ISSUE 16: April 15, 2022

Chancellor hopes he’s made a difference for the better in his time at Pitt

He advises “don’t pick a clone of Pat Gallagher” to succeed him, but look forward to where the University is going.

Process for replacing Nordenberg took several months in 2013-14

The Board of Trustees will lead the search that previously has included public forums.

Next chancellor needs to commit to shared governance, regionals and staff

Political issues will continue to be a problem, Wilson says, as some seek to cut funding.

Two commencements will honor 2022 and 2020 graduates

Be aware that the Pittsburgh Marathon will coincide with the May 1 ceremony.

Kear says administration finally clarifying issues surrounding new budget model

Memo coming from provost and CFO about bylaws, committee involvement and training.

Faculty Assembly OKs reaffirmation of academic freedom

Committees to discuss findings on including diversity, equity in tenure decisions.

Bruce Childers to move from interim to permanent SCI dean

He has been leading the school since 2020, when its founding leader stepped down.

Faculty complaints pile up regarding Anthony Travel, Concur travel systems

Difficulty booking flights, response time, wasted spending among common problems cited

Student-voted best professor connects ancient and modern

Stender balances part-time teaching with full-time job as founder of literary agency.

Open enrollment begins April 27; information sessions planned

Life insurance plan enhancements and supplemental medical coverage have been added.

New to Pitt: Speech pathology class changed her career path

After working on voice disorders, now Lewandowski is teaching others how to do it.

Institutional conflict of interest and tuition exchange policies up for comment

New rules would assure that business decisions by leaders don’t compromise University’s integrity.

Newest affinity group focuses on adoption education

Goals include clearing up misconceptions from all sides of the issue.

Virtual symposium to focus on broadband access expansion

Event on April 22 features Pitt speakers, panel discussions, networking fair.

Teaching Center executive director Golden to step down

Michael Bridges will serve as interim leader starting July 1.

Pitt-Greensburg celebrates authors and stories with four-day event

Readings, performances, book launches among free offerings

Earth Month continues with Climathon, Clutter for a Cause

Maker events planned at Center for Creativity workshop and Text & conText Lab.

Also in This Issue:

New reporter joins University Times

USC vice president to head Pitt’s government relations office

Chancellor’s Awards for Staff nominations due by April 29

Center for Research Computing planning storage upgrades

United Way goal at 90 percent; two weeks left to pledge

Bellet Awards honor three for teaching excellence

Online Celebration of Innovation planned for April 21

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ISSUE 16: April 15, 2022

Chancellor hopes he’s made a difference for the better in his time at Pitt

Process for replacing Nordenberg took several months in 2013-14

Next chancellor needs to commit to shared governance, regionals and staff

Two commencements will honor 2022 and 2020 graduates

Kear says administration finally clarifying issues surrounding new budget model

Faculty Assembly OKs reaffirmation of academic freedom

Bruce Childers to move from interim to permanent SCI dean

Faculty complaints pile up regarding Anthony Travel, Concur travel systems

Student-voted best professor connects ancient and modern

Open enrollment begins April 27; information sessions planned

New to Pitt: Speech pathology class changed her career path

Institutional conflict of interest and tuition exchange policies up for comment

Newest affinity group focuses on adoption education

Virtual symposium to focus on broadband access expansion

Teaching Center executive director Golden to step down

Pitt-Greensburg celebrates authors and stories with four-day event

Earth Month continues with Climathon, Clutter for a Cause

Also in This Issue:

Yvonne Brewster Way honored with the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award

Surgery’s Timothy Billiar honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

2 faculty win Tina and David Bellet Teaching Excellence Awards

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