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January 30, 2019 - 1:06pm
Acknowledging Unconscious Bias Can Advance Diversity, Inclusion
At the Social Justice Symposium, a keynote speaker and faculty and staff presenters discussed how to acknowledge implicit bias, support diversity in the workplace and advance inclusion to create a safer, more supportive environment for collaboration.
January 30, 2019 - 12:51pm
Staresinic Named Director of Executive Speechwriting
Chuck Staresinic, communications director for Health Sciences, will lead executive speechwriting in the Offices of the Chancellor and University Communications.
January 30, 2019 - 12:51pm
Human Connection Key to Inspiring Participation in United Way Campaign
At Pitt Business, Kristy Bronder manages the United Way Campaign across multiple departments in different locations and her efforts have helped to achieve increases in participation rates and special events.
January 22, 2019 - 4:13pm
Pitt IT Shares Tips for Online Protection for Data Privacy Day
Data breaches and online privacy have become prevalent digital concerns. Ahead of Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28, Pitt's Computing Services and Systems Development has advice for protecting yourself.
January 16, 2019 - 10:19am
Award-Winning Flutist, Composer and Educator Named Endowed Chair, Director of Jazz Studies
Nicole M. Mitchell has been named the William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Jazz Studies, effective July 1. She also will be the director of the Jazz Studies Program and a professor in Pitt’s Department of Music.
January 15, 2019 - 4:07pm
New Director Appointed to Lead University Counseling Center
Jay Darr will serve as the director of the University Counseling Center, providing clinical and administrative leadership and vision and strategic direction for the center, which serves a population of more than 28,000 students.
January 15, 2019 - 12:47pm
All Fun and Games at Chancellor's Friends and Family Day
More than 2,500 fans enjoyed not just an exciting Pitt women's basketball game at the Chancellor's Friends and Family Day event, but also snacks, games and the retirement of a Pitt women's basketball jersey.
January 9, 2019 - 10:11am
New Policy Governance Process Aims for Clarity, Efficiency
A new process from the Office of Policy Development and Management aims to make establishing and revising Pitt policies more effective, consistent and transparent.
January 9, 2019 - 10:10am
Chancellor Emeritus Nordenberg to Direct Thornburgh Forum Within Institute of Politics
The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy will continue its mission of fostering public education and civic action on important public policy issues under the stewardship of Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics.
January 7, 2019 - 1:07pm
Not-So-Hidden Treasures
Faculty, staff and students shopped new and donated items to support the ongoing Pitt 2018 United Way Campaign.