John R. Beverley, professor of Hispanic languages and literatures, and Roger Hendrix, professor of biological sciences, have been named Distinguished Professors, the highest honor that can be accorded to a member of the professorship. Harvey Borovetz, professor and chair of the Department of Bioengineering in the Swanson School of Engineering, previously had been named Distinguished […]
Distinguished Professors named >
June 11th, 2009Report compares faculty, librarian salaries with AAU peers >
June 11th, 2009PACWC receives Chancellor's Affirmative Action Award >
June 11th, 2009The 2009 Chancellor’s Affirmative Action Award was presented yesterday at Senate Council to the Provost’s advisory committee on women’s concerns (PACWC). The award is given annually to the outstanding Pitt program area that, or individual who, has made a significant contribution in affirmative action. The award selection committee recognized the 19-member PACWC “for the role […]
PBS policy not followed universally, report indicates >
June 11th, 2009Pitt’s planning and budgeting system’s established policies and processes are not being followed universally, according to a University Senate committee. “A responsibility of the budget polices committee, along with the Staff Association Council, is to monitor the implementation of the planning and budgeting system,” Philip Wion told Faculty Assembly June 2. “This year the committee […]
University seeking return of $21.25 million last-minute investment >
June 11th, 2009In an attempt to reduce the University’s potential losses, Pitt lawyers are arguing for the return of $21.25 million that was sent to an investment firm just as the fund operators’ apparent misappropriation of investors’ funds was being uncovered. Pitt wired the money to Connecticut-based WG Trading Co. on Feb. 6, just days before regulators […]
Campus staff leaders: Morale a concern >
June 11th, 2009Staff leaders from Pitt’s five campuses met last week to discuss workplace issues common to staff. Those issues included: communication channels between staff members and the administration of the respective campuses; communication channels between the regional campus groups and the Pittsburgh campus Staff Association Council (SAC); flex-time policies for staff, and morale concerns. Several of […]
Boulevard of the Allies Bridge dedicated >
June 11th, 2009A plaque recognizing the collaborative effort between community groups and government transportation authorities was unveiled June 2 in a brief ceremony beneath the Boulevard of the Allies Bridge. The plaque, which reads in part, “In honor of the exemplary community partnership that guided the design and reconstruction of this bridge,” is flanked by two restored […]