I came up with the idea to write a newsletter for the Student Programming Board at the University of Pittsburgh. This was the third newsletter I created and released. It was distributed to students as well as campus offices.

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During the month of April, the Travel committee will run two
exciting trips for PITT students to attend. The first trip will
be on Saturday, April 13th
to the historical Fallingwater site.
The second trip will an interactive behind the scenes trip to
the Pittsburgh Zoo. The Travel committee has been hard at
work to coordinate a unique experience for students, and
they are anxious to share it with you! Check out our website
for all ticketing information regarding these April trips.
Apply TODAY to have the cost of
your books covered for the Fall
2013 academic term. Applications
are available on our website and in
the Pitt Program Council office. Book
Fund applications are due to M-30
by 5:00pm on Friday, April 5th.
The Recreation committee will take a trip to Ohiopyle for
white water rafting. Join us on Sunday, April 14th
for this
afternoon you will not forget! The bus will depart the WPU
at 8am. Tickets will be $20 for students with a valid Pitt ID.
The tickets can be purchased in the WPU ticket office.
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ApplyNOWforFreeBooks!
On Tuesday, March 19th
we invited
two fabulous etiquette coaches to
campus. These two women gave an
insightful presentation on manners
and etiquette skills that are most
relevant to college students. They
covered basic table manners, tips
for networking, and etiquette rules.
All Students who attended the dinner
reported that they learned relevant
and applicable skills. We would like
to extend a thank you to Mother, May
I for the entertaining evening!
EtiquetteDinner
The Special Events committee
is responsible for planning two
campus concerts. Each spring,
they plan the annual indoor show
and Bigelow Bash. The indoor
show featured hip-hop artist Wale
at the Fitzgerald Field House on
This year’s Bigelow Bash will feature the popular band Neon
Trees. Last year’s opening band 21 Pilots will make their
return to Bigelow and open the show at 1pm on April 7th.
March 23rd
. Pittsburgh’s own DJ Bonics started off the night
by mixing everyone’s favorite tunes. The winner of the hip
hop battle, student artist Ghost Writer, took the stage next
to perform his original songs. Wale performed later in the
evening with a high energy performance that had the crowd
of students dancing and singing until the show ended.
DayattheSpa
IT’S FINALLY HERE! The Leisure
Learning Committee will transform
the Assembly room into a salon and
spa on April 3rd
from 10am - 4pm.
Make your appointments today for
haircuts, manicures, and waxing.
Walk-ins are welcome for all services.
TriviaSeries
Pitt Program Council has hosted two
trivia late night events this semester.
The first featured questions about
the Disney franchise. The Leisure
Learning committee asked all about
Disney shows, movies, and parks.
The second late night, hosted by
the Arts & Film committee, focused
on everything sports. Students were
anxious to show off their knowledge!
The events were both held in Nordy’s
and attendees had a blast! The trivia
series will continue in future terms.
UpcomingEvents
Battle of the Bands
Find out who will open for Bigelow Bash and Neon
Trees at this year’s Battle of the Bands on March 27th
in theWPU Assembly Room. Show begins at 8:00pm!
Les Miserables
The Arts and Film committee will show the block
buster film Les Mis in the WPU Assembly room on
April 1st
at 8:30pm. We will provide the snacks!
Cupcake Wars
Test your pastry IQ for the chance to win some great
prizes! Form a team of friends and join the Leisure
Learning committee on April 4th
for this cupcake
decorating competition. Sign up now in M30!
Video Game Tournament
The Recreation Committee is searching for the best
gamer on campus! Do you have what it takes? Join
us on April 11th at 9:00pm in Nordy’s Place for a
tournament featuring a different game each round.

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@wedopittevents www.pitt.edu/~ppc412-648-7900
PittProgramCouncilLovesSnowSports!
We took advantage of the cold Pennsylvania weather
and traveled to Hidden Valley and Seven Springs for
Late Night Snow Tubing and a day on the slopes!
56 students were able to go to Hidden Valley for an
evening of tubing down our private slope. The Pitt
students who attended enjoyed the activity as well
as not having to wait in long lines! At Seven Springs,
students spent an entire afternoon either skiing or
snowboarding at the resort. Some students decided
to take lessons and others braved the slopes on their
own. The 120 students enjoyed the snow that day.
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SpringLectures
The Lecture Committee hosted two lectures
this Spring Semester. They invited MTV’s
Nev from Catfish and Law and Order SVU’s
Ice - T to campus to share their stories with
students. Nev discussed the importance of
following your dreams and offered tips to
students about fulfilling relationships and
online safety. Ice - T shared how he has made
the best of his experiences to shape who he
is today. Students enjoyed both events!
@MavSlade: Ice - T is one of my favorite
lecturers I've ever seen. #PittLovesIceT
@CaitIinAM826: Nev was unexpectedly inspiring last
night. Thanks @NevSchulman @wedopittevents !!!
Paintball
A bus load of students attended our
beginners Paintball Late Night this
semester. The Travel Committee
planned this off campus event and
it was a hit! Students had a good
time running around the courts and
playing games with their friends.
It provided the opportunity for fun
study break on a Thursday night.
Students packed the WPU Assembly
Room for our Pinterest Party Late
Night. We provided materials for
everyone’s favorite Pinterest crafts.
The biggest hits of the evening were
the crayon craft pictured above and
our jewelry making station. The 100
participants gained new crafting
expertise and dorm decorations!
PinterestParty
NYCTrip
The Travel Committee ran a trip to
the big apple at the beginning of the
term over a long weekend. Students
were given tickets to Spiderman:
Turn off the Dark on Broadway and
two tours of New York City.
Our PR committee hosted the Bath
and Body Workshop during the
fall term and students enjoyed it
enough that they held the event
again this semester! It was bigger
this time and certainly a great suc-
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