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March 2019 |
Vol.: 2018-2019,
No: 7 |
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YOU did it! Thank you.
Pitt Day of Giving 2019 results
Your PARTICIPATION
in Pitt-Greensburg's Pitt Day of Giving Campaign RAISED MORE
THAN $43,000 for important campus initiatives!
To read more on how
YOU made a PAWS-itive Difference,
Click Here... |
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Events
Written/Spoken Reading Series welcomes poets Dorsey and
Baldinger. Pitt-Greensburg's Written/Spoken Series welcomes
award-winning and indie underground poets John Dorsey
and Jason Baldinger Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in the Mary
Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. The reading is FREE
and open to the public; a book sale, reception and signing
will follow the readings.
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Pose for Pro
professions portraits. Have a professional color portrait
taken by member of the club--at no cost! Slots are still available for
the Pitt-Greensburg Photography Club's Pose for Pro event. For
sign up information,
Click Here... |
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Pitt Day in Harrisburg 2019
Registration is open!
Join fellow Pitt students,
faculty, staff and alumni on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 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...
Early Bird
Registration! Students that register early by March 8,
2019 will be entered into a drawing for a Pitt Spirit Basket
on the bus on return trip back from Harrisburg! |
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Commencement 2019
The
2019 Commencement Ceremony is
scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Students who want to
participate in the ceremony must RSVP online by March 15th.
For a
complete list of Commencement related details, including
tickets, academic attire, commencement-related activities
such as Grad Central Greensburg on March 5th, and the RSVP process,
Click here…
We look forward to celebrating with you! |
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Pitt-Greensburg 23rd
Annual Children’s Literature Conference
SAVE THE DATE!
The Pitt-Greensburg Annual Children's Literature Conference
will be held on May 3, 2019. 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... |
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Important Dates
Remind your
Students!
March 4:
Written/Spoken Reading Series
March 4:
Pose for Pro professions portraits
March 7: Spanish
Tertulias
March 26: Pitt Day in Harrisburg
April 27: Commencement 2019
May 3:
Pitt-Greensburg 23rd
Annual Children’s Literature
Conference
June 1: Pirate Tailgate |
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Happening Pitt-Greensburg's Office
of Residence Life has announced the January Residents of the Month.
The Community Assistants (CAs) from each residential area select the
Residents of the Month. Congratulations to those recipients!!
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Early childhood
education majors from the University of Pittsburgh at
Greensburg celebrated Read Across America Day on March 1
when they visited Maxwell Elementary School to presented a
program to 67 second graders.
Read More...
Sigma Tau Delta Spring 2019 Induction. The
Pitt-Greensburg AAD
chapter of Sigma
Tau Delta, the International
English
Honor Society,
has sent
invitations to
33 students
with outstanding qualifications
in English Literature and
Creative and
Professional
Writing. To
be eligible, students
must have excelled
in significant
coursework in
Literature or Writing beyond
general
education requirements
and earned at
least a "B" average
in their coursework
overall.
Read More... |
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Scholarship Opportunities
For a complete
list of outside scholarship opportunities and links to application
information,
Click Here... |
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Pitt-Greensburg Alumni
Association (PGAA)
Award Nominations:
2019
Alumni Awards
The PGAA proudly recognizes Pitt-Greensburg alumni for
their professional accomplishments, service to their communities,
and commitment to the University. Nominations for the prestigious
Alumnus of Distinction, Volunteer Excellence, and
Young Alumni Leadership 2019 awards are being accepted now
through Monday, July 8, 2019. To learn more about the award
criteria, guidelines, nomination forms, and the 2018 PGAA honorees,
Click
Here...
Volunteers Needed:
Professional Impressions
Alumni volunteers are needed for Professional Impressions
on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Formerly Mock Interview Night,
Professional Impressions provides students with
professional experience, but in a new and exciting format.
The evening will feature a networking dinner with an emphasis
on dining etiquette presented by Chartwells followed by an alumni
panel. Alumni are invited to participate in this
event as table hosts and panelists. Check-in begins at 6:15 p.m. in
the Hempfield Room. To register,
Click Here
PGAA Board 2019-2022 Term nominations
Join the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association Board, the
official representative group of Pitt-Greensburg alumni.
Members serve in an advisory capacity to the Office of Alumni
Relations and on the alumni Professional Development,
Engagement, and Events Committees. The Board of Directors serves a
critical role by providing strategic direction, resources, and
professional expertise to help carry out the mission of the PGAA.
Alumni are invited to nominate candidates to serve one
term of three years, beginning Monday, July 1, 2019, with the option
of being elected to a second term. Self-nominations are
encouraged.
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 29, 2019. For a
list of responsibilities, duties, and nomination forms,
Click Here... |
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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... |
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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... |
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Campus Hours
You can view a complete
list of Campus Times
at Pitt-Greensburg. Please check frequently for updates
during University breaks and holidays. |
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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 2019.
View a complete listing of
Campus Events.
Student
Activity Calendar
Athletics Calendar |
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