Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2024
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Fall Term Events Round-Up
Happy Fall! This term at the Dietrich School is filled with lots of exciting events. Below is a full rundown of events by department. Please note that these events are subject to change. Visit calendar.pitt.edu for up-to-date event info.
Updated September 24, 2024
Anthropology:
Robert's Lecture: October 18
Dietrich School Sociology Professor Interviewed in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jackie Smith, a sociology professor in the Dietrich School was interviewed in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the current rise in homelessness in the area.
Kristin Kanthak Interviewed for AP Article about the Harris Campaign
Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science in the Dietrich School, Kristin Kanthak, was interviewed for an article in AP about the Harris/Walz Presidential campaign making stops in Pennsylvania ahead of the DNC.
Dean Adam Announces New Dean’s Fellow, Assistant Deans
Dear Colleagues,
One of my goals as Dean has been to create more leadership roles for faculty members at all ranks. Over the spring and summer, we posted, and interviewed candidates for, new Assistant Dean and Dean’s Fellow positions. The pool of candidates was outstanding and the choice was difficult, but we’re confident that these new colleagues will very quickly begin making a positive impact on the lives of our students and faculty.
Arabic Offically Offered as a Major and Minor in the Dietrich School
Exciting news for Arabic learners: Arabic will now be offered as a major and minor! Arabic, which falls under the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center in the Department of Linguistics in the Dietrich School, has been offered as a certificate program for the past 14 years. Roughly 380 million people speak Arabic worldwide. It is one of the top five most popular languages spoken. Starting this fall, it will be offered to all students who wish to pursue a major or minor in the language.
Pitt Student Shares Experience Interning for the National Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Kelly McPoyle, a rising senior at Pitt, who is studying public and professional writing in the Dietrich School’s Composition Program, has been interning with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. During her time as an intern, McPoyle has learned about the Federal Reserve, contributed to projects, honed her skills, and gained professional experience along the way.
Kristin Kanthak Interviewed for TribLive on US Steel Sale
Kristin Kanthak, associate professor in the Department of Political Science in the Dietrich School, was interviewed for an article in TribLive on US Steel pressuring the government to agree to a $14.9 billion sale to Nippon Steel.
High Schooler Interviewed for Keeler Telescope for Research
Esme Offner, a junior at Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, used the Allegheny Observatory’s Keeler Telescope through the Observatory's outreach program. She was interviewed on SLB Radio to talk about her research and how she found out about the program during one fateful trip to the Observatory.