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Remembering Adolf Grünbaum, founder of Pitt’s Center for Philosophy of Science

Adolf Grünbaum, who built Pitt’s philosophy program into one of the world’s best, passed away last week at the age of 95. Grünbaum leaves behind a legacy of prolific and profound contributions to the field of philosophy and to the University of Pittsburgh, which became recognized as an international leader in the field during his tenure. Read "Remembering Adolf Grünbaum, founder of Pitt’s Center for Philosophy of Science" in University Times »

Provost's Office Seeking Personalized Education Project Proposals

The Office of the Provost is inviting proposals from faculty, staff and students for projects that enhance personalized education for Pitt students. Applications are due Jan. 4, 2019.

Personalized education is defined as enhanced learning through tailored engagement in educational activities that reflect each student's unique identities, experiences, interests, abilities, and aspirations.

Provost's Office Names Six Diversity in Curriculum Award Winners

With diversity and inclusion a critical part of the “The Plan for Pitt,” the Office of the Provost’s Diversity in Curriculum awards recognize faculty members for expanding cultural awareness and consciously creating welcoming, inclusive learning environments.

Diversity awards recognize work to make curriculum more inclusive

Diversity and inclusion in higher education, said provost and senior vice chancellor Ann E. Cudd in announcing the 2018 Provost’s Diversity in the Curriculum Awards, “can be the engine of social mobility. We as educators change lives … We are a beacon for truth and for inquiry, but we also have a lot of work left to do, as recent events tell us.” Read "Diversity awards recognize work to make curriculum more inclusive" in University Times »

Call for Proposals for 2019 Mentoring and Advising Summit Programming

The 2019 Mentoring and Advising Summit, hosted by the Office of the Provost, will take place on March 7, 2019. The planning committee is working to balance current and emerging topics, trends and successful strategies to meet the needs of the individuals serving Pitt students as formal and informal advisors, mentors and coaches.

Faculty, Staff Finding Ways to Heal — and Help

Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann Cudd’s remarks focused on the actions of the first responders to the synagogue. “They encountered darkness and confronted it fearlessly, protecting the city, and helping many to safety.” Those involved in helping in the aftermath of the tragedy — from law enforcement, to doctors and nurses, and to bystanders — “Uniformly, you reflect the power of selfless service.” View image and read "Faculty, Staff Finding Ways to Heal — and Help" in @Pitt »

Pitt Sets Course for Student Success with Inaugural Advanced Analytics Summit

Imagine being in college, knowing there are countless educational and career paths to choose from, but not being sure about how to make the best decisions to go in in the right direction.

Now imagine a tool that looks at specific interests, experiences and goals and lights the way along a personalized path — pointing to relevant opportunities that might otherwise have remained unknown.

Pitt Community Gathers to Grieve, Heal and Serve in Honor of Tree of Life Synagogue

Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann Cudd’s remarks focused on the actions of the first responders to the synagogue.

Hundreds honor synagogue shooting victims at Pitt vigil

A massive crowd gathered Monday at the University of Pittsburgh to honor the lives of 11 victims lost in the Squirrel Hill synagogue mass shooting.

“We will not allow hate to be part of the discussion on how problems get solved,” Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto told the cheering crowd that covered the lawn of the Cathedral of Learning. “Our mission is to make sure that the evil we saw last Saturday is never seen again.”

Faculty Assembly Takes Moment of Silence for Tree of Life Victims

The tragic mass shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation weighed on the minds of the Faculty Assembly on Oct. 30.

Just three days before the meeting, a mass shooter entered the Squirrel Hill synagogue, proclaimed his hatred for Jewish people, fatally shot 11 worshippers and injured six others, including four police officers.

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