April 2016

Vol.: 2015-2016, 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 2016-17 Academic Terms.

Have a safe and enjoyable Summer!


Happenings

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg announced that US Congressman Tim Murphy will be the speaker at the 2016 Commencement. The Campus's Commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, April 30 , 2016 at 11:00 a.m. on Ridilla Field. Read More...

Pitt-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...

Pitt-Greensburg professor, Jessica L. Ghilani, PhD, assistant professor of communication has been awarded a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipend grant for 2016. Read More...

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will host its 16th Annual Writers Festival April 11 through April 15. This year’s line-up features Chicago authors Ben Tanzer and Joseph Peterson, a Pitt Year of the Humanities celebration of stories and storytellers, an alumni writers reunion, and more. All festival events are free and open to the public. Read More...

Pitt-Greensburg Humanities Day will be held Saturday, May 7. The event features a keynote address by actor and Pittsburgh native David Conrad (star of “Ghost Whisperer,” “Wedding Crashers,” and more), as well as student competitions and performances in foreign languages, creative writing, fine arts, music, theatre, film, and literature. Registration is required. Read More...


Highlights

The Pitt-Greensburg Theater Company will perform Man of La Mancha as its spring production, continuing the theme of "Human Interactions." Performances are scheduled for Thursday, April 7 through Saturday April 9 with a dinner theater option available for the performance on Saturday. Read More...

Quest 2016, a summer day-camp for career exploration, will take place Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17 at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Pathways to Professions are theme-based days designed for students entering grades 9-11 with a particular career interest.  New for Quest 2016, Discovery 101 (grades 7 – 9) on Thursday, June 16  & Discovery 102 (grades 10 – 12) on Friday June 17) are designed for the undecided student who wants to do general exploration.  Click Here...


Campus Store

 

The deadline for ordering the Spring Finals Fix Gift Baskets to ensure delivery the first day of finals is: Friday, April 15, 2016! You think of your special student often, but your day is busy or you may be far away. With the Blue & Gold gift basket program, we can deliver a special package with a personal note from you that will ease the stress of finals! Order Today!

 

Spring Graduation SALE! You will find the perfect gift for your rising star! All diploma frames are 10% off regular price for the entire month of April 2016. Visit the website to order Flowers, Diploma, Frames-PITT, Grad Bears, Grad T-Shirts, Photo Frames and more!

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Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park

Watch the Pirates take on the Cardinals! All Pitt-Greensburg students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families are invited on Sunday, June 12, 2016 to participate in Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park. Come early for food, fun, and giveaways. Receive a free hat with every ticket purchase. Click Here to invite friends!

Purchase your tickets by April 10 for a chance to win two free tickets to the game. (The winner will be refunded.) Seats are limited! To reserve your seats today, Click Here...


Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

The PGAA is pleased to honor alumni for their service to their profession, their communities, and to the University. Nominations for the Alumnus of Distinction, Volunteer Excellence, and the newly established Young Alumni Leadership awards are being accepted now through July 1, 2016. To view criteria, guidelines and to enter your nomination, Click Here...


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 Academic important Dates-Spring Term 2016.

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar


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