Skip to Navigation
University of Pittsburgh

Volume 30 Issue 11

Medical dean agrees to faculty meeting over UPMC's planned acquisition of practice plan >

February 5th, 1998

The interim dean of Pitt's School of Medicine will convene a meeting of medical faculty before the end of February to discuss the planned absorption of the University of Pittsburgh Physicians (UPP) practice plan by the UPMC Health System. UPP was formed through a merger of the 18 clinical practice plans of medical school faculty. […]

Feature,Volume 30 Issue 11

Purdue president to speak at Pitt's commencement >

February 5th, 1998

Purdue University President Steven C. Beering, a Pitt alumnus, will address Pitt's commencement ceremonies April 26 at the Civic Arena. Beering graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School then earned his B.S. from Pitt's former College of Liberal Arts in 1954, followed by an M.D. from Pitt's medical school in 1958. Beering spent much of his […]

Feature,Volume 30 Issue 11

UPJ initiates master's program >

February 5th, 1998

The Johnstown campus held a reception Jan. 27 to inaugurate its master of social work degree. This is the first formal initiative by Pitt to take graduate programs to the regional campuses. The Johnstown MSW is tailored to working professionals who are interested in advanced direct practice in the fields of mental health and health […]

Feature,Volume 30 Issue 11

Feb. 7 is Pitt Day at Century III Mall >

February 5th, 1998

Feb. 7 will be Pitt Day at Century III Mall. Presentation of a Pitt ID will secure discounts on special purchases, according to the Department of Parking, Transportation and Services. A similar "Pitt Day" will be held at Ross Park Mall March 21. Pitt faculty, staff and students can ride the 59U bus to Century […]

Feature,Volume 30 Issue 11