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Reminder: Add/Drop Period Ends Tomorrow
Friday, Sept. 4 is the last day to add or drop a class for the fall 2020 semester. There is no extended drop period this semester.
Call for Nominations for Chancellor’s Distinguished Faculty Awards
The call for nominations for the annual Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching, Research and Public Service Awards is now open. The closing date for letters of nomination for all three awards is Friday
‘Sustaining Sustainability’ Podcast Returns
The Center for Sustainable Business podcast returned from its summer hiatus with a new episode on Friday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m.
Join us for Hacking4Humanity 2020: Disinformation
Join us for Hacking4Humanity—registration is now open.
Register for a Teaching Partners Flex@Pitt Conversation
On Friday, Oct. 2, from noon to 1 p.m., hear Flex@Pitt success stories from faculty members who have transformed their classrooms under the model.
Graduate and Professional Students Virtual Town Hall
Important topics specific to the graduate student experience at Pitt will be discussed, including student organizations, diversity and inclusion efforts, health and counseling services and more.
Participate in Paid Decision-Making Experiments
You are being invited to participate in paid decision-making experiments at the Pittsburgh Experimental Economics Laboratory.
Swanson School’s Piervincenzo Rizzo to Receive Durelli Award
The Society for Experimental Mechanics has selected Piervincenzo Rizzo, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, to receive the
Reminder: Students, Get a Flu Shot!
Students can get a free flu shot by making an appointment for the Oct. 20 clinic outside Posvar Hall or at Student Health Service. Schedule an appointment online or by calling 412-383-1800.
Bioengineering Researcher Gelsy Torres-Oviedo Awarded Grant to Study Stroke Patients
Gelsy Torres-Oviedo, assistant professor of bioengineering in Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering, recently received a $805,670 CAREER Award by the National Science Foundation to apply a novel
Plugging Into Profits Session: Financing Your Small Business
Understand the financial fundamentals of a small business.
The University of Pittsburgh on Coursera
The Coursera community has launched a global effort to assist universities and colleges in delivering courseware online, and Pitt students, faculty and staff can access its catalogue.
Education Affiliate Carolyn Carlins Keller Receives 30 Under 30 Award
Carolyn Carlins Keller, operations manager for the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate housed within the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, received Pittsburgh’s 30 Under 30 Award
Panel to Explore New Federal Regulations on Sexual Misconduct
The session, which will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, will feature Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Katie Pope, Professor of Law Deborah Brake and a
Two Scientists Win High-risk High-reward Grants for Research Programs
Anne-Ruxandra Carvunis, assistant professor of computational and systems biology in the School of Medicine, and Caroline Runyan, assistant professor of neuroscience in the Dietrich School of Arts and
Experts Leading Charge for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting two panel discussions on Oct. 28 and 29, focusing on the accomplishments of and opportunities for people with disabilities in the workplace.
Dietrich School Peer Advising Is Avaialable Remotely!
Peer Advisors are available to meet with Dietrich School students remotely via Zoom for assistance.
Pitt Hosts Students from Franklin Regional School District for Disability Mentoring Day
The University of Pittsburgh hosted 13 students from Franklin Regional School District as they participated in Disability Mentoring Day on Oct. 16. Disability Mentoring Day is a nationwide effort to
Register for Orientation to Research Fundamentals
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Orientation to Research Fundamentals Program is an intensive, two-day workshop which covers the basic concepts required to successfully
