February 2021

Vol.: 2020-2021, No:7


 


COVID-19 Dashboard and CMRO Updates:

Pitt-Greensburg is currently in the Elevated Risk Posture.


Message from President Gregerson:
Welcome Back Spring 2021

2021 Spring Arrival Details: Spring 2021 Travel Details & Arrival Guidelines

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.


Happenings

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg invites the public to join them at its newest reading series, Voices: Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of America’s Literary Landscape. Designed to celebrate the richness of human lives and stories, the readings will occur at 8 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month from January through April. These virtual events are FREE and open to the public.

The Pitt-Greensburg Study Abroad Office invites students of color to apply to the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship. Ten students from across the United States are selected to participate each year. Applications will be accepted through February 14, 2021.

Highlights

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.

Pitt-Greensburg: Wednesday Night Admissions Information Session. Pitt-Greensburg's Admissions Office will host a one-hour information session where you can find out important information about the application process, our majors/minors, general school information, and criteria for applying.


Commencement 2021

As we look hopefully towards the spring and summer of 2021 and a return to normal activities, a variety of ways to recognize our graduates are in development.  

Although it is too early to have details available, we would encourage students and families to visit the Commencement 2021 webpage for information, as well as continue to monitor Pitt-Greensburg's COVID-19 webpage for updates. 

Should an in-person celebration be possible, it would be held the weekend of April 30-May 2

Important Dates

Remind your Students!

February 3:
Admissions Information Session
February 9:
Getting to Know PittCat
February 10 & 11: Money Moves: Budgeting & Saving
February 17:
Getting to Know PittCat
February 18:
Spring 2021 Virtual Career + Internship Fair;
                        
Liberal Arts, Sciences, & Business

February 23:
Pitt Day of Giving
February 23:
Student Self-Care Day (no classes, University open)
February 24:
Spring 2021 Virtual Career + Internship Fair;
                        
Engineering
February 26: Spring 2021 Virtual Career + Internship Fair;
                        Computing and Information


Weather Delays and Closings

Register for Pitt's Emergency Notification Service


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.

 

PGAA Board Nominations


The PGAA Board of Directors is looking for alumni to join the board for the July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 term.
 

Nominations are being accepted through Monday, March 29. As a board member, you will be a part of an enthusiastic group of alumni who are dedicated to providing opportunities to the campus community and committed to supporting the mission of the University. Board members provide strategic directions, resources, and professional expertise. Learn more about the board roles.

Nominate yourself or fellow 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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