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A University-wide outdoor exhibition will celebrate and amplify diverse Black voices and Black art. The Black Lives in Focus initiative is guided by the question, “What do we learn when Black life is in focus?” and will explore the richness and complexity of the Black experience in America through art selected from our Pitt and Southwestern Pennsylvania communities.

If you were waiting for FDA approval to get vaccinated against COVID-19, you’re in luck: Pitt’s vaccination clinic carries the newly approved Pfizer vaccine, and its hours have expanded. They’ll also offer flu shots soon.

Andrew Mugler, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, has published a paper in Physical Review Letters that has been recognized as an Editors’ Suggestion. About one letter in six is chosen for this recognition.

The award, which comes with a $2,000 prize, recognizes a faculty member’s efforts to integrate diversity and inclusion concepts into courses and curricula.

If you’re pre-diabetic or struggling to develop a healthy lifestyle, sign up by Aug. 31 to participate in a program to help you lose weight, become more active and reduce stress.

The University’s current vaccine incentive program and prize drawing has drawn to a close — see who won the last round.

Pitt faculty and staff are invited to the Internal Funding Showcase: Fueling Our Future event on Sept. 2, from 1–3 p.m.

Participants will discuss what it means to be Latinx/a/o/e/Hispanic at the Oct. 14-16 conference. Propose your workshop or panel discussion ideas by Aug. 27.

This Saturday, learn about viruses and watch “Chasing COVID” at a family-friendly event.

The associate professor of communication at Pitt-Greensburg is among the recipients of Pennsylvania's Grants for Open and Affordable Learning award.