A long-anticipated comprehensive plan for improving Pittsburgh campus computer usage calls for Pitt to spend $9.6 million over the next three years. Titled "An Information Technology Foundation for the 21st Century," a draft of the plan has been distributed to several University Senate committees, the Dean's Council and academic units, according to Robert Pack, vice […]
Highlights of computing plan draft >
January 20th, 2000Henson case arguments now before Common Pleas judge >
January 20th, 2000The latest round of legal briefs were filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas recently by attorneys for Pitt and the seven complainants in the "Henson case" — a controversial civil suit over the University's denial of health benefits to same-sex partners of faculty and staff. Last month, Pitt asked Common Pleas Court […]
Extra health, safety precautions taken during stadium demolition >
January 20th, 2000Health and safety officials at UPMC Health System and Pitt are taking extra precautions during the demolition of Pitt Stadium and subsequent construction of the new convocation center on the stadium's site. UPMC established a task force of staff from the offices of Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Support Services, Construction Management, Infection Control, Security, […]
Contract extended for AD Pederson >
January 20th, 2000The University has ex- tended the contract of Athletics Director Steve Pederson, as a reward for his job performance and to make sure he stays at Pitt. Pederson and Pitt senior administrators won't disclose details of the extension, except to call it "competitive" in terms of compensation and duration. Since his hiring in October 1996, […]