Some long-awaited Pitt construction projects coming to fruition
Biomedical research facility, The Assembly, debuted last week and Scaife Hall addition nears completion.

Shared and set-day parking permits coming this summer
Transportation office decides against proposed gradual rate increase for next fiscal year.
New budget model includes investment fund ‘bank’ for schools
Provost, CFO still formulating memo on role of unit-level budgeting committees.
Union negotiations hit bump over who’s represented
Pitt says it needs to “clarify which positions are specifically covered” despite PLRB ruling.

Professor collaborates with Carnegie Mellon peers on the art of saying no
New book explores workplace trends of women over-volunteering for non-promotable tasks.
Dietrich staff hiring committees have streamlined process
The panels, which help screen candidates, have facilitated 22 hires since December.
Provost clarifies pandemic-related tenure stream policy
Faculty Assembly OKs conflict of interest policy and recommendations on promotion guidelines.

New to Pitt: Bradford counseling director helps students with life changes
Valandra says he’s hoping to “improve our presence on campus” this year.
Film symposium this week showcases nearly a century of Ukrainian cinema
Guests from the Ukrainian State Film Archives will introduce several of the movies.

Check out several Pitt-related authors at Pittsburgh’s first book festival
Kathleen George, Toi Derricotte, Lori Jakiela and more will read at the East Liberty event.
Cudd supports shared governance, academic freedom in UW appearance
The Pitt provost is one of five finalists for the Wisconsin-Madison chancellorship.

Save the date: Chancellor’s faculty and staff picnic returning in person
Sign up by May 27 to be eligible for prizes at the June 3 event; volunteers sought.
Here’s the Plan (for Pitt): Q&A on Sustainability
Sharrard explains how the new Pitt Climate Action Plan supports strategic objectives.

Commencements celebrate classes of 2022 and 2020
Riddick reminds seniors that "Success in life is never going to be linear."