March 2019

Vol.: 2018-2019, No: 7


 


                      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...


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. Click Here...

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...


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! 


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!


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...

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


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!! Click Here...

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...


Scholarship Opportunities

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


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 panelAlumni 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...


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...


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 2019.

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar


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