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Treats for Faculty and Staff Next Week
Stop by locations on all Pitt campuses next week to get free donuts and meal vouchers during Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week.
Join Pitt in Recognition of Juneteenth
The University of Pittsburgh’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will mark Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, with two virtual events

Laura Schmid Named Director of Shared Services
Effective July 12, 2021, Laura Schmid will serve as the director of shared services in the Office of Human Resources (OHR). In this role, she will oversee the development and execution of strategic

Valerie Kinloch was named a trustee of her undergraduate alma mater
Her appointment at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, began July 1.
Early Morning Phone Outage on June 7, Pitt Police Number Remains Active
Pitt IT is performing telephone network maintenance from 4 to 7 a.m. on Monday, June 7. Most phones on the Pittsburgh campus will be able to place calls but unable to receive them during the
Staff Council, Pitt IT Host Tech Trainings
The summer trainings and Q&As will cover Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
From Apple Watches to Ziplines: Win Prizes When You Share Your Status
Are you vaccinated against COVID-19? Complete a Voluntary Disclosure Form today for a chance to win prizes including ski passes, restaurant gift cards and more.

Tre Tipton won a student-athlete achievement award
The wide receiver and Master of Social Work student earned the annual National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals honor.
Early Morning Phone Outage Planned for June 7
Most phones on the Pittsburgh campus will be able to place calls but unable to receive them during the 4 to 7 a.m. maintenance window. Pitt Police will continue to receive calls at 412-624-2121 from
Registration Now Open for 2021 Diversity Forum
Plus, submit your artwork to the Art of Diversity Showcase by July 9 and your virtual poster proposals by July 16.
This Week’s Vaccine Incentive Prize Winners
Nine members of the Pitt community brought home $3,400 in prizes this week. Disclose your COVID-19 vaccination status to be eligible for next week’s prize drawing.

Ryan McDermott received $300K from the National Endowment for the Humanities
The funding will support the associate professor of English's project on the origins of modernity.