January 2018

Vol.: 2017-2018, No: 6


 


Happenings

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg has been designated a Military Friendly School for the seventh consecutive year by Victory Media. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation are evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Approximately 14 percent of Pitt-Greensburg's enrollment is made up of veterans, active military, and  spouses or dependents using military benefits. Read More...


Highlights

Welcome Back! Residence Halls will open on Sunday, January7, 2018. Spring Term classes will begin on Monday, January 8, 2018.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day. Monday, January 15, 2018, the University is closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. For more information, Click Here...


Friday Evening Music Club

Please join the Friday Evening Music Club (FEMC) on Friday January 26, 2018 for student recitals and audience in shared artistic programs and camaraderie. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and occur in 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...


Scholarship Opportunities

 

The David A. Bielski Education Scholarship, offered through the Northwestern Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (NWPA ALF) is now available. This $500 award opportunity is open to recipients that are affiliated as a union member, dependent of a union member or grandchild of a union member in good standing of a local union affiliate and enrolled in an accredited degreed program at a system of higher education for the 2018-2019 academic year. For application and deadline information, Click Here...

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


Commencement 2018

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to visit the Graduation web page. For information about the 2018 Commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, April 28; Click Here...

Students are reminded the "Application for Graduation" form must be submitted to Academic Advising by January 31, 2018 to avoid a late fee. For more information and to apply, Click Here...

We look forward to celebrating with you!


Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

Volunteers Needed!

Mock Interview Night


Alumni Interviewers needed! Mock Interview Night is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Presented by the Offices of Alumni Relations and Career Services, Mock Interview Night connects alumni with students for a night of practice interviews and professional development. Its a great event for alumni who live both near and far! Alumni are needed as one-on-one, panel, phone, and Skype interviewers. To register for the event, 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...


Weather Delays and Closings

If a decision is made to delay or cancel any campus events, the decision will be posted in the following ways:

1. On the Pit-Greensburg web site home page.

2. On the voice recording at 724-836-7780.

3. WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

4. KDKA Radio (1020 AM).

5. WPXI-TV Channel 11.

6. Email to the campus community.


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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