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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Colin Allen Named American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow
Colin Allen, a distinguished professor in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences’ Department of History and Philosophy of Science, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: New Civic Advising Program Helps Students Find their Engagement Match
In a year of heightened civic activity tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice initiatives, Pitt students have a wealth of opportunities to dive in and become involved.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: A New Way to Look at Lung Infections—Like Rice
When short-grain rice is compressed and formed to make sushi, it doesn’t return to its original shape.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Pitt Names New Dean of Graduate School of Public Health
Maureen Lichtveld, who is the director of the Center for Gulf Coast Environmental Health Research, Leadership and Strategic Initiatives within Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, has been named dean of the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public Health.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Amanda Godley Recognized with Award for Teacher Development
Amanda Godley, vice provost for graduate studies, received the 2020 Richard A. Meade Award from the National Council of Teachers of English for “outstanding research in English and language arts teacher development.”
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Student Government Board Public Meeting to be held on October 20, 2020
Join Student Government Board for their weekly (virtual) Public Meeting! Listen to what SGB is up to and share your ideas or questions on all things Pitt.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Reading with Daniel Kraus, co-author of The Living Dead to be held on October 13, 2020
Reading with Daniel Kraus, co-author (with George A. Romero) of the new novel The Living Dead and co-writer (with Guillermo del Toro) of the novel The Shape of Water.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Staff Council Conversations: Staying Motivated During Challenging Times to be held on October 6, 2020
It can be a challenge to stay motivated when we already are feeling challenged by circumstances beyond our control. This workshop is designed to help participants recognize and reclaim what is within their realm of control and discover opportunities within the challenges that will help them find new motivation and focus.Date: Tuesday, October 6 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.Virtual Event.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Melanie Hughes to Serve as Sociology Program Director with National Science Foundation
Melanie Hughes, professor of sociology in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and co-director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Gender Inequality Research Lab, will serve as sociology program director with the National Science Foundation (NSF) starting this month.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Hispanic Heritage Month: An Exploration of Identity and Celebration of Culture
The University of Pittsburgh’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off in earnest with a virtual town hall on Wednesday titled “What Does it Mean to be Hispanic/Latina/e/o/x in the United States?”
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Photo Essay: You’ve Been Selected for Surveillance Testing—Now What?
You open your inbox and see you’ve gotten an email from the CMRO, also known as the COVID-19 Medical Response Office, that says “You have been randomly selected to get tested as part of Pitt’s COVID-19 surveillance testing program.”
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Audrey J. Murrell Appointed Editor of Study Abroad Journal
Audrey J. Murrell, acting dean of the University Honors College, will serve as the incoming editor of Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, which is sponsored by The Forum on Education Abroad organization.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Physician Assistant Studies Information Session to be held on September 1, 2020
Please join us for our Physician Assistant Studies Information Sessions.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Supporting Trans and Non-Binary Students: A Resource Fair to be held on August 27, 2020
The University is committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for students who identify as transgender or non-binary.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Family Caregiving & COVID-19 Town Hall to be held on August 27, 2020
Join the University of Pittsburgh’s National Center on Family Support on Thursday, August 27 from 2 – 3:30 PM EST for a community-wide Town Hall discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting family caregivers.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Pitt Collaborative Receives $7 million for COVID-19 Outpatient Convalescent Plasma Therapy Trial
A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and other universities was recently awarded more than $7 million in funds to collaboratively study the role of convalescent plasma in mitigating symptoms of COVID-19 in patients with mild illness and preventing the progression of the disease from mild to severe.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Study Abroad and Study Away Basics to be held on August 14, 2020
With more than 350 programs in 75 countries, including the United States, Pitt Study Abroad and Study Away offers you the opportunity to take courses towards your degree, develop professional experience through guaranteed internships, participate in community-driven service learning projects, and more!
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Maintaining Emotional Balance Workshop to be held on August 3, 2020
Learn simple and effective skills to help regulate your body's response to stress.
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: International Tea Time to be held on August 5, 2020
Join the University Counseling Center for a virtual tea time hangout!
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Prioritizing Home Demands and Self-Care During Times of Stress to be held on July 21, 2020
Learn how self-care goes beyond just nutrition (what you eat) and exercise (how you move your body).