Today we had the chance to go visit the Irish Design Center right down the road! We heard about many different aspects of their business and learned that nearly everything in the store is directly from Ireland. I found it very interesting that the store had a seasonality element to it, but it makes sense…
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Walking Through the Hills
Today we had the opportunity to visit the Hill District with Terri Baltimore, who is a resident of the area and an expert in the history of the Hill District. We heard about the difficulties faced by the community, especially in the past. The area was a largely segregated community for a long time, and…
A Sherpa Guide
Today we had the opportunity to have lunch with one of our Executives in Residence: Joe Pietropola. We heard about his career, and how he started working at a department store. He told us how he worked his way up through the company and then made the switch to Dick’s Sporting Goods. He shared with…
Just Around the Riverbend… Connellsville!
Today we were able to go on a site visit to Connellsville and hear about the work that the Fayette County Cultural Trust does toward economic development in that area. Connellsville is located just along the river and is a very popular tourist stop for those who are biking on the trail! The town has…
Got my Steps in!
This weekend we were able to go on a tour of the city steps in Fineview and learn about the history behind them! In the past, the steps were a major form of transportation, as a majority of people living in the city walked places. In fact, the steps were considered roads, just an extension…
Char-CUTE-rie with Blanket & Board
Today we had an amazing opportunity to connect with the founder and owner of Blanket & Board, Tierra Thorne. We had a wonderful charcuterie board and audibly gasped at its grandeur when we first arrived. The display was incredible, and the food was amazing- we picked our plates clean! We also had a chance to…
StrengthsFinder: Found
Today we had the opportunity to talk with Rebecca Rhoades about Co-Curricular Programs and had the opportunity to tour Sennott Square. I found the Co-Curricular Programs to be very interesting, and I intend to participate in as many as I can as they will help me develop as an emerging business professional. We also had…
Meeting Gteic
Today we had the opportunity to work in our chosen groups for our consulting project. I have the opportunity to be working with Ian Donnolly, Madelyn Och, and Sumati Shrivastava for this project. My group is working on AI and the Future of Co-work Development, and we had the opportunity to meet with Majella Orr,…
Isabella’s First Stop: University of Pittsburgh
My name is Isabella Elm. I am from Peters Township, PA which is about 40 minutes away from the University of Pittsburgh. I will be attending the University of Pittsburgh School of Business and Frederick Honors College in the fall with an intended major in Business Analytics, with a possible double major as well. During…
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