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Pitt Law Voting Rights Expert Hosts Training Sessions
Virtual sessions are available on Oct. 14 and Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. The sessions will be led by Pitt Associate Professor of Law Jessie Allen, an expert on voter suppression and voter’s rights.
Global Entrepreneurship Week
During one week each November, thousands of events and competitions in 170 countries inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors
Wi-Fi Upgrade to Affect MyResNet Service Early on Oct. 18
As part of its ongoing efforts to resolve service disruptions and optimize MyResNet performance, Pitt IT has scheduled network maintenance to upgrade Wi-Fi infrastructure in University residences on
Submit an Artifact for the Hispanic Heritage Month Showcase
While Hispanic Heritage Month is over, Pitt is still collecting artifacts for its showcase, which will be displayed in an online gallery and shared via University social media channels.
Win Free Pizza from Pizza Caliente
Go pick up a physical Pitt News newspaper from one of our stands and test your luck to see if you find a golden ticket. If you find a golden ticket you will win free pizza from Pizza Caliente.
Shelter-in-Place Guidance for End-of-Term Travel
The COVID-19 Medical Response Office issued guidance for Pitt students as they prepare to leave campuses at the end of the fall term. Pitt’s experts are advising students to shelter-in-place for 14
Health Sciences Graduate Programs and Career Paths: The Perspectives of Black Faculty
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5-6 p.m., Black faculty members will share insights on their own career paths and the graduate and professional programs their different schools offer at Pitt.
How Do You Bring Your Story to the Screen?
Join us for an all-star panel who will share their experiences making Pittsburgh-inspired movies.
Year of Engagement Awards More Than $20,000 in First Grant Cycle
From oral history projects to data analytics in high schools, Year of Engagement grant awardees will discuss their projects in two upcoming noon events on Nov. 12 and Nov. 16.
Students Urged to Be Vigilant for Fraudulent Job Scams
Pitt IT and Student Affairs have tips for spotting fraudulent job scams and instructions for what to do if students see a suspicious email.
Provost to Host Faculty Town Hall on Thursday, Nov. 19
On Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m., faculty are invited to join a town hall hosted by representatives across the University. It will be available on Zoom and on YouTube Live.
Partnerships of Distinction Award Nomination Due Dec. 1
Additionally, the deadline for Community Engaged Scholarship Forum workshop and poster submission proposals has been extended to Dec. 11.

Lina Dostilio leads study on hyperlocal community engagement
The benchmarking report examined the hyperlocal practices of 22 CUMU institutions with a total of 26 engagements across 33 sites — including Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in Homewood.
Pitt IT Town Halls Scheduled for Staff and Faculty
Chief Information Officer Mark Henderson will share Pitt IT’s vision and major initiatives to support teaching, learning, research and work at the University.
Pittsburgh Among Cities with Greatest Longevity
Besides being the third most livable city in the U.S., Parade listed Pittsburgh as one where residents have a higher chance of reaching their 100th birthday. Parade cited health care as Pittsburgh’s
Let's Talk Africa: The Past, Present and Future of Women and Law in Africa
Come join the honorable Ari Tobi, renowned speaker and writer.
New Human Resources and Payroll System Launches
With the new year comes a new human resources and payroll system: Pitt Worx. Review the Getting Started in Pitt Worx guide on the Pitt Worx Hub on SharePoint to learn about the most important items to