Community Outreach & Engagement Update
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Register today for the Oct. 9 Engagement Intersections session!
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Community Research Partnerships Tackling Regional Water Issues
Presenter: Jonathan Burgess, Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory
Date and Time: Oct. 9, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Location: William Pitt Union, Room 548
Founded by faculty in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science in 2018, the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory connects universities, local governments, non-profits, and community groups to align efforts across the region. They work to ensure that data and expertise are accessible to those who need it, that research responds to real needs, and that students are prepared to solve real challenges.
Join this session for an overview of their relationship building, projects, and educational initiatives, including lessons learned. Attendees will also engage in a collective activity that helps to identify our individual water stories and skills.
Learn more about Engagement Intersections.
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Pitt Nonprofit Partner Community Kitchen of Pittsburgh's Founder/Executive Director Jennifer Flanagan is featured by The Heinz Endowments!
Check out the latest "We Can Be" podcast episode from The Heinz Endowments featuring Community Kitchen of Pittsburgh's Jennifer Flanagan. Learn more about how Community Kitchen of Pittsburgh uses the power of food to overcome barriers and adversity. Find Jen's conversation on the Heinz podcast page.
Regional Capacity Building Initiative (RCBI) Community Advisor Nominations
Become a Community Advisor and be a part of an exciting regional initiative to create a stable, connected, and accessible network of capacity building resources for the nonprofit sector. Self-nominate or nominate a peer by September 26, 2024.
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Experience in a leadership role at small or mid-size organization(s)
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Interest in developing a stronger regional capacity building system
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Ability to provide perspective from an organizational level
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Ability to see through the lens of the larger nonprofit community
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Commitment through July 2025
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Attendance at 4 meetings (December 2024, February 2025, April 2025, July 2025) – virtual and in-person
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Provide guidance and direction on development and implementation of RCBI initiatives
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Serve as an ambassador for RCBI by sharing information and connecting to professional networks
RCBI will provide modest stipend for participation. Participating in this group will not have any impact on whether the individual or their organization is eligible to participate in pilot programs supported through the RCBI.
Questions? Contact Dorie Taylor dorietmc@gmail.com.
For more information about the Regional Capacity Building Initiative, check out their website.
2024 Florence Gibbs Momeyer Endowed Lecture
Join us for this year’s Momeyer Lecture, “Inclusive Policy and Systemic Change: The Critical Role of Disabled Voices and Allies” hosted by the Pitt School of Social Work and the Center on Race and Social Problems. This year's speaker, Dr. Josie Badger, is a Pitt grad and prolific advocate for disability rights in PA and beyond.
This lecture will delve into pressing disability issues, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, justice, and equity in policy-making and systems change. The session will reveal the disconnect between policymakers and the lived experiences of disabled individuals, highlighting how well-intentioned changes can inadvertently harm or exclude those they aim to support. Attendees are welcome to join this essential dialogue on the intersection of disability, policy, and justice, and to learn how we can collectively work towards a more inclusive and equitable society.
The event takes place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m., at the University Club, Ballroom B, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Register online.
Pitt teamed up with Penn State and Temple to support local businesses
In recent years, three of Pennsylvania’s state-related universities — Temple, Pitt, and Penn State — have faced a common challenge: skyrocketing operating costs.
Together, the universities’ procurement departments recently conducted a joint Request for Proposal (RFP) for office supplies. This is the first time all three universities filed an RFP together.
The winning submission came from a partnership between ODP Business Solutions, a nearly 30-year-old company known for delivering a comprehensive range of eco-friendly products, and Supra Office Solutions, a minority-owned business based in Philadelphia. The joint RFP totals more than $5.3 million in annual estimated spending for office supplies and has generated significant savings among the three schools. Learn more about the community impact of this new award on Pittwire.
Learn more about how Morgan Overton uses Art to communicate and build community
Check out this great Pittwire article featuring Pitt alum Morgan Overton as she looks to artists of Pittsburgh's past to build community among the talented Black artists in PIttsburgh.
Appalachian Sustainable Finance Hub Co-Lab Session
The Appalachian Sustainable Finance Hub and Penn State Sustainability are hosting a virtual "Co-Lab" convening with a special emphasis on colleges and universities. This event will explore the unique role that higher education institutions play in regional development and sustainability initiatives.
Pitt's Aurora Sharrard, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Sustainability, will be a panelist for this session. The webinar takes place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. Register online.
Attend the Neighborhood Allies Fall 2024 Real Estate Co-Powerment Series
The Real Estate Co-Powerment Series is an education platform designed for community members, nonprofits, and small businesses that demystifies the real estate development process so they can better participate in and benefit from their own neighborhood revitalization. Since launching in 2017, more than 270 individuals have graduated from the Co-Powerment Series, acquiring over 100 units of housing and commercial real estate for neighborhood-based redevelopment.
Through in-class instruction, coaching, and mentorship, the goal is to demonstrate how community members, organizations, and small business owners can participate and benefit from their own neighborhood revitalization, and learn how to get active projects across the finish line. There is a $100 course fee for all participants. This is a five-week course beginning on October 1, 2024. Register online.
Pitt's Schools of medicine and social work researchers received a $5M NIH grant to test effects of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute
The University of Pittsburgh’s schools of medicine and social work have been awarded a $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to test the effectiveness of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute (RECI), an effort aimed at addressing systemic racism. Learn more about this partnership and the grant details from Pittwire.
The Office of the Provost's Center for Teaching and Learning is hosting the 2024 Assessment and Teaching Conference
The Assessment and Teaching Conference, hosted by Pitt's Office of the Provost and the University Center for Teaching and Learning, is scheduled for Friday, October 4, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Learn more about the conference and register.
Grant Opportunity: 2024 Clean Air Fund
The request for applications for the 2024 Clean Air Fund is open!
The Allegheny County Health Department is pleased to offer a request for applications for funding for four projects in 2024, totaling $5 million. These projects will be competitively awarded and are open to non-profits, local governments, private companies, and academic institutions for projects being conducted in Allegheny County, PA. An applicant may only submit for one overall project per category. The tentative timeline is as follows:
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July 2024 - notice of funding opportunity
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September 27, 2024 - applications for projects due
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October 2024 - projects selected and applicants notified
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Fall 2024 - contract agreements finalized and funds begin to be dispersed to participants
There are four projects that you can apply for:
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Urban Tree Planting 2024
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Electrification of Municipal Equipment 2024
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Fleet Electrification 2024
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Climate Resiliency/Climate Adaptation 2024
For more information on the projects, deadlines, open forum sessions, and more, visit the Clean Air Fund site.
2024 Race &…Conference!
The University of Pittsburgh Office of Faculty Diversity & Development's 2024 Race &…Conference is this month! Join us on Friday, September 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the William Pitt Union (morning & lunch) and the Latin American Cultural Center (afternoon).
This year's conference theme, Pitt Global: African & the African Diaspora, is a collaborative effort between the Office of the Provost, Faculty Diversity & Development and the University Center for International Studies, Center for African Studies and Center for Latin American Studies. During this multiday global experience, Pitt Global: Africa & the African Diaspora will illuminate the unique resources and centers within the University who do research, teaching, and service in Africa and the African Diaspora. By raising awareness across the campus community and region, this global experience will be a dynamic platform that highlights the vibrant connections between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the African Diaspora. The goal is to shift perspectives and spark transformative conversations through academic discourse, community engagement, and celebration.
Learn more about the conference on the Faculty Diversity and Development webpage. Full Conference, Morning Only, and Afternoon Only options available. RSVP online.
Email facultydiversity@pitt.edu with any questions.
Call for Artists: Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh 2024
For the second year in a row, the University of Pittsburgh is excited to call all members of the Pittsburgh community to submit creative works of all kinds to help us envision a just Pittsburgh. This is a juried art exhibition. Jurors will review the images of submitted work based on the criteria of the call: does the piece inspire and expand the consciousness of what a thriving Pittsburgh regional community would be, is it bold and authentic, does it inspire and challenge others?
Submissions are due October 10, 2024. All works are eligible for award distinctions and awardees will be announced in December 2024. Full details, including monetary awards, are available online.
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Community Engaged Scholarship Revealed: Meet the authors of the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL)
Campus Compact and the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL) are partnering to host a virtual discussion with the authors published in the latest issue of the MJCSL (Vol 30, Issue 1) and included in Volume 29, Issue 2, but were not part of the special section on civic identity. Participants will engage with authors directly to gain more insight into the findings of each article and the methods and processes behind the findings. The virtual session will take place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET. Register today!
Campus Compact Member Open House Sessions
Find out how to get the most out of Campus Compact membership! Attend a virtual Open House to discover the information you need about the tools, resources, and programs available to Campus Compact members. You’ll hear about ways everyone on your campus—faculty, staff, senior leaders, and students—can leverage Campus Compact membership to support institutional priorities and move forward civic and community engagement work. Open to existing and prospective members!
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3 to p.m. ET
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
Registration is now open!
Register for Michigan State University's Community-Engaged Scholarship Writing Retreat 2024
Come write with us! The fall Community-Engaged Scholarship Writing Retreat returns to a rural setting at the Bay Pointe Inn on beautiful Gunn Lake in Shelbyville, Michigan (about a 90-minute drive from campus). We have reserved two full days to step away from work and home responsibilities to write together.
Expectations:
You are expected to have a writing project (or multiple pieces) in mind and to bring along your laptop, power cord, and writing materials. Some participants attend with their project teams to write collaboratively.
As much as possible, protect this writing time. Past participants have cleared their meeting schedules, turned on their out-of-office email notices, and let their colleagues know that they will be busy those two days. You will benefit the most from this retreat if you do not have other meetings during your precious writing time.
Location: Bay Pointe Inn, Shelbyville MI
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 - Friday, October 25, 2024
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2024
Find more details about the retreat and register online today.
For more information about this event, please contact: Julie Crowgey, crowgeyj@msu.edu, 517‑884‑1407
Registration is now open for the The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Annual Meeting
Come to the 2024 APLU Annual Meeting on November 10-12, 2024 in Orlando, Florida for an unparalleled gathering of thought leaders and innovators in public higher education. The theme of this year’s meeting is Our Public Purpose, which will celebrate and explore the value proposition and mission of public research universities in a moment filled with vast challenges and opportunities.
Learn about the issues facing public research universities across North America while reaffirming the commitment to serving the public good through education, research, and engagement. Register for the meeting online.
The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)'s 2024 Conference on Global Learning
The AAC&U Conference on Global Learning explores practical and theoretical approaches to global learning at the course, departmental, and institutional levels. This conference includes opportunities to examine tactics and strategies that make global learning experiences more inclusive. It will take place on October 24 – 26, 2024, at the Westin Washington, DC.
The 2024 Conference on Global Learning will showcase the full range of global learning activities, programs, strategies, and approaches used by educators worldwide to prepare students for work, life, and citizenship in our interconnected world. Conference sessions will focus on:
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including all students in global learning;
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making the case for global learning at all levels: disciplinary, program, and institutional;
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advancing collaborative research to address global challenges through student learning;
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defining and framing global learning to meet local and global realities;
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integrating institutional inclusion efforts with global learning;
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exploring global learning in diverse international contexts;
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embedding and integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
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engaging and exploring belonging for international students with recognition of their individuality and intersectionality;
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exploring ways of integrating technology in global learning to improve the quality of learning and global engagement for students;
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connecting intercultural skills and cultural humility to student learning in academic and applied learning opportunities.
AAC&U invites students, educators, administrators, and policymakers to join us for these action-oriented, forward-thinking conversations about reimagining global learning. Register for the event.
Compact25 Conference is now accepting proposals
Campus Compact is now accepting proposals for the Compact25 national conference. They seek proposals that explore the theme: Uniting through Public Purpose: Coalition Building for Impact. Proposals are due September 27, 2024. All sessions should balance learning and exchange, represent a variety of perspectives, and meaningfully contribute to racial justice, equity, and inclusion goals. Review the details and submit your proposal.
Latest CUMU Journal is live!
Check out the newly released CUMU journal, Volume 35, Issue 2.
Presenting at the 2024 CUMU Conference? Call for Manuscripts
The Metropolitan Universities journal is accepting full manuscripts for the upcoming 2024 CUMU Conference Issue: Beyond Boundaries. The issue is scheduled for publication in summer 2025 and the call is open to presenters at the conference. Amplify your work and learn more about the submission process on the CUMU website.
Manuscripts are due December 1, 2024. Please direct any questions regarding this issue to:
Every Student, Every Degree Committing to College Civic Learning for a Democracy in Need of Repair
Join us for "Every Student, Every Degree: College Civic Learning for Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Democracy," the two-part launch of the Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement (CLDE) Coalition’s new report, Every Student, Every Degree: College Civic Learning for Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Democracy.Part 2 of the launch of Every Student, Every Degree: College Civic Learning for Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Democracy will work on feasible strategies for expanding meaningful civic learning and democracy engagement in different institutional contexts: two-year and four-year; public and private; general education and career and technical majors. Learn about how Full Participation Institutions already are making civic learning an inclusive expectation. The program also will probe ways that civic and small-d democratic learning can be combined with other key higher education
priorities, specifically student success, career readiness, and high impact practice.
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3:30 p.m.: Leading the College CLDE Movement in a Deeply Polarized Environment
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4:15 p.m.: Full Speed Ahead: Concurrent Working Sessions (Choose One): Leading Together to Make College CLDE Inclusive – and Directly Connected to Student Success – in: Community Colleges, Small and Medium Size Institutions, Research Universities.
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5 p.m.: The View from Philanthropy – Committed Leaders Share Views, Values, and Priorities
The webinar is on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. ET. Register online.
MUJ Dialogue Series: Public Scholarship for Innovative Practice
Exploring Campus-Community Relationships
Moderator: Patrick Green, Editor, Metropolitan Universities
Metropolitan Universities, the journal of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, provides an opportunity for scholarly peer-reviewed online publication that centers the relationship between communities and campuses. In this webinar series, authors and editors discuss key ideas from the most recent issue and invite readers to join in the work of connecting our scholarship to our practice.
In a recent issue, a variety of authors composed research and praxis articles exploring various facets of campus-community relationships. From case studies on anchor institution models and place-based education to exploration of dual enrollment, community partnerships, trauma-informed practices, and global education in online spaces, this issue broadly addresses complex themes inquiring into higher education and community relationships. How do we deepen our institutional engagement with community, overcome barriers, increase access, and foster student success?
This session takes place on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 1 to 1:45pm. Register for this webinar today!
Centering Indigenous Knowledge Webinar Series - Fall 2024
The Centering Indigenous Knowledge Webinar Series—Fall 2024, organized by Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (formally, Montana Campus Compact), will return in the fall of 2024 with a program highlighting Indigenous people's scholarship, academic work, and cultural contributions to higher education.
The Fall 2024 series continues under the theme "Indigenous People and Place," focusing on diverse history, literature, and philosophy. This four-part series will focus on the theme of Indigenous people and place and explore people’s millennia-spanning relationships with and the significance, history, and power of place.
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Thursday, October 3, 2 to 3 p.m.
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Thursday, October 10, 2 to 3 p.m.
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Thursday, October 17, 2 to 3 p.m.
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Thursday, October 24, 2 to 3 p.m.
Register for all four sessions!
Register for the Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference
Registration for the Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference is open! This event will take place on October 9-10, 2024 with pre-conference activities on October 7-8, 2024. The theme of this year's conference is Pathways to Prosperity: Building Sustainable Futures through Community Engagement. The conference will be hosted by Oregon State University at the Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97205.
Check out the agenda, get conference prices, accommodations and more on their meeting website.
Standard Registration ends on Monday, September 30, 2024. Registration online.
Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF) September newsletter is out!
Sign up to get their newsletter today!
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Greater Hazelwood
Better Block Greater Hazelwood
The Better Block Foundation, Hazelwood Initiative, Greater Hazelwood Community Collaborative, the Center of Life, and the Richard King Mellon Foundation invite you to volunteer with the Greater Hazelwood Better Block initiative, a community-led demonstration located at 4915 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. The transformation will be active on October 26 to test community-driven changes to public space and community engagement. We invite the community to use this space to its full potential during this time!
We need your help building, painting, unboxing, and putting together the community event. Over these volunteer workshops, we will be exploring placemaking and learning how quality public space can affect a community!
All ages are welcome. We are in need of volunteers so please sign up for as many volunteer workshops as you like, and we will see you in Greater Hazelwood!
Volunteer dates and shift times are below:
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Wednesday, October 23 - Morning Shift: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Afternoon Shift: 4 to 7 p.m.
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Thursday, October 24 - Morning Shift: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Afternoon Shift: 4 to 7 p.m.
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Friday, October 25 - Morning Shift: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Afternoon Shift: 4 to 7 p.m.
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Saturday, October 26 - Event Setup: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). Event Assistance: 12 (noon) to 4 p.m. Event Clean-up: 4 to 6 p.m.
S.T.E.A.M. on the Green
Join us for the August Wilson African American Cultural Center and Hazelwood Local collaborative event, S.T.E.A.M. On the Green on October 5 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Hazelwood Green, located at 4501 Lytle Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. This exciting carnival community day brings together science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in a fun and interactive environment for all ages. Admission is Free!
Register at awaacc.org or hazelwoodlocal.com.
Monongahela Marsden Block Association Victims of Violent Crimes Luncheon
Celebration of Life with Keynote Speaker, Leon Ford
Saturday, October 12 at 2 p.m.
Spartan Community Center, 134 E. Elizabeth Street, 15207
Come join the Monongahela Marsden Block Association for a luncheon to celebrate the lives of victims of crimes, their survivors, and families. Please RSVP by September 30 at 412-273-5877.
Arts Excursions Unlimited Treasure Sale
On Friday, October 4 from 2 to 8 p.m., Arts Excursions Unlimited is having a Treasures Sale to raise money for a long distance, multi-day excursion for 40 people who live in Greater Hazelwood. Located at 5125 Second Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207, this event will have friendly community art, handmade art, and one-of-a-kind vintage items. We invite you to join this fundraiser to support community arts and cultural experiences for families in Greater Hazelwood.
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Hill District
Selling at Pitt Event
Join us in-person on October 2, 2024 at the Community Engagement Center in the Hill District (1908 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an information session and pitch event for local food vendors, caterers, restaurants, farmers, and makers. The event will include two segments: an Information Session and a Pitch Session. The Information Session will offer insight into being a Pitt supplier along with the chance to learn how to become a seller at the farmers market with presentations by:
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Pitt Dining Services
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Pitt University Stores
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America To Go (Catering Platform)
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Pitt Small Business Development Center
Register to attend online!
Save the Date: Sam Rivers Concert featuring members of the RivBea Orchestra
Part of the 54th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert
The University of Pittsburgh Library System (ULS) is partnering with Pitt Jazz Studies and CEC Hill District to host a concert on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, featuring the music of Sam Rivers, whose archives and papers the ULS recently acquired.
As part of the annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert, we are also hosting a panel discussion with former members of Sam’s orchestras on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Hillman Library.
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Homewood
Book Club: Poverty in America
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh is hosting a five-week discussion course titled "Book Club: Poverty in America" led by Dr. Ralph Bangs. The class will be ready book titles: "White Poverty," "Poverty, By America," " Injustice of Place," Poverty in the Pandemic," and "Broke in America." These classes will be hybrid and can be attended online or at the Community Engagement Center in Homewood (622 N. Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208).
For more information about this course and other courses for adults 50 or better, check out olli.pitt.edu.
Save the Date: 2nd Annual UPMC/Pitt Department of Surgery Health Equity Coalition Summit
Save the date for the Health Equity Coalition Summit on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The summit will cover a range of topices around community-informed trauma care. This will take place in-person at the Community Engagement Center in Homewood (622 N. Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208). Register online.
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