University Times

UPMC announced the creation of a $5 million “green action fund” to support new environmental initiatives across the health system. “UPMC is signaling its deep commitment to a program of comprehensive environmental stewardship,” said William Smith, UPMC’s director of environmental health and safety. According to Smith, the new fund potentially will cover installation of energy-efficient […]

Staff leaders from Pitt’s five campuses met last week to discuss common workplace issues, such as flexible work schedules, chronic low salaries and emergency procedures, as well as campus-specific issues and initiatives. Staff association representatives from Pitt’s five regionals met May 24 at the Greensburg campus for the annual Council of Campuses meeting. Staff associations […]

Over the past decade Pitt has saved an estimated $21.2 million in reduced energy consumption by “going green.” That was one the highlights of a presentation by Facilities Management at this month’s Faculty Assembly meeting. According to Joseph Fink, associate vice chancellor for Facilities Management, Pitt’s green initiatives fall into a handful of categories: energy […]

It’s pink and purple posies in pots by Posvar, cannas near the Cathedral and palms protecting the William Pitt Union panther as spring planting reaches its peak at Pitt. When the annual May ritual is finished, some 30,000-40,000 colorful annuals will have found their way into more than 100 flowerbeds across the Pittsburgh campus. For […]

Compensation figures reported on IRS form 990 for highly paid officials at UPMC were released last week for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2006. Leading the compensation pack for fiscal year 2006 was Jeffrey R. Romoff, UPMC president and CEO, whose pay was $3.3 million (a 17 percent raise over FY 2005) including […]