April 2018

Vol.: 2017-2018, 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 2018-19 Academic Terms.

Have a safe and enjoyable Summer!


Happenings

The Joan Chambers Concert Series welcomes Layali Al-Sham to the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Layali Al-Sham will provide local music aficionados the opportunity to experience the performance of diverse styles of Arab music in the intimate setting of the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6, and is open to the public at no charge. Read More...

Sexual Misconduct: Perspectives on the Problem, Possibilities for Resolution is the topic of this year’s Dr. Bernard Cobetto Lecture, to be held Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. The program, to be held in Ferguson Theater (Smith Hall), will feature a panel of experts who will discuss the issue and its possible resolutions. This event is FREE and open to the public. Read More...

Pitt-Greensburg’s Written/Spoken Series welcomes poets Christine Stroud and Meghan Tutolo on Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Hall. Senior Capstone students Kara Goughnour and Shelby Newhouse will serve open the event reading from their own work. The reading is FREE and open to the public; a book sale and signing will follow the readings. Read More...


Highlight

The Pitt-Greensburg Chorale and Chamber Singers will present their spring concert, "In Song", in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center on April 12 and April 13, Click Here...

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Office of Admissions will host a Discovery Day on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The Discovery Day event provides an in-depth look at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg including admissions, financial aid, housing and residence life. Meet with a professor in academic division of your choice, financial aid support staff, campus tours, and lunch in our dining hall. Click Here...

Voice & Piano Studio Recital. Pitt-Greensburg students who participate in the Voice & Piano studies will perform a recital that is FREE and open to the public and will take place in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. For more information, Click Here...

Joan Chambers Concert Series presents the Heinz Chapel Choir on Friday, April 20, 2018. The Heinz Chapel Choir is and internationally recognized a cappella choir consisting of many talented students from the University of Pittsburgh. This concert is FREE and open to the public. Click Here...


Friday Evening Music Club

Please join the Friday Evening Music Club (FEMC) on Friday April 27, 2018. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. Performances are FREE and open to the public! For a detailed schedule and performance times, Click Here...


Pitt-Greensburg 22nd Annual Children’s Literature Conference

 

SAVE THE DATE!

 

The Pitt-Greensburg Annual Children's Literature Conference will be held on May 4, 2018. The Pitt-Greensburg Children's Literature Conference serves educators and librarians in the Western Pennsylvania community and beyond. The conference will offer presentations by nationally known children’s authors, informative breakout sessions, a continental breakfast, a hot buffet lunch, and book signing.  Registration is required. For a list of presenters and to register, Click Here...

Scholarship Opportunities

For a complete list of outside scholarship opportunities and links to application information, Click Here...


Commencement 2018

 

The 2018 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2018

 

Students: Register and pay for the Family Appreciation Dinner by April 19 and be entered into a drawing for 2 tickets in the VIP section at Commencement! To Register, Click Here...

 

 

For a complete list of Commencement related details for students, families, faculty members and staff about tickets, academic attire, commencement-related activities, and the RSVP, Click here...

 

We look forward to celebrating with you!


Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park
 

Early Bird: Reserve Your Seat for Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park


Join the PGAA at PNC Park for
Hawaiian Shirt Night
tailgating and baseball!

All Pitt-Greensburg Students, faculty, staff, alumni and their families are invited.

Pitt-Greensburg at PNC Park
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Tailgate location and time: TBD
Game time: 4:05 p.m.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds

A limited number of tickets are available. The early bird cost is $30 per ticket, which includes tailgate, game, giveaways, Hawaiian shirt, and other stadium promotional items, based on availability.

Early bird pricing is now through Sunday, April 15.

Purchase your tickets by Sunday, April 15 for a chance to win 2 FREE tickets to the game.  The winner will be refunded.  Beginning Monday, April 16 tickets will be $35 each.

To purchase your tickets, Click Here...

Pitt Plus
 

Pitt-Plus is a program sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg’s Student Government Association (SGA) and Office of Student Activities. This program is designed to assist in providing and/or advertising discounts and services to current students, faculty, and staff from local businesses.

 

Discounts range from 10-15% or other extra incentives are offered. New businesses are being added on an on going basis for our Pitt-Greensburg community to enjoy! For more information or if your business would like to participate, please contact Al Thiel at ajt58@pitt.edu.

 

Just look for the Pitt-Plus logo and show your Pitt-Greensburg ID to start saving today!

 

For a current list of participating businesses, 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. To order your Blue & Gold Basket, 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 2018.

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar


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