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The ALA Scholarship deadline is approaching fast so do not delay. Apply now!

Scholarship money available for future librarians! ALA has more than $300,000 for students who are studying library science or school library media at the master's degree level. Scholarships typically range from $2,500 to $6,500 per student per year.

The application and instructions are available at: http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships .

The application deadline is March 1, 2014. Official transcripts must be received on or before February 1, 2014.

If you have questions about the application process, you may contact the ALA Scholarship Clearinghouse at 1-800-545-2433 ext. 4279 or scholarships@ala.org.

 The Friends of the Millstein Library

The Friends of the Millstein Library offer an annual gift in the amount of $500.00 to a UPG graduating senior or recent graduate, who has been accepted into graduate school for the purpose of pursuing a master's degree in Library or Information Science at an ALA-accredited institution of higher learning. This gift is to assist worthy and talented students entering the field of library or information science so they may help advance the field in the 21st Century. Please see our webpage for more information:

http://www.library.pitt.edu/friends-millstein-libary-scholarship

The Joan Chambers Concert Series at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will present the PM Woodwind Project on Friday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center.

The PM Woodwind Project is a flute and clarinet duo committed to sharing education-based chamber and solo music performances with the public. Members Amanda Morrison and Dan Parasky are Pittsburgh natives with more than 30 combined years of experience as performers and teachers. Friends since their undergraduate years of study at Duquesne University, the two combine their similar interests in exploring repertoire and educating aspiring musicians and the general public about their instruments and music.

PM Woodwind Project programs are created to accomplish two objectives: first, to provide the audience with a high-quality, entertaining performance and, second, to educate attendees about classical music, new music, composers, instruments, performance, and the musician’s life.

In addition to recently being invited to perform at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Fair, the ensemble eagerly anticipates their debut performances at their respective instruments’ National and International Conferences this summer. The duo has also held recent recitals, lectures, and open forum discussions at venues throughout Pennsylvania, including Slippery Rock University, Chatham University, the Mt. Lebanon Public Library, and Memorial Park Presbyterian Church.

Amanda Morrison, DM, (www.amandarmorrison.com) is a highly recognized clarinet performer and teacher in the Pittsburgh region. In addition to being the clarinetist for the PM Woodwind Project, Morrison is the clarinetist with The Eclectic Laboratory Chamber Orchestra (ELCO), a contemporary new music ensemble.

As a soloist, her recent engagements have included performances at the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest and the NACWPI National Convention as well as lectures and recitals at colleges and universities in Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Arkansas. She has also performed with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, Butler Symphony Orchestra, St. Vincent Camerata, and the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival.

As an educator, Morrison was a member of the faculty at Florida State University, Gulf Coast Community College, the Red River Chamber Music Festival, and Musik Innovations. Throughout her 16-year teaching career, she has maintained an active schedule as a private clarinet instructor and clarinet clinician, leading master classes and ensemble coaching as well as teaching private lessons to students who have continued their musical pursuits at leading universities throughout the country. Amanda earned a bachelor’s of music degree from Duquesne University, studying with Mark Nuccio, and her master’s and doctorate degrees in music from Florida State University, studying with Deborah Bish, DM, and Frank Kowalsky, DM.

Dan Parasky (www.paraskyflutestudios.com) graduated summa cum laude with music degrees from Boston and Duquesne Universities. His private flute students have earned places in various honors ensembles, soloist competitions and workshops at the local, regional, and national level. Parasky serves as an active clinician in pedagogy, having given educational discussions at area music schools, including Duquesne University, Youngstown State University, and Slippery Rock University. Parasky was also featured in a pedagogy presentation at the National Flute Association’s annual convention in New Work City (2009).

Parasky performs as a member of the NFA Professional Flute Choir and serves on the board of directors for a community music program at the Newlonsburg Music Academy in Murrysville, PA.

The Joan Chambers Concert Series is named in honor of Joan Chambers, late wife of President Emeritus George F. Chambers. She was an ardent supporter and representative of Pitt-Greensburg in the community for many years. While her interests were widespread, she especially enjoyed participating in book-discussion groups, attending cultural events, hosting themed luncheons at her home, and spending winters in southwest Florida. The Children’s Literature Collection in Millstein Library, another of her passions, was developed and named in her honor.

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The Emergency Notification System allows for a text/voice message to be dispatched to all subscribers that contains the type of emergency, locations, and instructions for subscribers.

An example of when this system would be activated is if there were a weather-related disaster that  would affect campus activities. This system is not used for campus closings due to bad roads or holiday schedule. The system is tested once each semester. Questions may be directed to the Campus Police at 724-836-9865.

Encourage your student to sign up for the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg ENS (Emergency Notification System). As a student of Pitt-Greensburg, they will want to be alerted in the event of an emergency. The system does not restrict students from entering the phone number of another person such as a parent or spouse.

Simply go to http://www.my.pitt.edu, select My Resources, Emergency Notification System. Complete the form on-line to register.

January 10: The Joan Chambers Concert Series presents the PM Woodwind Quartet at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. This event is free and open to the public.

January 18: The Westmoreland Symphony Chamber Music Series presents Cincopation Woodwind Quartet at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. Tickets, available at the door, are $10 general admission and $5 for students.

January 24: The Friday Evening Music Club presents its annual student recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. This event is open to the public (donation at the door).

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