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Community Engaged Scholarship Forum Proposals Due Next Friday
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit proposals that align with tracks and themes for the third-annual event: basic needs, civic participation, digital access and inclusion, education
5 Tips for Faculty to Encourage Teaching Survey Responses
With new tools and resources supporting Flex@Pitt teaching and learning, student feedback is critical. Here are five ways for faculty members to receive quality feedback.
This Saturday: Pitt Research Goes to Space
On Dec. 5, the Mission 14 Apollo Payload on SpaceX-21 will launch to the International Space Station with experiments developed by students and faculty from the Swanson School of Engineering and the
Friday Deadline: Community Engaged Scholarship Forum Awards and Workshops
The deadline to submit nominations for the two awards honoring individuals at the 2021 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum (CESF) and for workshop and poster presentation proposals is this Friday, Dec
LifeX Labs Accepting Applications for Free Accelerator Program
The accelerator is a free, three-month immersive program for a cohort of pre-incorporation or recently incorporated life sciences ventures. The deadline to apply is Jan. 22, 2021.
Building Access Enhancements Launched This Week
Business and Operations rolled out streamlined features for the Authority to Operate (ATO) system on Jan. 4, including a simplified access request process and enhanced email confirmations.
Manners Awards Open for Letters of Intent
The Stephen D. Manners Faculty Development Award grants are intended to support pilot research that has the potential to lead to larger, externally funded projects of interest to local and national
Public Comments Sought for Temporary Signage Policy
Pitt students, faculty and staff can participate in reviewing draft policy and providing feedback during the comment period.
Faculty and Staff COVID-19 At-Home Tests Available Through Quest
Order a test if you are faculty or staff and have been identified as a close contact through exposure to someone who has COVID-19, are working in an area identified as a localized outbreak on campus
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.
Find Success with SHRS: Virtual Information Session for Rehabilitation Technology
Join our Rehabilitation Technology (MRT) faculty for an enhanced information session to discover how you can Find Success with SHRS.
Find Success with SHRS: Virtual Information Session for Physical Therapy
Join our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) faculty for an enhanced information session to discover how you can find success with SHRS.
Find Success with SHRS: Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies
Join our Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) faculty and Physician Assistant Studies (MS) faculty for enhanced information sessions to discover how you can find success with SHRS.
Register Now to Be a Good Neighbor
Members of the Pitt community are invited to join neighbors on Saturday, March 20, for a day of service that demonstrates the power of collaboration.
Call for Submissions for Student Public Art Competition
Pittsburgh campus students are invited to apply by March 30 for the competition to design of a new, public mural on campus that focuses on social justice and equity.
