Events Highlights

The 2024 ARCS Pittsburgh Scholar Showcase took place on April 4th at the Latin American Cultural Center located in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Farms Historic District. This event brought more than sixty ARCS members, guests, and scholars together. Everyone sampled hors d’oeuvers and beverages from Latin America while learning about the amazing research our scholars are conducting. There was even a signature cocktail designed in honor of our scholars named the “New Scholar!” Phrases repeated over and over during the night included “Wow,” “Amazing,” “Very cool,” and “Look at this!” Members, guests, and scholars then participated in our first Speed Dating with a Scholar event, designed by Anne Crawford. The third year scholars were seated at high-top tables along the perimeter of the room. They used their laptops to showcase their research and the impact the ARCS award has had on their research. Every five minutes Anne rang the bell and guests heard her famous phrase, “move to the right!” Everyone loved being able to talk directly to the third year scholars and ask questions about their research. Afterwards, we all moved to the auditorium for a brief history of ARCS, the presentation of awards, and to listen to the scholars share one interesting fact about themselves. What remarkable and talented scholars we have in Pittsburgh!

Many thanks to the Scholar Showcase Committee members: Anne Crawford (co-chair), Ellen Pishko (co- chair), and Sarah Stallings (co-chair). A huge thank you to the Pittsburgh Scholar Showcase Host Committee Members:
Summa Cum Laude Level:
Linda Burke, Anne Crawford, Natalie Hoffman, Becky McGough, JoAnn Patross, Kathy Testoni, Linda Thier, Beth Wainwright, and Paula Zawadski

Magna Cum Laude Level:
Jeanne Berdik, Charlotte Beukema, Cynthia Carrow, Betsy Cwenar, Bev Elliott, Anne Houck, Angela Maher, Jennifer Martin, Pam Meadowcroft, Rosemary Mendel, Peggy Mooney, and Ellen Pishko

Cum Laude Level: 
Carol Goldburg