Heather Lyke has set her goal on building a culture of winning at Pitt
The athletic director’s work was recognized this week with the Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year award. Read more »
Administration hopes faculty participation in COACHE survey increases
The Harvard-based study on satisfaction in several areas was completed by 45 percent at Pitt in 2016. Read more »
Second Swanson Center for Product Innovation aims to help faculty and businesses
The team can help bring ideas to life with prototypes and light manufacturing. Read more »
Regional Faculty Symposium offers interactive sessions for exchange of ideas
Pitt is host for the second annual event that will bring in people from all over the Mid-Atlantic. Read more »
Computer committee airs concerns about transition to Canvas
Spring questions how long it will take to install new and transition existing courses in Canvas. Read more »
Finalized Campus Master Plan adds a few more details
Parking will continue to be an issue for many years as lots are lost and commuting is encouraged. Read more »
Senate Council warned that 2019 could be a tough state budget year
Members also heard about new committee looking at Pitt’s extreme weather policies. Read more »
Chancellor joins chorus of officials voicing concern over proposed Title IX changes
More than 100,000 responded to federal Education Department during public comment period that ended Jan. 31. Read more »
Life Solutions can help supervisors get help for employees
Bosses can consult on worker issues or learn ways to refer people for counseling. Read more »
Mentoring summit a chance to share what does and doesn’t work
Theme for second annual gathering is “Diversity and Excellence in Mentoring and Advising.” Read more »
Career workshop encourages female employees to ‘know your worth’
The gathering sponsored by the Women’s Affinity Group gave tips on salary negotiations, appraisals and more. Read more »
Delve deep into ‘Music & Erotics’ with presentations and performances
The conference seeks conversation on “a topic that is always present in our research but rarely addressed head-on." Read more »
University Gallery exhibit looks at African diaspora from another perspective
Documents show slaves in India were given a chance at social mobility. Read more »
‘Icy Lights’ will bring street curling to Oakland
The first of its kind event takes place March 1 on Oakland Avenue. Read more »
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University Times survey wants your input on what we cover
LIBRARY INSIDER: Getting engaged with data for Love Data Week
SENATE MATTERS: A Time to Serve
TEACHING AT PITT: A Pedagogy of Black Futures Month
Spring Safety Fair rescheduled for Feb. 27
Pitt Shop undergoing renovations and updates
Pitt Day of Giving includes a celebration at William Pitt Union this year
Outgoing med school dean Levine to give keynote at Honors Convocation
Nomination for sustainability awards due by Feb. 28
Panel discussion on open education resources set for March 4
Lecture spotlight: “Race Reconciliation” and “American Politics in the New World Order”
Publishing clearinghouse: Jeanne Marie Laskas, Literature Over Lunch and more