Pitt History Timeline
In 1926, the University broke ground on this building, which is the second tallest academic building in the world.
What is the Cathedral of Learning?
Seeing these is the sky means a Pitt win!
What are victory lights?
Each year, the Pitt Staff Council hosts a summer picnic for faculty and staff at this infamous Pittsburgh theme park.
What is Kennywood?
Our optimistic attitude makes us resilient so we can overcome challenges and celebrate success.
What is Positivity?
Offering multiple routes, staff can use this University mode of transportation to travel around campus.
What is the shuttle bus system?
In 1909, the University adopted this as its mascot.
What is the Panther?
Kissing your sweetheart on the steps of this building means you will be hearing wedding bells in the future.
What is Heinz Chapel?
Each year, members of BHAS participate in this summer sporting event at the Pitt Sports Dome.
What is the Pitt Staff Summer Softball League?
We achieve our common goals through creativity and collaboration. We act with humility, placing a greater value on the success of the department than on the individual.
What is Teamwork?
A ghost reportedly resides on the 12th floor of this residence hall, constructed between 1922 and 1924.
What is Bruce Hall?
This is the year Pitt was founded, originally as the Pittsburgh Academy, in a log cabin.
What is 1798?
During this special evening, Pitt alumni pass on the "Light of Learning" to Pitt's newest students in an elegant ceremony.
What is Lantern Night?
This monthly publication highlights happenings throughout the department, provides valuable tips and tricks, and staff celebrations.
What is the BHAS Buzz?
We continuously improve by breaking norms, embracing change, and creating unique value.
What is Innovation?
This off-campus location is the home to BHAS's Logistics team, which includes Surplus Property, Mail Services, and Moving and Receiving Services.
What is Thomas Blvd. Warehouse?
In 1955, this Pitt professor developed the polio vaccine.
Who is Jonas Salk?
Located on the first and third floors of the Cathedral of Learning, these consist of 30 classrooms that were designed to represent the ethnic groups that have settled in Pittsburgh.
What are the Nationality Rooms?
On this holiday, BHAS in conjunction with Chartwells (The University's Dining Services provider), provide over 2,000 meals for people in need.
What is Christmas Day?
We do amazing things because we have pride in the work we do and the services we provide.
What is Passion?
Built in 1923, this eight-story building is a faculty, staff, and alumni club and the location of BHAS's annual Holiday Party.
What is the University Club?
In 1893, this man earned a degree in civil engineering (with honors), becoming the University’s first Black graduate.
Who is William Hunter Dammond?
This item spends the night in the Babcock Room at the top of the Cathedral of Learning to symbolize the height that the wearer will reach upon graduating from the University of Pittsburgh.
What is the class ring?
Six staff members receive this at our annual Summer Picnic.
What are the Best of BHAS Awards?
We strive to make our policies, practices and relationships equitable and accessible in order to create a diverse and inclusive environment for our Pitt community.
What is Inclusivity?
Amos Hall is the on-campus home for sororities as well as this retail store named after Pitt’s first full-time undergraduate female students.
What is Maggie & Stella’s Cards & Gifts?