April 2021

Vol.: 2020-2021, No:9


 


Academic Year Comes to a Close

As the Academic year draws to an end, E-Connection will go on hiatus.

We will be back again in mid-August with the start of the 2021-22 Academic Year.

Have a safe and enjoyable Summer!


Commencement 2021-Update

Message from the President

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will host its 2021 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 1, in the Chambers Hall Gymnasium. Three ceremonies are currently planned for Saturday, May 1: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. If the RSVPs to this year’s commencement merit the addition of a fourth ceremony, it would be held at 7 p.m. Saturday or at a time to be specified on Sunday, May 2. Graduates, who must RSVP by April 12, will be allowed to invite two guests and will be seated with the guests in “pods” of three chairs. Face coverings will be required at all times. Visit the Commencement web page for complete details about this year’s event.

All planning decisions will continue to be based on the current state of the pandemic with the health and safety of the Pitt Greensburg students, staff, faculty, and alumni, in addition to the general community, in the forefront. Should conditions change and an in-person ceremony not be appropriate, a virtual ceremony similar to that of 2020 will be held, with the expectation of an in-person ceremony to be held at a later date.

Sincerely,

Dr. Robert Gregerson
President, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg


Parent/Guardians Facebook Page
 

A new group has been created on Facebook for parents and guardians of current Pitt-Greensburg students to discuss and ask questions about academics, housing, resources, and campus events. If you are a parent/guardian of a current Pitt-Greensburg student, request access to join the group today!


Highlights

SGA Charity Game--Faculty/Staff vs. Students. This year's SGA Charity Game will feature kickball! Sign up in Student Services ($10 registration fee), and be sure to purchase tickets for the raffles. You can purchase raffle tickets remotely during the days leading up to the game, and in-person the day of the game. All game proceeds will go to the scholarship fund benefiting the daughter of a student who passed away in Fall 2020. Game T-shirt for each registrant!!

Pitt-Greensburg: JC Penney Suit-Up Event!
Pitt-Greensburg students and alumni are invited to the JCPenney Suit-Up Event at Westmoreland Mall where they can shop for career dress apparel and receive an extra 30 percent off select men's and women's career dress apparel, shoes, and accessories

The Pitt-Greensburg campus community will host a memorial for Mark Stauffer, PhD, associate professor of chemistry and former chair of the Natural Sciences Division. This in-person event will be held in Wagner Dining Hall with COVID-19 protocols in place. Refreshments will be included. RSVP is required.


Pitt-Greensburg Commit to Pitt Days for Admitted Students. Prospective students who have been admitted to Pitt-Greensburg should plan to attend one of our virtual Commit to Pitt Days! Our Virtual Commit to Pitt Days are held on Fridays and last 30 to 45 minutes--just enough time to hear about the important next steps you should take for financial aid, advising summer orientation, and admissions. Also, the President of the Pitt-Greensburg campus, Dr. Gregerson, will give a special welcome to our 2021 Fall admitted students. Registration is required!

Pitt-Greensburg: Voices--Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of America's Literary Landscape Join us at Pitt-Greensburg's new reading series, Voices: Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of America's Literary Landscape. This FREE virtual event will feature a group of accomplished authors and poets from diverse backgrounds that celebrate the richness of human lives and stories. Pitt-Greensburg student-writers will join these award-winning authors in sharing their work, too.


Important Dates

Remind your Students!

Important Dates

April 2:
General Meeting of Active Minds
April 5:
SGA Charity Kickball Game--Faculty/Staff vs. Students
April 7: Science Club General Meeting
April 7: Criminal Justice Club Bi-weekly Meeting
April 8: Money Moves: Understanding Investing
April 8: Circle K General Meeting
April 9: Psi Chi General Meeting
April 11: JC Penny Suit-Up Event
April 12: Academic Village Senate Meeting
April 13: SGA Senate Meeting
April 13: Psi Chi General Meeting
April 14: Science Club General Meeting
April 16: Begin Shelter-in-Place
April 16: Memorial for Mark Stauffer
April 16: Commit to Pitt for Admitted Students
April 21: Criminal Justice Club Bi-weekly Meeting
April 22: Voices: Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of America's Literary Landscape
April 26: Academic Village Senate Meeting
April 26-29: Final Exam period
May 1: Commencement 2021
May 1: Residence Halls Close at 12 p.m.
August 22: Tentative Freshman Move-in Day
August 25-26: Tentative Sophomore Move-in Days
August 26: Tentative Upperclassman Move-in Day
August 27: Tentative First Day of Classes
September 27 - October 8: SAVE THE DATE!! Blue & Gold Celebration


COVID-19 Dashboard and CMRO Updates:

Pitt-Greensburg is currently in the Guarded Risk Posture


Teaching & Learning:
Information regarding classes for the 2021 Spring Semester


The most recent CMRO Update is now available.


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.

Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA)

 

PGAA Accepting Nominations for 2021 Alumni Awards

Help us celebrate our alumni and their successes and accomplishments by nominating them for the 2021 PGAA Alumni Awards. Self- and third-party nominations are currently being accepted for the following awards:
      
         

    Alumnus of Distinction;

    Young Alumni Leadership
   
Volunteer Excellence.


Nominations will be accepted through Monday, July 5, 2021. The recipients will be recognized at the Alumni Awards Celebration Dinner during the Blue & Gold Celebration.

Learn more about the awards or nominate an alumni.

 

 

Save the Date: Blue & Gold Celebration 2021

 

Mark your calendars with the following Blue & Gold Celebration 2021 dates:
      
 
Sept. 27 - Oct. 8 -- Blue & Gold Celebration
 Sept. 27 - Oct. 8 -- Art Show @ Pitt-Greensburg
 Oct. 1 -- Annual Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing
 Oct. 2 -- Blue & Gold Festival
 Oct. 2 -- Alumni Celebration Dinner

 
Oct. 8 -- Artists Reception

 

Events will be in-person, but subject to CDC guidelines at time of celebration.

Visit the Blue & Gold Celebration page for more details.


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!


Pitt Greensburg Campus Calendars.

View a complete listing of Campus Events

Calendar of important Academic Dates-Spring Term 2021


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