November 2018

Vol.: 2018-2019, No: 4


 


Thanksgiving Recess

The University will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from Wednesday, November 21, 2018 through Sunday, November 25, 2018. University offices will remain open November 21.


Events

As part of Pitt-Greensburg's observance of Veterans Week, a Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held at noon at the campus flagpoles located in front of Chambers Hall. This event is FREE and open to the public. For details, Click Here...

Admissions event, The Power of Healthcare is an academic event for students interested in learning about the majors Pitt-Greensburg offers in healthcare and health sciences. You will hear from professors and a panel of experts in the field to discuss your curriculum and post-graduate opportunities. Nursing and Healthcare Management are two of the NEW majors featured at this event. Students and their families are required to register, Click Here...

The PGAA Professional Development Committee will host the  Keys to Career Development and Advancement workshop on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Campana Chapel and Lecture Hall. Featured presenter, executive recruiter and alumnus Gerry Peterson (’80), will focus on career development from entry level to top management roles. This event is open to students, alumni, faculty, and staff.  To register for this FREE event, Click Here...

Join the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) Events Committee for a night of painting and potluck on Friday, November 16 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Painting with a Twist.  The event is $35/person.  Light refreshments will be provided, and guests are welcome to bring snacks too. This is an adults only event. For more information or to register, Click Here...

Please join the Friday Evening Music Club (FEMC), as the groups celebrate American Music Month, Friday, November 16, 2018. Gather and enjoy 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...

The Pitt-Greensburg Theatre Company presents Dracula, a play by Steven Dietz based on Bram Stocker's novel of the same name.  The production will run November 15 through November 17. in Ferguson Theater (Smith Hall). Director Stephen Schrum, PhD, borrows from techniques used in 1930s radio drama, including a musician who will provide live mood music and sound effects for the performance. For show times and ticket information, Click Here...

The Pitt-Greensburg Chorale and Chamber Singers will present two performances of "A Great Vision," featuring the works of Rossini, Boulanger, and Debussy. Christopher Bartley, director of music at Pitt-Greensburg, leads the group, which is accompanied by pianist Matt Klumpp. Click Here...

It’s time to jingle and mingle!  Kick off the holiday season with the PGAA’s Merry Mingle on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. in the Millstein Library. Formerly the Holiday Wine Tasting, the Merry Mingle is a new take on an annual favorite.  Have a photo taken with Bruiser, participate in the ugly holiday sweater contest, sample delicious appetizers, indulge in a hot chocolate bar, and more. All Pitt alumni and their guests are invited; however, guests must be at least 21 years of age. For ticket information and to register Click Here...


Important Dates

Remind your Students!

November 1: Written/Spoken Series: Ali Dimoff, Adam Matcho, & Dave
                         Newman
November 5:
Veterans Week: Wreath Laying Ceremony-Open to the
                         public
November 5:
Written/Spoken Series: Ben Gwin & Sharla Yates
November 6: Diwali: Hindu Festival of Lights
November 6: Veterans Week Movie Night: "Joyeux Noel"
November 7: Veterans Week: "Choctaw Code Talkers" Documentary
November 7: Spanish Book Club
November 7: Spanish Tertulias
November 8: Veterans Week: Reflections of Service--A Storytelling
                        Event-Open to the public
November 9: Veterans Week: Campus RED Out!
November 9: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Weird and
                        Wonderful in Medieval Bestiary Manuscripts
                        (Village Credit)
November 12: Admissions: The Power of Healthcare
November 14: PGAA Professional Development: Keys to Career
                          Development and Advancement workshop
November 21-25: Thanksgiving Recess


Happening

Pitt-Greensburg's Office of Residence Life has announced the September Residents of the Month. The Community Assistants (CAs) from each residential area select the Residents of the Month. Congratulations to those recipients!! Read More...

Pitt-Greensburg's Written/Spoken Series welcomes writers Sharla Yates and Ben Gwin to campus Monday, November 5, at 7 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. The reading is FREE and open to the public. Pitt-Greensburg student-writers Peyton Clark and Liz Laughlin will open. A book sale and signing will follow the event. Read More...

The US Department of Education awarded the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg a Supplemental Award to the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant received October 2016. The Supplemental Award, in the amount of $147,656 augments the original $2,037,865 being applied to academic programs, institutional management, and fiscal stability at Pitt-Greensburg. Read More...

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) presented the Volunteer of Excellence Award to James Smith '75 at the Alumni Celebration Dinner held on Saturday, October 20. This event is part of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Blue & Gold Weekend: Homecoming festivities. Read More...

Carrie Bush '14 received the PGAA Young Alumni Leadership Award, as presented by the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA). The presentation was held at the Alumni Celebration Dinner on Saturday, October 20 during Blue & Gold Weekend: Homecoming activities. Read More...

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumnus of Distinction award was presented to CNX Resources Corporation executive, Timothy C. Dugan by the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) during the campus's Blue & Gold Weekend: Homecoming 2018 Alumni Celebration Dinner. As the highest honor given by the PGAA to an individual alumnus/alumna annually, the criteria acknowledges excellence among alumni of Pitt-Greensburg. Read More...


   

Scholarship Opportunities

For a complete list of outside scholarship opportunities and links to application information, 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-Fall Term 2018.

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar


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