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HOMECOMING 2013 Cover SCHEDULE of EVENTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 1966 Owl yearbook photo: Donating blood 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Pitt Alumni Association’s Bleed Blue and Gold Blood Drive in Partnership with the Central Blood Bank (William Pitt Union, Lower Lounge) We all bleed blue and gold. Support Pitt’s homecoming blood drive and show your pride! We encourage all who are interested to preregister by logging on to www. centralbloodbank.org, clicking on “Make an Appointment,” and searching by the sponsor code CU190057. Can’t get to campus but want to participate? Go to www.centralbloodbank.org or call 1-866-366-6771 to find a location near you. Most individuals can donate blood; if you have medical questions, contact the Central Blood Bank Medical Help Desk at 412-209-7160. Above: 1948 Owl yearbook photo: Cheerleaders give a “Big Alleghanee.” On front cover: 1948 Owl yearbook photo: “The Big Day”: Students celebrate a victory over Ohio State University. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 University of Pittsburgh 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Pitt Day of Caring Homecoming 2013 (In Pittsburgh neighborhoods and at local nonprofit agencies on ! and around the Pitt campus) It doesn’t matter how far you’ve traveled since graduation; Roll up your sleeves and help others. Alumni are invited to join Pitt faculty and staff members and Pitt will always be your home. The Pitt Alumni Association participate in this great community outreach invites you to this year’s homecoming festivities! Events are effort. Refer to the Alumni Association’s homecoming Web site for a complete list of scheduled for the week of September 23, culminating with all available projects, each with a different size the homecoming football game against the University of and scope. There’s a project for everyone, and we need your help! This year’s Day of Caring Virginia on September 28 and the traditional halftime will feature service projects that are both neighborhood based and at agencies of regional crowning of the homecoming king and queen. importance. Go to www.unitedway.pitt.edu/ dayofcaring/index.php and sign up today! Hail to Pitt! THURSDAY, For complete information and up-to-the-minute SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 details including new events, visit www.alumni.pitt. 8–10 p.m. edu/homecoming. Links to all of the schools’ and Young Alumni Mixer: A Social colleges’ homecoming events are available on the Networking Event Sponsored association’s homecoming page. by the Young Alumni Council www.alumni.pitt.edu. of the Pitt Alumni Association (Mario’s East Side Saloon, 5442 Walnut Street, Questions? Shadyside) Call the Pitt Alumni Association at 412-624-8229. Appetizers and one drink ticket will be provided. Note: All events and times are subject to change. Registration is strongly encouraged; please visit www.alumni.pitt.edu to register. Questions can be directed to Kara Petro at 412-624-0048. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Published in cooperation with the Department of University Marketing Communications. UMC91005-0813 = Pitt Alumni Association Event 10 a.m. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. School of Nursing Continuing Have You Seen FRIDAY, Education Event Your Campus SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 (129 Victoria Building) Lately? Campus This continuing education event, Walking Tours Southwest Pennsylvania Regional Action (Departing on the hour from Coalition Implementation of the the Alumni Association office, 140 Alumni Hall) Institute of Medicine Report The Future Take a relaxing tour of the campus 8 a.m.–1 p.m. of Nursing: Pitt Nursing’s Involvement, and see the growth and changes African American Alumni Council Apple features Pitt School of Nursing Dean since your last visit. Seed Community Service Project with Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob. The cost for the Pittsburgh Public Schools the continuing education event is $10 and includes a box lunch. Participants will (Pittsburgh Public Schools will be assigned) receive 1.5 contact hour credits. To register, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. This marks the eighth season of the project please visit www.nursing.pitt.edu/events.jsp providing the Pitt community with an How to Decide What Kind of Law to or contact Amy Elliott at 412-624-0856 or Practice: Advice from Alumni Living opportunity to share its time and talents with [email protected]. students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. To throughout the Country become an Apple Seed volunteer, contact Valerie (Barco Law Building, Teplitz Moot Courtroom) Njie at 412-779-2866 or [email protected]. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Presented by the Pitt Law Academy, this School of Social Work Alumni Recognition program will feature Pitt School of Law alumni 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Continuing Education Forum from around the country who have returned to campus for their class reunions. They will share (Pittsburgh Athletic Association) School of Dental Medicine Homecoming their experiences deciding which area of the Continuing Education Course Join us for an Alumni Awardees Moderated law to practice with current Pitt law students. (6 credit hours) Panel from 10 a.m. to noon and the luncheon (Edward J. Forrest Continuing Education Center, Salk Hall) and award presentations from noon to 1 p.m. “The Medically Complex Patient: Preoperative The $25 registration fee includes two (2) hours 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Assessment and Management” will be presented of continuing education credits and lunch. For Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts by Daniel E. Becker, DDS. Sponsored in part more information, please call Bobby Simmons and Sciences 50+ Alumni Luncheon at 412-624-6354. by an educational grant from the T.F. Bowser (for the Classes of 1963 and Earlier) Continuing Education Fund. For additional (William Pitt Union, Lower Lounge) information, call 412-648-8370 or visit 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences alumni 1–5 p.m. www.dental.pitt.edu/ce/index.php. Guided Tours of the Nicholas Lochoff from the Classes of 1963 and earlier are invited Rub the Panther’s Nose Cloister and University Art Gallery to join Bettye J. and Ralph E. Bailey Dean of for Luck and Say Exhibition Arts and Sciences N. John Cooper for lunch to “Cheese!” celebrate the 50th+ anniversary of graduation. (Frick Fine Arts Building, Cloister) The panther statue, that is! RSVP required. Please visit www.as.pitt.edu/ Stop by the panther statue The University Art Gallery will be open for alumni/homecoming2013 or call 412-624-7283. located outside the William Pitt Union and student-led tours of an exhibition that features say “cheese!” to make a Pitt Homecoming works from the permanent collection. Gallery 2013 memory. Our blue and gold student hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Contact 412-648-2400 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ambassadors will be on site to capture or visit www.haa.pitt.edu/collections/university- Pitt Business 51+ Luncheon the moment for you. art-gallery for more information. Tours also will (Pittsburgh Athletic Association) be available on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at The annual 51+ Luncheon is a way of 2 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.–4 p.m. staying in touch with all alumni who graduated from Pitt Business more than a half century ago. 2 p.m. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Attendance is by special invitation only to School of Nursing Convocation Veterans Alumni Luncheon Sponsored Pitt Business alumni who graduated prior to 1963. Featured speakers will be Dean John T. and Alumni Day Program by the Office of Veterans Services and Delaney and newly appointed associate dean Pitt ROTC (Twentieth Century Club, 4201 Bigelow Boulevard) of the College of Business Administration Audrey Festivities will include a milestone reunion (William Pitt Union, Ballroom) Murrell. Register at www.business.pitt.edu/alumni. recognition, a state of the school address, All Pitt military veteran alumni are invited and a dessert reception. To register for the to reconnect with old friends, expand their 12:30–4:30 p.m. Convocation and Alumni Day Program, please professional networks, learn more about visit www.nursing.pitt.edu/events.jsp or contact the resources Pitt provides to veteran and School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Amy Elliott at 412-624-0856 or [email protected]. military-affiliated students, hear stories from (SHRS) Continuing Education Event current students, and share experiences (4028 Forbes Tower) with fellow military veteran alumni. Visit Professional continuing education units/contact www.veterans.pitt.edu for more information. hours will be awarded for attendance. The event is free for SHRS alumni and $10 for guests and includes lunch and a closing reception. For more information or to register, please contact Samantha 1966 Owl yearbook photo: Football activities Jakiel at 412-383-6565 or [email protected]. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013, CONTINUED 5–6 p.m. 6–8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. School of Law Update from Dean Pitt Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, School of Dental Medicine Homecoming William M. Carter Jr. Queer, and Allied (LGBTQ) Alumni Happy and Reunion Dinners (Phipps Conservatory, Botany Hall) Hour, Sponsored by the Pitt LGBTQ (University Club) The law school invites alumni and guests to Alumni Council All alumni are welcome! Class reunions will be hear an update from Pitt Law’s dean, William (5801 Video Lounge & Cafe, 5801 Ellsworth Avenue, Shadyside) held for class years ending in 3 and 8. For more M. Carter Jr. Free self-guided tours of Phipps All alumni are invited to join the Pitt LGBTQ information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs Conservatory will be available. Alumni Council for good drinks, food, and and Development at 412-648-8910 or visit fellowship at 5801 in Shadyside.