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Pitt students fatigued by election ads but eager to vote

Nov 5, 2024 | pittnews.com | Jake Vasilias |Jordan Kooper

8:16 am Election Day is upon us, and some students say they are annoyed by the slew of political messaging. There’s no escaping it. From Forbes to Fifth to Cathy and everywhere else on campus, students can’t go anywhere without seeing a voter registration table. “It’s definitely getting annoying,” Sammy Davis, a senior finance major, said.
JD Vance talks economic, immigration policies at downtown press conference

Oct 18, 2024 | pittnews.com | Jordan Kooper |Emma Hannan

In a speech, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance talked about economic policies for both the Trump and Harris campaigns at The Pennsylvanian in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday, Oct. 17. Polls show a close race between Trump and Harris, and in recent weeks, the candidates have been focusing on battleground states like Pennsylvania. Vance emphasized the importance of his campaign and encouraged people to volunteer as Election Day draws closer. “Nineteen days to work.
Liz Cheney speaks about democracy, election stakes at Heinz Hall

Oct 18, 2024 | pittnews.com | Jordan Kooper

7:24 am Addressing a packed theater of around 2,500 people in downtown Pittsburgh, Liz Cheney solemnly spoke about the stakes of the 2024 election. “We cannot sit back and wash our hands of our responsibility to democracy,” Cheney said. Cheney, a former Republican congresswoman, spoke at Heinz Hall on Wednesday. She is the latest in a series of Kamala Harris allies to make stops in the Steel City.
Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 victims at Squirrel Hill vigil

Oct 8, 2024 | pittnews.com | Adrienne Cahillane |Jordan Kooper

Rabbi Henoch Rosenfeld of Chabad Young Professionals characterized the Oct. 7 commemoration vigil in Squirrel Hill as “powerful.” Members of the Jewish community across the greater Pittsburgh area gathered for a candlelight vigil Monday night, held at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill, to honor the victims of the Hamas terrorist attack on southern Israel one year ago.
Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 victims at Squirrel Hill vigil

Oct 8, 2024 | pittnews.com | Adrienne Cahillane |Jordan Kooper

Rabbi Henoch Rosenfeld of Chabad Young Professionals characterized the Oct. 7 commemoration vigil in Squirrel Hill as “powerful.” Members of the Jewish community across the greater Pittsburgh area gathered for a candlelight vigil Monday night, held at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill, to honor the victims of the Hamas terrorist attack on southern Israel one year ago.
Frederick Honors and German department encourage Fulbright winners' work in Germany

Oct 1, 2024 | pittnews.com | Jordan Kooper

Pitt has been named a top Fulbright-producing school nine times since 2013, and although recipients can work in over 160 countries, Germany is one of the most popular choices. Each year, the Frederick Honors College produces a group of Fulbright Award recipients who conduct service or research projects abroad after graduation. Of the 14 winners this academic year, three will conduct their work in Germany, and of the 10 winners in the 2023-24 school year, four chose to work in Germany.
Allegheny County health inspectors give dining hall clean report

Sep 23, 2024 | pittnews.com | Jordan Kooper

After recent complaints of unsafe food at Pitt’s dining halls, including undercooked meat and bugs in produce, the Allegheny County Health Department has given the establishment a clean report. Chartwells, the national food provider for Pitt’s dining services, also took measures to prevent unsafe food from being served again and implemented extra cautionary procedures, including conducting an ongoing investigation into the undercooked chicken and a new triple-wash policy for produce.
Pitt celebrates Campus Bike Week

Sep 17, 2024 | pittnews.com | Jordan Kooper

Pitt Mobility is celebrating Campus Bike Week this week with a series of events and group rides around Oakland. The University partnered with Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, Duquesne University, BikePGH, Complete Streets at Pitt and POGOH to promote bike safety and convenience across Pittsburgh.
Pitt Career Center holds student employment fair - The Pitt News

Sep 6, 2024 | pittnews.com | Jake Vasilias |Jordan Kooper

The Career Center hosted its annual Student Employment Fair in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room on Thursday, Sept. 5. It featured 51 employers from Pitt and the Pittsburgh area hiring part-time workers and interns. “This is certainly a one stop shop for people that are looking to fill positions, and certainly a one stop shop for students who are looking for opportunities,” Sarah Kaminski, the founder of Best Ever Granola, said.
Board of Trustees approves new salaries for Pitt leaders

Aug 22, 2024 | pittnews.com | Conor Hutchison |Jordan Kooper

The University of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees approved new salary and compensation packages for four Pitt administrators in a meeting of the Compensation Committee on June 21, increasing two administrators’ salaries compared to their predecessors.