ISSUE 17: April 29, 2022

Plans unveiled for ‘newest, coolest, healthiest’ place on campus

Multi-faceted recreation and wellness facility could open in fall 2024; staff worried about fees.

University travel policy going back to pre-pandemic rules

Gallagher outlines for Senate Council likely scenario on finding new chancellor.

The Year of Emotional Well-Being coming for 2022-23

The provost’s initiative will look at “qualities that make for a good life.”

Provost Cudd among finalists for Wisconsin chancellor

She will appear at an open forum next week on the Madison campus; decision expected in May.

Medical premiums going up slightly, but plans will remain the same

Three new supplemental coverages available and life insurance offerings expanded.

Union bargaining committee to focus on non-economic issues first

Faculty-administration negotiation sessions to continue through spring and summer

Pitt in the making: 1948 tales went from bizarre to adorable

A fake cancer clinic, a déjà vu fire and newborn puppies made for an interesting year.

Community Relations committee shares updates on student civic engagement

Clutter for a Cause expands into summer; interactive map highlights Oakland projects.

Faculty Affairs OKs outline linking community-engaged scholarship to promotion, tenure

Committee-formulated memo goes to Council of Deans, then Faculty Assembly.

New TIAA fund will focus on retirement target year

Pitt’s Wellness for Life program still available, committee hears.

Friend of Public Safety award honors late custodian

Dorsey Wheeler, the first to receive the recognition, remembered for sunny disposition.

Proposed research concierge would help faculty navigate process

Committee also discusses new institutional conflict of interest policy being developed.

Middle States accreditation should be completed in June

The evaluation team visited Pitt in April and will present a draft report soon.

Keisha Blain one of 28 awarded 2022 Carnegie Fellowship

The honor comes with $200,000 stipends to give fellows time to do significant research.

Marathon adds challenges to commencement weekend logistics

Visitors should plan routes, parking based on road closures, towing enforcement.

Also in This Issue:

Letter to the editor: Pitt needs its first Black chancellor

Letter to the editor: Why hasn’t the Cathedral’s 13th floor been renovated?

TEACHING AT PITT: Turnitin pros, cons and best practices

Innovation in Education Awards honor projects that enhance teaching

Bike sharing program transitioning; new voucher codes coming

Deadline extended for 2022 Diversity Forum proposals

David Harris ends ‘Criminal Injustice’ podcast after 6 years

Professors Beckman and Marra among those honored at Celebration of Innovation

Provost’s Diversity Institute for faculty kicks off May 10

Publishing clearinghouse: DBLAC Reading Series; ‘Health Promotion Programs’; ‘Class Interruptions’

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ISSUE 17: April 29, 2022

Plans unveiled for ‘newest, coolest, healthiest’ place on campus

University travel policy going back to pre-pandemic rules

The Year of Emotional Well-Being coming for 2022-23

Provost Cudd among finalists for Wisconsin chancellor

Medical premiums going up slightly, but plans will remain the same

Union bargaining committee to focus on non-economic issues first

Pitt in the making: 1948 tales went from bizarre to adorable

Community Relations committee shares updates on student civic engagement

Faculty Affairs OKs outline linking community-engaged scholarship to promotion, tenure

New TIAA fund will focus on retirement target year

Friend of Public Safety award honors late custodian

Proposed research concierge would help faculty navigate process

Middle States accreditation should be completed in June

Keisha Blain one of 28 awarded 2022 Carnegie Fellowship

Marathon adds challenges to commencement weekend logistics

Also in This Issue:

Yvonne Brewster Way honored with the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award

Surgery’s Timothy Billiar honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

2 faculty win Tina and David Bellet Teaching Excellence Awards

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