University of Pittsburgh Staff Council

05/27/2026

👏👏 👏Three cheers for Staff Council supporting Pitt staff!

The University of Pittsburgh staff that gathered today for the annual Pitt Staff Council Spring Assembly had a chance to learn how to navigate change through practical strategies, meaningful dialogue, and cross-unit connections.

A thank you goes out to Staff Council member Jamelle Price for capturing two important take aways from the sessions.
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05/22/2026

Get inspired as dynamic leaders from Pitt share their unique stories, diverse backgrounds, and motivations. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn!

Join us for a rich conversation with Lisa Rohan, PhD, Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will engage in a conversation with her to discuss her life and career at Pitt!

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-lisa-rohan

05/13/2026

🎉 Pitt Staff Council congratulates Lisa M. Garland, MBA, MSL, from the Office of Human Resources who took home top honors as leader of the year from the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association - PHRA annual awards 🏆 luncheon!

05/13/2026

🎉 Congratulations to two Pitt staff who were recognized with one of the 2026 Pitt Sustainability Awards!

- Debbie Harrington, Senior Research Coordinator for RNEL
- Adam Wilson, Surplus Inventory Lead

Each year, the Pitt Sustainability Awards recognize staff, as well as students, and faculty who are making meaningful contributions to campus sustainability as defined by the Pitt Sustainability Plan. From individual actions to academic research to group efforts, this year's winners demonstrate how sustainability takes shape across our campus and region.

Read more about the 2026 awardees!

Meet the 2026 Pitt Sustainability Awards winners! Each year, these awards recognize students, faculty, staff, and groups making meaningful contributions to campus sustainability as defined by the Pitt Sustainability Plan. From individual actions to academic research to group efforts, this year's win...

05/01/2026

Big news for the Pitt community — the Campus Safety Crawl is back! 🐾

Pitt Staff Council is reviving this beloved tradition on May 5 after a pause since 2019. This year's crawl brings together a powerful group of campus and community stakeholders — including Pitt Police, Environmental Health & Safety, Planning & Construction, Mobility, Community Affairs, and student government reps — to walk through Oakland together and identify safety concerns firsthand.

Whether it's a crosswalk that needs repainting, a lighting issue, an accessibility barrier, or a damaged sign, the goal is to see the problems and get the right people working to fix them.

Can't make it on May 5? No worries — another crawl is planned for the fall, and you can submit concerns anytime through the Virtual Safety Crawl at https://www.staffcouncil.pitt.edu/virtual-campus-safety-crawl.

Read all about it in the University Times 👉 https://www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/staff-matters-staff-7

By STAFF COUNCIL The safety of Pitt’s campus is not just the responsibility of facilities, Pitt Police, or Environmental Health and Safety. It is a responsibility shared by everyone in Oakland, including our students, staff and faculty. It is a shared responsibility that we all must take an active...

04/24/2026

Allen Greene, Director of Athletics, reflects on his most rewarding moments at Pitt. For him, it all comes back to people. When asked about his proudest moment in his current role, he likens the question to choosing a favorite child. Instead, he speaks of the warm, welcoming, and genuine people that make up the Pittsburgh community, and how those interactions make him proud to represent the University of Pittsburgh.

A great reminder that at the heart of any institution, it's the people who make it meaningful.

If you enjoy this conversation, we invite you to explore more interviews and past events on our website: https://www.staffcouncil.pitt.edu/staff-council-events

We're hosting our next Coffee and Conversations event on May 14. We hope to see you there! https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-kevin-washo

04/10/2026

Don't miss out - join us on Zoom for our Spotlight Session this Friday!

This Spotlight presentation will focus on the types of services available to staff through an ombuds office, including what an ombuds can and can't do, formal reporting channels, mediation, and conflict resolution skill building.

This session will be led by Lisa Lang, Director of Ombuds Services for the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies.

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-spotlight-lisa-lang

04/09/2026

Don't miss out! Join us next Thursday for another insightful Coffee & Conversations session featuring leaders who are making meaningful impacts at Pitt.

Enjoy an engaging discussion with Allen Greene, Director of Athletics, as Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, guides a conversation about his life and career at Pitt.

It's a great chance to connect, learn, and be inspired — all over a cup of coffee!

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-allen-greene-director-of-athletics

04/03/2026

Don’t miss out—join us on Zoom Webinar for our next Spotlight Session!

There are many ombudspersons at Pitt who support students in their respective schools. Lisa’s office was created to support faculty, staff, students, and post-docs. This presentation will focus on the types of services available to staff through an ombuds office and what an ombuds can and can’t do. Formal reporting channels, mediation and conflict resolution skill building will also be discussed.

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-spotlight-lisa-lang

04/01/2026

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-allen-greene-director-of-athletics

Get inspired as dynamic leaders from Pitt share their unique stories, diverse backgrounds, and motivations. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn!

Join us for a rich conversation with Allen Greene, Director of Athletics. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will engage in a conversation with him to discuss his life and career at Pitt!