitt buys two properties in Oakland

Building access still limited to those with Pitt IDs

Concierges in place to check temperatures and face coverings

Letter to the editor: Not all UPJ faculty happy about Outlier deal

Letter to the editor: Music has always mattered at Falk School

Also in This Issue:

MLK Day forum on ‘Race, Justice and Politics after the Capitol Siege’
Boundary Street closed until March 31 for substation work
Form a trivia team to compete in a new ‘City Game’
Social Justice and Tech Reading Group looks at ‘Race After Technology’
Conference focuses on ‘Role of Universities in Sustainable, Just & Inclusive Cities’
More names added to list of 2020 retirees
Pitt’s Pickett to join other college leaders on ‘anti-racism’ task force
Horror Studies webinar moves ‘Beyond the Bride of Frankenstein’
Deadline extended for ‘Don’t Look Away’ art exhibit
Applications open now for 21st Manners awards
Lecture spotlight: ‘A History of Race in Medicine’

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News from around Pitt

 

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FDA and Pitt Announce Collaboration to Research and Develop Innovative Therapies to Help Restore Vision

Student Belonging Exercise Erases Achievement Gaps in Biology, Physics Courses

‘Spirit of Independence’ Bridged in Communiversity Program

Making Sense of Various COVID-19 Vaccine Technologies

From The Pitt News:

Port Authority bus driver pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in student’s death

From the School of Education:

Center for Urban Education to House Negro Educational Review Journal

From Swanson School of Engineering:

“Bluetooth Bacteria” Wins a Gold Medal at iGEM 2020

 

Accolades

January 27, 2021

Bernotas honored for sustainability work

January 12, 2021

Pitt Cyber announces accelerator grant recipients

January 12, 2021

LifeX Labs Enters Alliance for Industry Growth

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