On the eve of the formal launching of Pitt's capital campaign, the chancellor gave a brief preview this week to members of Senate Council. Mark A. Nordenberg said that over the past three years, during the "silent phase" of the campaign, Pitt has raised enough money to fund 120 endowed scholarships and fellowships, 20 endowed […]
Capital campaign kick-off approaches >
October 12th, 2000Allegheny Observatory Open House Set for Nov. 3 >
October 12th, 2000This year's Allegheny Observatory open house is Nov. 3. The open house is the one night each year when all three observatory telescopes are available to the public. Additional telescopes will be set up on the lawn. Visitors also will be offered a slide presentation and a self-guided tour. Reservations are required and can be […]
Agreement allowing some Pitt employees to retain certain Highmark doctors is finalized >
October 12th, 2000A deal allowing Pitt employees who are subscribers to the UPMC Health Plan to retain certain Highmark doctors has been finalized. University Senate President Nathan Hershey announced the deal at the Oct. 10 Senate Council meeting. Hershey, who had been critical of the delay in reaching the agreement, said he hoped this resolved the matter. […]
University's United Way campaign begins >
October 12th, 2000Pitt's 2000 United campaign kicked off yesterday, Oct. 11, with the campaign theme "Living Proof. You're making a difference." The fund-raising effort's goal is to collect $625,000 by the conclusion of the campaign, Nov. 22. Last year, the University collected $600,802. Faculty and staff pledged $504,248; students pledged $75,000; retirees contributed $16,965, and special events […]