November 2021

Vol.: 2021-2022, No: 4


 


News

COVID-19 Clinics scheduled at Pitt-Greensburg:
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, in collaboration with Mainline Pharmacy, will offer a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics during the month of November. These clinics are FREE and open to the public, but registration is requested. Volunteers are also needed.
 

Highlights
 
Growth Through Knowledge and Understanding--Consequences of Urban Planning and Climate Change and Its Effects on Minority Populations: Pitt-Greensburg and the Westmoreland County Diversity Coalition are again partnering to bring awareness to an important topic through their series, Growth through Knowledge & Understanding. This year, they will explore the topic of Environmental Justice. All talks are scheduled to begin at 7pm and will last for approximately 45-60 minutes. The talks will be available online. Each will be FREE and open to the public with multiple dates planned throughout the semester. Registration is required.
 
Pitt-Greensburg: Communications Panel: The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association is hosting a Communications Panel that is FREE and open to all members of the Pitt-Greensburg community. Find out about careers in communications and how best to prepare for a job in this field.
 
Pitt-Greensburg: Are You Talking to Me: From DMs to Interviews: Are You Talking to Me: From DMs to Interviews is a FREE panel focused on how to communicate better professionally. This free event is open to alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Students can earn Village and GEM Credit. Join the PGAA on Monday, November 15 at 6 p.m. in VH118 or on Zoom. Registration is required.

Pitt-Greensburg Admissions Virtual Nursing Session: During this one-hour virtual session, you will hear from our Director of Nursing, Marie A. Fioravanti, DNP, RN, and our admissions team. This online Zoom session will provide an overview of the Pitt Nursing program, learn about gaining clinical experience, and the job outlook. This information session is offered to all students. For zoom link, registration is required.

Admissions on Campus Walking Tours: Take a one-hour walking tour with a Pitt-Greensburg student around campus. You'll get an overview of residence halls, academic buildings, and recreational areas. An admissions counselor may meet up to three families in a socially distanced room arrangement, and one student tour guide will chaperone a maximum of three prospective students per time slot. Each prospective student will be allowed to bring two guests on their tour.

Virtual Visit with an Admissions Counselor Daily virtual visits are offered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.  Evening virtual visits are offered Monday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At a daily virtual visit you will be instructed to take a virtual tour of our campus and then be able to schedule an online one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor. The Zoom virtual link will be provided to you once you are registered for this visit. Visit our webpage to register.

Admissions In-Person Information Sessions: Join us on select Wednesdays and Saturdays for an admissions information session, and a walking-campus tour. Register for these sessions, which usually run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.(Exact dates and times of these sessions will be available when you register.) During this session, you will learn more about the application process, campus life, academic programs, and criteria for applying. Questions are always encouraged!

Admissions Self-Serve Drive-Thru Campus Tour: Take a safe, Saturday drive-thru tour of campus at your own convenience! You'll have the opportunity to get a feel of what campus is like at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. Registration is Required


Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

*      Save the Date: Communications Panel

Mark your calendars for the Communications Panel on Monday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all members of the Pitt-Greensburg community.  More details coming soon! To learn more, visit the PGAA webpage

*     Merry Mingle, Friday, December 3, 7-9 p.m., Millstein Library

Outside the snow will be falling, and inside alumni will be calling “Yoo hoo!”  Don your ugliest, silliest or craziest ugly holiday sweater and join the PGAA for the annual Merry Mingle. This year’s event will feature delectable hors d’oeuvres, a spirited signature drink, hot chocolate bar, ugly sweater contest, games, giveaways, and more Register for the Merry Mingle.

New! Parent/Guardian Facebook Group

Are you the parent/guardian of a current Pitt-Greensburg student? Join our discussion group on Facebook! This group is intended to build a community of Pitt-Greensburg Families and exchange information about University happenings.

The group link is  https://www.facebook.com/groups/149957810356453


Important Dates

Remind your Students!

November 1-19: Schedule a Walking Tour of Campus (Multiple Dates & Times)
November 1-19: Schedule a Virtual Tour of Campus (Multiple Dates & Times)

November 2:
Education Resource Workshop
November 3-17: In-Person Admission Events (Multiple Dates & Times)
November 6-13: Admissions Self-Serve Drive-Thru Campus Tour
November 9: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
November 10: Pitt-Greensburg Admissions Veterans/Military
                           Instant Decision Day
November 11 & 18: Pitt-Greensburg Admissions Virtual Nursing
                                    Session
November 16: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
November 15: Pitt-Greensburg Communications Panel
November 15: Are you Talking to Me? From DM's to Interviews
November 17: Growth Through Knowledge and Understanding
                          Environmental Justice: Consequences of Urban
                          Planning and Climate
                          Change and Its Effects on Minority Populations
November 21- 28: Thanksgiving Recess, no classes; University
                                 Offices will be closed Nov. 25 & 26
November 23: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
November 28: Residence Halls Reopen at 12:00 Noon
November 29: Classes Resume
November 30: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic


COVID-19 Response:

 A Message from the President:


Starting Wednesday, October 20, and continuing throughout the semester, we will have an on-campus covid testing site available for students, faculty and staff who need to submit a Quest PCR test to maintain compliance with the University of Pittsburgh requirement for non-vaccinated individuals.  The on-campus covid tests are for asymptomatic individuals only. We still expect all such members of our community to order their tests as previously instructed:
 
Students, to order a test kit delivered to your address click here: 
https://patient.questdiagnostics.com/pitt-COVID-testing
Faculty/Staff, to order a test kit delivered to your address click here: 
http://patient.questdiagnostics.com/backtoschool-testing-registration-PCR-only?programid=upitt-staf
 
However, if you have not received your test kit in a timely fashion, or for some other reason were unable to complete a weekly test, please come to our testing site as follows:

     Location: Lynch Hall 106 (there are signs directing you to the
                                                   testing site)
     Day/Time: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00-2:00


A s
taff member will be there to assist you with the testing protocol and will collect the testing materials when you complete the process.  If you have not already done so, please register with Quest ahead of time which will save you from waiting and registering at the testing site, this is encouraged, but not required.   

Unvaccinated or undisclosed individuals are required by the University to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test between Monday-Saturday every week of the term. 

Please use this resource as needed to stay in compliance with the mandatory testing regimen.  Thank you for your attention to this critical issue.
 
Sincerely,
 
Dr. Gregerson

Please visit our webpage to access the most up to date information about Pitt-Greensburg's COVID-19 protocols, as well as our Health & Safety Guidelines.

The most recent CMRO Update is now available
 


Scholarship Opportunities


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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!


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