Alumni, faculty, staff and students ‘Say It Loud’ to celebrate 1969 student sit-in
Event on MLK’s birthday helped change Pitt’s approach to black students and faculty. Read more »
Levine begins process to step down from leadership roles
The head of health sciences and the School of Medicine will stay on until his successor is found. Read more »
More funding coming for Open Educational Resource projects
Provost Cudd continuing program started under predecessor to help offset cost of textbooks. Read more »
Use of paid parental leave, which Staff Council championed, has increased dramatically
Second year of program sees jump from 67 to 140 employees using the benefit. Read more »
Faculty union turns in signed cards asking Pennsylvania labor board for an election
Next PLRB will meet with University and union to determine who is in bargaining unit. Read more »
After 34 years of service, John Wilds is retiring from Pitt
The University alum served as HR director before becoming assistant vice chancellor for community relations. Read more »
Tobacco policy ad hoc committee and resolution on IT decisions pass Senate Council
Chancellor will set up panel to study Pitt’s resources for helping in smoking cessation. Read more »
Grounds crews kept busy with crows and will be happy to see them move on
Senate committee hears details on bird control, snow removal, service requests and other projects from Facilities Management. Read more »
Central Oakland seeing a new food boom
Three restaurants have opened this month and three more places are on the way. Read more »
Eat lunch for $6 during Oakland Restaurant Week
The six day event starts Jan. 28 at 18 locations in central Oakland. Read more »
Canvas may replace Blackboard as Pitt’s learning management system
Computing and Information Technology Committee says faculty should have input on any eventual changes. Read more »
Renowned flutist and educator to take over Pitt’s Jazz Studies Program
Nicole Mitchell also will fill a newly endowed chair in jazz studies in the Dietrich School. Read more »
Katz School’s Driscoll banking on Revival in Bellevue
The IT director has partnered on a new restaurant in a former funeral parlor. Read more »
Center for African American Poetry and Poetics co-founder Hayes returns for reading
CAAPP's inaugural fellow Rickey Laurentiis also will read at the Jan. 24 event at Heinz Chapel. Read more »
Branding workshops seek to present a unified message about Pitt’s personality
Staff, students and faculty participate in sessions to identify the University’s key traits. Read more »
Get involved to be of service to the U and to you
Faculty urged to step up for committees, administrative positions and shared governance. Read more »
Allegheny Observatory was the perfect place to see the lunar eclipse
Staff hosts nearly 50 students, who braved the cold and snow to get a glimpse at the rare phenomenon. Read more »
Hoopla and Friends & Family Day bring fans to women's basketball games
The two events earlier this month brought almost 3,000 to the Petersen Events Center. Read more »
Also in This Issue:
TEACHING AT PITT: Open Educational Resources have benefits for instructors and students
SENATE MATTERS: When it comes to mental health issues, we all need to step up and help
Pitt Magazine’s new website easier to read, easier to share
Deadlines for proposals on Pitt projects
2019 Pitt Weight Race registration runs through Feb. 4
News around Pitt: Veterans Services, Pitt–Bradford, Counseling Center and more
Publishing clearinghouse: Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series returns and more