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Archive for Issue Date October 13th, 2008

Free at Last? Exhibition on Slavery Opens Oct. 25 »

Published on October 13, 2008
A pathbreaking exhibition by Pitt writes a new chapter in the early history of race relations in Western Pennsylvania. It explores in depth for the first time the little-known fact that slavery persisted in the region through the years directly preceding the Civil War.

Highlights of Free at Last? Exhibition »

Published on October 13, 2008

Pitt Launching World History Center »

Published on October 13, 2008
In recognition of the interconnections of human history, Pitt is opening a World History Center committed to research, teaching, and international collaboration, with the goal of influencing global policies and practices.

Student Conference on Health Law Careers Planned »

Published on October 13, 2008
In response to the overwhelming success of last year's first-ever health law student conference, Pitt’s School of Law and the American Society of Law, Medicine, and Ethics (ASLME) will sponsor the second annual conference for law students Oct. 17 titled “Taking the Health Law Career Path: Student Conference” in Pitt's Barco Law Building.

Pitt Researchers Awarded NIH Grant to Study Obesity’s Role in Preeclampsia »

Published on October 13, 2008
A $6.4 million grant from the National Institute of Health will enable Pitt researchers to investigate the role obesity may plan in preeclampsia, a common complication of pregnancy that can be life-threatening for mother and baby.

Flu Shots Offered to Pitt Faculty and Staff »

Published on October 13, 2008

Briefly Noted »

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Newsmakers »

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Pitt Researchers Identify a Cause of Pneumonia Common In Parkinson’s Disease Patients »

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Happenings »

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Pitt’s Kuntu Repertory Theatre Kicks Off 2008-09 Season »

Published on October 13, 2008

On the Pitt Bookshelf »

Published on October 13, 2008