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When making plans for our fall term, it’s important to know what portion of our Pitt community has received the COVID-19 vaccine. Students, faculty and staff can disclose their vaccination status here and be entered to win fun prizes: https://bit.ly/2S6egMJ

Looking to get vaccinated? Stop by PittCoVax at Nordenberg Hall on a Wednesday or Thursday! For clinic hours and more information on the vaccines available visit: coronavirus.pitt.edu

Submit your creative work by July 9 for the Art of Diversity showcase as a part of our 2021 Diversity Forum. @PittC4C & @PittDiversity are looking for pieces that expand diversity consciousness and celebrate minoritized cultures. More here: https://bit.ly/3iz34TG #PittDiversity

Making music virtually isn’t without challenges. On a Zoom call, the orchestra players can see Martin press her flute’s keys, but she's on mute. That's for good reason. Hearing 45 people tooting, honking and strumming would be chaotic: https://bit.ly/3sBvCNy #NationalMusicDay

Today is #InternationalThankYouDay, Panthers. We’d like to thank each member of our Pitt community who has continued to forge ahead and keep each other safer by physically distancing, washing your hands and doing your part to combat COVID-19 spread.

The pandemic has left lots of time indoors and for some, time to focus on new hobbies or interests. For 16-year-old Ryan Caginalp, that meant finding the tools and developing the skills to take high-powered images of the night skies. More in Pittwire: http://bit.ly/38i6ZPa

Yesterday, at the Family Matters Direct Primary Care in Allison Park, Pitt medical student Alexis Hester was one of about 100 unaffiliated or private healthcare workers to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Full story here: http://cbsloc.al/39j6WSF

The deadline to submit art for our upcoming "Don't Look Away: Because Mattering is the Minimum" exhibition has been extended to Feb. 1. The exhibition will be displayed on our Pittsburgh campus. Apply today: http://pi.tt/dontlookaway

In examining her ancestry, a poet finds the voices history has silenced. Read Lauren Russell's story in Pitt Magazine: https://bit.ly/37Q86Ge

The Year of Engagement is recognizing matching grant awardees through a series of virtual coffee and happy hour events. During the events, which are hosted on Zoom and streamed on Pittwire Live, awardees discuss their winning projects and how they advance engagement in the university and throughout the community. The first event kicks off Thursday, Nov. 12 at noon. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2IputYr.

On #WorldKindnessDay & #CardiganDay we are reminded of the kindness that Mister Rogers embodied. His messages of kindness touched countless lives both at Pitt and around the world. These moments hold a special place at Pitt in our archives: https://bit.ly/2HmtRCb

Did you know it's possible to get COVID-19 twice? It's true! With cases in the region rising and students preparing to leave Pitt campuses before Thanksgiving, here’s what you need to know about reinfection and spread.

Spring term update: As of now, the COVID-19 Medical Response Office is advising students not to travel. Recommended move-in dates and more guidance will be provided next week. Late January is the earliest possible time frame for move-in. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3nw0sVo

Today is World Kindness Day! We want to know how you plan to be kind today. Let us know in the comments! #H2P

Veteran and alumnus Tristan Wimmer (BUS ’20G) BASE jumped 22 times in one day to raise awareness of the estimated 22 veterans who die by suicide each day. He’s spending this #VeteransDay in the Utah desert with a fellow veteran who is duplicating his feat.

Good morning, Panthers! It's a good day to have a good day. #H2P

Transgender Awareness Month marks a vital time to raise awareness, promote education and advance advocacy for our transgender and gender non-conforming community. More information and resources are available from @PittDiversity: https://bit.ly/2UyyQmN

Avoid infecting your family and loved ones at Thanksgiving! The best thing you should do now is limit your close contacts, continue to wear your face covering and keep at least six feet between yourself and others. More on shelter-in-place in Pittwire: https://bit.ly/3ppYI2m

This #VeteransDay, we’d like to thank all of those, Panthers or not, for serving our country.

We must each do our part and change our behavior now to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Doing so helps keep our community safe, as well as our loved ones who will be gathering for Thanksgiving. Learn about the latest numbers and steps you can take: https://bit.ly/2JO96As

Congrats to the Year of Engagement’s first grant awardees for the funding cycle! Read more about their projects in Pittwire: https://bit.ly/2IputYr #PittEngage

Tomorrow at noon: Join the University of Pittsburgh Staff Council as R. David Lebel, of the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, presents on "Adapting at work during COVID-19: Results from a multi-wave survey of Pitt staff." Register: https://bit.ly/3ljuqMa

The number of positive cases on campus is increasing at an alarming rate. We all need to do our part and take this seriously. Mask up. Maintain physical distance. Wash your hands.

While sheltering in place, you must stay in your residence except when: Attending class, lab or clinical Picking up food Exercising safely Studying in the library... Working when necessary Shopping for essentials & medical needs https://bit.ly/3lgTAer See more

Research published in Science describes a new method to extract tiny but extremely powerful antibody fragments from llamas, which could then be fashioned into therapeutics for COVID-19. Watch the press conference on the findings: https://youtu.be/VfKSAd8NqjA

Starting at midnight tonight, the Pittsburgh campus is moving to the Elevated Risk Posture and all students should begin sheltering in place. This decision is based on the recommendations of our health and safety experts and more details are available here: https://bit.ly/3las6XS

Looking for more #STEMSTEAMDay content? Check out more amazing stories of Panthers in these fields on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2U0olbr

We're kicking off our #STEMSTEAMDay celebrations with a fun throwback to last year's three-day STEM mini-camp hosted by Pitt CEC Hill District! Watch here: https://bit.ly/3p2vypJ