Senior studio arts student Nancy Egger, left, and printmaking professor Lenore Thomas create screenprint valentines during the Department of Studio Arts’ “Love Your Studio (Arts)” event in the Frick Fine Arts building. The Feb. 13 event officially launched the new screenprint studio, housed in space formerly occupied by a lithography studio. Students and faculty also […]
Studio arts showcases new studios >
February 19th, 2009RouteShout pilot brings info to bus stops >
February 19th, 2009Knowledge is power — and knowing when the next bus is coming can help riders decide whether to wait in the cold or pop into a coffee shop for a quick cup of something hot. A free “RouteShout” service is being tested at 22 Port Authority bus stops that primarily serve college students. Using their […]
PittCat+ up and running >
February 19th, 2009The University Library System’s PittCat online library catalog has become a classic. The new PittCat+ now is the primary way to search for books, articles, CDs, DVDs and other library materials. PittCat+ was in test mode during the fall term (see Aug. 28, 2008, University Times) and now is fully functional, library officials say. The […]
AAUW funds scholarship at UPB >
February 19th, 2009The Bradford branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has endowed a scholarship at Pitt-Bradford. The $6,000 gift made by the group has been matched by the Agnes L. and Lewis Lyle Thomas Scholarship Challenge. The scholarship will be awarded to a local student who reflects the values and mission promoted by the Bradford branch of the […]
Pitt steam plant wins award >
February 19th, 2009The Carrillo Street Steam Plant, a joint project of Pitt and UPMC, was named a three-star winner of the Enviro-Star Awards by the Allegheny County Health Department. The award was created in 1997 to honor pollution prevention practices of businesses and organizations in the county. “Three-star rankings are reserved for businesses and organizations that have […]