Teaching heroes: Gender Studies’ Beaulieu encourages diverse views
Challenging long-held beliefs creates “a lot of epiphanies in the classes,” she says.
Faculty union effort headed for PLRB hearing over size of bargaining unit
Ruling says Pitt must give USW list of employees it submitted to labor board.

Bigelow Boulevard work and closing set to begin Nov. 1
Board of Trustees committee approves six projects, including lease at PAA space for LRDC.

Pitt forging stronger relationships in India
Three memorandums of understanding signed during chancellor’s visit

Fighting racism requires tough talks, Diversity Retreat speakers say
Attendees urged to get out of their comfort zones to achieve real and lasting inclusion.

Rabbi won’t be using the ‘H’ word in his fight against extremism
Tree of Life leader speaks at race summer institute about hate.
Staff Council elects officers using new extended voting
Stephany to return as president; Doty wins executive vice president slot.

Awards from dB-SERC helping transform science education
Targeting specific groups of students creates more diverse classrooms, program director Singh says.
Increased income distribution from endowment to fund student aid
Board’s Investment Committee action will add $7.5 million to new affordability programs.

Staff Council goes to the dogs at Cathedral
Faculty and staff get a chance to pet some pleasant pooches for therapy.
Board of Trustees set to vote on chairperson-elect
Thomas Richards will be in line to replace Eva Tansky Blum next year.

Incoming freshmen can now ‘Connect’ with Pitt online and on campus
New optional two-day sessions start today in Oakland, with 350 students at each.

Composting coming to a University site near you
Ernest Robinson has been testing out the next step in Pitt sustainability plan at the Eureka Building.

Pitt Night at PNC Park returns for fifth year on July 20
Get tickets online now to get a Pitt-themed baseball hat.
Tell us what’s new for 2019-20 school year
University Times seeks input from all departments for start-of-year story.