All of Us program wants to change the face of medicine
Pitt and Dr. Steven Reis are at the center of a national study that seeks to collect health information from more than 1 million people. Read more »
Most Pitt employees don’t fall for fake phishing test
Last year, CSSD sent out emails to see who would click on potentially dangerous links. Read more »
IT assessment suggests University look at centralizing services and oversight
Faculty Assembly approves resolution urging University to consult with Senate on IT governance policies. Read more »
Pitt Password Manager brings everything together
The new software, which will store University-related and personal passwords, is being rolled out to faculty, staff and students. Read more »
Government shutdown not having a big impact on campus so far
Chief Legal Officer Geovette Washington has unique insight on the shutdown from her work at OMB. Read more »
Gallagher, five other administrators awarded 2.25% raises
Chancellor’s salary will be $555,000, plus he’ll receive $500,000 in deferred retention incentive payments this year. Read more »
Faculty salaries show slight increase compared to other AAU schools
Pitt moved up one rank in cost of living adjusted wages, according to annual report from Institutional Research. Read more »
Teaching heroes: Professor recalls her own college days to help students
Biological Sciences’ Andrea Berman wants to ‘make the learning environment less formal.’ Read more »
Pitt Queer Professionals working to spread the word
The relatively new affinity group is starting to tackle issues important to community. Read more »
Affinity groups help individuals find their place at Pitt
Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hoping to add to four existing groups for employees. Read more »
Upcoming road, bridge projects to have big impact on campus
City transportation planner gives updates on BRT, Bigelow Boulevard, Charles Anderson Bridge and Mon-Oakland Connector. Read more »
Port Authority’s Atwood Station opens on Fifth Avenue
Riders can find benches, bicycle racks, maps and arrival times at new bus stop. Read more »
Debate on smoke-free campus policy rancorous at Faculty Assembly
Members agree to form an ad hoc committee for further study of an update to the 2007 rules. Read more »
More than 200 from Pitt community volunteer for Christmas Day at Pitt
Sodexo served 2,000 meals; 1,000 sets of winter wear were handed out; and more than 500 gifts were distributed. Read more »
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a Day of Service
Volunteer program on Jan. 21 just one of the events on campus to honor the slain civil rights leader. Read more »
Jewish Studies offering pop-up mini-course on antisemitism in wake of Tree of Life tragedy
The weekly classes are available for credit or to all faculty, staff or students as a public lecture series. Read more »
Also in This Issue:
STAFF MATTERS: Come to council meetings to talk to Pitt’s top administrators
TECH CORNER: Learning with Lynda and Cloud collaboration
Hoopla coming to Petersen Events Center on Jan. 17
1969 black student takeover of computer center commemorated
Department of Medicine names first vice chair for diversity and inclusion
Music on the Edge kicks off season with bass clarinet/marimba duo
SVC Research Seminar Series offers 12 talks throughout 2019
News from around Pitt: Institute for Politics, HR, Pitt–Greensburg and more
Publishing clearinghouse: Drue Heinz prize; directing Shakespeare; ‘Promiscuous Women’ and more
Letter to the editor: Campus dining survey language skewed