The Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development (FALD) team hosts a variety of events throughout the year. You can also take advantage of events hosted by other Office of the Provost teams, as well as other University programs and events.
FALD Events - Academic Year 2026-2027
September 2026
Associate Deans Convening
September 15, 2026
Noon–1:30 p.m.
October 2026
Associate Deans Convening
October 20, 2026
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Promotion and Tenure Workshop
October 22, 2026
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Kurtzmann Room & Ballroom A
Audience: new/early-career faculty and anyone new to the promotion and tenure process.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Award Dinner
October 29, 2026
5–9 p.m.
Heinz History Center
November 2026
Associate Deans Convening
November 17, 2026
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Promotion and Tenure Workshop
November 19, 2026
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Kurtzmann Room and Ballroom A
Audience: new/early-career faculty and anyone new to the promotion and tenure process.
December 2026
Associate Deans Convening
December 15, 2026
Noon-1:30 p.m.
January 2027
Department Chair Training
January 12, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Associate Deans Convening
January 19, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Promotion and Tenure Workshop
January 26, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
2500 Posvar Suites
Audience: new/early-career faculty and anyone new to the promotion and tenure process.
Promotion and Tenure Workshop
January 28, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Kurtzmann Room and Ballroom A (tentative)
Audience: new/early-career faculty and anyone new to the promotion and tenure process.
February 2027
Department Chair Training
February 9, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Associate Deans Convening
February 16, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Promotion and Tenure Workshop
February 18, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
2500 Posvar Suites
Audience: new/early-career faculty and anyone new to the promotion and tenure process.
Promotion and Tenure Workshop
February 23, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
2500 Posvar Suites
Audience: new/early-career faculty and anyone new to the promotion and tenure process.
March 2027
PittWrites (Spring) — Kickoff
March 3, 2027
2500 Posvar Suites
Department Chair Training
March 9, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
PittWrites (Spring) — 14-Day Writing Challenge
March 15, 2027–March 28, 2027
Associate Deans Convening
March 16, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Promotion and Tenure Workshop
March 18, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
2500 Posvar Suites
Audience: new/early-career faculty and anyone new to the promotion and tenure process.
PittWrites (Spring) — Virtual Closing
March 30, 2027
April 2027
Promotion and Tenure Workshop
April 8, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
2500 Posvar Suites
Audience: new/early-career faculty and anyone new to the promotion and tenure process.
Department Chair Training
April 13, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Associate Deans Convening
April 20, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
May 2027
Summer Writing Retreat
May 3, 2027-May 14, 2027
Associate Deans Convening
May 18, 2027
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Advance @ Pitt Retreat
May 24, 2027–May 27, 2027
Check back for updates to the 2026-2027 events schedule.
Office of the Provost Events
Find other events hosted by our colleagues in the Office of the Provost, including Graduate Studies, Undergraduate Studies, Pathways, and Student Success, as well as the Hub for AI and Data Science Leadership. Provost Office Hours are also posted to the OTP Events calendar. Or check out the Hub for AI and Data Science Leadership's schedule of events.
See the Office of the Provost Events Calendar »
See the Hub for AI and Data Science Leadership's calendar »
University Events Calendar
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