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50th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert
The 50th Annual Jazz Seminar and Concert, titled “Celebrating Dr. Nathan Davis and Geri Allen,” will be held on Nov. 2nd through Nov 7th.
Voting Questions Answered
With Nov. 3 just days away, many people still have questions on how, where and whether they can vote. Get information on issues such as voting while in isolation or quarantine, voting in person and
Call for Artists: What Does Black Lives Matter Mean to You?
Pitt invites artists throughout Western Pennsylvania to submit art for the outdoor exhibition, “Don’t Look Away: Because Mattering is the Minimum,” which will be erected on the Pittsburgh campus this
Creative Arts Fellowship Deadline Nov. 15
Students of any major are eligible to apply for the fellowships to support creating a piece of art, a film, a musical composition or other creative work under the supervision of a faculty member or
Pitt IT, UPMC Partner on Global Wi-Fi Connectivity Across Institutions
Employees from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC’s hospitals in the Oakland, Shadyside, Lawrenceville and Uptown neighborhoods can now use log-in credentials from their home institution’s network
Honors College Dean Search Begins with Virtual Open Forum
The provost’s office will commence the search for the next dean of the University Honors College with an open forum via Zoom on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m.
Teaching Surveys Open Until Nov. 29
Research has shown that the most effective way to receive quality feedback through increased response rates is to communicate the importance of the survey process to students. Here are five tasks that
Join the African Studies Book Club
The African Studies Book Club is back with His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie, a Pitt African Studies alumna.
Data: The New Weapon in the War Against Opioids
Health Information Management (HIM) professionals help connect the pieces to turn data into solutions.
Develop Your Technical Skills and Improve the Lives of Children
Health Information Management (HIM) professionals use technology to connect clinicians and patients in both small and big ways.
Submit to The Spirit of Inclusion: A Celebration of Cultural Traditions by Jan. 15
The Spirit of Inclusion is designed to showcase holiday traditions through creative work. Any form of art is accepted for the virtual gallery.
Learn About the Past, Present and Future of Women in Law in Africa
Please join Honorable Ari Tobi-Aiyemo, a retired magistrate-judge from Nigeria, in a conversation that will focus on the pre-colonial post-colonial experiences of African women in law, from a
Functionality for Specifying Gender Pronouns in Canvas Now Available
Students, faculty and staff now have the option to specify their gender pronouns within Canvas. Pronouns display alongside an individual’s username on select pages within Canvas.
Staff Council Professional Development and Mentor Awards Open for Submission
Staff Council offers multiple financial awards aimed to foster professional development, support mentorship and drive employee engagement.
New Film Student Documentary on George Romero Premieres Feb. 4
A screening and discussion of Pitt film studies students’ “George Romero & Pittsburgh: The Early Years” will look at the horror director’s creative endeavors, connections to Pitt and his legacy as an
Registration Is Open for the Mentoring and Advising Summit
This year’s summit, focused on inclusive excellence in mentoring and advising, will take place virtually on March 11.
Assessment and Teaching Conference Set for Feb. 12
Sessions on topics such as academic integrity and mid-course assessments are part of the day-long virtual event.
Pitt Business Students Offer Free Online Tax Prep Help
Individuals with an annual income of $57,000 or less are eligible for the program, which will be offered online this season.
Writing Workshops to Inspire Older LGBTQIA+ Adults
A writing program hosted by the Center for Creativity aims to help the older Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ community communicate through poetry and flash non-fiction.
Live Transcripts Now Available in Zoom
As of Friday, Feb. 12, Zoom added a live transcript feature, as well as an audio transcript generation feature for recorded meetings and webinars.
