Staff
Laura Kingsley won a Future of the Field Award
The senior associate director in Pitt's Office of Sponsored Programs was recognized by the Society of Research Administrators International.
Laura Schmid Named Director of Shared Services
Effective July 12, 2021, Laura Schmid will serve as the director of shared services in the Office of Human Resources (OHR). In this role, she will oversee the development and execution of strategic plans within shared services and continue to evolve OHR’s operational performance to cultivate a culture of consistent process improvement and optimization.
This Week’s Vaccine Incentive Prize Winners
Nine members of the Pitt community brought home $3,400 in prizes this week. Disclose your COVID-19 vaccination status to be eligible for next week’s prize drawing.
Did You Win?
See who won this week’s vaccine incentives prize drawing. Fill out your Vaccination Disclose Form for a chance to win Tiki Boat rides, gift certificates to Condado Tacos, Flood City Music Festival tickets and more.
Vaccine Incentive Prize Winners
Get vaccinated, get prizes: These nine people did! Fill out Pitt’s Vaccination Disclosure Form today for your chance to win gift cards, cash and other goodies. It takes less than a minute.
From Apple Watches to Ziplines: Win Prizes When You Share Your Status
Are you vaccinated against COVID-19? Complete a Voluntary Disclosure Form today for a chance to win prizes including ski passes, restaurant gift cards and more.
Upcoming Flexible Workplace Support Sessions for Supervisors
Supervisors across the University are invited to attend a virtual workshop presented by the Office of Human Resources’ Organization Development team to support supervisors in implementing the Interim Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (IFWA) in their areas.
Tell Pitt You’re Vaccinated against COVID-19 for a Chance to Win
Pitt students, faculty and staff who are vaccinated against COVID-19 and complete a voluntary disclosure survey are eligible to win prizes, including up to $2,500 from the University.
Join Pitt in Recognition of Juneteenth
The University of Pittsburgh’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will mark Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, with two virtual events: Black Emancipation: A History of Celebration and From Swing Low to Strange Fruit: The Sounds of Liberation.
Return to Campus Planning Town Hall for Staff
Pittsburgh campus staff are invited to join a virtual town hall on Tuesday, June 15, at 3 p.m. to learn more about the University’s plans for returning to campus this summer.

