October 2018

Vol.: 2018-2019, No: 3


 


Blue and Gold Week 2018

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will host its annual Blue & Gold Week festivities Wednesday, October 10, 2018 through Sunday, October 21, 2018. Don't miss this fun-filled fall week of activities!

** Stay overnight nearby to participate in the festivities throughout each day! **
We have rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn Greensburg

The Art Show@Pitt-Greensburg returns for its second year! Students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members, and  friends of the University are invited to showcase their creations during this fall's Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg! Awards will be given for the top three fan favorites. For more information and to register, Click Here...

The Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing, presented by Elliott Group, will be held on Friday, October 12, at the Westmoreland Country Club. Come compete on a championship course while having some fun in support of Pitt-Greensburg! The event benefits Pitt-Greensburg’s Athletics, 12 NCAA Division III athletic teams; the Technology for the Future fund, and the alumni association (PGAA). For sponsorship information or to register, Click Here...

Campus-wide fun with something for everyone! New this year is a bonfire on Friday, October 19. Check the schedule of events for the annual Golf Outing, Car Cruise, Festival, Mini Golf, Pancake Man, Casino Night, Blue & Gold Weekend Homecoming Dance and Alumni Events! For event times and registration information, Click Here...


Events

Please join the Friday Evening Music Club (FEMC), on Friday, October 26, 2018 for 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...

Thinking about graduate school? Start planning today at Pitt-Greensburg’s Graduate & Professional School Fair. The Fair will be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg’s Chambers Hall Gymnasium' 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11th. The fair is FREE and open to current students, alumni, and the public. Whether you are interested in a particular program or just want to check out the options, this is a great chance to do some preliminary research and planning.  For more information and a list of participating schools, Click Here... 


Important Dates

Remind your Students!

October 1: Written/Spoken Series
October 6:
Community Arts Reintegration Project (CARP):
                    Mural Dedication
October 10:
Art Show Voting Begins
October 10:
Founders' Day Celebration
October 11:
Pitt-Greensburg Graduate & Professional Fair
October 12: Annual Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing
October 17:
Sand Art & Cupcake Camper
October 12:
SAA Trip to Gearhard Farms
October 18: Oktoberfest
October 19: Art Show Reception
October 19: Bonfire
October 20: Car Cruise
October 20: Pitt Make a Difference Day
October 20: Blue & Gold Festival
October 20: Stained Glass Tours
October 20: Alumni Celebration Dinner
October 20: Casino Night
October 20: Homecoming Dance
October 26: Friday Evening Music Club
November 3: Annual University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
                        Regional Leadership Conference


Happening

Pitt-Greensburg's Written/Spoken Series welcomes alumni writers Ali Dimoff '17, Adam Matcho '06, and Dave Newman '93 on Monday, October 1, at 7 p.m. in hte Mary Lou Campana Chapel and lecture Center. This reading is FREE and open to the public. A reception, book sale, and signing will follows the event. Read More...

The Community Arts Reintegration Project (CARP) for Westmoreland County will dedicate its completed mural at American Architectural Salvage (23 W. Main Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666) on Saturday, October 6, at 10 a.m. 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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