Blue, Gold & Green Alumni & Family Weekend October 3-5, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD
welcome back. It s no secret that green is hot. Nearly everyone is talking about it. They re using words like environmentalism, environmentally friendly, sustainability, energy efficiency, recycling, and locally grown. We at Pitt-Bradford are also using those kinds of terms in our classrooms, our residence halls and in our conversations with each other and those with whom we collaborate both on campus and off. Therefore, it seemed only appropriate for us to develop the Blue, Gold and Green theme for this year s Alumni and Family Weekend. Creating that theme for Alumni and Family Weekend means that during your time back at your alma mater, you ll have the opportunity to participate in some environmental-related activities and events, including guided hikes in Allegany State Park, Marilla Reservoir and White Pines; our Third Annual Environmental Film Festival; and our Welcome Back Reception that will feature locally sourced food and beverages. You ll also receive a cool water bottle to use throughout the weekend when you sign the Blue, Gold and Green Pledge upon arrival. We hope you will be joining us for many if not all of the exciting greenthemed and other events. We look forward to seeing each of you. Hail to Pitt. Chris Napoleon 87-88 George Repchick 82 PBAA President PBAA President-elect jump into BLUE, GOLD & green!
Alumni & Family Weekend Schedule Friday, October 3 11:30 a.m. Executive Speaker Series & Networking Luncheon Mukaiyama University Room 3 p.m. Allegany State Park Guided Hike Meet in Harriett B. Wick Chapel Marilla Reservoir and White Pines Trail Guided Hike Parking Lot by 2:45 p.m. 4-5 p.m. Career Services Open House 220 Frame-Westerberg Commons 7-9 p.m. Welcome Back Farm-to-Table Reception Mukaiyama University Room revisit. remember. relax. saturday, October 4 9 10 a.m. Alumni, Friends & Family Open House Bromeley, Fisher and Swarts Halls 11 a.m. Alumni Swimming Event Paul C. Duke III Aquatic Center 11a.m 3 p.m. Friends of Hanley Library Book Sale Hanley Library Noon 3 p.m. Pitt-Bradford s Street Fair, Farmer s Market & PittNic Campus Loop Noon 4:30 p.m. 3rd Annual Environmental Film Festival Bromeley Family Theater 1 & 3 p.m. Women s and Men s Soccer vs. LaRoche College Kessel Athletic Complex 2:30 p.m. African-American Student & Alumni Networking Social Mukaiyama University Room 3 p.m. Pitt-Bradford MSW Alumni Reception David R. Webb/Bradford Forest Rehearsal Hall, 138 Blaisdell Hall 3 p.m. Alumni Baseball Game Kessel Athletic Complex 5 p.m. Alumni & Family Weekend Worship Service Harriett B. Wick Chapel don t miss this! 5 p.m. Dinner On Your Own Downtown Bradford Sign the Blue, Gold & Green Pledge at registration and 7:30 p.m. Decade Gatherings Various Downtown Locations receive a BPA-free water bottle to use all weekend Hydration Stations/Campus-Wide Recycling 20% savings in the Panther Shop Photos with the Panther sunday, October 5 10:30 a.m. PBAA Awards Brunch & Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Mukaiyama University Room This seal signifies a PBAA Signature Event. Look for it throughout this brochure and register today! PBAA 20th Anniversary Celebration Free round trip ATA transportation includes campus, downtown & hotels. Get your ticket to ride at registration. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Farewell Brunch KOA Dining Hall alumni & family weekend :
Friday, October 3 3 p.m. Allegany State Park Guided Hike Meet in the parking lot by the Harriett B. Wick Chapel at 2:45 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Executive Speaker Series & Networking Luncheon Mukaiyama University Room Frame-Westerberg Commons Join us for a guided hike in the spectacular Allegany State Park, which will be led by Josh Bridge 02, natural resource specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Dr. Steve Robar, associate dean of academic affairs and associate professor of political science. They will be assisted by many capable colleagues and students. Josh and Dr. Robar will talk about the history of the Allegany State Park and its natural resources. It should be a spectacular and crisp fall-foliage and autumn-hiking opportunity, one that will raise a good appetite for the evening s Farm-to-Table reception. Josh Bridge 02 works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a natural resource specialist and recreation business line manager in the Natural Resources Management Branch of the Operations Division in Pittsburgh. He provides primary technical and policy support for recreational, hydropower, operations and maintenance while managing a $3.7 million recreation budget for 16 federal lakes and 23 federal locks and dams in the Allegheny, Monongahela and Upper Ohio watersheds. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree for Pitt s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and completed a second master s degree in Park and Natural Resources Management. Previously he worked for the City of Pittsburgh and the State of New York in Albany as a senior budget/policy analyst. He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife Erin 03 and their two children. The Executive Speaker Series brings top business leaders throughout the region to our campus. These seasoned professionals discuss relevant business issues and provide important career inspiration and advice for our students. Sponsored by the Division of Management & Education, Office of Career Services and the PBAA. Featured Speaker Josh Bridge 02, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All alumni are welcome to share their expertise and experiences with students who want to learn more about their professions and career decisions at this annual networking event. Advance reservations are required. $10/person. Sponsored by County National Bank 3 p.m. Marilla Reservoir and White Pines Trail Guided Hike Meet in the parking lot by the Harriett B. Wick Chapel at 2:45 p.m. Join us for a guided hike of the Marilla Reservoir and the White Pines Trail, which will be led by Lisa Moeke 09 environmental studies, of the Tuna Valley Trail Association, and Kelsey Krepps, current president of the Environmental Studies Club. They will be assisted by many capable colleagues and students. In addition to seeing towering old-growth white pines, majestic hemlocks, and massive maples along a beautiful water run, there will be demonstrations of the Trailmaker Application, which was developed at Pitt-Bradford and is currently used by students working with local municipalities and civic groups to foster tourism development. 4 5 p.m. Career Services Open House 220 Frame-Westerberg Commons Visit with Dr. Holly Spittler and Dr. Jim Evans over a cup of coffee. Tour the Career Services area and learn about all the resources and services that are available to you as a graduate Register with PantherLink, Pitt-Bradford s powerful career management system, as a job seeker or employer Check out OptimalResume, the cutting-edge resume development software program that s available to students and alumni Learn how you as a graduate can help with the career development of our students as a volunteer mentor, internship supervisor, employer or speaker revisit. 7-9 p.m. Welcome Back Farm-to-Table Reception Mukaiyama University Room, Frame-Westerberg Commons The PBAA welcomes alumni to a reception celebrating locally sourced food and beverages, including a sampling from the Kane, Pa., craft distillery, CJ Spirits. Reconnect with former classmates, staff and faculty as we acknowledge former PBAA Teaching Excellence Award recipients and some recent faculty retirees, too. Free to attend. Advance registration required. alumni & family weekend :
Saturday, October 4 3 p.m. Alumni Baseball Game Kessel Athletic Complex Register online or contact coach Bret Butler (bab15@pitt.edu) for more information about playing. 9 10 a.m. Alumni, Friends & Family Open House Bromeley, Fisher and Swarts Halls Visit with faculty and meet current students of our academic divisions. See demonstrations of emerging technologies, view student work, hear presentations on a variety of topics, or simply stop by to say hi and grab a cup of coffee. 3 4 p.m. Pitt-Bradford MSW Alumni Reception David R. Webb/Bradford Forest Rehearsal Hall, 138 Blaisdell Hall Hosted by Pitt-Bradford MSW Alumni Council. 5 p.m. Alumni & Family Weekend Worship Service Harriett B. Wick Chapel A nondenominational worship service open to the entire campus and Bradford communities. 5 p.m. Dinner On Your Own Take your Panther Pride with you as you dine in Bradford, which is home to several restaurants for nearly every taste. To help you plan your dinner, visit www.upb.pitt.edu/restaurants for locations and additional information. 11 a.m. Alumni Swim Meet Paul C. Duke III Aquatic Center Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport & Fitness Center Register online or contact Coach Ed Bahan at egb17@pitt.edu for more information. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Decade Gatherings Noon 3 p.m. Alumni & Family Street Fair, Farmer s Market & PittNic Campus Loop Enjoy family activities, featuring entertainment, games for kids, picnic food, a farmer s market and photos with the panther statue. Rain location, McDowell Fieldhouse. Join your fellow classmates at these pre-arranged local decade gatherings hosted by the PBAA where you can eat, drink and be merry. A faculty or staff member will be present to greet each group. Free to attend. Advance registration required. Young Alumni (2000s): Rookies Sports Bar / 211 Main St. 1990s: The Corner Bar / 42 Mechanic St. 1980s: Kabob s at The Option House / 41 Main St. 1970s/1960s: The New Willows / 2669 W. Washington St. Noon 4:30 p.m. 3rd Annual Environmental Film Festival Bromeley Family Theater Blaisdell Hall There will be 22 movies, ranging in length from 4 to 34 minutes, that will cover many subjects and contents. These films are international in scope, introducing you to many nations and cultures, as well as diverse in the range of environmental issues addressed. Sometimes fun, sometimes serious, always visually brilliant, these films will both entertain and activate you. The breaks between film sets will enable you to participate and comment to make this a community experience. 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Friends of Hanley Library Book Sale Where gently used bound treasures await. 2:30 3:30 p.m. African-American Student & Alumni Networking Social Mukaiyama University Room, Frame-Westerberg Commons Hosted by AASU, PBAA & Office of the President. alumni & family weekend :
Sunday, October 5 10:30 a.m Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association Awards Brunch and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Mukaiyama University Room Frame-Westerberg Commons The PBAA invites you to celebrate the achievements of our honored alumni who have gone above and beyond, inside and outside of the classroom, and in service to Pitt-Bradford. Read about this year s award recipients at www.upbalumni.org. Advance reservations are required. (Adults $15/ Children ages 6-12, $6, 5 and under free). 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farewell Brunch KOA Dining Room Frame-Westerberg Commons This is your opportunity to say, See you next year to all of your Pitt-Bradford friends. Adults $8.50, Children 6-12 $4.25, 5 and under eat free. (You ll pay at the door.) event information: Alumni Weekend Check-in Friday, 10 a.m. 10 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Information Desk, Frame-Westerberg Commons Check in to receive your weekend information packet filled with a schedule of events, event tickets, nametags and other goodies. Sign the Blue, Gold and Green Pledge to receive a BPA-free water bottle you can use throughout the weekend. Accommodations Need a place to stay? See what s available in and around Bradford: www.upb.pitt.edu/wheretostay Register online now Questions If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-814-362-5273 or email Lindsay Retchless, director of alumni relations, at lhr2@pitt.edu. Additions and changes to this schedule can be found at alumni & family weekend : Don t Miss the FUN Register Today!
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Alumni Relations 300 Campus Drive Bradford, PA 16701 Blue, Gold & Green Alumni & Family Weekend October 3-5,