Announcements

This month’s TIAA webinars on financial topics will cover IRAs, millennial financial literacy and how to market-proof retirement savings.
On select dates in April and May, faculty and staff who have UPMC Health Plan coverage through the University’s benefits program can take advantage of free on-campus biometric screenings.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and faculty and staff are invited to join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at events throughout the month.
A more detailed version of Pitt’s draft campus master plan, which was created after more than a year of input from Pitt faculty, students and staff as well as local community members and partners, will be discussed at a community meeting scheduled for April 16.
On Wednesday, May 1, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher will host faculty and staff for an afternoon picnic with food, games and more.
For the first time in a decade, Panthers baseball will play at PNC Park, where they will take on the WVU Mountaineers in the Pirates’ ballpark on Tuesday, May 14.
A new Forbes Avenue crosswalk and signal is expected to be fully operational by the end of this week, according to Pitt Police.
On Friday, April 5, join the Mental Wellness Task Force as it hosts Life Solutions for a brown bag lunch and learn event about compassion fatigue and how to cope with it.
All faculty are encouraged to take the 2019 survey, which closes on April 7.
Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to open the windows — and declutter. Join Life Solutions in April to get cleaning tips for more open spaces.
Commencement is just a couple of weeks away and the University’s Office of Special Events is looking for staff volunteers who would like to take part in this special event.
On Tuesday, March 26, join TIAA at the William Pitt Union for a workshop that explores how women’s unique financial needs can affect money management and planning for retirement.
On Wednesday, March 27, Kirk Savage, professor and public monuments expert, will read from and discuss his book, which explores how the history of slavery and its violent end was told in public places.
PantherExpress’ Purchasing Services department invites faculty and staff to learn more about the University’s sustainable office products purchasing options.
The Faculty and Staff Development Program continues this spring with new workshops like “Understanding Latin America” to support the Year of Pitt Global.