Faculty
Reminder: Pitt Seed Letters of Intent Due Friday, Feb. 5
The initiative, now in its fourth year, provides up to $50,000 for faculty and staff member projects on all five Pitt campuses.
Last Call for Year of Engagement Funding Proposals: Deadline Feb. 1
Are you a student, faculty or staff member with an idea for a new program, event or other project for the Year of Engagement? Apply for a proposal for a funded project.
Additional Building Access Enhancements Begin This Week
An updated Authority to Operate (ATO) system will help keep the campus community safe by ensuring individuals are approved to access buildings. Access requests and an FAQ on the new system are now available.
Register Now: Community Engaged Scholarship Forum
The March 2 forum provides an opportunity to come together with others involved in community-engaged work and learn about new avenues for partnership.
Faculty and Staff COVID-19 At-Home Tests Available Through Quest
Order a test if you are faculty or staff and have been identified as a close contact through exposure to someone who has COVID-19, are working in an area identified as a localized outbreak on campus or need to test after travel.
Iris Marion Young Awards Ceremony on Jan. 27 Honors Social Activism
Celebrate student, staff and faculty social activism on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the 2020-21 Iris Marion Young Awards for Political Engagement.
Functionality for Specifying Gender Pronouns in Canvas Now Available
Students, faculty and staff now have the option to specify their gender pronouns within Canvas. Pronouns display alongside an individual’s username on select pages within Canvas.
National Science Foundation Innovation Corps
National Science Foundation Innovation Corps regional courses are for University researchers and early-stage startup founders who are interested in exploring the market potential of their work and learning entrepreneurial skills.
Public Comments Sought for Temporary Signage Policy
Pitt students, faculty and staff can participate in reviewing draft policy and providing feedback during the comment period.
PITT ARTS Spring 2021 Artful Wednesdays
Join PITT ARTS on our YouTube channel for the new series of five Artful Wednesdays programs.

