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Spring 2021 Academic Calendar Released
Among the highlights shared by Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd include the first day of spring term classes (Jan. 19), replacement of the typical weeklong spring break with two student self-care days and a May 1 end to the spring term.
New Human Resources and Payroll System Set to Launch in January
The Pitt Worx system will be employees’ one-stop shop for all HR and payroll needs, and will be accessible across a variety of devices.
Quarantine After Travel: What Counts?
Sorry, but doing laundry at mom’s this weekend could count as travel. If you’ve gone outside the region for any reason, please quarantine when you return. Students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to keep off-campus activities and personal travel to a minimum to help keep us all safe.
ICYMI: Latest COVID-19 Case Data
In addition yesterday’s latest COVID-19 data update, the COVID-19 Medical Response Office reinforced the call to get a flu shot. Doing so can help prevent symptoms that require an unnecessary quarantine for COVID-19 and is a way to play in not over-taxing local health care systems.
Reminder: University to Host Middle States Open Forum
Learn about the procedure and timeline of the Middle States Accreditation process during an open-forum Zoom session on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at noon.
Student, Faculty, Staff Feedback on Tobacco Use Requested
The survey will inform the University’s Ad Hoc Committee on Health and Well-being, which was formed last year to address how Pitt can best promote the health and wellness of all members of the University community.
Listen to This: P.R.I.D.E. Program Launches Season 2 of Podcast
The P.R.I.D.E. Program in the School of Education’s Office of Child Development has released a new season of its podcast that addresses implicit bias and young children.
Upcoming Flu Shot Clinics
All students, faculty and staff, as well as their dependents, are encouraged to obtain a flu shot to help them stay healthy throughout the winter months.
International Pathways to Pitt School of Education
The Institute for International Studies in Education, Admissions and Enrollment Services, and Student and Career Services are co-hosting a space for informal discussion about the many unique, exciting and challenging journeys our international students have taken to Pitt Education.
Call for Nominations for 2020 UPSIDE Award
UPSIDE will highlight programs that seek to increase access equity in all aspects of the University by and for minoritized populations, including women and other protected classes.

