Save the Date: Diversity Forum 2020 Will Be July 28-30

Advancing Social Justice: A Call to Action is a first-of-its kind event to be held July 28-30. The virtual forum will be free and open to the public with the goal of equipping participants with tools to advance social justice within the University, Pittsburgh and the region. Workshop proposals will be accepted through June 9.

A New My Pitt and Pitt Mobile Launch This Summer

Pitt Information Technology is excited to announce that enhancements to My Pitt (my.pitt.edu) and the Pitt Mobile app launch this summer. The upgrades to both platforms not only modernize the look and feel with an intuitive and responsive user experiences, but also add a multitude of features.

Reminder: Benefits Open Enrollment Deadline Is May 29

The benefits open enrollment deadline for all eligible University members for the 2020-21 plan year is Friday, May 29. As a reminder, there is one open enrollment period (May 11-29) for all eligible University members for the 2020-21 plan year.

Mailing Services Updates Services and Procedures

Mailing Services has updated its services and procedures in response to needed building closures on campus, providing updates on mail pick-up, package deliveries and more. To schedule a pick up for departmental mail or if you have any questions regarding mail services, please contact the campus mail office at 412-624-6500 or email mailserv [at] bc.pitt.edu.

PittServes’ Erika Ninos won a national student support award

The sustainability program coordinator received the Post-Landfill Action Network Supportive Staff Member Award.

Lauren O. Wallace was recognized on Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list

She’s a two-time alumna, director of recruitment for the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and pursuing her EdD.

Pitt’s retirement savings plan won a Plan Sponsor of the Year Award

The Office of Human Resources was recognized for its Write Your Own Financial Story communications campaign, its education initiative and overall plan updates.

The University retirement savings plan received an Eddy Award

Pitt was recognized for its implementation and communication efforts in updating the 2017-18 plan.

Pitt saw a record-low employee injury rate in 2018

The University’s employee injury rate consistently has been below the national average since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics began its current classification system in 2003.

Pitt’s grounds team earned a Green Star Award

The crew provides 24-hour maintenance to all landscaped areas, lawns, parking lots, garages and athletic fields across the University’s 145-acre Pittsburgh campus.