Announcements

This month’s financial topics include how to use trusts to protect assets, saving and investing tips developed especially for women and how to keep your identity and data secure.
In February’s virtual workshop from Life Solutions, faculty and staff can explore ways to let go of anger and resentment on the way to achieving a more peaceful mindset.
More than 900 Pitt community members have provided input for the Plan for Pitt 2025. There’s still time to join a workshop on the Pittsburgh campus or complete an online survey.
The University community is invited to join the School of Education in reading and discussing alum Bettina Love’s book “We Want to Do More than Survive.”
Register now to attend live webinars or on-campus workshops to learn more about the University’s new student loan assistance program for employees.
Faculty and staff interested in applying for a 2020 Pitt Seed grant are invited to attend the final information session on Thursday, Jan. 23. Required letters of intent are due Feb. 7.
The Jan. 31 Thornburgh Forum’s Discussions on Governance Lecture Series will welcome David Thornburgh for a keynote address on state redistricting reform.
Faculty, staff and students who have ideas for projects potentially funded by the Year of Creativity should submit their proposals by Friday, Jan. 31.
Featuring a forum for general questions, the training session will help users discover opportunities for mentoring, networking and connecting within the Pitt community.
The Pitt United Way Campaign has raised more than $675,000 through faculty, staff, retiree and special events donations.
A series of workshops in January and February will provide opportunities for all members of the Pitt community to share feedback and suggestions to help inform and shape the Plan for Pitt 2025.
The Community Engagement Center in Homewood will host its first info session of the semester for faculty and staff on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Equipoise’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Luncheon will honor Kathy Humphrey, senior vice chancellor for engagement and secretary of the Board of Trustees, with the Creating a Just Community Award.
The annual women’s basketball event will feature special tours of the team facilities, a panel discussion featuring Pitt women administrators and a courtside reception as the Panthers take on Wake Forest.
The Pitt Shop at the Pete will donate $75 to the Pitt United Way Campaign for every University employee who volunteers to work at a basketball game.