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Don’t miss Pitt Night at PNC Park on June 21
The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Texas Rangers at 4:05 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

See the first photos from the world’s largest astronomical camera on June 23
Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will host a viewing party for the images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time camera.

With PRT’s new Ready2Ride app, you can get around for free without a Pitt ID
Students, faculty and staff should use the mobile app for taking Pittsburgh Regional Transit. Set up your account now to make the switch easy.

Motorists, be aware of Pennsylvania’s new distracted driving law
Paul Miller’s Law prohibits drivers from using any mobile device while driving, including while stuck in traffic or waiting at a red light.

External Relations leadership team will elevate Pitt’s engagement
Senior Vice Chancellor for External Relations Kevin Washo says integrating and aligning Pitt’s outward-facing functions will enhance the University’s profile and drive public impact.

Researchers, your voice matters. Take the Interdisciplinary Science Research Survey by May 31.
Responses will contribute to Times Higher Education’s second annual Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, which will be released in the fall.

Calling all volunteers: Your help is needed at the JCC Maccabi Campus Games
In August, Pitt will host thousands of athletes and their families for the world’s largest in-person Jewish youth sporting event.

Register for Pitt’s second Transfer Pathways Summit on June 6
The event, which will feature a student panel and a colloquium with local community college leaders, aims to bolster support for transfer students at four-year institutions.

Don’t miss Pitt Stages’ 2025-26 season
The productions, centered on the theme of transformation, will include “Iphigenia and Other Daughters,” “The Brown Overcoat” and “Head Over Heels.”

Pitt employees, Open Enrollment for 2025-26 is open through May 14
This is the best time to review your benefits elections, ensure you have the correct dependents lists, verify that your beneficiaries are correct and confirm your address.

Pitt-Greensburg’s School of Nursing program will celebrate its largest graduating class yet on May 2
The new BSN graduates will join more than 100 Pitt-produced nurses who are contributing to the local health care workforce.

Get a first look at the ETC at Pitt-Titusville’s newly renovated student union on April 24
A ribbon cutting will mark the official reopening of the J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union, complete with the Manufacturing Assistance Center, a makerspace, art galleries and more.

Pitt will hold UCIS leadership search open forums in April
Share your input on a leadership structure for the University Center for International Studies at virtual sessions on April 15 and 22.

Gear up for commencement: Graduation Central starts April 8
Purchase regalia, enter giveaways and get key details about the ceremony at the University Store on Fifth through May 1.

Pitt will host a Humanities @ Work conference on April 4
The cross-disciplinary event will connect students and scholars with leaders in the community, health and technology industries.

Support the United Way at a food truck event on April 8
Each business will donate 15% of their sales to Pitt’s United Way Campaign.

Volunteers are needed for Pitt’s spring commencement
Join in on the festivities when you sign up to help by April 16.

Pitt will host a traveling exhibition on ‘Lessons from The Tree of Life’ starting March 27
With curated artifacts and personal statements from the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the exhibition will challenge visitors to reflect on the impact of antisemitism in America.

Be aware of the latest sidewalk and stop sign improvements on upper campus
The City of Pittsburgh found in a recent safety study that it is no longer possible to cross Terrace Street in front of Scaife Hall.

Comment on a draft policy regarding information security until April 10
Members of the Pitt community are invited to provide feedback via an online form.