Thank You, Pitt Day of Giving Donors!
Thank you to our 102 donors—alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students—who contributed more than $15,000 on February 25, the University’s 9th Pitt Day of Giving! The wonderful participation by ULS donors brings an additional $500 of Pitt Day of Giving bonus funds to the ULS. Our Pitt Day of Giving donors supported the Student Learning Fund, General Library Fund, August Wilson Archive, and Archives & Special Collections
Pitt Day of Giving
 The University of Pittsburgh Library System is pleased to announce the acquisition of the archive of acclaimed children’s and young adult author Sharon G. Flake, the recipient of two Coretta Scott King Honors and other notable awards and recognitions. A longtime Pittsburgh resident, Flake is internationally known for gripping narratives that authentically capture the humanity of everyday teens who grapple with everything from teenage angst to making choices that can change the trajectory of their lives for better or worse. ...more |
 The August Wilson Archive at the University of Pittsburgh Library System presents Birthday at Tiffany’s on March 10, 2025 at the Dr. Vernell Lillie Theatre at the City Theatre from 7-8 pm! Enjoy a live reading of playwright Christine Bethea’s comedy exploring race, privilege, and belonging. A recipient of the August Wilson Archive Community Artist Scholar Award, Christine drew inspiration from her archive research. |
 Join us to learn more about the new exhibit Guardians of Nature: Animals in Chinese Culture and Conservation! Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from Noon-12:30 p.m. at Hillman Library, 3rd Floor Exhibit Cases, curator Shuyang Shi, PhD Student in History at the University of Pittsburgh will explore the significance of these animals and gain insight into how China’s relationship with wildlife has evolved over the centuries. |
 Celebrating 20 Years: August Wilson’s Legacy and The Confluence of Voices in Literary and Cultural Expression co-presented by the August Wilson Society and the University of Pittsburgh Library System at Hillman Library from April 2-5, 2025 |
 The 3MT competition celebrates the exciting research conducted by Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) students. Competitors vie for prizes as they explain their research in just three minutes. Monday, April 7, 2025 from noon - 2 p.m. Hillman Library, Archives & Special Collections Room, Third Floor |
