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Upcoming events commemorate Veterans Day and Pitt veterans
Next week’s University-sponsored events in Pittsburgh will celebrate veterans, the military community and their service.
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Creating a Just Community award nominations due Dec. 3
The award recognizes the outstanding efforts of a Pitt employee in creating a more just, equitable and inclusive community.
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University Prize for Strategic, Inclusive and Diverse Excellence award nominations due Dec. 3
The award will be presented to the University of Pittsburgh school, division, department or unit making a significant contribution to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in our community.
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Pitt takes on sponsorship of Pittsburgh Speakers Series
The 2021-2022 season features a former national security advisor, the #MeToo founder, a former UK Prime Minister and more.
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Weigh in on policies about donations and HIPAA by Nov. 22
The draft policies are now available for review and comments.
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Share your thoughts about the next dean of the School of Computing and Information
The provost’s office will begin the search for a permanent dean with an open forum via Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.
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Faculty and staff, donate to United Way by Monday for a chance to win
Make a donation or pledge to United Way by Oct. 25 and you’ll be eligible for an Oct. 27 raffle.
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Join Pitt IT’s cybersecurity awareness events
Win prizes, watch creepy cybersecurity horror stories and protect yourself online during the rest of October.
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Check out a new finance and debt management program
Employees can receive confidential and personalized coaching through a new partnership with TIAA and the nonprofit GreenPath.
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Check out 60+ programs at Latinx Connect 2021
Several panel moderators described the virtual conference’s first day as moving. The events are free and open to all.
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Register today for Faculty and Staff Development Program fall workshops
A new sustainability certificate and supervisor support programming are among the more than 60 offerings.
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Submit your nominations for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards
The awards promote excellence and innovation across the breadth of the University. The closing date for letters of nomination is Friday, Oct. 15.
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Attend outdoor screenings of Asian films through Oct. 10
The first annual Screenshot: Asia Film Festival offers 12 feature and short films from Asia and Asian filmmakers.
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Submit your work by Oct. 25 for the Mental Health in All Mediums Showcase
Join the Center for Creativity for a monthlong virtual art gallery aimed toward mental health expression.
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Get into the Halloween spirit with bite-sized horror
Grab your phone and frighten your friends in 60 seconds or less and you could win up to $250.
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Pitt expands Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month offerings
The introduction of the Latinx Connect Conference offers more opportunity for dialogue and education about the diverse diaspora of the Latinx and Hispanic community on campus and beyond.
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Campus Sustainability Month is bringing green events to Pitt
Take a mini-course, listen to a talk on environmental justice or attend a virtual sustainability conference. Find ways to get engaged with sustainability on and off campus.
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Celebrate International Education Week
Festivities begin Saturday, Oct. 2 with the Latin American and Caribbean Festival and continue through Oct. 9.
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Applications for Pitt Public Health equity program due Oct. 1
All public health students are eligible for the Health Justice Scholars program, which supports scholars with an interest in health equity research, policy and practice.
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Register for Civic Action Week
On Oct. 4-9, show your commitment to addressing society’s most pressing challenges.