University Times

A memorial service for Francis B. Colavita is planned for 3 p.m. March 26 in Heinz Memorial Chapel.

Colavita, associate professor emeritus of psychology, died Feb. 16, 2009, as the result of a traffic accident. He was 69.

Colavita began his career at Pitt in 1966 as assistant professor with a specialty in biological psychology. He was promoted to associate professor in 1970, and served as department chair, 1980-88.

A fund has been established in Colavita’s memory. Contributions should be made payable to the University of Pittsburgh and sent to Matt Smith, Institutional Advancement, 316B Craig Hall, with the Colavita Memorial Fund noted on the check.