Library staff worried about continuing to work on campus
Remote services have expanded, but provost’s office says some grad students need to be in-person.

What we know about spring semester (and what we don’t)
Classes still will start on Jan. 19, but students may not be back on campus until later.
Outlier arrangement with Pitt–Johnstown raises concerns
Frontline Workers Scholarship is part of five-year deal to offer online courses with transferable Pitt credit.
Cap on vacation accrual will remain off until at least Feb. 28
The limit was supposed to return on Dec. 1, but has been extended.

Faculty offer innovative ideas for teaching hybrid classes
Labs have been the most challenging, but keeping students connected also was an issue.
Titusville, Greensburg campuses move to Elevated Risk
Latest report shows 10 new employee cases and 10 among students on the Oakland campus.
Staff heroes: Child Welfare Resource Center had to find ways to reach caseworkers
“People are still living their lives and things happen that still require investigation.”

Pitt’s senior leaders included in University-wide salary freeze
Gallagher and senior vice chancellors agreed in April to give back a portion of their 2020-21pay.
Nearly all Pitt staff received performance reviews, committee told
Burdsall also details where the Shaping the Workplace initiative stands.

New managers at the Pete could bring in more outside acts
Pitt Athletics says ASM Global has committed $3 million for capital projects to improve the venue.
Podcast explores creating during a year of upheaval
Center for Creativity’s program interweaves stories of five from Pitt community.
Pitt Worx team getting program ready for its January debut
Training will be available for new system that puts HR functions all in one place.

Christmas Day at Pitt dinner and volunteer event canceled
University still plans to fulfill holiday wish lists from community partners.
Commentary: Zoom collaboration helped faculty succeed this semester
The group met regularly to share best practices and to work out the kinks in their classes.

University Library System acquires Bing Crosby materials
The collection from a fan of the singer contains more than 3,000 recordings, plus movies and books.
HR seeks input on options for dependent care services
Some possibilities being considered are a proctoring center and back-up child care.