University of Pittsburgh trustees voted Thursday to create a new headquarters building for one of its schools, buy a historic site in Oakland and endorse a five-year strategic plan. Meeting at the university’s Oakland campus, trustees approved plans to make a building currently under construction at Fifth Avenue and Halket
Oakland has a new name for the holiday season Glowland. From Nov. 20 to Jan. 2, the holiday lighting festival decorates two square miles of the neighborhood for its second year. This year’s exhibition includes four local and international artists, including two Pitt studio arts alumni, who illuminated Schenley Plaza, the Pittsburgh Athletic Association,.
This year, AIA Pittsburgh conducted its inaugural Pittsburgh Architecture Week from Oct. 6-13 to foster appreciation for regional architecture through a variety of programs throughout the city.
McCutcheon brings over 11 years of hands-on leadership experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry to The Lytle Park Hotel. In his new role, McCutcheon will oversee all food and beverage operations for the hotel s restaurants including in-room dining and catering services. Most recently, McCutcheon served as director of restaurants at Reunion Resort in Orlando. During this time, he pursued his educational goals, earning an MBA from Louisiana State University at Shreveport while also completing his Level 1 introductory certification with the Court of Master Sommeliers. McCutcheon put his new skillset to use, creating a wine program at Reunion Resort which later earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.