University Times

Pitt's administration issued the following statement about the Henson case on Feb. 18: The University of Pittsburgh is proud of its long-standing record of respect for the civil rights of those with whom it deals. Relying upon well-established legal principles in defending itself against an employee benefits lawsuit is not a departure from that record, […]

Faculty reaction mixed to possibility of moving games Student Government Board members urged Faculty Assembly members this week to support their fight to save Pitt Stadium. But except for agreeing that University officials should consult with students in deciding whether to move Pitt football games to a planned North Side stadium, Assembly members' responses were […]

After the March 4 Board of Trustees meeting, Pitt senior administrators weren't commenting about the University's legal challenge to a city ordinance protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination in the workplace. They referred reporters to a written statement issued by Pitt that day. See text of statement on page 3. But board Chairperson J.W. Connolly […]

Streamlined job classification plan expected to go into effect July 1 A plan to streamline the number of staff job classifications, identify career paths and improve staff retention at Pitt is scheduled to go into effect July 1, Human Resources officials say. The plan will introduce new concepts and terminology, including "job families" and "job […]

Commencement travel, lodging discounts offered Airfare and lodging discounts are available to graduating students and their families during the days surrounding the University's 1999 commencement convocation on May 3 at the Civic Arena. A 5-10 percent discount can be applied to any USAirways round-trip airfare into Pittsburgh April 29-May 6. For reservations and information, contact […]

UPMC wins award for study of antibiotics A UPMC Health System multidisciplinary team took second place, winning a $5,000 grant for research improving the standard of practice for the use of antibiotics in surgery. Susan Skledar, clinical pharmacist, Paige Gross, Drug Use/Disease State Management Program pharmacist, Anthony Udekwu, medical director of surgical services, and Michael […]

Conte to return as registrar After six months as a university administrator in Miami, Samuel D. Conte is planning to return to Pitt as University registrar on July 1. Conte, whose Pitt career spanned three decades, resigned as registrar here to become associate vice president for enrollment at Florida International University, effective Sept. 1. "I […]