November 2019

Vol.: 2019-2020, No: 4


 


Thanksgiving Recess

Thanksgiving Recess for students runs Sunday, November 24, 2019 - Sunday, December 1, 2019.

University Offices will be closed November 28, 2019 - November 29, 2019.

All University buildings reopen Monday, December 2, 2019.

For detailed information, Click Here...


News

The University of Pittsburgh Army ROTC welcomes General George W. Casey, Jr., to the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg campus on Friday, November 1. The program which will take place in Ferguson Theater will begin at 1 p.m. General Casey will discuss leadership and mentorship engagement with the Three Rivers Battalion Army ROTC Cadets, Cadre , and local leaders. Read More...

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...


Events

Get a head start on completing your FAFSA form when you attend Pitt-Greensburg's FAFSA Completion session. This event is FREE and open to the public. For information on what to bring with you, available dates, and to register, Click Here...

High school students and their families who are interested in learning more about what Pitt-Greensburg has to offer can attend an Evening Campus Tour and information Session. Pre-registration is required. For a list of scheduled event dates and to register, Click Here...

Join the Pitt-Greensburg Admissions team along with faculty and professionals working in the healthcare industry at the Power of Healthcare Admissions event. Learn about the many employment possibilities of working in the healthcare field. For more information and to pre-register, Click Here...

Pitt-Greensburg will celebrate Veterans Week with a series of activities that begin with the Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony at the Chambers Hall Flag Poles. Campus President Robert Gregerson, PhD, will open the ceremony. Veteran Jacob Snyder will present the keynote address. This event is open to the public. Click Here...

Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society will host its annual luncheon for area military veterans. With a variety of military representation, this event brings together and honors Pitt-Greensburg veterans and their families. For more details, Click Here...

As part of Pitt-Greensburg's observance of Veterans Week, a screening of the documentary "Top Secret Rosies" will be held. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, Click Here...

Join Pitt-Greensburg along with the Veterans Breakfast Club when they welcome WWII Veteran Guy Prestia to campus. Prestia served with the 45th Infantry Division and will chat with Todd DePastino about his military service in WWII, including experiences around the world liberating the Dachau Concentration Camp. This event if FREE and open to the public. Click Here...

The Pitt-Greensburg Theatre Company will present Chekhov in Yalta, a play by John Driver and Jeffrey Haddow, as its fall theatre production. For ticket information and curtain times, Click Here...

Music at Pitt-Greensburg presents the Kassia Ensemble and Pitt-Greensburg Chorale as they perform "First Noël," a performance of Saint-Saëns’ Oratorio de Noel, Bach’s Lobetden Hern, alle Heiden, and selections from Handel’s Messiah.Consider attending this prelude to the holidays. For event times and locations, Click Here...


Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

Events

The PGAA Professional Development Committee will present the Campus to Career Panel Discussion on Wednesday, November 13 in Village Hall 118 from 6 -8 p.m.  Panelists will answer questions about their journey from college to their current positions and provide insight and advice from their own experiences.  This event is FREE and is open to alumni, students, faculty, and staff. A networking session with light refreshments will follow the panel discussion. To register, Click Here...

The Pitt-Greensburg Men's Basketball Alumni Club (MBAC) will host a reunion/recognition game when the Bobcats take on Penn State Behrend. This event marks the 20th anniversary of Pitt-Greensburg's Men's Basketball Program's back-to-back AMCC Championship seasons, the 15th anniversary of the regular season AMCC championship, and the 50th anniversary of Pitt-Greensburg athletics. For more information on attending, Click Here...


All of Us RESEARCH PROGRAM

 

On Monday, November 18, Wednesday, December 11, and Thursday, December 12 representatives of the All of Us Pennsylvania, in coordination with the University of Pittsburgh , will be on campus conducting visits with individuals participating in the nationwide All of Us Research Program.

 

The All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to gather data from one million or more people living in the United States to accelerate research and improve health. By taking into account individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biology, researchers will uncover paths towards delivering personalized medicine.

 

All participants receive a $25 gift card

upon completion of their visit.

 

You can schedule an appointment online by going to www.JoinAllofUsPA.org/home/schedule

 

Visit www.JoinAllofusPA.org for more information.


Important Dates

Remind your Students!

November 1: University of Pittsburgh: General George W. Casey, Jr.
November 4 & 7:
Christian Fellowship Club (CFC)-Lunch
November 4:
Academic Village Senate meeting
November 5:
Coffee and Conversation with President Gregerson
November 6: Pitt-Greensburg's FAFSA Completion session
November 6: Admissions: Evening Campus Tour and Information
                        Session
November 7: Pitt-Greensburg Criminal Justice Day:
                        Panel Discussion-Special Populations
November 7: Pitt-Greensburg Criminal Justice Day:
                        Panel Discussion-The Death Penalty
November 7: Pitt-Greensburg Criminal Justice Day:
                        Criminal Justice Networking Event
November 7: Pitt-Greensburg Criminal Justice Day:
                        Panel Discussion-Police and Community Relations
November 7: Pitt-Greensburg Criminal Justice Day:
                        Panel Discussion-Immigration
November 11: The Power of Healthcare Admissions Event
November 11: Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony
November 11: Veterans Day Luncheon
November 12: Military & Veteran Student Appreciation Lunch
November 12: Screening of "Top Secret Rosies"
November 13: Campus to Career Panel Discussion
November 13: An Evening iwht WWII Veteran Guy Prestia
November 14 - 17: Pitt Greensburg Theatre Company presents:
                                  "Chekov in Yalta"
November 15: Pitt-Greensburg RED OUT!
November 18: All of Us Research Program
November 19: Spanish Tertulia
November 20-22: Music at Pitt-Greensburg presents:
                                Kassia Ensemble and Pitt-Greensburg Chorale
November 24 - December 1: Thanksgiving Recess
November 30: Pitt-Greensburg Men's Basketball Alumni
                          Reunion/Recognition Game
December 11: All of Us Research Program
December 12: All of Us Research Program


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...


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 2019.

View a complete listing of Campus Events.

Student Activity Calendar

Athletics Calendar


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