The world of Lois Mailou Jones The Office of Student and Public Affairs will sponsor an exhibit of works by the internationally noted African-American artist Lois Mailou Jones in the Frick Fine Arts Gallery, Sept. 6-Oct. 15. The exhibit includes 50 works dating back as far as the 1920s and covering a spectrum that ranges […]
The world of Lois Mailou Jones >
August 31st, 1995Alex J. Ducanis >
August 31st, 1995Alex J. Ducanis, 64, professor emeritus of administrative and policy studies in the School of Education, died Aug. 27 at his home in Shadyside. The cause of death was kidney failure. Ducanis retired from Pitt in December 1993 after a 25-year career during which he served in various administrative posts, including director of the Institute […]
Medical dean to resign Nov. 1 >
August 31st, 1995George Bernier Jr. will resign as dean of Pitt's School of Medicine, effective Nov. 1, to become dean and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Texas Medical Branch. In addition to overseeing the medical school, Bernier will oversee the graduate school and the schools of nursing, allied health and marine biology at […]
Summer term 1996 An option to suit almost anyone >
August 31st, 1995Summer won't be the same around Pitt, beginning in 1996. That's when the University's new summer calendar will go into effect. In place of its traditional schedule (a 15-week summer term and two seven-week sessions), Pitt will offer a wider array of options, including: * The traditional 15-week summer term (May 6-Aug. 10). * A […]