April 2017

Vol.: 2016-2017, 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 2017-18 Academic Terms.

Have a safe and enjoyable Summer!


Happenings

Pitt-Greensburg announces new four year nursing program; applications for Fall 2017 are now being accepted. The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg received approval to add a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing to the 28 majors that it offers undergraduate students. The new four-year degree program is affiliated with the nationally and internationally recognized University of Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing and is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE).
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The Spring 2017 Pitt-Greensburg Written/Spoken Series welcomes author and poet Steve Henn Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. in 102 Lynch Hall. Pitt-Greensburg students Matt Burch, Ali Dimoff, and Samantha Pritts open the event, reading from their own work. A book sale and signing follow the reading, which is FREE and open to the public. Read More...

Melissa Marks, EdD, associate professor of Education at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, was one of four Pitt faculty members to receive the 2017 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award. Read More...

William Chess, retired chief operating officer of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, will present this year’s Dr. Bernard Cobetto Lecture. The topic is “Public Relations, Public Policy and Crisis Communications in a World That Relies on Social Media.” His presentation, Thursday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in Ferguson Theater, is FREE and open to the public. Read More...

The 21th Annual Children's Literature Conference will be held in Smith Hall on Friday, May 5, 2017. Register by March 31 for early the bird discount. Keynote presenters are author's Suzanne Bloom  and Jay Asher. For more information and to download the registration form, Click Here...


Highlights

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Student Government Association (SGA) will hold its 9th annual Student vs. Faculty Charity Kickball Game on Thursday, April 6 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on the Chambers Hall Lawn. Proceeds benefit the Thinking of Nikki Foundation. For more information on how to donate or to place your FREE entry to participate in this charitable event, and how you can purchase raffle tickets, Click Here...

Commencement 2017

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to visit the Graduation web page for details regarding the April 29th ceremony. For details, Click Here...

My Pitt-Greensburg Memories Photo Submission! Graduating Seniors: photos submitted will be compiled into a digital photo slideshow that will be accessible during rehearsal and also made into a Memory Flipbook, Click Here...

Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park

 

Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park: Pirates vs. Cubs


All Pitt-Greensburg students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families are invited to participate in Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park. Watch the Pirates take on the World Series champion Chicago Cubs. Come early for food, fun, and giveaways. You receive a free hat with every ticket purchase, plus it’s Scratch'n Win Saturday and the first 20,000 fans receive a Jordy Mercer Bobblehead. Reserve your seats today! There are only 120 tickets available. To order your tickets, Click Here...

 

Saturday, June 17, 2017

Tailgate time and location TBD

Pirates vs. Cubs - 8:15 p.m.

 

Early Bird Special! Purchase your ticket(s) by May 1 for a chance to win two free tickets to the game. (The winner will be refunded.)


Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

Upcoming Events:

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 Young Alumni Leadership awards are being accepted now through July 5, 2017. To view criteria, guidelines and to enter your nomination, Click Here...


Gift Basket Program

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, the Campus Store can deliver a special package with a personal note from you that will ease the stress of finals or add to the celebration of a special event. For information or to order your basket today, 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 important Academic Dates-Spring Term 2017

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar


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