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Pitt Is Nation's Top-Ranked Public School in 2009 Education-Civic Partnership Survey INSIDE Evelyn H. Wei Scholarship Award............................... 3 Drue Heinz Literature Prize readings............... 4 PittNewspaper of the University of PittsburghChronicle Volume X • Number 26 • October 12, 2009 Pitt African American Pitt Is Nation’s Top-ranked Public School in Alumni Council Marks 40 2009 Education-Civic Partnership Survey Years of Diversity Initiatives University jumps from No. 6 spot in ’06 Group to launch $3 million financial aid campaign to benefit students By John Harvith By John Harvith Pitt is the nation’s top-ranked public “Best Neighbor” educational institution in During the Oct. 22-25 Sankofa Home- the 2009 edition of Saviors of Our Cities: A “Pitt’s motto is, ‘The city is coming Weekend, Pitt’s African American Survey of Best College and University Civic Alumni Council (AAAC) will celebrate the Partnerships. our campus,’ and through an many strides in diversity the University has The top 25 institutions listed in the made over the past four decades. As part rankings “were selected because of their engagement program, which of that celebra- positive impact on their urban communities, builds upon the historic tion, the AAAC including both commercial and residential is launching the activities such as revitalization, cultural connection between institu- public phase of a renewal, economics, and community ser- $3 million cam- vice and development,” according to the tion and metropolitan area, paign to provide Oct. 12 announcement of the survey results critical financial by Dr. Evan S. Dobelle, the survey’s author, the university has played aid directly to stu- who is president of Westfield State College dents from under- in Massachusetts and former president of a key role in helping to represented groups the New England Board of Higher Educa- economically, culturally, t h r o u g h t h r e e tion. funds: the Bebe Linda Wharton-Boyd Saying that the current state of the U.S. and physically revitalize Moore Campbell economy makes the economic relationship Scholarship Fund, between institutions of higher education Pittsburgh.” the Jack L. Daniel Endowed Book Fund, and and their local communities “more impor- —Dr. Evan S. Dobelle the AAAC Endowed Scholarship Fund. tant than ever,” Dr. Dobelle released the Late Pitt alumnus Bebe Moore Camp- report’s findings in Philadelphia during bell (EDUC ’71) was a nationally acclaimed the 15th annual conference of the Coali- best-selling author and Pitt trustee. Distin- tion of Urban and Metropolitan Universi- guished Service Professor of Communica- ties. When ranked with all institutions of Undergraduate Researchers Present Work in Energy, tion Jack L. Daniel, who will participate in higher education, public and private, Pitt Medicine, Sustainability at Science2009—Unplugged the AAAC celebration, is a Pitt alumnus was tied for second place in the survey with (A&S ’63, ’65G, ’68G), Pitt’s former vice the University of Dayton; the University of provost for undergraduate studies and dean Pennsylvania and USC were tied for first Science2009— of students, and a Pitt student leader during place in the survey. Pitt is the only public As part of the 1960s. institution among these four universities. Unplugged, more than 75 The celebration of 40 years is tied to Pitt Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg 1969, when a Black student group known said, “The people of Pitt always have been undergraduates will display as the Black Action Society (BAS) occupied proud to claim Pittsburgh as our home and the University’s computer center and called have worked hard to create and support research on topics ranging for the University to address the inadequate programs that add to the economic strength, number of Black students, faculty, admin- social vitality, and overall attractiveness of from traumatic brain injuries istrators, and staff; to provide academic the community. Over the course of recent support and resources for Black students; years, the role that our University has played to energy solutions, from and to recognize the significance of African in this region’s rebirth has been cited with Type 2 diabetes to regional American life and culture on the campus. envy by observers from other parts of the These areas have been the subject of ongo- country. To now be ranked as the coun- water quality. ing and effective institutional efforts over try’s very ‘best neighbor’ among all of the the course of the intervening years. nation’s public universities in the Saviors “In recent years, Pitt has had an aggres- of Our Cities survey is a wonderful form solutions to our contemporary needs sive diversity program, gaining distinction of recognition for those efforts and their in energy, medicine, and sustainabil- through its prominent African American impact.” ity. This inaugural event provides an faculty, scholars, and researchers; its stu- This is the second Saviors of Our Cities opportunity for these engineering and dents, who have achieved high academic ranking; in the first, issued in 2006, Pitt science students to share sophisticated success as Truman, Marshall, and Rhodes was ranked 6th among public institutions and impressive research with the Uni- scholars; its service to diverse local and and 18th among all schools, public and versity community,” said George Klin- national communities; and its strong aca- private. zing, Pitt vice provost for research. demic and distinctive cultural programs, The Saviors of Our Cities rankings “are Science2009—Unplugged is the including the Kuntu Repertory Theatre and composed of academic institutions diverse University’s ninth annual celebration the internationally renowned annual Jazz in size, geography, and course offerings,” of science and technology. The Oct. Seminar and Concert,” said Pitt Chancellor according to the announcement of the 15-16 event in Alumni Hall will fea- Mark A. Nordenberg. “In addition, there are survey results. “They have demonstrated ture science presentations by some of more than 13,000 Black Pitt alumni, and and documented long-standing cooperative Pittsburgh’s leading researchers as well they are represented in a broad cross-section efforts with community leaders to reha- The University of Pittsburgh’s annual as keynote lectures by distinguished guest of professional disciplines throughout the bilitate the cities around them, to influence celebration of science and technology has scientists. Admission to all Science2009 nation and around the world. Among them community revitalization and cultural a new addition this year—undergraduate events is free and open to the public, but is the 2004 recipient of the Nobel Peace renewal, and to encourage economic expan- researchers. registration is required. Additional informa- Prize, Wangari Muta Maathai, who earned sion of the local economy, urban develop- As part of Science2009—Unplugged, tion on Science2009’s events can be found her Master of Science degree in our School ment, and community service.” more than 75 undergraduates will display at www.science2009.pitt.edu/. of Arts and Sciences in 1965.” Among the criteria for assessment research on topics ranging from traumatic The opportunity for Pitt undergradu- “This 40-year celebration is a very in the survey were length of involvement brain injuries to energy solutions, from ates to engage in research is a defining timely and significant event in the life of with the community; real dollars invested; Type 2 diabetes to regional water quality. strength of the University, according to this great University, and I hope that what the presence felt through payroll, research, The Undergraduate Poster Reception will Patricia Beeson, vice provost for graduate has happened at Pitt in recent decades will and purchasing power; faculty and stu- be held Oct. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Alumni and undergraduate studies. “This new event set a standard and be a model for other dent involvement in community service; Hall’s J.W. Connolly Ballroom. is exciting because it showcases both the academic institutions to follow in fulfilling continued sustainability of neighborhood “Under the guidance of faculty men- work of our undergraduates and of faculty their diversity agendas,” commented AAAC tors, our undergraduates are engaged in Continued on page 5 cutting-edge research that seeks to find Continued on page 5 Continued on page 4 2 • Pitt Chronicle • October 12, 2009 BrieflyNoted UPMC Health Faculty, staff, and undergraduate and Behavior. Plan Offers Free graduate students will be required to return The event also will feature a panel Flu Shot Clinic on their old ID cards to receive new ones. The new ID discussion titled “Future Scientific and Campus cards will be preprinted, so new photos will not Clinical Opportunities,” which will be be required unless Panther Central does not have moderated by John Jakicic, professor and UPMC Health Plan is offering a photo on file. Any Pitt students or employees chair in Pitt’s Department of Health and free flu shots to members who are who do not have their old IDs will be charged a Physical Activity, and Bret H. Goodpaster, University of Pittsburgh faculty, staff, $20 lost-card fee to receive their new IDs. a professor in Pitt’s Department of or graduate students. Faculty, staff, and graduate students will Medicine. Shots are available from 10 receive the new ID cards from their department The event is free and open to the a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 in Room 540 administrators. public, and refreshments will be served. Bridgeside Point; from 10 a.m. to 2 Undergraduate students may pick up Registration is required. For more informa- JOE KAPELEWSKI/CIDDE p.m. Oct. 16 in Room 341 Craig Hall; their new cards in Posvar Hall Galleria on their tion or to RSVP, contact Diane Casile at from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 in assigned days, which are determined by the 412-488-1059. Room 500 Medical Arts Building; 10 first letter of students’ last names.
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