Second Step: Developing a Business Plan

Learn all you need to know about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business.

Proctoring Center Registration Opens

The partnership with Carnegie Mellon University launched in response to feedback from faculty and staff who have requested additional flexibility and support for their school-aged children throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Submit to The Spirit of Inclusion: A Celebration of Cultural Traditions by Jan. 15

The Spirit of Inclusion is designed to showcase holiday traditions through creative work. Any form of art is accepted for the virtual gallery.

Irvis Hall Walkway Closure Effective Jan. 8

The pedestrian walkway on the south side of Irvis Hall will be temporarily closed through Feb. 5, 2021, as part of the Hillside Restoration and Enabling Project.

Building Access Enhancements Launched This Week

Business and Operations rolled out streamlined features for the Authority to Operate (ATO) system on Jan. 4, including a simplified access request process and enhanced email confirmations. 

First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business

Begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers, learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn about available funding options and understand what you need to formally establish your business.

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 you as an employee.

Parking Update During Winter Break

Three lots will be available for postdocs, graduate students and essential staff to park at no cost while they are working on campus during the winter recess.

Now Hear This: Processing ... Debuts Season Two

The University’s Center for Creativity has released several episodes of the second season of its podcast Processing ... New episodes will follow; subscribe now via Apple’s Podcasts app.

LifeX Labs Accepting Applications for Free Accelerator Program

The accelerator is a free, three-month immersive program for a cohort of pre-incorporation or recently incorporated life sciences ventures. The deadline to apply is Jan. 22, 2021.