Announcements

The Global Salon series provides opportunities for faculty and researchers to share proposed or ongoing research.
Participants who take the online challenge will learn more about TIAA’s digital resources and have a chance to win one of three Amazon Echo Dot devices.
The Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) faculty satisfaction survey is now open. Pitt conducted the COACHE research survey in spring 2016, and the results informed a variety of programming and initiatives.
The Office of the Provost is providing funding for faculty to adapt, adopt and/or create OER for an existing course. Proposals will be due Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
On Thursday, Feb. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m., Panera Bread on Forbes Avenue will donate to the United Way a portion of the sales of all customer who show a flyer at the register.
The March 11 conference invites current and aspiring educators to share resources, insights and information to spark learning in higher education.
Offered by the Office of Human Resources and available through the end of February, the webinar helps users learn about smart tax planning.
Included with UPMC coverage, Comprehensive Medication Management offers no-cost consultations with pharmacists to answer questions and help build health-related action plans.
Starting Monday, Feb. 4, join Forbes Street Market for a weeklong celebration with coffee, cookies and deli specials in honor of its Thursday, Feb. 7, grand opening.
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 taking place on Feb. 11.
The Office of University Communications is conducting brand research, and staff and faculty input is essential.
The University Center for Social and Urban Research seeks Manners Award applicants’ letters of intent by Friday, March 1.
The Swanson School of Engineering has funding available for assistant professor-level faculty members with research interests or expertise in sustainable engineering.
The Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation’s awards program recognizes Pitt faculty, staff and groups making an impact on campus sustainability.
Familiarize yourself with resources available — including the Motorist Assistance Program and a weather toolkit — to help keep you warm and safe on campus in the cold