Bringing together the expertise and shared mission of several area organizations and institutions involved in the study of ecology, the newly formed Pittsburgh EcoForum will hold its inaugural Eminent Biologist Lecture Series in the Carnegie Museum of Art Auditorium. Six prominent scientists will present lectures on a variety of ecological issues, hoping to bring Pittsburgh […]
Pitt research could lead to new methods of treating AIDS, cancer >
October 1st, 1998Kill the body and the head will die, boxing trainers say. Kill the molecular chaperone and the virus can no longer produce tumors, Jeffrey Brodsky says. Brodsky, assistant professor of biological sciences, knows his line isn't catchy. But the process it describes may lead to a whole new approach toward treating AIDS and preventing cancers […]
GSPH fellows pessimistic about plans to revitalize Hill District >
October 1st, 1998A disastrous piece of public policy — that's how public health psychiatrist Mindy Fullilove describes the current version of the city's plan to demolish the Hill District's Allequippa Terrace and Bedford Dwellings public housing projects to make way for mixed-income townhouse communities. The plan, part of a project called Hope VI, is intended to revitalize […]
University staffer's days are spent writing for business school; at home, she spins tales for kids >
October 1st, 1998Sharon Flake is in her early 40s, but as a writer, she feels 13. Somewhere she read that writers write about situations they've never dealt with completely in their own lives. "The seventh grade was very difficult for me. I stayed in the house, watched old movies, read books. I was very shy and insecure," […]
University of Pittsburgh Nondiscrimination Policy Statement >
October 1st, 1998The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or […]
Construction, renovation projects outlined >
October 1st, 1998Following is a summary of recently completed and ongoing construction projects at Pitt. Information was provided by the Office of Facilities Management. New construction and major additions/renovations Convocation Center This project is in the programming and schematic stages of design. The state appointed the firm of Rosser/Apostolou Associates to design the center. It is expected […]
National search for dean of law launched >
October 1st, 1998Pitt has launched a national search for a new dean of the School of Law. David Herring has been interim dean since July, following the resignation of Dean Peter Shane. Robert F. Pack, vice provost for Academic Planning and Resources Management, will chair the search committee. Other committee members are: Douglas Branson, the W. Edward […]