University of Pittsburgh Staff Council

08/13/2026

Reminder! Join us next Thursday, Aug. 20, for another great Coffee & Conversations session. We'll be sitting down with Jana Sestili, Director of Event & Conference Services, Hospitality @ Pitt, as she shares her life and career at Pitt. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will lead the conversation.

Don't forget, Coffee & Conversations has a new home this year at the University Club - Library, and for the first time, we're offering a virtual option to stream live if you can't join us in person!

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-jana-sestili

08/06/2026

Come learn from the leaders who help shape Pitt! Each conversation brings a unique perspective and a chance to connect.

Join us as we sit down with Jana Sestili, Director of Event & Conference Services, Hospitality @ Pitt. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will lead the conversation as they discuss her background and career at Pitt.

We're also excited to share that Coffee & Conversations has a new home at the University Club - Library, and you can now join us virtually with our new livestream option if you're unable to attend in person!

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-jana-sestili

07/23/2026

Staff Council is proud to annually support the Chancellor's Distinguished Service Awards. If you know a colleague who consistently goes above and beyond, whether in their day-to-day role or through their impact on the broader community, this is a great chance to make sure that work gets seen. Nominations close Wednesday, Aug. 12, so take a moment to nominate them!

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Awards for Staff! 🎉

These awards recognize Pitt staff (full-time, part-time, classified, and union-eligible) who consistently go above and beyond in their roles or make an outstanding impact in their communities.

If you know a colleague whose exceptional service deserves to be honored, submit your nomination by Wednesday, Aug. 12! Learn how to submit your nomination here: https://pitt.ly/4fSrtzR

07/22/2026

Staff Council wrote this month's Staff Matters column for University Times, taking a look at the FY27 salary pool for non-represented staff at the University of Pittsburgh.

The article highlights the return of a University-level pool supporting merit, market, and equity adjustments this year, comparing it against the year-over-year inflation rate.

Staff Council has representatives on the University Budget and Planning Committee, participates in ongoing conversations in shared governance and advocacy, and continues to highlight the ongoing gap between this pool and inflation as something worth watching.

Read the full article here: https://www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/staff-matters-2-0

07/20/2026

Last Thursday, we pulled off a little surprise to honor Mark Burdsall, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Consulting Services, on his retirement after 28 years at Pitt!

In recognition of his years of dedicated service to the University and steadfast partnership with Staff Council in shared governance, our Mentor Award will now be named in his honor: the Mark Burdsall Mentor Award.

Thank you, Mark, for everything you've done for Staff Council and for the Pitt community over the years. Congratulations on your retirement!

06/22/2026

Don't miss out! Join us this Thursday for another insightful Coffee & Conversations session featuring leaders who are making meaningful impacts at Pitt. Enjoy an engaging discussion with Kevin Washo, Senior Vice Chancellor for External Relations, as Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, guides a conversation about his life and career at Pitt. It's a great chance to connect, learn, and be inspired, all over a cup of coffee!

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-kevin-washo

06/12/2026

Come learn from the leaders who help shape Pitt! Each conversation brings a unique perspective and a chance to connect.

Join us as we sit down with Kevin Washo, Senior Vice Chancellor for External Relations. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will lead the conversation as they discuss his background and career at Pitt.

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-kevin-washo

06/02/2026

Don't miss out! Join us next Tuesday for another insightful Coffee & Conversations session featuring leaders who are making meaningful impacts at Pitt.

Enjoy an engaging discussion with Lisa Rohan, PhD, Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, as Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, guides a conversation about her life and career at Pitt.

It's a great chance to connect, learn, and be inspired — all over a cup of coffee!

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-lisa-rohan

05/27/2026

👏👏 👏Three cheers for Staff Council supporting Pitt staff!

The University of Pittsburgh staff that gathered today for the annual Pitt Staff Council Spring Assembly had a chance to learn how to navigate change through practical strategies, meaningful dialogue, and cross-unit connections.

A thank you goes out to Staff Council member Jamelle Price for capturing two important take aways from the sessions.
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05/22/2026

Get inspired as dynamic leaders from Pitt share their unique stories, diverse backgrounds, and motivations. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn!

Join us for a rich conversation with Lisa Rohan, PhD, Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. Sam Young, Co-Vice Chair of Staff Life, will engage in a conversation with her to discuss her life and career at Pitt!

REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/staff-council-coffee-and-conversations-with-lisa-rohan