The three winning entries will each receive up to $15,000 in grant funding to turn their ideas into action and help make a change in Pittsburgh.
Visit the Pittsburgh Voices of Change website to learn more
Congratulations to Pittsburgh Rooney student Michele Travis for winning the Richard S. Caliguiri Memorial Say No to Drugs, Alcohol & Violence essay contest. Michele was honored at the Lamont restuarant along with five Pittsburgh Rooney runner-ups: Victoria Dvorak, Richard Bernardi, Tylynn Terry, Tyreek White, and Alyssa Andreen.
The “Community Immunity” Art contest sponsored by the Allegheny County Immunization Coalition offers finalists an exhibition at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh from December 4 to 10. The winners will be announced on the final day of the show, and prizes will include scholarships to the Art Institute and a cash prize for top place. Entries are due November 12, 2009.
» Read details at the Allegheny County Health Department website
» Read the Tribune-Review article here
The winners have been announced for the Citizens Bank-sponsored contest.
Students were asked to tell the story of an African-American who has had an impact on Pittsburgh in the National City African- American History Contest. Students could use poetry, an essay, art, music or video to complete the assignment. (more…)