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Honors College hosts Changemakers in Art panels for Black History Month

By Daniella Levick, Staff Writer • February 18, 2024

The David C. Frederick Honors College hosted their three-part Changemakers in Art series last Thursday and Friday, with events in the Center for Creativity’s Understory in the Cathedral of Learning,...

‘Community United in Compassion’ asks people to show empathy in times of tragedy

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • December 8, 2023

Faculty, staff and students gathered with community members in the University Club on Tuesday afternoon to attend an event titled “Community United in Compassion.” The event featured an open discussion where those in attendance could pose questions to the panelists and share thoughts about the importance of compassion in a community during times of conflict.

Scholars discuss Israel, Palestine history and ways to talk about the conflict

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • October 17, 2023

Pitt Jewish Studies Program, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice, Office of the Chancellor and the University Center for International Studies held a panel with Omar Dajani and Mira Sucharov to discuss the history of Israel and Palestine.

Panelists discuss importance of digital communication in preserving culture

By Alaina Goldberg, Staff Writer • February 28, 2022

A panel of Afro-Latinx scholars and digital curators spoke at the "Transnational Dialogues in Afrolatinidad - Digital Afrolatinidad" virtual webinar on Friday.

‘Vulnerability is a strength’: Panelists discuss the importance of conversations about mental health

By Abby Cardilli, Staff Writer • October 18, 2021

Pitt’s Resident Student Association sponsored a town hall Wednesday titled “The Strength of a Story: A Conversation of Mental Health and Advocacy.” The event’s three speakers explored the importance of self-care and advocacy in mental health conversations.

Latinx Connect Conference panel discusses Latinx and Afro-Latinx data, Civil Rights advocacy

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • October 18, 2021

As part of the 2021 Latinx Connect Conference, Pitt sponsored a virtual panel titled “Latinx Data: Historical Civil Rights Advocacy and Contemporary Intersectional Insights” last Friday that focused on the development of Latinx and Afro-Latinx data.

‘Stop talking and act’: Panelists discuss ways to protect, support trans people

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • July 29, 2021

Pitt hosted the event “To Be Oneself” on Wednesday afternoon, which focused on ways the University can take action to support transgender students, faculty and staff and how everyone can support Pittsburgh’s trans community, specifically trans people of color.

Panel discusses the history of Black emancipation in celebration of Juneteenth

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer • June 16, 2021

The panel “Black Emancipation: A History of Celebration” on Tuesday afternoon focused on Black emancipation throughout history and the ways in which Americans have taken to celebrate and commemorate such history through Juneteenth.

Students reconcile religion, identity

By Sid Lingala | Staff Writer • December 1, 2017

Bridget Duffy felt uncomfortable practicing her family religion of Catholicism when she found out same-sex couples could not get married in Catholic churches and infants of same-sex couples were not allowed...