Pitt’s surplus has been Tom Heidkamp’s bread and butter for four decades
Tom Heidkamp, who has helped take care of surplus property at Pitt since 1979, has been called the “Father of Sustainability at the University.” He'll retire at the end of this month. Read more »
Graduate student union election likely this semester, but location still up for debate
Administration and organizers encouraging everyone in bargaining group to vote. Read more »
College admissions scandal shows ‘grotesquely misplaced priorities,’ Gallagher says
Pitt has safeguards in place to prevent similar tampering and will be taking a close look at its system. Read more »
Annual graduate school rankings released by U.S. News & World Report
Most Pitt schools and programs hold steady from last year. Read more »
Free speech on campus a timely topic for Senate Council’s Spring Plenary
Bonneau says he hopes event will prompt Pitt to take a close look at its policies. Read more »
Office of Interfaith Dialogue starting small and hoping to grow
Manager Emiola Jay Oriola has been meeting with faith-related groups on and off campus to spread the word. Read more »
Pitt police officers have a passion for curling
The Visnich brothers helped introduce the sport to Oakland at Icy Lights event last month. Read more »
Spring means peregrine falcon eggs at the Cathedral of Learning
“Hope” lays five eggs that will likely hatch in mid April. Read more »
SHRS brings wheelchair mobility conference back to Pittsburgh
Pitt has hosted the conference every other year since 1995, but it hasn't been here in 20 years. Read more »
Mentors steered provost from welding school to academia
Advisors play “life-changing roles” for students, Cudd tells mentoring summit. Read more »
Pitt Athletics plans big announcement, fashion show at Bigelow Bash
Unveiling of rebranded colors and logos will be followed by opening of Nike store at Pitt Shop. Read more »
Take a look back at the moon landing 50 years ago with panel of experts
Two astronauts, noted historian highlight of “1 Step, 50 Years: An Apollo Moon Retrospective.” Read more »
Gallagher tells Senate Council that regional president searches making progress
New Public Safety Council announced along with chair for smoking policy committee. Read more »
Newly promoted women faculty honored at third annual celebration
Fourteen personalized education projects funded in program’s second year
Provost says projects align with goal to make sure students “live lives of impact.” Read more »
Speaker exhorts faculty to see students as more than ‘blank slates’
Second Regional Faculty Symposium draws 100 more people than last year. Read more »
Pitt Police prepared if Rosfeld trial results in demonstrations
Fatal shooting of unarmed teen Antwon Rose sparked many protests last year. Read more »
Hillman Library’s third floor will be closing soon
Renovations expected to take close to a year and result in look similar to new fourth floor. Read more »
Long-awaited lights, crosswalk near Lawrence Hall set to be activated
Pitt Police caution everyone to obey signal and stay within crossing area. Read more »
Also in This Issue:
Pitt–Johnstown prepares to open new Chemical Engineering Building
Cast vote for SVC of health science search committee by March 25
Be a Good Neighbor Day open to entire Pitt community to volunteer
Learn how to make University websites more accessible to all
Pitt Payroll has answers on W-2s as tax day approaches
TEACHING AT PITT: Introduction to feminist pedagogy
Lecture spotlight: Busy season of talks includes race, Russia, class privilege and Einstein
Celebrate spring with performances by Pitt music ensembles
Pittsburgh Parks Listening Tour making a stop at William Pitt Union
News from around Pitt for March 21
Publishing Clearinghouse: Poetry, faculty books, and much more