Shaping the Workplace initiative still moving ahead, DeJong says
The pandemic gave a boost to flexible work arrangements, but has slowed compensation project.
Report on fossil fuel investments recommends slow exit strategy
Public has until Feb. 23 to comment; Fossil Free Pitt Coalition vows to fight on.
Half of Pitt’s $30.6 million in stimulus funds will go to student aid
The other half will be used to offset costs related to the pandemic, Gallagher says.

Gov. Wolf proposes flat funding for Pitt for third year in a row
The funding proposed for Pitt is $151.5 million in general funds and $3.3 million for rural education outreach.
Vacation accrual cap removal extended through end of June
Staff are still encouraged to take time off, even if they can't travel.
Tell us your Pitt pandemic story
We’re looking for short stories on ways you’ve adapted and helped or been helped in the past year.

Victory Heights a priority as construction pause lifting
Several projects, including rec center, “back in full blown planning mode,” DeJong says.
Staff heroes: Pandemic forced move from paper to online processes
Machi found efficiencies in dealing with student records for Dietrich School undergrads.

Pitt extending contract with Box for another year
Computer committee also hears details of program to beam free Wi-Fi from the Cathedral roof.
Union organizers criticize Pitt for payments to law firm
Faculty and staff campaigns are still awaiting decisions from the PLRB.

Outgoing registrar says staff more busy now than at start of pandemic
Mathay, who will retire this year, says the office has made more than 7,000 grading changes than normal.
Pitt Day of Giving on Feb. 23 will have $200,000 in challenge funds
Nordenberg will give extra $5,000 if more than 2,000 faculty and staff members donate.

Community Engaged Scholarship Forum thinks big for online event
National speakers and Pitt experts will address some of today’s crucial issues.
Chancellor’s annual awards honor faculty for teaching, research, public service
The 15 recipients will receive $2,000 cash prizes and $3,000 grants to further their work
Faculty Assembly supports resolution on lecturer salaries
Proposed Gift Acceptance and Naming Policy raises some questions, sent back for revisions.

Audrey Murrell steps down as acting Honors College dean
Provost’s office started national search to fill the post permanently in November.

Policing forum panelists quizzed on hiring practices
“It’s our responsibility to turn those pages and dig as deeply as possible,” Chief Loftus says.
Designing online courses for equity and inclusion
Teaching Center workshop addresses two key issues at the University.