April 2015

Vol.: 2014-2015, No: 9


 


Academic Year Comes to a Close

As the Academic year draws to an end, E-Connection will go on hiatus.

We will be back again in mid-August with the start of the 2015-16 Academic Terms.

Have a safe and enjoyable Summer!


Happenings

Students at each of the University’s five campuses have been asked by Provost Patricia E. Beeson to participate in a “Campus Climate Survey” on sexual assault, which is being conducted to gain valuable information from Pitt students in order to continue to make each campus as safe as possible. The issue of sexual assault awareness and prevention on college and university campuses nationwide continues to garner considerable media attention and is of great concern to University of Pittsburgh administrators and students. Read More...

Greensburg's Office of Residence Life has announced the February Residents of the Month. The Community Assistants (CAs) from each residential area select the Residents of the Month. Congratulations to those recipients!! Read More...

The Pitt-Greensburg Writers Festival celebrates its 16th year. The Festival runs Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, with a special added event Wednesday, April 15. All events are free and open to the public. Read More...

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg announced that Westmoreland County Judge Debra Pezze will be its 2015 Commencement speaker. The campus's Commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, April 25, at 11:15 a.m. on Ridilla Field, Read More...


Scholarship Opportunities

 

A new Merit Scholarship is now available for Transfer students applying for Fall 2015 are eligible to receive an Academic Merit Scholarship. Students who qualify will be awarded a renewable $2,000 scholarship! Click Here...

 

New Scholarship opportunities have been added to the Outside Scholarship section of the Financial Aid webpage! For a complete list of outside scholarship opportunities and links to application information Click Here....


Highlights

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Student Government Association will be holding it s 7th Annual Students vs. Faculty Charity Basketball Game on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in the Chambers Hall Gymnasium. For more information, Click Here...

Spring Final Fix Gift Baskets are available to order though the Bookstore! With the Blue & Gold gift basket program, you can deliver a special package with a personal note to help ease the stress of finals. For details, Click Here...

Students participating in Voice and Piano Student under the direction of Zach Rohlwing will perform their spring recital on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. Read More...

Join contributors as they read from their work published in the Pedulum lit mag at the Spring 2015 Pendulum Release Party set for Thursday, April 16, 2015. Read More...


Graduation 2015, Parent Appreciation Dinner

Graduates and their guests are invited to join Campus President Sharon P. Smith, Ph.D ad members of the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) for a unique opportunity to pay tribute to Mom & Dad. The Parent Appreciation Dinner takes place on Friday, April 24, 2015, immediately following graduation rehearsal. For more information and to register,  Click Here...

2015 Graduates can take advantage of arrangements made by the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) with a professional photographer to capture their graduation memories. Pitt-Greensburg Grads can also purchase a commemorative DVD as a document of this momentous occasion in their life. For price lists and order forms, Click Here...


Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) invite all Pitt-Greensburg students, faculty, staff, and alumni to come out to the ball park on Friday, May 1! Ticket price includes tailgate, game, and concert. Come early for food, fun, and giveaways. Stay late for the Big & Rich concert. Seats are limited! For tickets & event information, Read More...


Campus Hours

You can view a complete list of Campus Times at Pitt-Greensburg. Please check frequently for updates during University breaks and holidays.


Pitt Greensburg Campus Calendars.

Campus Calendar of Important dates. (Click "All" on the right of the screen to view important dates.)

Calendar of important Academic Dates-Spring Term 2015.

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar


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