School of Information Sciences

Alumni: Overview

The SIS Alumni Relations Office, along with the Pitt Alumni Association, is proud to be the voice of over 11,000 SIS graduates from 32 countries! We encourage you to attend some great alumni events, network with fellow graduates, and come back to visit us to see how your alma mater may has grown.

Homecoming 2008

Thursday, October 23, 2008
Pathway to Professions: Pathway to Professions will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Connolly Ballroom of Alumni Hall. This fifth annual networking event is a forum for interaction between Pitt students and alumni to discuss career opportunities in an informal, comfortable atmosphere.  Advance alumni registration is requested by contacting Joelleen Brandt at jbrandt@sis.pitt.edu or (412) 624-9473.

Friday, October 24, 2008
Welcome Back Reception: A New Tradition on Campus for All Pitt Alumni
The Welcome Back to Pitt reception is open to all alumni and sponsored by the Pittsburgh Alumni Association. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Commons Room in the Cathedral of Learning will feature musical entertainment, cocktails (proof of age required), heavy hors d' oeuvres, dessert and coffee. Meet friends and classmates from decades past, reconnect with SIS alums at the SIS Homecoming table, and visit the Nationality Rooms.  If you've never come back for Homecoming, now is the time to start! Casual attire requested. RSVP by October 17th to alumnievents@ia.pitt.edu or call 1-800-ALU-PITT.  Following the reception, the Pitt Program Council presents a Fireworks and Laser Show.

Saturday, October 25, 2008
Pitt Panthers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Game: For ticket information, call (800) 643-7488 or visit www.pittsburghpanthers.com. The kickoff time is not likely to be known until early October.

For more information about Pitt's Homecoming activities, take a look at the official site!

Pitt's Alumni Connection

The Pitt Online Connection exists to help alumni connect with each other and with the university. More information at: http://www.alumni.pitt.edu/connect/homepage.html.

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