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?
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?
This is the year Pitt was founded, originally as the Pittsburgh Academy, in a log cabin.
What is 1787?
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?
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?
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 these 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?