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ICYMI: Changes to Staff Holidays
Mark your calendars: The Office of Human Resources announced that the spring holiday for staff will be May 7, 2021, and that staff will also partake in the March 24, 2021, Self-Care Day.
Save the Date for Pitt Day of Giving: Tuesday, Feb. 23
The fifth annual Pitt Day of Giving will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23. Gifts from Pitt alumni, faculty, staff, friends and families will help Pitt schools, programs and student organizations rise to the
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Register for Community Engaged Scholarship Forum
Pitt students, faculty and staff and the wider public interested in working to strengthen the community through engagement are invited to take part in the free forum on March 2.
Pitt Cyber Discussion: Battling COVID-19 Mis- and Disinformation
On Feb. 16, Pitt Cyber will hold a conversation about how information can affect control of the pandemic. Disinformation and medical experts will speak at the event.
Pitt Commons Virtual Office Hours: Platform Overview
Join us for training sessions to discover the rich opportunities available on this web-based hub for mentoring, networking and connecting with the University of Pittsburgh community.
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.
Annual MyDisclosures Period Opens March 15
The University is required to survey all faculty, certain staff and trainees annually to assure that outside professional activities and financial interests do not affect University responsibilities.
Virtual Spring Safety Fair Tuesday, March 9 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Please join us for our annual Virtual Spring Safety Fair featuring different departments on campus.
Graduate and Professional Practice Students: Take the 2021 gradSERU Survey
Take the 2021 Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU) survey here: provost.pitt.edu/seru
Public Comments Sought for Two Draft Policies
Pitt students, faculty and staff can participate in reviewing the draft policies and providing comments for the Provost's Advisory Committee on Undergraduate Programs and the University Council on
Register for Faculty and Staff Development Program Spring Workshops
The virtual workshops are designed to enhance the professional and personal development of Pitt faculty and staff. New offerings this term include a session on working remotely.
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Show Your Support for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Pitt’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office is collecting messages to create an online wall of support for survivors—share yours today.
Pitt Faculty Member to Present at Nobel Summit
Hear Tamar Krishnamurti speak on what’s needed to address major issues impacting global wellness on April 26.
Students: Share Your Feedback About IT Services at Pitt
Please tell us about the technology you use by completing a 10-question survey. The first 500 students who submit a completed survey receive a movie streaming code from Vudu.
Call for Volunteers
COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held on May 5 and 6 at Nordenberg Hall and May 11, 14 and 20 at the Petersen Events Center. Sign up to help.
S/NC Grading Policy Information for Students
The uncertainty of this unprecedented situation is a source of anxiety for many of our students and their families, and to help decrease stress and facilitate your continued academic success, the
Share a Surprise Thanks at thankyou.pitt.edu
Share your notes of gratitude for staff and faculty colleagues who are making a difference and continuing to show Panther pride.
Workshop Proposal Deadline Approaches, Additional Speakers Set for Diversity Forum
Have an idea for a workshop for this year’s Diversity Forum 2020? All are welcome to submit their ideas before the June 26 deadline. In addition to Ibram X. Kendi, Jasiri X, Leigh Patel and Darren
