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Center for Research Computing helps Pitt researchers corral data

The Center for Research Computing, led by director Ralph Roskies, vice chancellor for Research Computing, opened last year and has computing power and experts available to any Pitt personnel. (Photo by Tom Altany/University of Pittsburgh)

Faculty Senate president wants to make sure anyone new to Pitt understands shared governance

Chris Bonneau’s goals include promoting diversity and making sure all faculty are treated fairly and equitably.

Faculty and grad student unionization efforts continue to make waves on campus

Organizing groups question Pitt's hiring of law firm and dispute some statements on University website on faculty unionization.

Interest in diversity and inclusion workshops continues to grow as program enters third year

Program on religious issues added to new slate of classes that begin this month; sign-ups open now.

Global Competence Certificate added to faculty and staff development programs

Jeanne Marie Laskas explores letters to Obama and his responses in new book

The president responded personally to 10 letters every day, says author and English Department faculty member.

Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series offers a diversity of voices

The 25th year of the program will feature seven authors from a variety of backgrounds.

Weekly farmers market outside William Pitt Union.

Pitt helping to host Sustainability in Higher Education national conference

University to showcase its green efforts and learn best practices from other institutions.

Senate Council holds short, sweet first meeting of the fall semester

Chancellor Gallagher tells group that upcoming state budget cycle likely won't be as smooth as last year.

Katz school offering ‘micro-credential’ program in a variety of business-related topics

Courses are designed to help students learn skills in a focused manner and meet employers' reimbursement standards.

Karen Geragi volunteers during the 2017 Day of Caring.

Day of Caring aiming for more than 300 faculty, staff volunteers

The annual event on Oct. 19 sends people out into Oakland and other communities to give back.

United Way at Pitt hopes for more participants and more funds

The campaign, which kicks off Oct. 3, sets $750,000 as its 2018 goal.

Harvard professor’s talk at Pitt to explore the genetic roots of parenting

Hopi Hoekstra is next speaker in the Health Sciences Laureate Lecture series.

Pitt's Japan Council gives out first Japan Documentary Film Award

The documentary by Kazuo Hara about asbestos litigation will be screened Sept. 27 at Frick Fine Arts auditorium.

Also in This Issue:

Flu shots, biometric screenings offered free to faculty and staff on UPMC Health Plan

Self-service site allows faculty, staff and students to pick preferred name

Pitt drops slightly in U.S. News rankings, but makes it onto Most Innovative Schools list

STAFF MATTERS: Advocacy works better if everyone is involved

Publishing Clearinghouse for Sept. 20: Check here for new books, journals and book talks on campus

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Grants, proposals and more for Sept. 20

ALSO OF NOTE — Short takes on faculty and staff accomplishments for Sept. 20

Higher education headlines for Sept. 20

Fight back pain with tips from the Department of Physical Therapy

Volume 51 |
ISSUE 2: September 20, 2018

Center for Research Computing helps Pitt researchers corral data