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The
Lifelong
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A Publication of the
Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition
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Winter 2014
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Features
In Every Issue
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2014 Squirrel Hill Treasure Awards
Recap
16
2014 Challenge Grant
Thank You
18
Thinking Globally: Lifelong Volunteers
Learn from Each Other
By Rachel Robertson
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3
SHUC President’s Message
5
What’s New
From Our Advertisers
6
This Just In
8
10
Good News from Our Schools
Osher Programs Promote Lifelong
Learning
By Deborah Monti
27
Squirrel Hill Historical Society
More Than Lifelong Learning
By Helen Wilson
PA Cyber Offers Online Learning to
Pittsburgh’s Youth
By Meghan Poisson-DeWitt
32
Events Calendar
36
I Can Help With That!
Volunteering Opportunities
24
GSPIA Creates Lifelong Learning
Opportunity
By M. Shannon Bradley
28
Literacy for All Ages
By Rebecca Carpenter
30
Pittsburgh’s Summer Youth
Employment Program
By Elizabeth Waickman
Neighborhood Notes
From the Editor
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19th-century illustration: Alchemy and
Astrology Taught in the Schools in the
Middle Ages. Original artwork published
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nations: from the earliest dates to the
present time” vol.2 by Charlotte M. Yonge
(Selmar Hess, New York, 1882).
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SQUIRREL HILL URBAN COALITION OFFICERS:
Raymond N. Baum, President
Richard Feder, Vice President
Gregg Roman, Vice President
Ceci Sommers, Vice President
Chris Zurawsky, Secretary
Barbara Grover, Assistant Secretary
Peter Stumpp, Treasurer
James Burnham, Assistant Treasurer
Stephen Kijanka, Assistant Treasurer
Steven Hawkins, Immediate Past President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Francine D. Abraham, Raymond N. Baum, James Burnham,
Norman Childs, Vivian Didomenico, Andy Dlinn, Richard
Feder, Lori Fitzgerald, Ed Goldfarb (Director Emeritus), Barbara
Grover, Steve Hawkins, Michael D. Henderson,
Karen Hochberg, Lois Liberman, Cynthia Morelock,
Gregg Roman, Tracy Royston, Ceci Sommers, Sidney Stark
(Director Emeritus), Erika S Strassburger, Peter Stumpp,
Erik Wagner, Roger Westman, Chris Zurawsky
Marian Lein, Executive Director
MAGAZINE STAFF:
Meghan Poisson-DeWitt, Editor
CONTRIBUTORS:
M.Shannon Bradley, Rebecca Carpenter, Stephen Kijanka,
Carolyn Ludwig, Deborah Monti, Meghan Poisson-DeWitt,
Melissa Wagner, Elizabeth Waickman, Helen Wilson
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Our Mission
The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition is a
non-profit community organization dedicated
to preserving, improving and celebrating the
quality of life in the 14th Ward of the City of
Pittsburgh.Volunteer-supported standing committees provide leadership to our community
by studying, debating, and
advocating positions on issues affecting our
neighborhood’s vitality.
Our mission is implemented through a
long range planning process, which fosters
community-based initiatives in the areas of
education, public safety, transportation, parks
and open spaces, and commercial, institutional
and residential development.
shuc president’s message
Summerset at Frick Park – An Ugly Slag
Dump Becomes an Inviting Community
By Raymond N. Baum, President
[email protected]
If you haven’t walked or driven
through Summerset at Frick, it’s
time you do. It’s a beautiful, walkable and livable residential community that, less than 15 years
ago, was a 238-acre baron slag
dump where stolen cars were taken
to be cannibalized.
From 1920 to 1970, U.S. Steel
transported 20 million tons of molten slag form its
Homestead Works across the Monongahela and dumped it
in a large, highly visible swath of Squirrel Hill and
Swisshelm Park. This 20 story high mess ran all the way
from Brown’s Hill Road near Riverview Apartments and
the Homestead Grey’s Bridge to the eastern entrance of
the Squirrel Hill Tunnel where it loomed over the Parkway
East and the Monongahela River.
In its 1990 Squirrel Hill Master Plan, the Squirrel Hill
Urban Coalition called for the slag dump to be redeveloped as a residential community with part of it to be
devoted to the extension of Frick Park along the Nine Mile
Run waterway to the Monongahela River. The community’s vision has come to pass.
In 1996, at the urging of Mayor Tom Murphy and
Councilman Bob O’Connor and over the voices of many
doubters, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of
Pittsburgh (the “URA”) purchased the site for redevelopment. Misgivings ran from concerns that contamination in
the slag would be released in to the air and water to a fear
that the new homes would flood the housing market and
make the older housing stock in Squirrel hill hard to sell
and lease.
The visionaries were right. Extensive environmental testing
and monitoring was conducted before and during development showing that, with proper procedures, the community would be safe. The development also helped propel the
reclamation of the Nine Mile Run Watershed, a story that
will require a separate article.
Moreover, the development has helped attract an influx of
people and interest in the community that promptly
increased the value of all homes in the vicinity by 50% to
100%, a number that is still growing. A majority of the
new residents are from outside the city. This new addition
to our neighborhood has helped employers such as Pitt,
CMU and UPMC (and their many spin-offs) to attract
employees looking for homes close to work, shopping,
services, parks and a vibrant community like Squirrel Hill.
When the site was acquired in 1996, the City of
Pittsburgh, the URA, and Summerset Land Development
Associates formed a public-private partnership. Working
with other community stakeholders such as the Nine Mile
Run Watershed Association and Nine Mile Run Task
Force. There was a sustained and robust public process to
vet all issues and reach consensus on the plans.
The development team has so far:
• Reclaimed, remediated and redeveloped over 70%
of the site
• Expanded Frick Park by adding 105 acres to Frick
Park along Nine Mile Run, together with an
improved bike trail and new bridge
• Built the infrastructure for and constructed nearly
500 of the proposed 710 residences to be built there,
underground utilities, and a beautiful community
building — swimming pool complex
• Built all of its homes to high environmental
standards so they will use about 30% less energy
than most homes
Phases One and Two, 509 units located on the land on
the western side of Nine Mile Run, are nearly complete.
They represent the investment of over $325 million —
about 35% of which was government funded for acquisition, remediation, site development and the extension of
Frick Park.
Phases One and Two are a mix of 205 detached single
family homes, 116 townhomes (40 of which are rentals), a
36-unit condominium building, five 4-unit condominium
buildings, and 131 rental flats. Sale prices for homes range
from $380,000 to over $650,000 and re-sales move quickly.
The URA and the developers are working on the financing for Phase Three, to be located on the eastern side of
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Nine Mile Run connected to Phase One and Two by a
new bridge. The total development will generate over
$6 million in new real estate taxes and $3.6 million in real
estate transfer taxes and be home to people who will pay
substantial local earned income and other employment
related taxes.
So consider visiting Summerset at Frick Park. You will
enjoy a community that is attractive, welcoming and
probably one of the most diverse neighborhoods in
Western Pennsylvania. You will also see how a private/
public partnership can reclaim an industrial waste dump
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Five Points Artisan Bake Shop
There’s a new fine bakery in town! Five Points Artisan
Bake Shop, located at on the border of Squirrel Hill
and Point Breeze, specializes in artisan breads. Their
offerings include beautiful baguettes and sourdough
loaves, as well as an array of scones, muffins, and cookies. Their collection of inventive tarts will make your
mouth water. All their products are made from locally
sourced ingredients. Can’t make it to their main location? Visit Commonplace Coffee for a taste of their
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fresh off the street
This Just In
in late January to share responses and possible future changes to the park.
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information.
Local Student in CLO’s
A Christmas Carol
Classic Lines
The independent book business is booming in
Squirrel Hill! We’re happy to welcome our newest
addition, Classic Lines, to the neighborhood.
Located right on Forbes Avenue, Classic Lines
specializes in new and used books, as well as giftware and artwork. Owner Dan Iddings also plans to
use the space to host events, such as December’s
Pittsburgh author signing. He hopes to host several
book clubs each month as well, covering a broad
range of topics. Classic Lines opens at 10am every
day and closes late on the weekends for your shopping convenience. Stop in today!
Matei Zivanov, a 1st grader at Colfax
Elementary, took a starring role in Pittsburgh
CLO’s production of A Christmas Carol this
December. As Tiny Tim, Matei charmed his way
into everyone’s heart. He sang five songs, including his solo, “Away in a Manger,” for the entire
duration of the three week production. Only six
years old, Matei first became interested in musical theater after participating in CLO Academy’s
summer camp. He plans to continue taking
classes during the school year with CLO
Academy and hopes someday to be a professional actor. Congratulations on your first role, Matei!
Jeff Howell, Matei Zivanov and
Tom Atkins in Pittsburgh CLO's
A Musical Christmas Carol.
Photo: Matt Polk
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Wightman Playground
Improvements
On December 9th, Councilman Dan Gilman’s
office hosted the first of several meetings regarding
the renovation of the Wightman Playground area.
The space currently holds a youth baseball diamond, basketball court, play structure, dilapidated
track and a metal park building. Concerns for the
park include broken sidewalks, drainage and
stormwater issues, as well as general usability.
Suggestions from community members included
multiple play structures, a water feature, seating, and
overall renovations. A second meeting will be held
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good news from our schools
Engaging
Enrichment
at Colfax
By Carolyn Ludwig
Every morning,
Colfax students
engage in targeted instruction
designed to
help them
increase their educational progress.
Teachers use diagnostic assessments in reading to understand
the academic needs of each student and what enrichment
group would best fit their needs. Literacy Navigator, Rev It
Up, and a Shakespeare program are just a few of the offerings.
There are several new programs during the school day (and
some after school) at Colfax. Learning partnerships exist with
The Frick Environmental Center Habitat Explorer Program,
RiverQuest (a floating science laboratory that helps teach students about the importance of protecting our rivers and our
environment), STEM STARS (a collaborative project of the
YWCA and the Carnegie Science Center; we’re also working
with Chatham University), Chess Club, Coding Club, CMU
Science Squad, Dancing Classrooms (a prevention program of
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System), Middle Level Hip Hop
(with the Arts Greenhouse at CMU), the Edible Schoolyard
and Garden Club (with Grow Pittsburgh), the Frick Art &
Historical Center, a Middle-Level theatre program
(producing a school musical), chorus, and instrumental instruction.
Athletic enrichment also thrives at Colfax including swimming, basketball, wrestling, soccer and
cross country. This cross country season
showed the Middle-Level Cobra Girls winning
First Place and the Cobra Boys placing second overall. Congratulations!
Colfax teachers, staff, and passionate volunteers work hard throughout the school year
to keep all students engaged and excited
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Do you have news to from your school? We’d love to
hear about it! We’re especially looking to connect with
local private schools by sharing their updates on our
online blog, The Burrow. If you’ve got
information or contacts you’d like to share, please email
[email protected].
Minadeo Conquers Attendance
Challenge
By Melissa Wagner, Principal
Pittsburgh Minadeo PreK-5
Because coming to school every day is important, Pittsburgh
Minadeo, in partnership with the United Way of Allegheny
County, held an attendance challenge during the month of
November. An attendance challenge is an opportunity to challenge students to come to school everyday for a set period of
time and be acknowledged for their achievement. The school
community wanted to reward students and families for making
a commitment to education. Ready Freddy and volunteers from
the United Way appeared at the Attendance Challenge kick off
to cheer the students on and motivate them to take the challenge and set high goals.
Students with Perfect Attendance, 100%, were recognized with
certificates and reward packets. Their names, as well as their parents’ names, were entered into a raffle to win awesome prizes.
Students with Outstanding Attendance, 95%-100% attendance,
received recognition with a certificate and a small prize.
How did the Minadeo students do with the challenge? 202
students maintained perfect attendance during the month of
November. An additional 53 students achieved outstanding
attendance. Three students were also recognized for being
“most improved” in school attendance. Pittsburgh
Minadeo and United Way are very proud of
the students and families efforts in
the “Be There Campaign” and
the November Attendance
Challenge. The Attendance
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First Tee
of Life
The First Tee of
Pittsburgh uses golf
activities to teach
skills that transform
the lives of local children. Currently over
16,000 area children
ages 5 – 18 take part in First Tee programs. These include clinics at
The Bob O’Connor Golf Course in Schenley Park as well as nine
other program locations in Southwest PA. In addition, there are
programs for other nonprofits, social service agencies, faith based
groups and schools. Recent participants include St. Edmund’s
School, The Jewish Community Center, Pittsburgh Golf Club, The
Neighborhood Academy, Gwen’s Girls, Colfax School, Mt. Ararat
Baptist Church, and St Theresa’s.
The program uses golf instruction as a vehicle to teach life skills
that are based on nine core values - respect, judgment, confidence,
responsibility, sportsmanship, courtesy, honesty, integrity and perseverance. They also offer The National School Program and The
Nine Healthy Habits curriculum developed by The First Tee, The
Annika Foundation and The Florida Hospital for Children. The
mission of TFTP is: To impact the lives of young people by providing
educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and
promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Winter clinics in the indoor golf simulators begin on January 16
and will include lessons in putting, chipping and full swing as well
as interpersonal communications, self-management and goal setting. For a schedule and registration information please visit the
website at www.thefirstteepittsburgh.org, call (412) 622-0108 or
stop by The Bob seven days a week from 9 AM – 5 PM. U
Friendship
Circle Begins
Renovation
Squirrel Hill residents
may remember the
heyday of Gullifty’s
Restaurant, best known
for its sinful desserts.
Since its closure in August of 2013, the building on Murray
Avenue has remained dormant. Friendship Circle, a local nonprofit helping children with special needs integrate into the community, purchased the building shortly after closing to house their
programs and offices. After a year of designing and fundraising,
renovations are finally beginning, with the hopes of opening the
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new location for the Fall 2015 school year. Renovations will double the footprint of the building, allowing activities to be hosted
on site. Currently, other local organizations have been lending
their locations to Friendship Circle activities. The new space will
feature areas for cooking and classes, as well as a teen lounge on
the main floor and play area for younger children upstairs. U
Students Present New Directions
for Forward-Murray
On December 3rd, the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition hosted the
final presentations of nine Carnegie Mellon University students as
they shared their visions for the redevelopment of the ForwardMurray intersection. These students, part of CMU’s Remaking
Cities program, a division of the school of Architecture, researched
the neighborhood
and created three
possible plans for
the future of the
site. These presentations are not intended plans for the
location. Rather,
these projects are
meant to spur ideas
and conversation
between the community, property
owners, and developers, hopefully
leading to a safer,
more appealing, and
more commercially
viable section of
Squirrel Hill. For
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2014 Squirrel Hill Treasures
The 4th Annual SHUC Treasure Awards Moments
Every year, the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition honors people and places that make our
vibrant neighborhood so wonderful. This year’s Treasure Award Dinner celebrated the following:
Mayor Bill Peduto, Pamela’s Diner, Hebrew Free Loan
Association, and the 2014 Place Treasure, the Homewood
Cemetery. There was also a SURPRISE treasure:
Ceci Sommers, a vital member of SHUC and the creator
of the Treasure Awards. Congratulations to all our Treasures!
Robert Levin, Owner of Levin Furniture and
Levin Mattress with Ceci Sommers, SHUC
Board member, Treasure Awards Committee
President and 2014 SHUC Treasure
Mayor Bill Peduto, 2014 Squirrel Hill Treasure
Meghan Poisson-DeWitt, Editor of Squirrel
Hill Magazine, and David Grover,
greeting guests at the door and
handing out name tags for the event.
Left to Right: Marian Lien, SHUC Executive Director; Ray Baum, SHUC Board
President; Mayor Bull Peduto; Mardi Isler, SHUC Board Member; Representative
Dan Gilman
Pam Cohen; Mr. McFeely of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood
(David Newell); Gail Klingensmith
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squirrel hill recap
Left to Right: Squirrel Hill Treasures: David
Michener, CEO of Homewood Cemetery;
Gail Klingensmith and Pamela Cohen,
Pamela’s Diner; Aviva Lubowsky and Ellen
Clancy, Hebrew Free Loan Association
Robert Levin, Murray the Squirrel — SHUC’s tireless mascot
and Gene O’Sullivan
David Ruzumberka and Norm Childs, owner of Eyetique
and a SHUC Board Member
Councilman Corey O'Conner and Patty Love Anouchi
photos: Goldstein Photography
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Help Build
For over 40 years, the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition
has worked to preserve, improve and celebrate
the quality of life in our community.
Here are four great reasons to become a member!
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Over 20 significant community improvements have grown
from our 20-year master plan, including Summerset at Frick
Park, the Giant Eagle expansion, plus park/playground and
school renewal. We’re working to update that plan now!
New lighting, banners, trees, murals and more from the
Forward Avenue parkway entrance up Murray Avenue.
Even more improvements are on the way!
Strong schools. We’ve worked with parents and educators
to keep our schools strong, despite previous budget
cutbacks. With your involvement, we’ll do it again!
Squirrel Hill Magazine. We publish and mail it four times
each year to every household and business in the 15217
zip code—as a free community service!
Your tax-deductible membership goes a long way!
We do all this with people power and just a part-time staff.
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Become a member today at www.shuc.org or call 412-422-7666 for more information.
Help keep Squirrel Hill Pittsburgh’s premier urban neighborhood!
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have been preserving, improving and celebrating life in our neighborhood in so many important ways. In
order to ensure the continuation of all our good work for you and our neighborhood, our board launched a
challenge grant campaign this past fall. We asked you to stand up and be our neighbor with a special contribution, and we couldn’t be happier or more excited to report that the first ever Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition membership challenge grant was a tremendous success. With matching gifts from members of the board, we successfully
brought in a total of $16,756! We would personally like to thank the following people for contributing to this challenge:
Sissy (Mary) & Bill Lieberman
Bernard & Marsh Marcus
Thomas & Susan Netzer
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Roger Westman
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Samuel & Janice Newbury
Valentina Vavasis & Ben Speiser
J Florian & Kathryn Kluge
Michael & Laura Dickey
Medico Consulting
Angela & Michael Reilly, Abby Ruttenberg
Edward Goldston
Arthur John Kerr, Jr
Martha Raak
Stanley Levine & Barbara Weschler
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Sydelle Kessler
John & Mary Ellen Williams
Benjamin Gibbs III
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Marcia Gumberg
Donald & Sylvia Robinson
David & Susan Brownlee
Mervin & Marcia Stewart
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David & Rebecca Miles
Sidney Stark
Peter Leo
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Peter Kaplan
Johnson Polinski
Andrew Eller
Alan & Jane Bress
Lila Horowitz
Carl Fertman
Margaret & Gary Fischer
Marion & Myron Taube
Ira & Emily Frank
Irwin & Gail Wedner
Alvin& Judith Stein
Charlotte Bluestone, Stanton &Barbara
Weiser
Bernard & Barbara Mars
Hana Kovanic
Marjorie Sachs
Herbert Halsband Properties
Noel Marie Newell
Susan & Bert Rockman
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Bernard Pinsker
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Hillary Spatz
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Ellie and Shelly Levine
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Carol Gluck & Alby Weiner
Sharon Semenza
Martin Lubetsky
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Suzanne Steitz
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Thinking Globally: Lifelong Volunteers
Learn from Each Other
By Rachel Robertson
“Global Links is a place where you hear
people’s stories and have the opportunity to tell your own.
Through sharing stories you learn why people love volunteering
here,” says Josiane Kadjo, a third-year Pharmacy student who
moved to Pittsburgh in 2012 to attend college at Duquesne
University.
Global Links, a
Pittsburgh based
medical relief
and environmental organization that redistributes medical
surplus from
hospitals to
medical institutions in
resource-poor
communities,
Volunteer Peggy Bourg
locally and
globally, has
over 2,000 volunteers who come from diverse backgrounds.
However, Global Links volunteers have one important thing
in common: they agree that Global Links is a place where
they do meaningful work and learn from each other.
Josiane is originally from Cote d’Ivoire, a small country along
the western coast of Africa. French
is her first language and she learned
English when her family was living
in the neighboring country Ghana.
Since home is so far away, Josiane
stayed in Pittsburgh this past summer and began volunteering at
Global Links several days a week.
“What I love about Global Links is
that you meet new people and
together you do something worthwhile. You know the containers of
equipment are going to people who
need it. Plus, working with people
from different backgrounds is
awesome — you learn different
PAGE18 The Lifelong Learning Issue
perspectives and see how people manage family, work, and
social life yet still find time to volunteer.”
Another dedicated volunteer is Squirrel Hill resident
Peggy Bourg.
“The staff and volunteers at Global Links are lighthearted,
smart, and full of life. When I volunteer, I work alongside
people who are in college to people who are in their eighties
but everyone works together on projects that tangibly help
people,” says Peggy.
Peggy is a nurse practitioner and is fairly new to Pittsburgh.
She is interested in global health and looked online to find a
local organization to begin volunteering, which is how she
became connected with Global Links. She began volunteering
in October 2013 when Global Links moved to their new
Greentree location.
“When I found Global Links, I thought that this is amazing
— a nonprofit in Pittsburgh that combines sustainability and
health with an international focus. What could be better? We
have so much, that we can throw it away, while other places
need that same equipment. It just makes perfect sense to
have a well-developed network to redirect unwanted equipment to people who could really use it. I’m so glad there is
a place that does this.”
Volunteer Kirsti Adkins found Global Links differently:
through the Pittsburgh Area Peace Corps Association.
PAPCA has been volunteering at Global Links
monthly for over 20 years, and Kirsti initially
came with them before she began volunteering
individually. Kirsti was a Peace Corps volunteer
in Iran from 1965 to 1967, an experience that
she says was absolutely life changing.
Volunteer Kristi Adkins
“Both during my time in the Peace Corps and
in the years since, I’ve learned that humans are
more alike than different across the whole world.
Anything I do to contribute helps someone,
somewhere. I want to continue to be connected
to other countries. I can’t go back into the Peace
Corps, but Global Links is a way I can add to
the world.”
Global Links is a
place that fosters
community both
locally and internationally.
Volunteers, young
and old, learn
Volunteers Peggy Bourg and Kristi Adkins sorting from each other
supplies
while helping
to redistribute
medical supplies and equipment that is no longer needed by
the donors but life-saving for someone else.
“People at Global Links come from different backgrounds
and have different political views but are likeminded in the
sense that we believe in forming friendships and in doing
something worthwhile,” says Kirsti.
“Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organization, and they
always have been,” says CEO Kathleen Hower, one of the
three Global Links founders. “We absolutely could not do
what we do without volunteers.”
“There are so many different ways to work with us,” explains
Community Engagement Manager Stacy Bodow. “That’s part
of the appeal. You can come with a group, or on your own.
You can take on a project that requires special skills or a bigger
commitment, such as our volunteers who work with surgical
instruments or biomedical equipment, or you can come and
sort and pack whatever is on the table that day.”
“It’s all essential,” Bodow adds. “And, once people get engaged
in our work, they tend to stick around. While they are making
an enormous difference in the lives of other people, it ends up
making a difference in their own lives as well.” U
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Osher Programs Promote
Lifelong Learning
A Pitt Osher trip to
the Zoo, making
new friends!
By Deborah Monti
T
he Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides classes for
adults and retirees passionate about learning, and for many
Pittsburgh residents, allows easy access to courses, lectures,
and trips of special interest. With programs at both the University
of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, the organization
continues to offer immense opportunities for learning, connecting with like-minded individuals, and exploring new interests.
Membership for
Osher at Pitt is on
a rolling schedule,
and interested
applicants can
purchase either
term or yearly
memberships.
Besides offering a
wide-range of
course listings, the
program also
advertises useful
perks: members
gain access to significant discounts
to art and cultural
events, day trips,
and special social
events.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, which stem from the
Bernard Osher Foundation, offer non-credit learning opportunities to adults who wish to continue learning about subjects ranging from acting to astrology. Many of the members are interested
in “learning for the joy of learning – without examinations or
grades – and keeping in touch with a larger world.”
For many Squirrel Hill residents, these opportunities are just a
bus ride away. The Osher program at the University of Pittsburgh
(Pitt), part of the College of General Studies, but separate from
the University of Pittsburgh’s classes, offers over 240 different
courses, ranging from forensic science, to astronomy, to yoga.
With a few more than 1,100 members each year, the program
boasts highly dynamic opportunities to get involved inside of the
classroom. “There is so much variety among what we offer,” said
Jennifer Engel, the director of the institute. “Osher members are
able to audit certain University of Pittsburgh classes, and the
majority of our classes are offered from 10 A.M. until 3 P.M.
Monday through Friday.” Approximately 150 to 200 members
take advantage of auditing, where they are able to sit in on classes
informally and learn more about a particular topic.
The majority of classes are taught by the University of Pittsburgh
and other college faculty, some
retired and some current, and there
are also a few classes taught by
members of the community. “It’s
great because sometimes members
get to learn straight from the experts,”
Engel said, “like the course on fair
trade is taught by staff members of
Ten Thousand Villages (a
jewelry and decor store operating on
fair trade and working to empower
artisans in developing countries), and
a FrogWatch USA course is taught by
the Audubon Society.”
The Osher program at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) operates similarly, but works almost completely separate from the university. Out of the 120 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes at colleges around the country, Osher at CMU is the third largest. With
over 2,100 members, and a waiting list of about 1,000 people,
membership should be reserved two and a half years prior to the
anticipated start date.
Run by the motto “if you keep on learning, you’ll keep on living,”
Osher at CMU is run by 500 volunteers
(on an annual basis), and is very socially
oriented. Besides taking a wide-range of
classes taught by retired doctors, lawyers,
and different university faculty, members
engage in outside activities such as picnics and parties. “A lot of people get really excited to go into retirement, but then
after a while that wears off, and they’re
looking for things to do that keep them
involved with people, and give them
purpose,” said Lyn Decker, the Osher
registrar and manager. “So they find that
[Osher at CMU] is a valuable resource
for them, to be able to have a place to
An Osher class at the University of Pittsburgh
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go to take classes, a place to go to meet like-minded people, and a
place where there are activities in their interest,” she adds.
Both Lifelong Learning Institutes have big plans in the works.
Osher at Pitt is working on promoting Osher memberships as
corporation retirement gifts and diversifying their membership in
terms of age, gender, and neighborhood of residence. Osher at
CMU is working to help members become more comfortable
with technology, and has recently switched from mail-in registration to online registration. Those interested in either program
should visit http://www.cgs.pitt.edu/osher and
http://www.cmu.edu/osher/index.html to learn more. U
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Class sizes range from a couple students to a couple hundred.
While the music classes are the most popular, there is a significant
number of members that enroll in classes such as chemistry and
physics. Osher at CMU and Osher at Pitt also have a unique
collaboration, where they partner together for opportunities from
day trips to long, member-exclusive international trips. Those on
the waiting list for Osher at CMU are not completely marginalized though; they may register for classes after members have
registered, attend free evening lectures, and take part in certain
luncheons and activities.
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PA Cyber Offers Online Learning to Local Children
By Meghan Poisson-DeWitt
Is online learning the
next step in educational
progress? With online
universities such as the
University of Phoenix,
Devry, and Ashford
pushing full steam
ahead, perhaps it is.
Even many Pittsburgh
Teaching a Virtual Class.
based universities offer
online classes, like Pitt’s GSPIA program or Chatham’s Low
Residency MFA. Now, with cyber public schools, even K-12 is
benefitting from the advent of online education.
PA Cyber is one of the largest cyber charter schools in the country,
serving over 11,000 students. It was started by Dr. Nick Trombetta
in Midland, Pennsylvania after the town lost their only public
school. Hoping to save their children a 90 minute daily commute,
the online educational venue provided an alternative. It served 500
students in its first year alone. Offering state certified curriculums
and personalized learning, PA Cyber is aimed at highly motivated
students who desire more variety in their education.
“As a public cyber school we can turn no one away, but this is
definitely not for everyone,” said Jackie Laferty, the office manager
for PA Cyber’s East Liberty satellite office. “We can’t say no, but
we can say this really isn’t going to be a good fit because we do
ask that an adult is at home.” You’ll often find that students of PA
Cyber may have health conditions or extracurricular practices that
prevent them from attending a physical school. The online format
of PA Cyber allows them to work towards the completion of their
education while allowing them the freedom to pursue other activities. Laferty suggested that PA Cyber classes may be an excellent complement to homeschooling programs.
can show you from starting the computer to going in and doing your
daily lessons, doing your homework, how to submit assignments and
how to upload assignments.”
As a PA Cyber learner, students aren’t just left to their own devices.
Along with a bi-weekly conversation with their academic advisor,
attendance is key to the program’s success. “Students have to log in
5 days a week, so attendance is huge,” said Laferty. She went on to
explain how classes function. “Our self-paced classes are only for
high school students and are electives. So with any core curriculum,
there's an actual teacher. They have to either go into a blended
classroom- which would be one hour per subject per week – or a
virtual classroom, which is everyday just like a regular school.”
Socialization is often a parent’s biggest concern with cyber schools
so PA Cyber works hard to bridge that gap. They’ve created programs to help encourage student and family interaction. Family
Links, under the direction of Jade Camp, coordinates a collection
of weekly fieldtrips throughout the state, allowing families to meet
and explore. They also offer outreach programs which take place at
their branch offices. East Liberty hosts PA Cyber Choir, keyboarding, and dance classes.
Academic and extracurricular clubs are just as important to the PA
Cyber model of education. “We have a ton of different clubs,” said
Laferty, gesturing at the pages of the PA Cyber guide. “They all
meet online. They actually have the club whether it’s every 2 weeks
or once a month. They also have culminating activities across the
state.” Teachers and group leaders go to their students, oftentimes in
multiple cities.
Everything with PA Cyber is about ease of access. Events, like field
trips and graduations, are held in multiple locations, giving families
the option to attend the closest one. Even state testing locations are
determined based on student location. No family should have to
drive more than 55 miles. The
state certified program will also
reimburse up to $50 in internet
fees, making your child’s online
education not just a vision for
the future, but a possibility here
and now. U
PA Cyber, unlike many other cyber schools, asks that students
and parents come in for a face-to-face admissions interview. Staff
members like Laferty explain how school activities and policies
work, from showing them what classes are offered to going over
in-person state testing sites. If the program seems like a good
match, a computer is ordered from their Midland location and
delivered to the new student’s home along with the grade
appropriate curriculum. When the computer arrives, the stuA student at
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dent revisits the branch office for an official orientation. “We’ll
mp with teac
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have new students come in for orientations like a day in the life of a
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PA Cyber student,” said Laferty. “You give me about 90 minutes and I
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GSPIA Creates Lifelong Learning
Opportunity for Mid-Career
Professionals
By M.Shannon Bradley
Imagine advancing your
career by attending class
at a time and place that
is convenient for you.
Now imagine having
classmates with real professional experience and
a passion for serving the
public good from all
walks of life — a police
chief, a doctor or nurse,
a county commissioner,
a nonprofit project manager, or the future mayor
Mayor Bill Peduto, MPPM Class of 2011
of Pittsburgh. These
images are a reality in the master of public policy and management program (MPPM) at University of Pittsburgh Graduate
School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). The program
has been a valuable experience for hundreds of mid-career professionals since its inception in the 1990s.
Traditionally, the program’s value came from its design, allowing
working professionals to complete the program part-time with
classes at night. “The flexibility of the program allows mid-career
professionals the ability to manage both their professional and
personal lives while preparing for their futures,” explained
Dr. George Dougherty, the program’s director.
Beginning in Fall 2015, flexibility will increase even more with
the addition of an online track. The online program, taught by
GSPIA faculty, will provide access to the same course materials
and assignments while maintaining the ability to interact with
other mid-career professionals. The convenience will increase,
but the passion, skills, and expertise will remain.
The online track comes in response to changing demands in the
world of higher education. According to the National Center for
Educational Statistics, the demand for postsecondary education
is on the rise. Face to face courses require potential students to
overcome real life barriers – babysitting, travelling to and parking
in Oakland, sitting in class after a long day at work. To address
the increase in demand for graduate programs and overcome
these barriers, GSPIA’s faculty decided to create the online master
of public policy and management program. The plan is to
increase access for mid-career professionals and build on successes
of past students.
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One well-known alumnus is now the Mayor of Pittsburgh, Bill
Peduto (MPPM ’11). Mayor Peduto found what he learned from
the MPPM program beneficial. “The education I received not only
enhanced my knowledge and understanding of my own experiences, it gave me the opportunity to develop a national and even
global professional perspective.” What he learned will prove useful
as he manages Pennsylvania’s second largest city.
Most students are not elected officials, but professionals dedicated
to public service. Anne Mulgrave, (MPPM ’11), found the program
beneficial in preparing for her work in the nonprofit field. As an
attorney, Ms. Mulgrave wanted to transition to the nonprofit sector
and found the program to be exactly what she needed. “The
MPPM program prepared me to work at a nonprofit organization
by allowing me to fill in the gaps in my education and professional
experience,” explained Mulgrave. Today, she works as the Manager
of Grants and Accessibility at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.
For Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew (MPPM ‘10) of Case Western
Reserve University and University Hospital, it was the desire to
concentrate on Global Health issues that led her to enroll in the
program. “I chose GSPIA because looking at their programs, I
knew they could help mold my career as a global health provider,”
noted Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew. According to Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew,
GSPIA not only has the academic tools for anyone interested in
international affairs and policy, but also brings a “significant
humanistic side to education I think all students should have.”
She noted that “GSPIA opens doors beyond your own discipline
because it brings things
“The education I received not together. You think that
only enhanced my knowledge GSPIA is so small and the
is so big, but when
and understanding of my own world
you look at where people
experiences, it gave me the
have trained, you realize
how far reaching GSPIA
opportunity to develop a
has been.”
national and even global
professional perspective.”
Professor Dougherty is
proud of the various ways
Mayor Bill Peduto (MPPM ’11)
graduates have used their
educations. “One MPPM graduate formed a non-profit in Africa
that assists women who have been abandoned by their families.
Others have advanced careers in the U.S. as government officials,
university administrators, and nonprofit leaders. You can find
MPPM graduates across the globe.”
For more than a decade, the MPPM program has created lifelong
learning opportunities for mid-career professionals and the new
online track will expand opportunities for those mid-career professionals wanting to improve their careers. MPPM program applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five or
more years of experience beyond an entry-level position.
Candidates’ experience should demonstrate increasing levels of
responsibility, leadership, and professional competence. U
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More Than Lifelong Learning
By Helen Wilson
Vice-President, Squirrel Hill Historical Society
Squirrel Hill reflects this general pattern,
with a twist. The newcomers—the Jews—not
only didn’t share the same ethnic heritage
as the Scotch-Irish but also differed in religious beliefs and practices. However, the
first Jews to arrive in Squirrel Hill were
already Americanized. Mostly of German
heritage, they had settled in Allegheny
That story is recounted in a book
City, now North Side, in the 1840s. By the
about the early settlers, Right Here in
time they moved to Squirrel Hill in the late
Susanna Turner captures a bee. Illustration from
Squirrel Hill, written by Hodge
1800s and early 1900s, most had adopted
Right Here in Squirrel Hill by S. Comer.
McIlvain Eagleson in 1953. The story’s
characteristics of American culture. Jews
simplicity is deceptive. Both honeybees and settlers came from
had come to the United States because it offered freedom of reliEurope, as did the technology used to make John Turner’s iron
gion, separation of church and state, and equality for all, ideals
ax. The importation of honeybees and iron-making techniques
that made them want to be part of mainstream society.
changed life in the New World.
When the Jews moved to Squirrel Hill, they fit in rather easily
When the settlers came to America, they learned some skills from
with the predominately Scotch-Irish who had preceded them.
the Native Americans but also brought knowledge from Europe
Both cultures valued education and hard work, knowing those
that they adapted for use in the wilderness. Native Americans
were the keys to success. In By Myself, I’m a Book—An Oral History
knew which plants were edible and how to prepare them. The
of the Immigrant Jewish Experience in Pittsburgh, compiled by The
settlers brought not only other plants but also recipe books—and
Pittsburgh Section, National Council of Jewish Women, is this
other books, especially bibles. Literacy was important to them.
passage: “The ancient love of learning had taken on a new aspect.
Reading and writing were the connections to the history and
Under the sunlight of the American way—of democracy—of free
culture of their countries of origin and were the means by which
education, of opportunity, most Jewish parents nursed the hope
they passed this knowledge on to their children. Not just lifelong
of sending their sons to college and watching them become
learning but liveslong learning.
professionals …”
Susanna Turner needed honey for an
apple pie. She caught a bee in a cup,
dusted it with white flour and freed it.
Then she followed its flight to a hive
in a tree. Her husband felled the tree
with his ax, and together they scooped
out the honey.
The idea of education as a means of ensuring a family’s survival
runs throughout Squirrel Hill’s history. Most of the early settlers
who came to Western Pennsylvania were Scotch-Irish. Their
staunch Presbyterianism, savvy business sense and lack of frivolity
played a major role in shaping the culture that developed in
Pittsburgh and its surroundings. In his 1983 book, They Came to
… Pittsburgh, Clarke Thomas writes that “the Scotch-Irish have for
nearly two centuries been a dominant mainstream ethnic group,
Americanizing so early that in many respects the American and
the Scotch–Irish heritage are the same.” They knew the value of
education. In the 1800s, Thomas Aiken, John Turner and the
Brown family all donated land for public schools in Squirrel Hill
and Shadyside.
Subsequent immigrants to Pittsburgh faced the challenge of
assimilating into the dominant culture while keeping their own
heritage and customs alive. The newcomers were looked upon
with suspicion, but at the same time, the mainstream culture
knew it was to its benefit to “Americanize” immigrants so they
wouldn’t be a threat to the established order. They developed
various institutions to help in the assimilation process.
Jews perceived America as being free of the prejudices that had
so often erupted into acts of violence against them in Europe.
Although the reality didn’t always fit the ideal, the United States
was indeed a land where success could be achieved through
education and hard work.
Like the German Jews, the second wave of Jews who came to
Squirrel Hill had begun to assimilate before arriving in the community. The Yiddish-speaking immigrants from Eastern Europe
first settled in the Hill District, and it was there that German Jews
established the Irene Kaufmann Settlement and other institutions
to offer the newcomers classes in Americanization, healthcare,
athletics, art, music and enrichment.
For Jews, the move to Squirrel Hill was more than a mere change of
address. It also meant the achievement of a higher standard of living and a sweeter future for their children through education.U
Anyone interested in learning more about Squirrel Hill history is invited to attend
the meetings of the Squirrel Hill Historical Society held on the second Tuesday of
each month at 7:30 p.m. Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave. Go to
www.squirrelhillhistory.org to view upcoming lectures and events. Consider joining
the SHHS. Membership is only $10 per year. There is no charge for attending the
meetings.
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Literacy for All Ages
By Rebecca Carpenter
Projects Director
Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council
her English language
skills. As a result, she
was accepted to Point
Park’s MBA program.
They are part of the 20% of adults in Allegheny County who have
literacy challenges. While many people associate literacy only with
reading, literacy covers a wide range of skills, including reading,
writing, math, computer skills, workplace readiness, GED and
English language skills. Literacy is preparing for college, for training
school, for a job. Literacy is improving parenting skills. Literacy is
making more informed decisions about health, finances, voting
and legal matters.
Ashley Wright, a
Pittsburgh local, got her
GED with the help of
GPLC and intends to
pursue job training in
horticulture. She
recently spoke at
GPLC’s “Leaders for
Literacy” luncheon and
addressed one more
return on investment
Ashley Wright at “Leaders for Literacy” luncheon
for an adult learner.
Ashley kindly thanked GPLC for their support and said that she
intends to support her 9-year-old son the same way, every day: “It’s
funny. People think that GPLC is just about reading, writing, and
passing tests, but it’s also about making families stronger.” These are
just some of the success stories for students working under tutors in
the Squirrel Hill area.
Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council (GPLC) has been providing
free literacy services to adults throughout Allegheny County for
over thirty years. GPLC is a community-based, volunteer-based
nonprofit. It has two main programs: Adult Basic Education
(ABE) helps American-born adults with learning and/or skill challenges while English as a Second Language (ESL) helps refugees
and immigrants to learn English language skills. GPLC has a
downtown learning center, two family literacy centers and eight
area offices located throughout the county. Currently, GPLC
serves 1,400 students with the help of 350 volunteer tutors.
GPLC’s Squirrel Hill office, located in the Wightman School
Community Building, serves Hazelwood, Squirrel Hill, and
Oakland. Gretchen Jacobs, Program Coordinator, oversees 40 ABE
students, 75 ESL students and 64 tutors. Gretchen matches students
with tutors so that time and place are mutually convenient. She
then provides ongoing assistance with testing, materials, and
instructional planning. Popular tutoring sites include the Squirrel
Hill Library, the Wightman School Community Building, the
Pittsburgh Chinese Church, Carnegie Library in Oakland, the
campuses of Pitt and CMU and coffee shops.
Lifelong learning is an inspiring phrase. We all aspire to be lifelong
learners: people who go to school and graduate, and then take
more courses, travel, or learn new skills. Lifelong learning is often
what we do when we finally have leisure time. But for many adults
in the East End, lifelong learning is not something to pursue during free time to embellish their lives but to critically change their
lives for the better.
The range of need for improved literacy skills is great, as is the need
Why do people come to GPLC? Typically, adults seek literacy help
for tutors. GPLC volunteer tutors are
because some event or change has
thoroughly trained in a free 12-hour workhappened in their lives. For examshop in either ABE or ESL. They also
ple, a young man needs a GED to
participate in professional development
get a job or a middle-aged woman
opportunities throughout the year. They
has a job and wants a better one. A
commit 4 hours a week to their students,
young mother wants to help her
either one individual or a small group.
children more effectively with their
For many people, being a volunteer tutor
homework. An older man wants to
is also a lifelong learning experience as
learn how to use a computer to start
tutors rediscover qualities within themhis own small business. A refugee
selves, such as patience, purpose, creativity
parent wants to be able to commuand partnership. As ABE tutor Sara Yoder
nicate with her children’s school.
explains, “I really enjoy my student’s
An immigrant worker wants to
expression when he gets it! I know when
A group of students in Squirrel Hill ESL class.
understand his healthcare options.
it’s processing, and he gets very excited. I
For these folks, lifelong learning means lifelong change. For examsee it on his face. To me, that’s the most fulfilling part.” Tutoring for
ple, ESL student Justin Hsieh from Taiwan studied English for his
GPLC is a true partnership of lifelong learning! U
job at PNC Bank. He achieved a management position as a result
For more information about GPLC, please visit www.gplc.org or call
of his hard work. Paulina Krys from Poland took classes to exercise
412-393-7600 or 412-421-0525. Please consider sharing the gift of literacy!
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Employment Program
Front Row (L to R): Linda Ehrenreich (JF&CS) Jeanne
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Bill Peduto)
In an economy where career opportunities have been difficult to come
by, the City of Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill-based Jewish Family &
Children’s Service (JF&CS) and many local organizations and partners
are working together to ensure the city’s youth and young adults have
enriching career-building opportunities over their summer breaks.
Benefiting teens and young adults between the ages 14-21,
Pittsburgh’s summer youth employment program chooses several area
agencies, including JF&CS, to match at-risk, low-income and other
youth from neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh with paid internship opportunities at community organizations for six weeks during
the summer. The “learn and earn” program helps teens and young
adults gain valuable skills to prepare them for joining the workforce
or continuing their education after high school, and for many of the
participants, this internship is their first experience in the workforce.
The program has been on-going through the 70s and gained momentum in the mid 2000s. Currently, the City has convened a taskforce
under the direction of Mayor Peduto and is working on making significant improvements and expansions to the program over the next
few years to ensure more youth are able to participate for the upcoming summer programs. JF&CS’s program management is being used as
the model for the improvements to the program.
“JF&CS is a great model for how to manage a summer employment
program,” said James Brenner, Program Supervisor at the City of
Pittsburgh Department of Personnel/Pittsburgh Partnership. “They
are there to make sure the youth succeed and that the experience is
successful. We know there’s a positive influence on their behavior
and the work setting.”
Jeanne Williams, career and employment consultant at JF&CS’s
Career Development Center coordinates the program at JF&CS.
“PSYEP is a wonderful opportunity and preventative tool for youth
throughout our communities,” she said. “It’s allowing teens and
young adults to access opportunities they would not have been able
to otherwise, so hopefully they will not fall into at-risk situations in
the future.”
Last summer, JF&CS placed 20 interns at 7 sites, including JF&CS
and the Jewish Association on Aging’s facilities, as well as the Jewish
Community Center, Kingsley Association and Off the Floor
Pittsburgh. Overall, the City saw more than 500 kids participate in
the program this past summer.
In addition to learning job-readiness skills such as attendance,
punctuality, quality of work and appropriate business attire, the
teens and young adults are mentored along the way to ensure
continued success throughout the program, receiving guidance on
taking initiative, following direction and respecting people from
PAGE30 The Lifelong Learning Issue
various cultures, races
and religions.
“What they
learn on the
job, they take
with them for
the rest of
their lives. These first jobs builds the basics of skills they’ll need when
they become an adult…They’re a foundation for the skills that they’ll
need when they enter the work world later on,” Brenner said.
Photo: Elizabeth Waickman
By Elizabeth Waickman
At JF&CS, Williams ensures participants receive a full realm of career
development support, from mentoring participants on career interests
and making connections to employers, to providing career prep support
including resume-building and mock interviews with staff at the CDC.
“Our career and employment consultants at the CDC are able to
discern interests with kids and place them in line with their own
career goals and interests to make this the most valuable, enriching
experience we can for our participants,” Williams said. “We’re so fortunate to have staff members who possess the training and skills to manage this program so effectively and provide support to these kids.”
Additionally, JF&CS offers programs and services for at-risk young
adults throughout Pittsburgh’s communities, most notably through
Age Up, Not Out (AUNO), a unique partnership between JF&CS
and YouthWorks, a program of Goodwill of Southwestern
Pennsylvania, and funded by the United Way of Allegheny County.
AUNO serves young adults between the ages of 18-24 who no
longer qualify for the foster care system and are considered at-risk for
high rates of unemployment, pregnancy, homelessness, substance
abuse, dependence on welfare and involvement in crime. AUNO is a
comprehensive approach to helping youth become economically
successful and provides participants with job-readiness tools and
emotional support to prepare them for life-long employment
through providing job-readiness curriculum, workshops on resumes
and cover letters, networking, interviewing, money management, job
search assistance, vocational job training recommendations, guidance
in entrepreneurship and connections to valuable social service
providers based on individualized needs.
“Our communities are only as strong as our kids,” Williams said. “We
provide these enriching, beneficial opportunities through JF&CS and
our partnerships with the City and other organizations, so they are prepared to enter the world and be successful and productive as adults. We
want them to know there are supports and resources available, and that
we’re here for them every step of the way.” U
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January 21: Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward
In five years, Jesmyn Ward lost five young men in her life —
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A novel about the friendship between an adolescent,
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Set over the course of one school year in 1986, this is the story
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Polish for Beginners
Every 1st and 3rd Monday at 6:30pm
Spanish for Beginners
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6:30pm
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Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 6:30pm
The Writers’ Studio: Spark the imagination for your
own writing
Every Sunday, 2-4pm
Readings celebrating publication of Richard St.
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Thursday, January 22 – 7:00 p.m.
at Community House Church & Learning Center
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Sunday, February 8 – 7:00 p.m.
at Coriander Indian Grill (upstairs) Indian buffet dinner
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Saturday, February 21 – 7:00 p.m.
at East End Book Exchange, Versify Reading Series with
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All events are free and open to the public. Books will be
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The Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Avenue
Events are held on the second Tuesday of each month
FREE at 7:30 p.m.
February 10: “Why all these Presbyterians, and where did
they come from?” Speaker: Peter Gilmore, Historian
March 10: “Chinese Restaurants in America” Speaker:
Michael Chen, President of the Pittsburgh Chinese Restaurant
Association
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Warhol Museum” Speaker: Eric Shiner, Director, The Andy
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Squirrel Hill Library, Meeting Room C
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Fridays from 3 - 4 pm
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Come to give or get information. It’s that easy to make plans
to get out more and build your friendship network. The
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classes range from beginner to advanced, gentle to challenging
Drew Heinz Lecture Series
Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue
Box office: 412-622-8866
Monday evenings at 7:30 pm
February 9: Jesmyn Ward, Men We Reaped
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Volunteer at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to impact literacy
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The Friendship Circle
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By pairing youth with special needs with teen volunteers in a
range of social activities, The Friendship Circle’s programs
enrich the lives of all participants, creating lasting friendships
which strengthen the community.
The Friendship Circle needs volunteer event staff to help
execute planned activities, ensure that teen volunteers are
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comfortable in their roles, and create an environment where
every member is valued. Sometimes, volunteers may need to
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careful not to over-assist.
For more information about volunteering, contact Adam
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