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faculty & staff community
August 21, 2019 - 8:50am
EuroFest: A Taste of Europe in Oakland This Sunday
Visit Posvar Hall on Sunday, Aug. 25, to browse wares from local artisans and vendors, enjoy song and dance performances and sample various European cuisines.
August 19, 2019 - 10:28am
New Wi-Fi Service in Pittsburgh Campus Residence Halls
Pitt has upgraded its Wi-Fi service in residence halls. Faculty and staff who work and dine in these locations can create a free MyResNet Basic account to stay connected.
August 14, 2019 - 8:57am
Pitt–Titusville Welcomes 3 Partners in Developing Education Hub
Three partners have announced their commitment to join with the University to develop Titusville’s new education and training hub, which will offer new and enhanced academic and workforce training programs.
July 31, 2019 - 9:52am
Ensuring Digital Accessibility ‘Is the Right Thing to Do’
For Angie Bedford-Jack, helping Pitt colleagues create digital experiences that are accessible to users with diverse needs is more about people than it is about compliance standards.
July 31, 2019 - 9:45am
Engagement Sessions Scheduled for One Bigelow Development
A series of community engagement sessions is scheduled for August for the parcel known as One Bigelow. The development will serve as the hub of systems-oriented research, applications and education and will house the new School of Computing and Information.
July 24, 2019 - 8:34am
Socially Responsible Investment Committee Publishes Report
The document presents findings from an 18-month study that considers University community perspectives and stakeholder activities.
July 15, 2019 - 2:12pm
Pitt–Johnstown Recognized for Its Commitment to Environmental Initiatives
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is the first Pennsylvania college or university to be certified as a cooperative sanctuary by Audubon International, which recognizes and supports environmental sustainability.
July 10, 2019 - 8:45am
Additional Composting Locations Coming in August
Look for more composting locations around campus starting at the end of August. Spots include the William Pitt Union, Swanson School of Engineering’s Benedum Hall, Posvar Hall and Forbes Tower.
July 3, 2019 - 10:00am
Board Committee Approves Bigelow, William Pitt Union Transformation Project
The project is scheduled to start Nov. 1, 2019, and will enhance the streetscape and landscape along Bigelow and the WPU grounds, improve stormwater management and make crucial upgrades to improve the resiliency of Pitt’s aging utility infrastructure.
June 26, 2019 - 11:50am
Map, Virtual Tour Let Users Experience Campus in a More Dynamic Way
The University’s new campus map and virtual tour let users not only locate campus buildings but also explore resources like accessible entrances, shuttle stops and composting stations.