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Issue Date: 
February 13, 2012

Chancellor’s Alumni Faculty-Staff Luncheon

About 400 people attended Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg’s annual luncheon for faculty and staff alumni. The gathering was held Jan. 25 in Alumni Hall’s Connolly Ballroom. The chancellor told his audience that every member of the Pitt community is helping to shape the current chapter of the University’s history. He said that challenges posed by the dramatic cuts in the state appropriation exist, but that his early birthday wish for the University—ahead of the official start of its 225th anniversary observance—is for the University community to stick together and advocate for Pitt’s noble mission, to succeed, and to keep moving forward. About 400 people attended Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg’s annual luncheon for faculty and staff alumni. The gathering was held Jan. 25 in Alumni Hall’s Connolly Ballroom. The chancellor told his audience that every member of the Pitt community is helping to shape the current chapter of the University’s history. He said that challenges posed by the dramatic cuts in the state appropriation exist, but that his early birthday wish for the University—ahead of the official start of its 225th anniversary observance—is for the University community to stick together and advocate for Pitt’s noble mission, to succeed, and to keep moving forward.

About 400 people attended Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg’s annual luncheon for faculty and staff alumni. The gathering was held Jan. 25 in Alumni Hall’s Connolly Ballroom. The chancellor told his audience that every member of the Pitt community is helping to shape the current chapter of the University’s history. He said that challenges posed by the dramatic cuts in the state appropriation exist, but that his early birthday wish for the University—ahead of the official start of its 225th anniversary observance—is for the University community to stick together and advocate for Pitt’s noble mission, to succeed, and to keep moving forward.

Pitt Police, Student Athletes Take the “Polar Plunge” to Raise $2,600 for Special Olympics

Two dozen University of Pittsburgh police officers helped to raise $2,600 for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania on Dec. 11 during the organization’s annual “Polar Plunge” event. Members of Pitt’s Swimming and Diving team also participated in the plunge, raising $950 of Pitt’s $2,600 total for the event. Most of the University’s police officers, organized by Lieutenant Holly Lamb, braved the cold Allegheny River: from left, Lieutenant Dave Basile, Sergeant Dan Papale, Officer Heather Camp, and Officer Cory Rogers emerge from the river. The event’s host, former Pittsburgh Steeler Lynn Swan, praised the Pitt officers for the stylish fur hats they all wore on dry land to celebrate their underwater feat. The day’s event raised a total of more than $260,000 for the Special Olympics, twice the amount raised last year. Credit: Timothy DelaneyTwo dozen University of Pittsburgh police officers helped to raise $2,600 for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania on Dec. 11 during the organization’s annual “Polar Plunge” event. Members of Pitt’s Swimming and Diving team also participated in the plunge, raising $950 of Pitt’s $2,600 total for the event. Most of the University’s police officers, organized by Lieutenant Holly Lamb, braved the cold Allegheny River: from left, Lieutenant Dave Basile, Sergeant Dan Papale, Officer Heather Camp, and Officer Cory Rogers emerge from the river. The event’s host, former Pittsburgh Steeler Lynn Swan, praised the Pitt officers for the stylish fur hats they all wore on dry land to celebrate their underwater feat. The day’s event raised a total of more than $260,000 for the Special Olympics, twice the amount raised last year. Credit: Timothy Delaney

Two dozen University of Pittsburgh police officers helped to raise $2,600 for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania on Dec. 11 during the organization’s annual “Polar Plunge” event. Members of Pitt’s Swimming and Diving team also participated in the plunge, raising $950 of Pitt’s $2,600 total for the event. Most of the University’s police officers, organized by Lieutenant Holly Lamb, braved the cold Allegheny River: from left, Lieutenant Dave Basile, Sergeant Dan Papale, Officer Heather Camp, and Officer Cory Rogers emerge from the river. The event’s host, former Pittsburgh Steeler Lynn Swan, praised the Pitt officers for the stylish fur hats they all wore on dry land to celebrate their underwater feat. The day’s event raised a total of more than $260,000 for the Special Olympics, twice the amount raised last year.