Workshop looks at a more holistic and experiential way to teach today
Colleges need to look at what kind of graduate they want to produce, keynote speaker Randy Bass says. Read more »
Faculty Assembly voices desire to have two people replace Levine
No search committee has been named yet for senior vice chancellor/medical school dean position. Read more »
Jinx Walton has seen a rapid tech evolution in her 18 years as chief information officer
Pitt's chief information officer will retire later this month. Read more »
University Times survey wants your input on what we cover
Anyone can be an advocate for Pitt at annual day in Harrisburg
Community and Government Relations hopes to attract new advocates to make the trip in March. Read more »
Faculty struggles with ways to identify and help students in crises
Mental health issues continue to grow on campuses nationwide. Read more »
Even without a building, Hill District CEC director is hard at work
Kirk Holbrook wants to improve Pitt’s relationship with the historic neighborhood. Read more »
Celebrate black history with events throughout the month at Pitt
Actress, playwright Anna Deavere Smith kicked off the celebration this week with powerful performance. Read more »
Regular vs. temporary part-time faculty rules vary widely
The designation could mean the difference between getting benefits or not. Read more »
BOT committee approves three-year, $8.7 million lease on 87 apartments
The Bridge on Forbes building will house 230 students when it opens in the fall. Read more »
Women’s Affinity Group for staff and faculty taking shape
With upcoming events, co-chairs hope to ‘build a community of kind of empowerment.’ Read more »
Year of Pitt Global is bringing a variety of unique events to all Pitt campuses
Committee co-chair Belkys Torres tells Staff Council seminar that focus reinforces how international Pitt has always been. Read more »
Pitt appropriation remains flat in Gov. Wolf’s budget proposal
No state-related universities see funding raise in state plan; Pitt is seeking a 6.5 percent increase. Read more »
‘Moe’ Coleman remembered as mediator, mentor and champion of fairness
The founding director of the Institute of Politics had a big impact at Pitt and in Pittsburgh. Read more »
Join other Pitt faculty to build networks to address global issues
Five Global Salons will take place between Feb. 19 and April 9. Read more »
Graduate Studies Retreat looks at all parts of the student life cycle
Vice Provost Nathan Urban leads discussions on recruiting, GREs, mental health and more. Read more »
Also in This Issue:
Proposals due March 20 for open educational resources projects
News from around Pitt: Bradford, Johnstown, Greensburg and more
Publishing clearinghouse: Joshua Bennett, Literature Over Lunch and more
Gift honoring former trustee Laughlin will set up endowed chair in finance
Lecture spotlight: ‘Wildlands Philanthropy from Patagonia to Pittsburgh’
Institutional Master Plan community meeting rescheduled for Feb. 11
Survey seeks to find out how sustainability is used in courses
Pitt–Bradford faculty and staff recognized for years of service