My office hours for this semester are as follows:
Monday: 9:00am-1:00pm, and 2:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday: 12:30pm-2:30pm
As I stated last semester, if I am for some reason not in the office at these times and you need anything, please feel free to email me at gms21@pitt.edu.
Hail Pitt!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Welcome back to Pitt!
Hey Everyone.
First of all I would like to say welcome back to everyone returning and welcome to all the freshman to this wonderful university.
I got a chance to meet many of the freshmen at the Panther Partners ceremony last night, so I wish you all good luck in the upcoming year. Great job to both upperclassman and freshmen who signed up for this very rewarding program, and also great job to those who organized it all (Jonathan, Trista, Nila, and everyone else).
Additionally I would like to give a thank you to the Oakland Community Council for holding the 3rd annual Furniture Sale. I always tout recycling, so this was a great way for the community to re-use furniture.
The Oakland Community Council is a great place for you to go and voice your concerns about Oakland itself. They are responsible for bringing in things like the Oakland Farmer's Market, the Furniture Sale, and general improvements to the quality of living in Oakland.
First of all I would like to say welcome back to everyone returning and welcome to all the freshman to this wonderful university.
I got a chance to meet many of the freshmen at the Panther Partners ceremony last night, so I wish you all good luck in the upcoming year. Great job to both upperclassman and freshmen who signed up for this very rewarding program, and also great job to those who organized it all (Jonathan, Trista, Nila, and everyone else).
Additionally I would like to give a thank you to the Oakland Community Council for holding the 3rd annual Furniture Sale. I always tout recycling, so this was a great way for the community to re-use furniture.
The Oakland Community Council is a great place for you to go and voice your concerns about Oakland itself. They are responsible for bringing in things like the Oakland Farmer's Market, the Furniture Sale, and general improvements to the quality of living in Oakland.
I strongly urge any student both on and off campus who wants to voice their concern to attend the Oakland Community Council Community Meetings, which are held the 2nd Monday of every month at 6PM at Peoples Oakland (corner of Bates Street & Zulema Street).
Sept. 8th, Oct. 13nth, Nov. 10nth, Dec. 8th
For more information contact Pam at occ.pam@gmail.com or (412) 687-8568.
Friday, February 22, 2008
February 22 Update: Chapter 1(Recycling)
Hey guys!
Over the last couple of weeks I have been extremely busy. Here are some things that I've done:
1. Recycling - I had a meeting with Will Mitchell, Sr. Manager of Custodial Services at Facilities Management, William Bailey, Assistant Manager of Facilities Management, and Harry Hilliard, Director of Recycling.
It was an extremely successful meeting in which we discussed campus recycling and environmental responsibility of the University of Pittsburgh.
They were extremely receptive to some of SGB's ideas. One of which we recently got accomplished. We negotiated a deal with Facilities Management to have special pickups of recyclables at the University Fraternities after they hold parties. This will be a great increase in the amount of aluminum and glass that the University is able to recycle.
I also found out that the company that Pitt sends its recyclables to, is extremely efficient and actually hand sorts the material. So if by accident, someone throws an apple core into a recycling container - everything will be sorted out and the recyclables will still be recycling. It will not contaminate the entire bin.
Pitt really does recycle! One of the things that we must combat is the idea that we don't recycle. Facilities Management really works hard to recycle here. From the 2006 to 2007 fiscal years, we have actually increased the amount of recycling on campus in most areas. We increased by 75 tons of paper, 190 tons of cardboard, and 1 more ton aluminum/plastic. So good job! This is about 30% of Facilities Management's waste stream. Hopefully the University of Pittsburgh continues to increase its recycling.
Over the last couple of weeks I have been extremely busy. Here are some things that I've done:
1. Recycling - I had a meeting with Will Mitchell, Sr. Manager of Custodial Services at Facilities Management, William Bailey, Assistant Manager of Facilities Management, and Harry Hilliard, Director of Recycling.
It was an extremely successful meeting in which we discussed campus recycling and environmental responsibility of the University of Pittsburgh.
They were extremely receptive to some of SGB's ideas. One of which we recently got accomplished. We negotiated a deal with Facilities Management to have special pickups of recyclables at the University Fraternities after they hold parties. This will be a great increase in the amount of aluminum and glass that the University is able to recycle.
I also found out that the company that Pitt sends its recyclables to, is extremely efficient and actually hand sorts the material. So if by accident, someone throws an apple core into a recycling container - everything will be sorted out and the recyclables will still be recycling. It will not contaminate the entire bin.
Pitt really does recycle! One of the things that we must combat is the idea that we don't recycle. Facilities Management really works hard to recycle here. From the 2006 to 2007 fiscal years, we have actually increased the amount of recycling on campus in most areas. We increased by 75 tons of paper, 190 tons of cardboard, and 1 more ton aluminum/plastic. So good job! This is about 30% of Facilities Management's waste stream. Hopefully the University of Pittsburgh continues to increase its recycling.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Recycling Initiatives as of January 28
Over the past week or so, I have been working extensively on the issue of recycling on campus. I have communicated with Harry Hilliard, Director of Recycling.
One of my objectives for this year was to add a few larger recycling bins around campus - to offer a central location for recycling and also an option for off campus students to dispose of their recyclables. My thoughts were to have one of these bins on upper campus and another one lower campus in between David Lawrence and Hillman - however Mr. Hilliard did not feel it was the university's responsibility to provide recycling for off campus students. I feel that it is Pitt's responsibility to provide students with the necessary means to recycle, regardless of if they live on and off campus - and let the students choose if they want to do so or not. I will continue working on this project despite the roadblock.
Additionally I have been researching recycling computers, and I discovered University’s “Surplus Property” website. It has on it old computers, desks, chairs, and even vehicles that the school is not using anymore. Students can donate to this if they have surplus material as well. On this site, students and faculty can purchase used property, such as computers, for a much discounted price. However, there is not a large selection, and as of now there are only computer monitors available on the site.
http://www.pts.pitt.edu/surplus/surplus.html
This is a good resource; however I don’t think anyone knows about it and it is not updated often – so I will try to communicate with them about increasing awareness of it. I also want to talk with them about their policies of things if they do not sell them.
That is all for now. Have a great week!
-Gary-
One of my objectives for this year was to add a few larger recycling bins around campus - to offer a central location for recycling and also an option for off campus students to dispose of their recyclables. My thoughts were to have one of these bins on upper campus and another one lower campus in between David Lawrence and Hillman - however Mr. Hilliard did not feel it was the university's responsibility to provide recycling for off campus students. I feel that it is Pitt's responsibility to provide students with the necessary means to recycle, regardless of if they live on and off campus - and let the students choose if they want to do so or not. I will continue working on this project despite the roadblock.
Additionally I have been researching recycling computers, and I discovered University’s “Surplus Property” website. It has on it old computers, desks, chairs, and even vehicles that the school is not using anymore. Students can donate to this if they have surplus material as well. On this site, students and faculty can purchase used property, such as computers, for a much discounted price. However, there is not a large selection, and as of now there are only computer monitors available on the site.
http://www.pts.pitt.edu/surplus/surplus.html
This is a good resource; however I don’t think anyone knows about it and it is not updated often – so I will try to communicate with them about increasing awareness of it. I also want to talk with them about their policies of things if they do not sell them.
That is all for now. Have a great week!
-Gary-
Monday, January 14, 2008
Office Hours!
Hey Everyone!
I am extremely excited to serve the student body for the 2008 school year on Student Government Board.
The 2008 Board just returned from a very succesful retreat. We worked very hard setting up our goals and organizing the student government procedures for the new year.
I also just set up my office hours for Spring 2008. They will all be held at 848 in the WPU. They are as follows:
Monday: 1:00-2:00pm and 3:00-5:00pm
Tuesday: 4:00-5:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00-5:00pm
Friday: 2:00-4:00pm
Please feel free to come and visit me to discuss any student issues during these office hours. If you can't make any of these times, email me at gms21@pitt.edu.
Hail Pitt!
Gary
I am extremely excited to serve the student body for the 2008 school year on Student Government Board.
The 2008 Board just returned from a very succesful retreat. We worked very hard setting up our goals and organizing the student government procedures for the new year.
I also just set up my office hours for Spring 2008. They will all be held at 848 in the WPU. They are as follows:
Monday: 1:00-2:00pm and 3:00-5:00pm
Tuesday: 4:00-5:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00-5:00pm
Friday: 2:00-4:00pm
Please feel free to come and visit me to discuss any student issues during these office hours. If you can't make any of these times, email me at gms21@pitt.edu.
Hail Pitt!
Gary
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