 GRADS in the news Please alert us to grads and participants (including yourself) in the news for future issues of the log.  Richard Armstrong, LP X, is featured in WHIRL Magazine in an article on his new job as Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and its museums. To read the full article, click here.
 Tom Baker, LDI XV, will begin a new position as Vice President of Programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. Author of a recent book, Tom was also a guest on the PCNC program "Night Talk" on November 11th. Congratulations on your recent successes, Tom!
 Dee Delaney, LP XXII, received the Gertrude Labowitz Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 UCP Community Heroes Awards Dinner in October. Delaney is Executive Director of the FISA Foundation. Dee was recognized for her ongoing advocacy to expand access to health care and dental care for people with disabilities, increase the number of people with disabilities serving on nonprofit boards, promote website accessibility, raise awareness about disability issues, and promote a culture of inclusion. Congratulations!
 Betsy Krisher, LP XXII, Vice President of Maher Duessel, was recently elected to the Board of the United Way of Westmoreland County.
 William Lestitian, LP XV, CEO, Rothman Gordan PC, discusses RG's plans to tweak the traditional holiday party model in the Pittsburgh Business Times. Click here to read the article.
 Harold Miller, LP V, President, Future Strategies LLC gives an "Insider's View" on "Economic Opportunities for Pittsburgh in Clean Coal" in a recent Pittsburgh Business Times publication. Click here to read more.
 Abby Wilson, LDI XV, is featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for her founding work at GLUE (Great Lakes Urban Exchange). She says, "It's clear there's a community of young people that cares deeply about the city's future." To read more, click here.
 Laura Rosato, LP XXV participant, has been selected to receive The Women of Integrity Award. The award is presented on December 4th to three businesswomen in the Western Pennsylvania region each year who have balanced career and civic responsibility. Way to go Laura!
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Champions Connections | Hard-hat Tour of the NEW August Wilson Center
 WHEN: December 16, 2008 at 5:30 PM
Be the first to experience the historical legacy and innovative architecture of the NEW August Wilson Center! Neil Barclay, President & CEO of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture and the construction team who have been working on the building for over a year, will guide a tour through the Center and inform us of its impact on the community and its historical importance to the region. Wear safe walking shoes (no heels, please). Hard-hats will be provided! Join us afterwards for free food and jazz at Little E's above Mahoney's Restaurant. SPACE IS LIMITED! RESERVE YOUR TICKETS
TODAY! RSVP by December 1, 2008 by visiting http://lpinc.org/community_events.asp or
contact us at 412.392.4504 | office@lpinc.org
COST: $15 for community members,
$12 for LPI Connective members & ACCD constituents.
Champions Connections is presented in partnership by:  and
RECENT LPInc Programs Let the LDI XVI Project Begin!
 Latoya Conners--MarketSphere, LLC, Kieran O’Dea--Alpern Rosenthal
LDI XVI is embarking on an innovative and
ambitious Community Impact Project called POP UP PITTSBURGH! "POP UP,"
as we call it, will be a one day progressive block party in Uptown
occurring this spring and highlighting "Uptown on the Move." The POP UP
concept was developed in Cleveland at the Urban Design Collaborative
and has been implemented through the hard work of a small cohort of
active volunteers. In true LPInc. fashion, we have challenged the 43
members of LDI XVI to organize themselves and design, from the bottom
up, their POP UP event. Keep an eye out for updates on POP UP PITTSURGH and
how you as a graduate may get involved!
LP XXV Government and Public Policy Session a Big Success
On Thursday, October 16th, 2008, the 60
members of Leadership Pittsburgh XXV participated in their Government
and Public Policy Session, hosted by the University of Pittsburgh. The
session deepened members' understanding of governmental structures and
significant public policy debates/decisions in our region; provided
them with the ability to identify and examine the challenges and
opportunities facing government, government officials and public
policy; and increased understanding of their own ability to affect the
public policy process. The class had opportunities to interact and
dialogue with Jim Roddey, Chair of the Allegheny County Republican
Party; Jim Burns, Chair of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee;
Stephen Bland, CEO of the Port Authority; and Allegheny County Chief
Executive Dan Onorato among others.
Champions Connections Festival of Lights
 On October 21st, Marguerite Marks, Director, Pittsburgh 250 Festival of Lights and David Seals, Program Manager, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council spoke to friends of LPInc. in the RegionalEnterprise Lobby about the impact of the Arts on our community and the innovation behind the Festival of Lights in Pittsburgh. The William Penn Hotel was lit up early for our crowd. For more information on the Festival of Lights visit www.imaginepittsburgh.com
On
October 27, Dr. Christopher Olivia, new President & CEO, West
Penn Allegheny Health System spoke to an audience of 100 people at the
Rivers Club as part of our Leadership Dialogue Series 250 program.
LPInc. collaborated with the Pittsburgh Business Times and the
Allegheny Conference on Community Development
for this offering.
Leadership Dialogue is presented in partnership by:
A big thank you to all of our graduates and friends who joined the LP Connective or renewed memberships between October 10th and November 10th. Click here to learn more about how you can join. We would love to feature YOU on this list!
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Beard Symposium on Sustainability Cosponsored by Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.
Pittsburgh Executive Series Lectures
Intelligent Mentoring by Professor Audrey Murrell, LP XVI
When: November 19, 2008, 5:30 to 8 PM
Where: The University of Pittsburgh Alumni Hall, 5th Floor
For more information: Linda Anderson at landerson@katz.pitt.edu, call 412-648-1608, or visit http://www.business.pitt.edu/katz/emba/pittsburgh/pes/register.html
Position Available
Director of Development at Auberle
For more information, see auberle.org/ad_DirDevelopment.html
Submitted by: Dave Coplan, LP XIII
Job Opportunity
Executive Director, Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh
To view a detailed job announcement, click here.
Qualified individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, three references, and salary expectations by email to kaavoss@gmail.com.
Submitted by: Karlyn A. Voss, LP XXIII
Job Opportunities
Two Openings at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh currently has two openings in their External & Government Relations Department for a Grants Manager and an Annual Giving Manager. For more information click here.
Submitted by: Karlyn A. Voss, LP XXIII
Position Available
Executive Director, Crisis Center of Lawrence County
Send a resume to Search Committee, 1218 W. State Street, New Castle, PA 16101. No phone calls, please. EOE
www.crisisshelter.org.
Submitted by: Miranda Berner, LDI XI
The InfraGard-Pittsburgh 2008 Safe Schools Conference
When: December 12, 2008
Where: The University of Pittsburgh
The 2008 InfraGard Pittsburgh Safe Schools Conference brings together federal, state and local law enforcement and many nonprofit organizations to discuss current and developing cyber and physical safety topics and issues affecting PreK-12 and higher educational institutions, businesses, parents and others that have an impact our nation's youth. Presenters include representatives from the United States Attorney's Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and more. For more information visit www.infragard-pittsburgh.org or click here to view the flyer.
Submitted by: Carol Adams, LP XX
BOARD OPPORTUNITIES
Pittsburgh nonprofit New Sun Rising is recruiting candidates to apply for Board Member positions to start a two year term in 2009. This grass-roots 501c3 organization attracts, adopts, launches and supports projects creatively impacting the cultural, social, and environmental wellness of the region. Outstanding candidates should have experience or interest in any of the following areas: web/IT application, community outreach, organizational policy and procedure; and most importantly a passion for community service. Please contact Scott Wolovich at swolovich@yahoo.com or visit http://newsunrising.org for details.
