August 2019

Vol.: 2019-2020, No: 1


 


President's Welcome

Dear Pitt-Greensburg Family and Friends:

 

Welcome to our community!  Our faculty and staff work diligently to ensure that the learning environment on our campus enables students to achieve their educational and career aspirations.  We provide flexible learning opportunities designed to help students meet their immediate post-graduate goals, and to promote the adaptability they will need to successfully navigate ahead in our complicated and dynamic world. 

 

You likely want to play an important role in supporting your student’s educational experience.  The e-Connection Family Newsletter will keep you up-to-date on campus events throughout the academic year.  These include a wide range of activities from thrilling artistic performances, stimulating academic seminars, exciting athletic contests, informative career services events, and many more opportunities on campus and beyond.  All these happenings are designed to enhance the college experience through social, intellectual, and career readiness enrichment.  Please join us in encouraging your student to take advantage of programs that will benefit their personal growth and development.

 

I also invite you to visit campus and take advantage of our many cultural and educational offerings open to the public throughout the year.  You can find these in the newsletter, and on the Pitt-Greensburg website.  We look forward to seeing you.


Hail to Pitt!
 

Sincerely,

 

Dr. Robert Gregerson, President

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg


News

Welcome Robert G. Gregerson, previous dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and senior advisor to the provost at Florida Gulf Coast University, as the fifth  president of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, effective July 1, 2019. Read More...

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is seeking submissions to its third annual art show as part of its Blue & Gold Celebration 2019. This year, in addition to the General category, the show will feature a Judged category. Read More...


Welcome Week Schedule of Events

Welcome Week kicks off with Move-in Day on August 22, 2019! Browse the events feed on the Website for a complete list of activities to participate in!

Events

Pitt-Greensburg will hold its First-Year Student Convocation on Thursday, August 22, at 4:00 p.m. One of the events that officially opens the academic year, we encourage our incoming first-year students and their two guests to attend. Remember to wear your new residence hall t-shirt, too! Click Here...

Cornerstone, is a two-credit, letter-grade course designed exclusively for and open only to , first year students. The course is designed to assist Pitt-Greensburg students in making a successful transition academically and socially from high school to college. There will be a mandatory session on Friday August 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in order to fulfill a requirement for this course. For more information, Click Here...

Pitt-Greensburg will again host the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Westmoreland One Walk on Saturday, September 28. For more information and to register, Click Here...


Important Dates

Remind your Students!

August 22: New resident Move-in Day
August 22: First-Year Student Convocation
August 23: Corner Stone 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
August 24 Student Services sponsored FREE day trips available
August 25: Big Bang
September 2: Labor Day,
University Closed (no classes)
September 5: Activities Fair
September 20: Faculty Recognition Display and Reception
September 28: JDRF Westmoreland one Walk
September 27- October 10: Blue & Gold Celebration
September 27: Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing
September 27: Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg
October 2: Blue & Gold Blood Drive
October 2: Women's Volleyball Alumni Game
October 4: Academic Village 20th Anniversary Celebration
October 4: Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg reception
October 4: Bonfire
October 5: Pancake Man
October 5: Pitt-Greensburg Car Cruise
October 5: Alumni Welcome Back Picnic
October 5: Blue & Gold Festival
October 5: Stained Glass Tour with Artist Terry Bengel
October 5: Men's Soccer Game-2 p.m Ridilla Field
                    Women's Soccer Game-4:15 p.m. Ridilla Field
October 5: Pitt-Greensburg Alumni (PGAA) Celebration Dinner
October 5: Casino Night
October 5: Homecoming Dance


Blue & Gold Celebration 2019

Save the Date!

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will host its annual Blue & Gold Celebration Friday, September 27, 2019 through Thursday, October 10, 2019. Don't miss this fun-filled week of activities!

** Stay overnight nearby to participate in the festivities throughout each day! **
We have rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn Greensburg.

The 20th Annual Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing presented by Elliott Group will return to the Westmoreland Country Club on Friday, September 27. Gather your classmates, friends, family, and colleagues to compete on this championship course while having some fun in support of Pitt-Greensburg. The top alumni foursome (at least one Pitt-Greensburg alum) will be recognized on the perpetual Alumni Foursome Challenge trophy. For sponsorship information or to register, Click Here...

 

The Art Show@Pitt-Greensburg, is a great venue to showcase the talent and creativity of students, faculty, staff, & alumni, as well as friends of the University who are invited to submit their creations during this fall's Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg! New for this year are two submission categories – General and Judged. Registration is now open! For details, Click Here...
 

Campus-wide fun with something for everyone! New this year is the Blue & Gold Blood Drive. Check the schedule of events for the annual Bonfire, Car Cruise, Festival, Mini Golf, Pancake Man, Casino Night, Blue & Gold Weekend Homecoming Dance, Academic Village 20th Anniversary, and Alumni Events! Featured alumni groups include Biology majors, Men’s Soccer, and Habitat for Humanity. For event times and registration information, Click Here...


Student Alumni Association

Upon graduation, your son or daughter will forever join the Pitt alumni family of more than 250,000 worldwide. The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is a great way to start their connections that will last a lifetime!

Scholarship Opportunities

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


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-Fall Term 2019.

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar


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