October 2020

Vol.: 2020-2021, No: 3


 


News

Congratulations to our students who have earned Resident of the Month recognition. The Pitt-Greensburg Residence Life staff select residents who demonstrate the values of the community, engagement, and respect. Each residence hall is represented.

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) will present its Volunteer of Excellence award to Huong Vo ’14 at the Alumni Awards Virtual Celebration Ceremony to be held at noon on Saturday, October 3.

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) will present its Young Alumni Leadership Award to Katie Byers ’17 at the Alumni Award Celebration Virtual Ceremony on Saturday, October 3, as part of Blue & Gold Celebration 2020.

Harry P. Bowser ’72 is the recipient of the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association’s (PGAA) Alumnus of Distinction Award. This year, a virtual awards recognition ceremony will be held Saturday, October 3, as part of Blue & Gold Celebration 2020 at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.

Applications are now being accepted for the Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership. Pitt-Greensburg students are encouraged to review the application requirements for this well-respected scholarship program. The Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership program awards a minimum of $5,000 to up to three women at Pitt Greensburg for an international summer experience as part of the comprehensive scholarship program. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2020.

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg recently added new accolades to its list of accomplishments. The Washington Monthly 2020 College Guide and Rankings, released August 31, picked Pitt-Greensburg 147th out of 218 colleges selected as the outstanding Liberal Arts Colleges in the United States and 249th out of 397 schools providing the Best Bang for the Buck in the Northeast.


Highlights

The Pitt-Greensburg Chorale will host a memorial for Jenna Maordi on Thursday, October 1. Weather permitting, the gathering will be held outside of Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. This event will be recorded and posted for anyone who is unable to attend. 

Pitt-Greensburg Career Services: University of Pittsburgh Fall 2020 Career + Internship Fair.
Pitt-Greensburg Career Services invites students to participate in the University of Pittsburgh's Fall 2020 Career + Internship Fair. Each session will be held virtually, with designated days for different majors.

The Pitt-Greensburg Office of Career Services is excited to host the Virtual Graduate and Professional School Fair on October 6, 7, and 8! The fair is FREE and open to the public. Programs and schools with a wide variety of fields of study will be represented, including law, business, information science, healthcare-related programs, and various areas in the liberal arts. Students alumni, and community members interested in continuing education are encouraged to participate in the program/institution information sessions to explore options.


Blue & Gold Celebration 2020
10th Anniversary


Happening Now! 
Join Us Throughout Oct. 8 for a variety of activities!

 

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will host its annual Blue & Gold Celebration Friday, September 25, 2020 through Thursday, October 8, 2020 by going VIRTUAL. Don't miss this fun-filled week of virtual activities!

Visit the fourth annual Art Show at Pitt-Greensburg  online now through October 8.  Vote for your favorite piece through October 5.  Join us on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. for the Artists Awards Virtual Recognition.

 

Take the virtual Stained Glass Tour with artists and alumnus Terry Bengel ’80.  Learn more about the history of stained glass on campus and Terry’s installations like Upward to the Light, which is found in the Millstein Library tower.

itt-Greensburg Blue & Gold Celebration: Comedy with Drew Dunn Sometimes, all you need is a good belly laugh, and comedian Drew Dunn will help us to laugh at just about everything.

Pitt-Greensburg Blue & Gold Celebration: Happy Camper Cupcakes will be on campus to add their special brand of festive to our Blue & Gold Celebration. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to stop by the Bobcat statue at noon on September 30 to pick up individually wrapped cupcake.

Pitt-Greensburg Blue & Gold Celebration: Bon Fire & Homecoming Court Pitt-Greensburg students, faculty, and staff are invited to the campus bonfire that has become a traditional part of our Blue & Gold Celebration. Congratulate our Homecoming Court and celebrate with them when the students selected as this year's Royalty are announced.

 

Are you faculty or staff and a Pitt-Greensburg alumnus or alumna?  Join the PGAA and Dr. Gregerson for one of the upcoming Bobcat Block Parties.  When you register, your name will be entered into a drawing for a Pat-Narduzzi signed football or a Jeff Capel- and Lance White-autographed basketball.  Play some University trivia, catch up with fellow alumni, and participate in a chat with Dr. Gregerson.

 

As part of the Blue & Gold Celebration, the PGAA will recognize the following alumni at the Alumni Awards Virtual Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 3 at noon:
 

Harry Bowser '72, Alumnus of Distinction

Katie Byers '17, Young Alumni Leadership

Huong Vo '14, Volunteer Excellence

 

Access the Alumni Awards Virtual Celebration at noon on October 3.

 

Student, faculty and staff can give blood at the Blue & Gold Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 7.  The event will be held in Smith Hall Lounge from 11 a.m. to  5 p.m. Link to Blue & Gold Blood Drive and enter Blue&Gold to register.

 

Visit the Blue & Gold Celebration Calendar for the most current details on virtual activities!


Blue & Gold Celebration: Hospitality Tent Raffle

You've got to play to win!!

The Hospitality Tent Raffle has moved from it's location near the bobcat statue to on-line. Register once to win one of our 14 fabulous Pitt Swag give-a-ways. One name will be randomly drawn each day beginning September 25 through October 8.

 

Register here.


Important Dates

Remind your Students!

September 25- October 8: Blue & Gold Celebration
September 25-October 8: Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg
October 1: Jenna Maroadi Memorial
October 1: Zoom Zombie
October 1: Blue & Gold Celebration: Bobcat Block Party-
                   90's and 00's alumni
October 2: Blue & Gold Celebration: Bonfire & Homecoming Court
October 2: Pitt-Greensburg virtual Career & Internship Fair;
                    Computing & Information Science
October 3 & 11:
Community Arts and Reintegration Project:
                    New Ken Paint Day

October 5-9:
Fall Into the Streets & Civic Action Week:
                       - Special Treasures for the Very Special Prom

                       - Goodwill Help Store
                       - Bell Trail Clean-up
October 5: La Femme General Meeting
October 6: Blue & Gold Celebration: Bobcat Block Party-
                   10's and 20's alumni

October 6-8: Pitt-Greensburg virtual Graduate and Career Fair
October 13: Growth Through Knowledge Series: Privilege 101
October 14: Wednesday Workshop
October 15: Pitt-Greensburg Democratic Presidential Debate
                      Watch Series
October 19: La Femme General Meeting
October 21: La Femme Fundraiser at Chipolte
October 22: Pitt-Greensburg Oktoberfest
October 22: Pitt-Greensburg Republican Presidential Debate
                      Watch Party
October 27: Growth Through Knowledge Series: How to be an Ally
October 28: Wednesday Workshop


COVID-19 Dashboard and CMRO Updates:

The Pitt COVID-19 Dashboard provides an overview of COVID-19 cases with-in the University community. The dashboard is updated twice weekly, and shows results of ongoing surveillance testing, along with the number of positive tests per day, active cases in isolation, and cumulative positive tests since August 1 among our campus population.

For additional context and interpretation around the data, please read the most recent CMRO Update.

If you are viewing this from a mobile phone or tablet, you may also use our Mobile Friendly Dashboard.

Learn how Pitt-Greensburg is building a healthy and resilient community.


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!


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 2020.

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