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After big win for faculty union, electing bargaining committee is next

Senate officials and others ponder if the impact on shared governance will be positive or not.

SENATE MATTERS: Union’s impact unknown, but shared governance still important

University Senate remains committed to bringing together all members of the University community.

Policy in works to require vaccines or an approved exemption

An announcement is expected soon in advance of the spring semester.

Spire on Heinz Chapel to be rebuilt inside and out

PUP committee hears updates on other capital projects, including recently bought property.

Gallagher tells Senate Council that state budget cycle could be rough

Ad hoc committee on dependent care gets unanimous approval.

University of Illinois official named new head of Pitt HR

James Gallaher will start his job as vice chancellor in December.

International student enrollment springing back

Biden administration allowed for student visas to count for national interest exemptions.

Pitt in the making: How did WUP become Pitt?

Several name options were considered before University of Pittsburgh (with an h) emerged.

Latinx Cluster Hire welcomes first new faculty

More hires planned for scholars focused on issues in the community.

Eduardo Chavez with picture of Cesar Chavez behind him

Latinx Connect Conference delved heavily into identity

Eduardo Chavez said he had a hard time connecting with his famous grandfather’s legacy.

Staff Council plans to set up emergency fund for employees

Where the money will come from and how it will be administered still up in the air.

Cultural Engagement Playbook aims to build deeper connections

“We want to get people to meet people, rather than stereotypes,” says Pitt developer Soudi.

Compensation committee approves salary for Board of Trustees secretary

Rosalyn Jones took over the role after Kathy Humphrey’s departure.

Civic Action Week brings back in-person volunteering

Faculty and staff worked on several projects to help community organizations.

Here’s the Plan (for Pitt): Our People

What approach do we take to empower our students, faculty and staff to realize their full potential?

Pitt employees offered free financial coaching

GreenPath also will help with debt management for a fee.

Also in This Issue:

TEACHING AT PITT: Lessons from the pandemic: Creating accessible learning experiences

Celtic Culture celebration will be available online through November

Five Pitt employees named to Pittsburgh magazine’s 40 under 40 list

Webinars will give details on Care.com benefit

Pitt Innovation Challenge awards $550,000 for health care solutions

SHRS changes program name to Health Informatics to match curriculum

Natural sciences faculty recognized with dB-SERC Leader Award

Volume 54 |
ISSUE 5: October 22, 2021

After big win for faculty union, electing bargaining committee is next