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December 5, 2018 - 9:07am
Hydropower Plan Will Provide 25 Percent of Campus Electricity
Pitt has signed a letter of intent to purchase 100 percent of the power from a low-impact hydroelectric plant to be built on the Allegheny River at the existing Allegheny Lock and Dam No. 2, just below the Highland Park Bridge.
November 28, 2018 - 10:46am
Committee Hears Opinions About University’s Investment Strategies
The Socially Responsible Investing Committee hosted two open forums this month to hear opinions about the University of Pittsburgh’s investment strategies. Feedback from the University community is being collected via an online portal.
November 14, 2018 - 10:07am
Parking Spaces Honor Wounded Warriors
Through a collaboration with Wounded Warrior Family Support, Pitt recently designated two spaces at Soldiers & Sailors parking garage for use by veterans who were injured in combat.
November 2, 2018 - 3:30pm
Pitt Together: Stronger Than Hate: Nov. 5
On Monday, Nov. 5, the Pitt community is invited to gather at noon on the Cathedral of Learning lawn to pay tribute to the victims of the Tree of Life massacre.
November 2, 2018 - 11:52am
On-campus Boxes Enable Disposal of Unused Meds
Two newly installed MedReturn boxes will allow people to dispose of unused and expired medications.
October 30, 2018 - 2:00pm
On-campus Grocery Opens on Forbes
The doors to the Oakland neighborhood’s newest grocery store, Forbes Street Market, is located in the heart of Pitt’s campus and opened to the public on Friday, Oct. 26.
October 24, 2018 - 8:31am
48th Annual Pitt Jazz Week Starts Next Week
A talented group of internationally recognized jazz musicians will convene on Pitt's campus next week as the 48th annual University of Pittsburgh Jazz Seminar and Concert kicks off on Monday, Oct. 29 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 3.
October 10, 2018 - 1:10pm
Parking, Foot Traffic Top Faculty, Staff Feedback to Campus Plan Draft
In community meetings held this week to discuss the campus master plan draft, common themes emerged: parking and pedestrian traffic on campus, a need for multi-purpose spaces designed for study and cross-disciplinary collaboration, better wayfinding across campus and cohesive branding of Pitt buildings.
October 10, 2018 - 12:19pm
Celebrate UCIS' 50th Anniversary This Saturday
Staff and faculty and their family and friends are invited to join UCIS on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. for an afternoon of international performances, sweet treats from around the world, children’s activities and more, all celebrating 50 years at Pitt.
October 10, 2018 - 12:18pm
Thornburgh Family Lecture Highlights How Service Dogs Help Their Humans
Upcoming Thornburgh Family Lecture on Disability Law and Policy hosts Canine Partners for Life Volunteer Kathleen Smith Bell and Labrador retriever Ella to discuss how service dogs make life easier for the people they serve.