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Get the most interesting and important stories from the ϳԹ of ϳԹ.Pitt takes on sponsorship of ϳԹ Speakers Series
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Since its inception, the series had been presented by Robert Morris ϳԹ, but this year, the ϳԹ of ϳԹ assumed the role of presenting sponsor.
“We learned several months ago that Robert Morris ϳԹ was not going to continue as the presenting sponsor and recognized that it is a logical fit for us,” said Kris Davitt, senior vice chancellor for Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement. “The ϳԹ of ϳԹ and the Speakers Series have the same goals: to share knowledge and perspectives in a way that opens our minds, connects us to others, and enables us to grow. That’s the effect Pitt aims to have on the region, and we’re honored to help do so through the Speakers Series.”
Each season the series hosts seven speakers at Heinz Hall with segments consisting of welcoming remarks, comments by the featured presenter and a Q&A session with the audience. Past speakers have included celebrities and experts from various fields including Bill Clinton, Walter Cronkite, Henry Kissinger, Robert Redford, Alan Alda, Diana Nyad, Bob Woodward, David Cameron, Newt Gingrich and Jason Alexander.
This season’s speakers include:
Oct. 27: John Bolton, former national security advisor and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
Nov. 10: Platon, a photographer with more than 25 Time magazine covers
Jan. 5: Walter Isaacson, historian, author and professor
Feb. 2: Tarana Burke: “Me Too” movement founder
Feb. 23: Jamie Metzl, genetic engineering expert and author
Mar. 16: Theresa May, former prime minister of the United Kingdom
Apr. 6: Bill Nye, the Science Guy
are only sold as a seven-date subscription, ranging from $345 to $485. Employees may write “ϳԹ of ϳԹ” in the comments section of the order form to receive a 10-percent discount. Proof of vaccination and masks will be required to attend all events and will continue until further notice.