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'An Unquiet Mind': A Mental Wellness Book Club Virtual Couch Talk
ϳԹ Senate is hosting an online couch talk to discuss "An Unquiet Mind," written by Kay Redfield Jamison, co-director of the Mood Disorders Center and professor of psychiatry and behavioral
Register Now: Resilience Framework Town Halls
Panelists, moderators and registration links are now available for the upcoming Resilience Framework town halls for faculty, students and staff.
Funding from Pfizer
Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation are searching for new research programs within their strategic emerging scientific areas.
Reminder: Join Staff Resiliency Town Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 5
All Pitt staff are invited to join a Zoom town hall on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 9:30 a.m. to learn more about the ϳԹ’s planning for returning to campus during the fall term and ask questions.
Reminder: ϳԹ-Wide Orientation for Graduate and Professional Students on Aug. 17
On Monday, Aug. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m., new ϳԹ graduate and professional students are invited to a virtual event to meet key administrative and student leaders and get an introduction to the
Pitt-Greensburg to Move to Guarded Risk Posture on Aug. 24
ϳԹ of ϳԹ at Greensburg President Robert Gregerson announced that the campus will move to the Guarded Risk operational posture on Monday, Aug. 24.
Publishing With IEEE Webinar
This webinar on Sept. 16 focuses on how to publish a technical paper with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Tutoring and Academic Coaching Appointments Begin Today
Peer tutoring and academic coaching appointments are now available to all Dietrich School students.
‘Being Human’ Podcast Launches New Season
Started five years ago as part of the Year of the Humanities, the “Being Human” podcast features interviews with artists, authors and others whose work has an impact in their disciplines and beyond.
Call for Nominations: Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring
Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, this annual award recognizes outstanding mentoring of graduate students seeking a research doctorate degree.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off
The national monthlong celebration kicks off at Pitt with a town hall highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Latinx population, an artifact showcase and more.
Call for Nominations for 2020 UPSIDE Award
UPSIDE will highlight programs that seek to increase access equity in all aspects of the ϳԹ by and for minoritized populations, including women and other protected classes.
ICYMI: Latest COVID-19 Case Data
In addition yesterday’s latest COVID-19 data update, the COVID-19 Medical Response Office reinforced the call to get a flu shot. Doing so can help prevent symptoms that require an unnecessary
Free Sustainability Conference: Register Today
Hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, this year’s conference theme is “Mobilizing for a Just Transition,” ensuring a focus on justice and ensuring no one
Register for the Faculty and Staff Development Program Fall Workshops
This term’s programming offers over 60 courses, all virtual to accommodate the various working environments of the ϳԹ community.
October TIAA Financial Webinars Cover Market Updates, Medicare
Through the end of October, TIAA will offer live financial webinars on a variety of topics, including retirement savings and investing strategies.
Save the Date: Community Engaged Scholarship Forum on March 2
Calls for workshops and poster presentations and nominations for awards for the virtual event, “Progress Through Partnerships: Advancing Community Resilience,” are open until Nov. 20.
Thirteen-Day Cybersecurity Challenge: Escape from Zombieburgh
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month, and Pitt Information Technology invites students to participate in their 13-Day Cybersecurity Challenge. It all starts on Monday, Oct. 19, and runs
Let's Talk Africa COVID-19: Impact on ϳԹ Partnerships Across the World
Join the African Studies Program for a speaker event Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Year of Engagement Social Media Challenge Winners
Participants whose tweets received the most likes received a daily prize. Additionally, three overall grand prizes of $1,000 were awarded. See who won.
