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Too many textiles? Donate or recycle them around Pitt’s campus
Divert waste from landfills while cleaning your closet.
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Win up to $20,000 in funding for an interdisciplinary research project
Submit a letter of intent for the annual Steven Manners Research Development Awards by March 3.
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Your participation is needed: Diversity and equity campus climate survey
The feedback from students, faculty, staff and administrators will help OEDI understand campus climate.
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Don’t miss your chance to attend the Health Sciences Social Justice Education Summit
Pitt’s Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a day of keynotes and workshops on Feb. 28. Workshop abstracts are due Jan. 3.
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Volunteer at the Petersen Events Center for the Pitt United Way Campaign
Each two-hour shift earns the campaign $30.
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Your Pitt winter survival guide
Taking these precautions from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management will help keep you safe and warm all season.
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Sign up for Pitt’s MLK Day of Service by Jan. 11
Volunteers will commemorate the national “day on” by serving at local nonprofits on Jan. 16.
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Pitt will host celebrated poet Nikki Giovanni on Jan. 17
The seven-time Image Award winner will speak as part of MLK Social Justice Week and the Year of Emotional Well-Being.
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Sign up to donate to the Pitt United Way via payroll deduction before Dec. 14
You can still contribute to the campaign in the new year, but not through automatic deductions.
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Donate items to ‘Stuff the Shuttle’ drive through Dec. 19
Drop off toiletries, baby care items and cleaning supplies at four locations on the Pittsburgh campus as part of this year’s United Way campaign.
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Win $300,000 and help Pitt achieve carbon neutrality
Register by March 8 to submit your green ideas to the Pitt Sustainability Challenge. Any person or team at Pitt and beyond can enter.
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Winter Recess closures on the Pittsburgh campus
Get the details on buildings and facilities with limited hours.
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Submit your Pitt Seed video proposal by Feb. 1
Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit 90-second funding proposals for projects that would advance the University’s mission.
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Super Analytics Challenge applications for graduate students are due Dec. 2
This competition presents an opportunity for graduate students from any school to harness the power of data analytics to serve as catalysts for change.
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Improve your mental health with these Pitt resources
Students, faculty and staff have access to health and well-being resources such as stress management courses, virtual and in-person counseling and more.
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Pitt veterans share their stories through art in a new exhibit
“Pitt Warriors: Our Stories” is on display at the McCarl Center for Nontraditional Student Success throughout Veterans Week.
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3 draft policies are open for comments
Provide feedback on the Drones and University Network policies by Nov. 28 and the Vaccinations and Immunizations Requirements policy by Dec. 5.
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Join a Nov. 10 open forum for the next dean of the Dietrich School and College of General Studies
Everyone is invited to share their thoughts on the next leader of the schools starting at 11 a.m. in 121 Alumni Hall. There’s also an online survey.
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Learn about housing and community resources at October town halls
Pitt’s annual Be a Good Neighbor Tenant Town Halls will provide Pittsburgh students with resources for off campus living. The first town hall will take place on Oct. 25 from 5-7 p.m. in the William
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Support the Pitt United Way Campaign through donations, events, volunteering and more
The Pitt United Way Campaign is underway, with a goal of raising $750,000 to support our neighbors.