We, the UPPDA, realize that our postdoctoral population at Pitt comes from all over the world. As such, we want to create a community here at Pitt where you feel that you can be seen and heard no matter where you come from. We are aware that there have been many joyful world events and some others that have caused deep sadness and pain. We are here to celebrate with you and to be supportive too. We will be sharing some opportunities to socialize and be in community in the near future. We also wanted to remind you that there are several support resources at Pitt that you can utilize at any time (see below). If you have questions, concerns, or ideas, we are an email away at uppda@pitt.edu.
 
Thank you!

We have compiled a list of resources. Feel free to check them out and share them with people you know.

• Video library (Video Library | Office of Academic Career Development | University of Pittsburgh | University of Pittsburgh)
  • Having difficult conversations: Making Difficult Conversations Less Difficult (panopto.com)
  • Wellness for life: Wellness for Life (panopto.com)
  • Personal Wellness Series: OACD: Personal Wellness Series - Session 1: Developing Your Self-Care Plan (panopto.com)
  • Ongoing sessions: Essential Professional Skills Series | Office of Academic Career Development | University of Pittsburgh
    • November 13, 2023 OACD: Personal Wellness Series- Session 2: Personal Wellness Strategies
    • December 11, 2023 OACD: Personal Wellness Series- Session 3: Creating Social Support and a Culture of Self-Care
• Ombudspersons – each school has their own ombudsperson, you can find yours on the list here
  • School Ombudspersons | Graduate Studies (pitt.edu)
• There are a number of Mental Health Resources at Pitt
  • Mental Health & Wellness | Human Resources | University of Pittsburgh
• Life Solutions (a great resource for many things): https://www.hr.pitt.edu/current-employees/work-life-balance/lifesolution
• Support for students: the University Counseling Center 
• Teaching in a time of conflict: https://teaching.pitt.edu/resources/teaching-in-a-time-of-conflict/
• Year of Discourse and Dialogue: https://yearof.pitt.edu/discourse-dialogue
• University Center for International Studies​: Pitt Global
• Report a bias incident? There are two choices: The concern connection and OEDI’s bias incident report
• Concerned about your physical safety or that of others? Contact the University of Pittsburgh Police Department