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November 28, 2018 - 12:42pm
Provost’s Office Names Lucy Sankey Russell Chief of Staff
In the newly created role, Lucy Sankey Russell will bring extensive experience to the Office of the Provost while advising Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd in a variety of capacities.
November 28, 2018 - 12:41pm
Remembering Adolf Grünbaum, Founder of Pitt’s Center for Philosophy of Science
Adolf Grünbaum, who built Pitt’s philosophy program into one of the world’s best, died on Nov. 15 at the age of 95. Grünbaum leaves behind a legacy of prolific and profound contributions to the field of philosophy and to the University of Pittsburgh.
November 21, 2018 - 12:48pm
Pitt Law Librarian to Speak on How Families Can Navigate Mental Illness and Law
Pitt law librarian Linda Tashbook will speak about her new book, “Family Guide to Mental Illness and the Law,” at Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall in Oakland on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.
November 19, 2018 - 5:14pm
Annual Holiday Toy, Winter Essentials Drives
The annual Community and Governmental Relations’ (CGR) holiday gift drive is taking place now through Friday, Dec. 14. Gifts will be distributed to children at Christmas Day at Pitt, the University’s annual event where meals and holiday gifts are shared with those in need, and to community partners.
November 8, 2018 - 11:44am
Friday: City to Host Stronger Than Hate Event at Point State Park
The City of Pittsburgh will honor victims of the Tree of Life shooting, and call for peace and unity among all, at noon on Friday, Nov. 9.
November 7, 2018 - 11:34am
Faculty, Staff Finding Ways to Heal — and Help
Pitt faculty and staff have given of mind, body and spirit in support of others as the community deals with the shooting that took place at the Tree of Life synagogue on Oct. 27.
October 31, 2018 - 10:19am
Trustee Terry Laughlin Remembered
Terrence “Terry” Laughlin, a former University of Pittsburgh trustee and vice chairman of Bank of America, died unexpectedly last week. He was 63 years old.
October 30, 2018 - 1:49pm
In Supporting United Way Campaign, Mitchell Makes It Personal
Over the past 10 years, Director of Facilities Services Will Mitchell has worked to help his department see increased participation in the annual Pitt United Way Campaign.
October 22, 2018 - 2:07pm
Day of Caring 'Drives Our Mission of Outreach'
At various sites within the greater Pittsburgh area on a beautiful October day, Pitt faculty and staff volunteered in the community for the annual United Way Day of Caring.