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Apply for the Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program by Jan. 31
The eight-week summer residential program introduces students to the role public health professionals play in healthy communities.
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Submissions are open for the 2024 Center for African American Poetry and Poetics Book Prize
The reading period for the prize, awarded annually to a first or second book by a writer of African descent, closes Feb. 15.
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Faculty across the University set their sights on space
Engineering, medicine and biomanufacturing are among the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor of Research’s key priorities.
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Prepare for 2023 Winter Recess closures around the Pittsburgh campus
Get the details on buildings and facilities with limited hours.
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December graduates, RSVP for Winter Commencement by Dec. 6
Pitt’s first winter commencement will be held at the Petersen Events Center at 2 p.m. Dec. 17.
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Nominate your favorite changemakers for Pitt’s diversity awards by Dec. 4
The UPSIDE Award and the Creating a Just Community Award will be presented during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Week in January.
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Pitt employees, attend a free conference on collaborating with industry partners
Register for virtual sessions on contracting, partnership management, research administration and more. UIDPVirtual 2023 is Dec. 5-7.
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Save the date: Pitt’s 2024 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum is March 5
Nominations are open Partnerships of Distinction and other awards until Jan. 5.
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Graduating soon? Share about your Pitt experience with the senior survey
The Office of the Provost is asking all graduating seniors to complete the survey as part of their application for graduation.
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Faculty, the Pitt Space Research initiative is seeking collaborators
Attend a proposal workshop at 9 a.m. Nov. 17.
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Comment on a draft policy regarding Pitt immunization requirements through Dec. 4
Members of the Pitt community are invited to provide feedback via an online form.
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First Generation College Celebration Week starts Nov. 6
The University will host panels, parties and other events for First at Pitt students and advocates.
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Faculty and staff, join a Mental Wellness Book Club discussion
The first 20 people to register for the Dec. 5 meeting will receive a free copy of “Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals.”
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Submit your proposal for Year of Discourse and Dialogue programming
The Office of the Provost will award up to $5,000 to support efforts connected to the theme from the Pitt community and beyond.
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Two ways to contribute to this year’s Pitt United Way Campaign
Students, faculty and staff can volunteer and play virtual bingo games through March.
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How Pitt employees can give their thoughts on the provost search
A listening session for faculty is at 2 p.m. Oct. 31, and the staff session is at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 2.
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Share your input on Pitt’s next provost and senior vice chancellor
Give feedback online or at open forums on Oct. 27 and Oct. 31.
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Give feedback on the Swanson School of Engineering’s search for a new dean
Attend the open forum on Oct. 27.
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Comment on University policies to be decommissioned through Nov. 15
Members of the Pitt community are invited to provide feedback via an online form.