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Volume 29 Issue 14

Medical school graduate compiles history of Pitt-trained doctors' contributions in WWII >

March 20th, 1997

D-Day was three hours old when James George waded out of the icy waters of the English Channel into the hell of Utah Beach. Everywhere around the graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine shells were crashing, men were screaming and running wildly in every direction. A few men who could not stand […]

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Senate panelists decline to make any predictions about future of health care benefits at University >

March 20th, 1997

With the U.S. medical insurance industry changing at a near-frenzied pace, panelists at yesterday's University Senate discussion of Pitt employee health benefits would not predict how those benefits will shape up when the University's current, exclusive contract with Highmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield expires at the end of June 1998. "I don't think any of us […]

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Bradford campus staffer pens a winner in first playwriting effort >

March 20th, 1997

Larry Glasl is the kind of person who always wants to do what is right. So, when he is elected president of the United States, he sets out to do what he believes is best for the country. Such idealism, however, has little place in Washington, D.C. Soon Glasl finds himself butting heads with various […]

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Commission votes against historic designation for two Pitt buildings >

March 20th, 1997

The Pittsburgh Historic Review Commission has voted against recommending that Pennsylvania Hall and the Mineral Industries Building be designated as historic structures. The 4-0 vote came at the commission's March 14 meeting. The nomination, which was opposed by Pitt, will now go to the City Planning Commission, which within a month is expected to consider […]

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Grant given to educate public about genetic testing, counseling >

March 20th, 1997

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) to increase public awareness about genetic testing, counseling and services. UPMC will use the funds to develop educational materials related to hereditary diseases and stimulate discussion on the need for policies to safeguard individuals from misuse of genetic […]

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Pitt begins self-study of athletics' compliance with NCAA rules >

March 20th, 1997

For the next year, about 50 members of the University community will evaluate the Pitt athletics department's compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and principles of program governance, academic and fiscal integrity, and commitment to gender and racial equity. The self-study is the first step in a new certification process for NCAA Division […]

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Bicycle lockers available for rent >

March 20th, 1997

Warmer weather soon will bring an increase in bicycle and motorcycle traffic to Pitt. Parking for both vehicles is available at various locations around campus, according to the Department of Parking and Transportation. Motorcycle parking cost $20 a semester. Motorists with a valid daily parking permit also can pick up a motorcycle permit from the […]

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Pitt, local businesses cooperating to revitalize commercial district >

March 20th, 1997

Pitt and neighboring businesses are working together on a BID to revitalize Oakland's commercial district. A BID (business improvement district) is an authority that provides security, litter control, marketing and other services beyond those provided by city government. The city, in turn, agrees to maintain its existing services, such as street cleaning and trash collection. […]

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Schwarzkopf to speak at scholarship dinner >

March 20th, 1997

Desert Storm commander General H. Norman Schwarz-kopf, U.S. Army retired, will speak at the annual Pitt Ambassador Scholarship dinner on April 16 at 6 p.m. in the Pittsburgh Hilton and Towers. Schwarzkopf will speak on "Leadership: From the War Room to the Boardroom." The Pitt Ambassadors Program is a partnership between the University and area […]

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Staff with degrees may join Pitt's commencement processsion April 27 >

March 20th, 1997

Degreed University staff are invited to join the procession of faculty and graduating students at Pitt's annual commencement convocation on April 27 at 2 p.m. in the Civic Arena. Academic regalia is required to take part in the procession and can be ordered from The Book Center. Staff interested in attending the commencement ceremony should […]

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