ISSUE 3: October 4, 2018

Ambitious master plan for Oakland campus about more than just buildings

The 30-year proposal contains new housing, new rec and athletic facilities and a science/medical corridor.

Provost Cudd speaks out on her visions for Pitt

Diversity in faculty, staff and students will be one of her top issues.

Establishing a faculty union faces many hurdles

Organizers hope to get 30 percent of faculty to sign authorization cards by Jan. 22, 2019

Grad students, Pitt administration make their cases for and against unionization to PLRB

Week-long hearings will continue through Friday at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Pitt, UPMC moving ahead with major construction work

New Heart and Transplant Hospital will dramatically change the Oakland skyline.

Board of Trustees approves new CFO and hears annual report from Gallagher

State Department official Sastry will start in new position on Oct. 22.

Mural project honors history and helps reintegrate juvenile probationers

Pitt–Greensburg professor's Community Arts Reintegration Project takes shape in Mt. Pleasant.

Budget Policies Committee approves guidelines for Pitt budgeting units

A survey of groups made up of faculty, staff and students helped shape new guidelines.

Dietrich School Advising Center ‘meeting the students where they are’

Dean Blee wants to focus on improving students’ undergraduate experience.

Jinx Walton reports to Computer Usage Committee on possible software and technology changes

Password management software, Salesforce and wireless updates among topics discussed.

IP policy issues continue to stir debate at Faculty Assembly

Some worry previously signed documents will cause problems in the future.

Pitt requests 6.5 percent increase from the state for 2019-20

If approved, the funding would follow a 2.8 percent increase in this budget year.

Get ready for a season of music from Pitt’s ensembles

Concerts kick off this Sunday with the Pitt Choirs Showcase at First Baptist Church

International Week to celebrate UCIS 50th anniversary

The celebration kicks off Oct. 13 with events at the Cathedral of Learning.

Also in This Issue:

Homewood Community Engagement Center to open Oct 18

SENATE MATTERS: Intellectual property policy still a work in progress

Science 2018 brings in experts from across the U.S.

LIBRARY INSIDER: Is this journal predatory? Check indexing and metrics

New platform helps investors find Pitt innovators

Homecoming marks 50th anniversary of Black Action Society

Pitt seeking 10 percent participation in Make My Trip Count commuting survey

TEACHING AT PITT: Conducting mid-semester teaching surveys

Don’t be left out in the dark; get your free lightbulbs

Publishing Clearinghouse for Oct. 4: Check here for new books, journals and book talks on campus

Higher education headlines for Sept. 20-Oct. 4

ALSO OF NOTE — Short takes on faculty and staff accomplishments for Oct. 4

Volume 51|
ISSUE 3: October 4, 2018

Ambitious master plan for Oakland campus about more than just buildings

Provost Cudd speaks out on her visions for Pitt

Establishing a faculty union faces many hurdles

Grad students, Pitt administration make their cases for and against unionization to PLRB

Pitt, UPMC moving ahead with major construction work

Board of Trustees approves new CFO and hears annual report from Gallagher

Mural project honors history and helps reintegrate juvenile probationers

Budget Policies Committee approves guidelines for Pitt budgeting units

Dietrich School Advising Center ‘meeting the students where they are’

Jinx Walton reports to Computer Usage Committee on possible software and technology changes

IP policy issues continue to stir debate at Faculty Assembly

Pitt requests 6.5 percent increase from the state for 2019-20

Get ready for a season of music from Pitt’s ensembles

International Week to celebrate UCIS 50th anniversary

Also in This Issue:

Yvonne Brewster Way honored with the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award

Surgery’s Timothy Billiar honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

2 faculty win Tina and David Bellet Teaching Excellence Awards

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