Community Outreach & Engagement Update
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The Gismondi Foundation — created by Pitt trustee John Gismondi (A&S ’75, LAW ’78) and his wife, Lisa — has topped the $1 million mark in giving to the University of Pittsburgh to strengthen and expand the educational support it provides in school and out of school across its Neighborhood Commitments in Homewood, the Hill District, Oakland and Greater Hazelwood.
The latest $750,000 gift creates the Gismondi Neighborhood Education Program. The program is creating the core infrastructure and staffing necessary to sustain and grow elementary school and community-based organization partnerships in Pitt’s Neighborhood Commitment areas; lowering barriers to family participation in various out-of-school-time programs through support, including transportation and meals; hiring and training Pitt School of Education students serving as tutors; expanding access to an instructional coach to assist tutors and enrichment providers to produce culturally centered, developmentally appropriate content; and much more.
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A Pitt community partnership is transforming the Jupiter Building into a training hub
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, with partners from Vision Together 2025, area businesses, and K-12 institutions, is creating a downtown center to boost workforce development, strengthen the local economy and enhance quality of life.
Faculty & Staff Development Program
This fall’s Faculty & Staff Development Program is offering two new sets of courses with big goals in mind: one aimed at expanding the number of community engagement professionals on campus and increasing their skills, and the other tied to the Provost’s Year of Discourse and Dialogue’s efforts to help us through the Internet’s information minefield and even communicate better with one another.
2023 GPNP Summit
The Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP) biennial summit: Transformative Leadership, Partnership, and Co-creation, offers an opportunity to connect 1,000+ attendees with pertinent resources. The Summit takes place in-person at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Nov. 9 and 10. Register for the event, sign up to volunteer, and learn more on the Forbes Fund website.
Housing in the 21st Century: Challenges and Solutions
Save the date! On Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 1 to 6 p.m., the University Center for Social and Urban Research is celebrating their 50th anniversary by hosting panel discussions, poster sessions, and a reception. For more information, email ucsur@pitt.edu.
2024 Diversity Forum
Save the date! The 2024 Diversity Forum,“Amplifying Our Voices Through Active Listening and Constructive Dialogue,” will be held Jan. 22 through Jan. 26. The Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is now accepting proposals to be a part of the 2024 forum. The deadline to submit workshop proposals is Nov. 10, 2023. Questions can be directed to diversity@pitt.edu.
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Campus Compact Anti-Racist Community Engagement Workshop Series
Join the authors and editors of the recently published book, Anti-Racist Community Engagement: Principles and Practices, on Wed., Nov 8 and Friday, Dec. 8 for a series of virtual author talks and workshops that explore how students, community members, staff, and faculty put anti-racist principles into practice at college and university campuses and in communities. Registration required.
Metropolitan Universities Journal Available Online
The latest issue of Metropolitan Universities Journal (MUJ) is now available online. MUJ disseminates scholarship and research relevant to urban and metropolitan universities, exploring the relationship between campuses and communities. MUJ accepts manuscripts on an ongoing basis.
Building Blocks of Visionary Organizing
Join the next workshop of Visionary Organizing Lab's Building Blocks of Visionary Organizing series, Affirming Dignity, on Nov. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET. Check out the VOL's event calendar for more and to register.
2023–2024 CUMU-Collaboratory Research Fellowship
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) has opened a call for proposals for the 2023–2024 CUMU-Collaboratory research fellowship. Proposals are due November 12, 2023 and details can be found in the complete call for proposals.
EPIC-N: An innovative approach to resilient cities and campuses
On Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 1 to 2 p.m., the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities - Network (EPIC-N) will introduce the EPIC Model and highlight stories of how the model has been adapted to different cultures and regions worldwide. Staff will interactively showcase the EPIC Model at work through partnerships across the country and world. Registrants will gain a deeper understanding of the EPIC Model, tips on how to adapt the EPIC Model to their own university or community context, and resources for doing so.
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Greater Hazelwood
Exciting news! Our Greater Hazelwood Neighborhood Commitment is now live on both Facebook and Instagram. Join us as we share compelling stories, provide exciting updates, and most importantly, showcase opportunities for community and life sciences integration.
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Hill District
This Friday, Nov. 3 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., the Hill District Community Engagement Center will be hosting the 53rd Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concerts: "Ahmad Jamal: In Appreciation" with panelists Dr. Alton Merrell and Dr. Nelson Harrison. The event is hosted in collaboration with Pitt Jazz Studies.
The event is FREE of charge and no registration is necessary. Please share throughout your networks. We hope you can join us!
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Homewood
Stay informed with the Homewood Community Engagement Center by following the Homewood CEC on Instagram and Facebook!
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