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A recent email from a prospective student asked why we had discouraged her from pursuing preparation to teach a certain foreign language. She made a good case that it would be good for schools to teach the language she had mastered and asked why we hadn't encouraged her to pursue a teaching credential with us. This got me to thinking about an important aspect of the advice we provide to prospectiv...
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Pitt Honors Distinguished Professor Naomi Zigmond
Pitt is honoring four senior faculty members as Distinguished Professors: Ellen Frank has been named Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, effective June 1; Randy Juhl, Distinguished Service Professor of Pharmacy, effective July 1; and, effective Sept. 1, George Reid Andrews, Distinguished Professor of History, and Naomi P. Zigmond , Distinguished Professor of Education . Pitt Chancellor Mark A....
Council on Graduate Students in Education Emphasize Recycling During CGSE Conference
During the annual CGSE Student Research Conference, all presenters will be given a reusable water bottle instead of an individual use bottle. At each meeting, everyone can refill their water bottle. In addition, various recycling bins will be set-up in the area for dispoal of recyclable material. Everyone is encouraged to become a role-model in the recycling effort. &n...
