Pitt is one of 27 distinguished academic research and teaching institutions around the country involved in a public-private partnership with the U.S. State Department, called the Diplomacy Lab. Through this partnership, Pitt faculty can work with students on cross-disciplinary global policy challenges that address complex, real-world issues ranging from climate change, cybersecurity, human rights and democracy, global health, counter-terrorism, and more.

Dr. Jacques Bromberg, assistant professor in the Department of Classics, teamed up with the Teaching Center to implement 360-degree video into his Pitt in Sicily study abroad program. Learn about the creative spark that led to Dr. Bromberg utilizing this immersive technology, as well as how it positively impacted the student learning experience, in our latest feature story.

The sixth annual Assessment and Teaching Conference will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at the University Club. All University of Pittsburgh faculty are invited to attend. Visit our website for more information. Registration closes Jan. 23.

Kicking off the spring term was a little bit sweeter this year, as the University of Pittsburgh unveiled several newly renovated learning spaces in Posvar Hall! Head over to our Facebook photo gallery to check out photos from the Open House, and read more about the innovative spaces in this week's University Times.

The Teaching Center is a central resource for instructional technology. We offer a variety of services to the University community, which include delivering technology to classrooms, lecture video recording, long-term equipment loans, and more. Visit Classroom Services for information on available technology and service options you can utilize this spring.