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A new Pitt webpage promotes transparency and accountability
Visit the Government Relations and Advocacy site to see information the University provides to local, state and federal authorities.
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Amplify your voice with a 2024 Diversity Forum workshop. Proposals are now due Nov. 17.
The annual Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion event will be held Jan. 23-24, during MLK Social Justice Week.
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New COVID-19 shots are now available at The Hub
The CDC recommends that all people stay up to date on the vaccine to protect themselves and vulnerable members of the community.
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Celebrate 10 years of the Pitt Innovation Challenge on Oct. 11
This year’s 6 finalist teams will pitch their ideas for funding awards totaling up to $550,000.
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The annual Pitt United Way Campaign is here
Show your support through a payroll deduction, vacation day donation or volunteering. Here’s the full schedule of events.
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Pitt’s 4-day film bootcamp helped researchers expand their audience
Faculty, staff and graduate students learned the ins and outs of video production to publicize their work — and you can, too.
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5 ways to practice fire safety at Pitt
No. 4: Attend the annual Fall Safety Fair and Fire Safety Day on Oct. 3.
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Compete to clean up Pittsburgh at the Garbage Olympics
Volunteers will collect trash with teammates from around their neighborhoods on Saturday, Sept. 23.
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Pitt employees, enroll in this blood pressure education program by Sept. 29
Classes, which run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 15, are free for full- and part-time Pitt employees with a University-sponsored UPMC Health Plan.
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See a new Pitt documentary on Black maternal mortality at the Race &… Conference
On Sept. 29, hear from experts on local, national and global racial health disparities.
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Pitt’s libraries offer more than books
Borrow cameras, read national newspapers for free and find more ways to maximize your learning with the University Library System.
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Pitt Stages’ 2023-24 season is here
See a Tony Award-winning musical at the Charity Randall Theatre, plus three other productions.
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Nominate outstanding faculty for University honors by Oct. 13
The Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards and the Provost’s Award recognize faculty members for excellence in teaching, research, service and mentoring.
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Faculty and staff, join a Pitt gym that's just for you
Ignite Fitness features open gym hours and a variety of classes taught by exercise science students. Become a member starting Sept. 5.
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Check out Workforce Wednesdays at Pitt-Greensburg
Employers and graduate school representatives will visit Chambers Hall each week to discuss job shadowing, internships, volunteering and career opportunities.
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Pittsburgh Action Against Rape staff now have drop-in hours at Pitt
Beginning Aug. 30, anyone affected by sexual-based violence can stop by for confidential support and resources every Wednesday.
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Watch Pitt Dental’s White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 21
See 109 new students receive their coats in person or watch the livestream at 2 p.m.
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Who will win the Mountain Cat Cup on Aug. 26?
New students will compete to be the best orientation group on campus.
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Share your thoughts with Dean Adam Leibovich during office hours
Faculty, staff and students in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies are invited to the monthly virtual sessions.
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Skip the line with the Market at Towers’ new AI upgrades
Pitt is one of the first universities to integrate Amazon’s artificial intelligence-powered Just Walk Out technology to making shopping more efficient.