ISSUE 10: January 10, 2025

Stay safe and warm out there, Panthers

Grounds crews have to maintain 32 miles of sidewalks and 2,000 steps in Oakland.

Responding to lawsuit, Pitt Board, chair call Pelusi’s criticisms ‘inappropriate’

Nonvoting emeritus trustee pursued information on athletics policies, Lyke firing.

Biden-era Title IX rules with more LGBT protections struck down nationwide

Pitt never implemented the new regulations because of previous injunction.

Pitt Law professor Jerry Dickinson selected as dean

The position has been filled by interims since January 2023.

Clinical Trials Office will help diversify research funding sources

Project aims to help investigators streamline processes and connect with pharma companies.

Exhibit, discussion help launch ‘The Return of Benjamin Lay’ by Quantum Theatre

Pitt’s Marcus Rediker champions story of uncompromising Quaker abolitionist.

Provost sees expanded role for UCSUR in community-engaged research, scholarship

Goal is to have new Center for Social and Urban Research director in place by this fall.

Davis leans into listening, celebrating successes in new diversity office role

Pitt veteran shares philosophy of hands-on communication at Coffee and Conversation event.

Responsible Data Science initiative to examine addiction, sustainability, equity/access

Provost’s office targets gaps in available data, distorted modeling among shortcomings.

Lab box recycling program sees early success in reducing landfill waste

Sustainability launches rebate program to replace older, energy-guzzling ULT freezers.

Writing Institute kicks off third “Creating a Culture of Access” series

Curator Jessie Male says event focuses on how disabilities expand communication possibilities.

Pitt Works: Making the accreditation process smooth and seamless

Public Health’s Renee Valenti “expertly navigated” complex requirements of two councils.

Couple who threw fireworks, smoke bombs at 2023 protest sentenced

Husband gets prison, wife probation for incident outside debate at O’Hara Student Center.

Pitt will host National Day of Racial Healing event

Program on Jan. 21 will focus on anxiety felt in dealing with difficult topics.

David Beck named interim dean of SHRS

Delitto moving full time to associate provost for digital education.

Also in This Issue:

Volunteer at twice monthly ‘Pitt Shift’ at food bank

Jay Darr moving to diversity office from student affairs

Right lane of Forbes Avenue near library closed through March

Explore Pittsburgh’s connections to the Chicago Exposition of 1893

Weigh to Wellness Program available to UPMC Health Plan members

Mega Surround Sound Bath coming to Heinz Chapel Jan. 12

Training will focus on federal rules on research security

European Union Film Festival highlights ‘Climate Response, Hope and Chickens!’

Manners Awards’ letters of intent due by March 3

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ISSUE 10: January 10, 2025

Stay safe and warm out there, Panthers

Responding to lawsuit, Pitt Board, chair call Pelusi’s criticisms ‘inappropriate’

Biden-era Title IX rules with more LGBT protections struck down nationwide

Pitt Law professor Jerry Dickinson selected as dean

Clinical Trials Office will help diversify research funding sources

Exhibit, discussion help launch ‘The Return of Benjamin Lay’ by Quantum Theatre

Provost sees expanded role for UCSUR in community-engaged research, scholarship

Davis leans into listening, celebrating successes in new diversity office role

Responsible Data Science initiative to examine addiction, sustainability, equity/access

Lab box recycling program sees early success in reducing landfill waste

Writing Institute kicks off third “Creating a Culture of Access” series

Pitt Works: Making the accreditation process smooth and seamless

Couple who threw fireworks, smoke bombs at 2023 protest sentenced

Pitt will host National Day of Racial Healing event

David Beck named interim dean of SHRS

Also in This Issue:

Nikhil Bajaj receives NSF CAREER Award

Maureen Lichtveld again named a National Academy of Medicine councilor

Jonathan Fuller named a 2029 Greenwall Faculty Scholar

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