Calendar - Staff Councilhttps://calendar.pitt.edu/department/staff_council/calendarCalendar - Staff CouncilMon, 10 Aug 2026 09:40:31 -040060en-usLocalistAug 19, 2026: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269230730Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -04002026-08-19T12:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & ConferencesAug 20, 2026: Staff Council: Coffee and Conversations with Jana Sestili, Director of Event & Conference Services, Hospitality @ Pitt at University ClubGet inspired as dynamic leaders from Pitt share their unique stories, diverse backgrounds, and motivations. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn.

Come join us for coffee and an opportunity to get acquainted with Jana Sestili, Director of Event & Conference Services, Hospitality @ Pitt. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will engage in a conversation with her to discuss her life and career at Pitt!

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New to the series this year: a livestream option for anyone who can't join in person! Join the livestream

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Jana Sestili is a proud University of Pittsburgh alumna who has spent more than three decades proving that higher education isn't just a career, it's a calling. Her journey has taken her from Pitt Athletics to the North Carolina State University Alumni Association and back home to the University of Pittsburgh, where she has built a career centered on creating meaningful experiences and lasting relationships.

Today, as Director of Conference Services and Events within Hospitality at Pitt, Jana leads a team that welcomes everyone from prospective students and international conference attendees to alumni, wedding couples, and campus partners. She believes hospitality is one of the most powerful ways to tell a university's story and that every guest should leave feeling like they experienced the very best of Pitt and Pittsburgh.

Known for her infectious enthusiasm, collaborative leadership, and people-first approach, Jana is passionate about creating spaces where connections happen naturally. Whether she's planning a global conference, celebrating a wedding, or championing a new campus initiative, her philosophy is simple: hospitality is about making people feel like they belong.

When she's not on campus, you'll likely find her painting, redesigning a room, or encouraging others to "Be like Sneezy, spread the spirit of hospitality. Smile always!"

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5330341046224240.444251-79.956779Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -04002026-08-20T11:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-jana-sestiliMeetings & ConferencesForumsSep 12, 2026: Staff Tailgate presented by Staff Council at The Great Lawn Outside Acrisure StadiumJoin fellow Pitt staff for a day full of fun, food, and football! Presented by Staff Council, this tailgate is open to all Pitt staff looking to connect with colleagues across the University and build some Panther pride together ahead of kickoff against UCF. It's also Hall of Fame weekend for Pitt Athletics, so there's even more to celebrate!

Whether you're a longtime tailgate regular or joining us for the first time, come grab some food, meet staff from other departments, and soak in the game-day atmosphere before the Panthers take on the Knights. No need to stay the whole time, stop by for as little or as long as your schedule allows! Pitt staff who register will be entered into a raffle for local gift certificates, and we'll also have a fun giveaway while supplies last.

Tailgate: 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Game Time: 3:30 PM

Get your discounted tickets to the game here!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5348701406213740.445671-80.011425Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -04002026-09-12T11:30:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-tailgate-presented-by-staff-councilSocial GatheringsRecreation & SportsPanther AthleticsSep 16, 2026: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269231755Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -04002026-09-16T12:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & ConferencesSep 17, 2026: Staff Council: Coffee and Conversations with Kevin Conley, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at University ClubGet inspired as dynamic leaders from Pitt share their unique stories, diverse backgrounds, and motivations. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn.

Come join us for coffee and an opportunity to get acquainted with Kevin Conley, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will engage in a conversation with him to discuss his life and career at Pitt!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5318645010848340.444251-79.956779Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-17T10:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-kevin-conleyMeetings & ConferencesForumsSep 18, 2026: Staff Council Spotlight: Victoria Clavelli Lancaster, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Operational ExcellenceStaff Council welcomes Victoria Clavelli Lancaster, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Operational Excellence in the Office of the Executive Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations, for an upcoming AI-focused Staff Council Spotlight. Victoria recently launched the Administrative AI Community of Practice, a space for Pitt staff to learn together, share what's working, and build practices around the administrative use of AI.

More information to come!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52894801691058Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -04002026-09-18T12:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-spotlight-victoria-clavelli-lancasterMeetings & ConferencesOct 15, 2026: Staff Council: Coffee and Conversations with Rhonda Schuldt, Director, Big Idea Center at University ClubGet inspired as dynamic leaders from Pitt share their unique stories, diverse backgrounds, and motivations. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn.

Come join us for coffee and an opportunity to get acquainted with Rhonda Schuldt, Director, Big Idea Center. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will engage in a conversation with her to discuss her life and career at Pitt!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329304877041540.444251-79.956779Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -04002026-10-15T11:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-rhonda-schuldtMeetings & ConferencesForumsOct 16, 2026: Staff Council Spotlight: Making the Most of Your Retirement Benefit with TIAAWe are excited to welcome TIAA for an upcoming Staff Council Spotlight focused on helping you make the most of your retirement benefit. This session will be a great opportunity to learn more about your retirement options and the resources available to you as a University of Pittsburgh staff member.

More information to come!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52894795630457Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -04002026-10-16T12:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-spotlight-making-the-most-of-your-retirement-benefit-with-tiaaMeetings & ConferencesOct 21, 2026: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269232780Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -04002026-10-21T12:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & ConferencesNov 18, 2026: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269233805Wed, 18 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -05002026-11-18T12:00:00-05:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & ConferencesNov 19, 2026: Staff Council: Coffee and Conversations with Matthew Sterne, Vice Chancellor for Business Services at University ClubGet inspired as dynamic leaders from Pitt share their unique stories, diverse backgrounds, and motivations. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn.

Come join us for coffee and an opportunity to get acquainted with Matthew Sterne, Vice Chancellor for Business Services. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will engage in a conversation with him to discuss his life and career at Pitt!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5314451290550140.444251-79.956779Thu, 19 Nov 2026 10:30:00 -05002026-11-19T10:30:00-05:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-matthew-sterneMeetings & ConferencesForumsDec 10, 2026: Staff Council: Coffee and Conversations with Gene Anderson, Henry E. Haller Jr. Dean of the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration at University ClubGet inspired as dynamic leaders from Pitt share their unique stories, diverse backgrounds, and motivations. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn.

Come join us for coffee and an opportunity to get acquainted with Gene Anderson, Henry E. Haller Jr. Dean of the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will engage in a conversation with him to discuss his life and career at Pitt!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329309227038140.444251-79.956779Thu, 10 Dec 2026 11:00:00 -05002026-12-10T11:00:00-05:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-gene-andersonMeetings & ConferencesForumsDec 16, 2026: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269234830Wed, 16 Dec 2026 12:00:00 -05002026-12-16T12:00:00-05:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & ConferencesJan 20, 2027: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269236879Wed, 20 Jan 2027 12:00:00 -05002027-01-20T12:00:00-05:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & ConferencesJan 21, 2027: Staff Council: Coffee and Conversations with Natasha Williams, Assistant Director for Academic Intervention, Student Success Team at University ClubGet inspired as dynamic leaders from Pitt share their unique stories, diverse backgrounds, and motivations. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn.

Come join us for coffee and an opportunity to get acquainted with Natasha Williams, Assistant Director for Academic Intervention, Student Success Team. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will engage in a conversation with her to discuss her life and career at Pitt!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329312450790440.444251-79.956779Thu, 21 Jan 2027 11:00:00 -05002027-01-21T11:00:00-05:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-natasha-williamsMeetings & ConferencesForumsFeb 17, 2027: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269237904Wed, 17 Feb 2027 12:00:00 -05002027-02-17T12:00:00-05:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & ConferencesFeb 18, 2027: Staff Council: Coffee and Conversations with Cindy McCarthy, Associate Professor and Director, Bioethics Certificate at University ClubGet inspired as dynamic leaders from Pitt share their unique stories, diverse backgrounds, and motivations. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn.

Come join us for coffee and an opportunity to get acquainted with Cindy McCarthy, Associate Professor and Director, Bioethics Certificate. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will engage in a conversation with her to discuss her life and career at Pitt!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329315358891640.444251-79.956779Thu, 18 Feb 2027 10:00:00 -05002027-02-18T10:00:00-05:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-cindy-mccarthyMeetings & ConferencesForumsMar 17, 2027: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269238929Wed, 17 Mar 2027 12:00:00 -04002027-03-17T12:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & ConferencesApr 21, 2027: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269239954Wed, 21 Apr 2027 12:00:00 -04002027-04-21T12:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & ConferencesMay 19, 2027: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269242003Wed, 19 May 2027 12:00:00 -04002027-05-19T12:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & ConferencesJun 16, 2027: Staff Council General Meeting Please join us for our Monthly Staff Council General Meeting and discuss important topics going on around campus!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53188269243028Wed, 16 Jun 2027 12:00:00 -04002027-06-16T12:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff_council_general_meeting_5342Meetings & Conferences