Center for Research Computing helps Pitt researchers corral data
The Center for Research Computing, led by director Ralph Roskies, associate vice provost for research computing, opened last year and has computing power and experts available to any Pitt personnel. (Photo by Tom Altany/University of Pittsburgh). Read more »
Faculty Senate president wants to make sure anyone new to Pitt understands shared governance
Chris Bonneau’s goals include promoting diversity and making sure all faculty are treated fairly and equitably. Read more »
Interest in diversity and inclusion workshops continues to grow as program enters third year
Program on religious issues added to new slate of classes that begin this month; sign-ups open now. Read more »
Global Competence Certificate added to faculty and staff development programs
The program is in conjunction with Pitt's Year of Global. Read more »
Jeanne Marie Laskas explores letters to Obama and his responses in new book
The president responded to 10 letters every day, says author and English Department faculty member. Read more »
Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series offers a diversity of voices
The 25th year of the program will feature seven authors from a variety of backgrounds. Read more »
Pitt helping to host Sustainability in Higher Education national conference
University to showcase its green efforts and learn best practices from other institutions. Read more »
Senate Council holds short, sweet first meeting of the fall semester
Chancellor Gallagher tells group that upcoming state budget cycle likely won't be as smooth as last year. Read more »
Katz school offering ‘micro-credential’ program in a variety of business-related topics
Courses are designed to help students learn skills in a focused manner and meet employers' reimbursement standards. Read more »
Day of Caring aiming for more than 300 faculty, staff volunteers
The annual event on Oct. 19 sends people out into Oakland and other communities to give back. Read more »
United Way at Pitt hopes for more participants and more funds
The campaign, which kicks off Oct. 3, sets $750,000 as its 2018 goal. Read more »
Harvard professor’s talk at Pitt to explore the genetic roots of parenting
Hopi Hoekstra is next speaker in the Health Sciences Laureate Lecture series. Read more »
Pitt's Japan Council gives out first Japan Documentary Film Award
The documentary by Kazuo Hara about asbestos litigation will be screened Sept. 27 at Frick Fine Arts auditorium. Read more »
Also in This Issue:
Flu shots, biometric screenings offered free to faculty and staff on UPMC Health Plan
Self-service site allows faculty, staff and students to pick preferred name
Pitt drops slightly in U.S. News rankings, but makes it onto Most Innovative Schools list
STAFF MATTERS: Advocacy works better if everyone is involved
Publishing Clearinghouse for Sept. 20: Check here for new books, journals and book talks on campus
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Grants, proposals and more for Sept. 20
ALSO OF NOTE — Short takes on faculty and staff accomplishments for Sept. 20
Higher education headlines for Sept. 20
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