March 2018

Vol.: 2017-2018, No: 8


 


Spring Recess

Spring Recess for students (no classes) will run from March 4 through March 1. All University offices will remain open and staffed from March 5-8. The University will be closed Friday March 9. Click Here...


Highlight
 
The greater Greensburg community along with students, faculty, and staff are invited on Monday, March 5, 2018, The Center for Professional Growth will host a two-session program on doing a Job Search. The sessions will help participants examine different strategies and resources to consider. The program will look at general practices and more industry-specific ones, as well as how to research companies and gain more industry focused online resources. Developing your LinkedIn profile will also be examined. For additional information and to register, Click Here...

Friday Evening Music Club

Please join the Friday Evening Music Club (FEMC) on Friday March 23, 2018. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Greensburg. Performances are FREE and open to the public! For a detailed schedule and performance times, Click Here...


Pitt Day in Harrisburg 2018

 

Registration is open!

 

Join fellow Pitt students, faculty, staff and alumni on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 as they gather from across the Commonwealth to meet with members of the General Assembly. This is an opportunity to give legislators a first-hand perspective of the challenges and changes facing public higher education. Join us on this day for your chance for your voice to be heard! For registration and information, 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 who want to participate in the ceremony must RSVP online by March 15th.  

 

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...


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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