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Halloween Spooktacular: War of the Worlds and The Day the Earth Stood Still
For Christina Allaback, PhD, director of theatre at Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ, the campus’s fall theatre production is a trip down memory lane. She remembers her father pulling out the vinyl album featuring Orson Welle’s The War of the Worlds for the family to listen to as part of their Halloween tradition. Building off of that tradition and memory, Allaback chose two radio plays for this semester’s theatre production.
The McKenna Foundation and The Eberly Foundation recognized for their support of Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ science programs
The University of Pittsburgh at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ is celebrating the generous support of two regional foundations by naming areas within its science community in their honor.
Ongoing support by the Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation and The Eberly Foundation has provided funding to establish and grow key programs at the Hempfield Township campus.
Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ VOICES Series Welcomes Award-Winning Producer/Writer/Director Melissa Martin
Award-winning Producer/Writer/Director Melissa Martin will pull the curtain back on the magic of indie filmmaking when she visits the University of Pittsburgh at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ as the inaugural speaker in the college’s VOICES series on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m.
Growth through Knowledge and Understanding Speaker Series to raise awareness about biases, hate crimes, and marginalized people
The Westmoreland Diversity Coalition continues its commitment to create, through advocacy and education, an atmosphere of understanding and unity in Westmoreland County.
Dijon Henderson to receive PGAA Volunteer Excellence award
The Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Alumni Association (PGAA) will present its Volunteer Excellence award to Dijon Henderson ’14 as part of the Alumni Celebration Dinner to be held Saturday, Sept.
Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ to host American Red Cross Blood Drive as part of Blue & Gold Celebration
The University of Pittsburgh at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ (150 Finoli Drive, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ, PA 15601) will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Smith Hall Lounge. The blood drive is open to the public. The American Red Cross states that there is a shortage of blood products and encourages anyone who is eligible to donate to please consider scheduling an appointment.
Scott Szypulski to receive the PGAA Young Alumni Leadership Award
The Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Alumni Association (PGAA) will present its 2023 Young Alumni Leadership Award to Scott Szypulski ’14, MBA, at the Alumni Award Celebration Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 30, as part of Blue & Gold Celebration 2023: Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Myron C. Jones II to receive PGAA Alumnus of Distinction Award
The Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Alumni Association (PGAA) will present its 2023 Alumnus of Distinction award to Myron C. Jones II ’98 at the Alumni Celebration Dinner to be held Saturday, Sept. 30, (cocktails: 5:30 p.m./dinner: 6 p.m.) at the University of Pittsburgh at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ.
Early bird pricing still available for the annual Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ golf outing
Golfers from throughout the region are invited to play in the annual Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Golf Outing, presented by Elliott Group, and are encouraged to take advantage of early bird pricing ($150 per golfer; $600 per foursome) by registering no later than Sept. 6. After that date, registration will increase to $175 per individual and $700 per foursome.
Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ seeking submissions for its fall art show
The University of Pittsburgh at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ is seeking submissions to its seventh annual art show, part of its Blue & Gold Celebration 2023. The show features a Judged Category and a General Category, both offering the opportunity for artists to win awards and prizes.
Joan Chambers Concert Series: Pittsburgh Camerata makes the summer sing
The Joan Chambers Concert Series at the University of Pittsburgh at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ presents the Pittsburgh Camerata in concert on Tuesday, June 6, in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center. The 7:30 p.m. concert is free and open to the public. This will be an inspiring program for music lovers from all walks of life, with the texts centering on the wisdom of nature
Helping students to be career-ready: Career Exploration Workshops at Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ
The University of Pittsburgh at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ will host students from the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Salem School District and the Jeannette School District at its first Career Exploration Workshops on Thursday, June 1.
Veterans Breakfast Club and Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ invite local veterans to share their stories
Photos were taken at the November 2022 Veterans Breakfast Club gathering at Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ as part of the campus' Veterans Week events.
​Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ graduates celebrate Commencement; Retired Dean of Student Services honored with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service
The University of Pittsburgh at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ will hold its annual commencement on Saturday, April 29, in Chambers Hall Gymnasium (150 Finoli Drive, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ, PA 15601). As in the recent past, two ceremonies (10 a.m.
Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence: Bringing a global perspective to campus
Germán Silveira arrived at Pitt-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ in August 2022 as a Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence. He returned to Uruguay on April 24, 2023. This article is a brief overview of his campus experience.