The annual Pitt Day in Harrisburg on March 22 drew about 275 faculty, staff and students from all five campuses to tell the University story to legislators and to lobby forincreased state funding. Alongside personal meetings to talk about Pitt’s impact on Pennsylvania, the Pitt contingent delivered to every legislator a folder detailing Pitt’spresence and effects in the counties they represent as well as the University’s accomplishments.

Groups from Pitt met with Allegheny County state representatives Dan Frankel (top right), as well as Ed Gainey (middle right, seated) and Dan Miller (in doorway).

The Pitt group had some high-powered help from Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and the Pitt Panther mascot (bottom right).

Talking strategy (bottom left) during the visit were, from left, Ted Fritz, associate vice chancellor for Public Safety and Emergency Management; Livingston Alexander, president of the Bradford and Titusville campuses; and Geovette Washington, senior vice chancellor and chief legal officer.

Photos by Mike Drazdzinski/CIDDE

The event ended with Pitt Day participants gathering for a reception. Among those who addressed the group were Kathy W. Humphrey, senior vice chancellor for engagement, chief of staff and Board of Trustees secretary (left), and Jeff Kondis, president of the Pitt Alumni Association executive board (bottom left). Chancellor Patrick Gallagher spoke with the media (below right).