Policy office’s first priority is a policy on policies
New Assistant Vice Chancellor Tom Hitter hopes to make the process more transparent and efficient (Photo by Tom Altany/University of Pittsburgh). Read more »
Pitt signs agreement to purchase all the power from planned hydroelectric plant
The Allegheny River project will supply 25 percent of the Oakland campuses power needs when it comes online in 2022. Read more »
After 50 years, School of Social Work manager still finds job ‘very, very rewarding’
‘Rosie’ Rinella started when she was still in high school and has served under five deans. Read more »
Pitt–Titusville to reduce faculty, staff by 2020, committee told
Transition to a ‘collaborative model’ with community college and trade schools moving ahead. Read more »
Innovation Institute celebrates new technologies, start-ups and patents
Five prizes will be handed out at the 13th annual event, including a lifetime achievement award. Read more »
Teaching heroes: Meredith Guthrie tries to connect, even with large lecture classes
Department of Communications lecturer wants to teach students ‘to learn for themselves.’ Read more »
Forum attendees want Pitt’s endowment out of fossil fuels
Socially Responsible Investing Committee hopes to get a report to the chancellor “sometime in this academic year.” Read more »
Healthy Lifestyle Institute's first summit to bring together Pitt experts
Director says University can be a leader in changing behaviors to improve health and quality of life. Read more »
Remembering Adolf Grünbaum, founder of Pitt’s Center for Philosophy of Science
The noted philosopher came to the University in 1960. Read more »
Staff Green Guide gives tips on events, catering and more
The new booklet complements the one developed for students last year. Read more »
New Forbes crosswalk on track, but Bigelow work could be delayed, committee told
PittServes reports on search for host sites for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects. Read more »
Faculty and staff info sessions planned monthly at Community Engagement Center
Participants will learn the site's history and how to get involved. Read more »
Staff Council-sponsored tours of Oakland campus will continue next year
Look at lower campus aimed at new staff and faculty hires, but anyone is welcome. Read more »
Faculty Assembly looks ahead to upcoming issues
Bonneau says work is starting on budgeting for the next fiscal year. Read more »
Also in This Issue:
SENATE MATTERS: Our students and the changing conception of gender
LIBRARY INSIDER: Virtual reality experiences with the Health Sciences Library System
Provost’s monthly office hours open to faculty, staff and students
Proposals due by Jan. 4 on new round of personalized education grants
Lecture spotlight: “Half Blood, Half Breeds, and the So-Called Purity of Blood”
Toy and winter weather gear drives run through Dec. 14
Sign up starts Dec. 3 for new Be Fit Pitt classes
News from around Pitt for Nov. 29
Pitt’s new recruiting site, Talent Center, goes live Dec. 17
Publishing Clearinghouse: Book launches for two in Anthropology and law librarian Tashbook