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Alumni Spotlight: Bailey Weber '22
Bailey Weber graduated from Pitt-Greensburg in 2022 with a BA in creative and professional writing and a minor in psychology.
What brought you to Pitt-Greensburg?
The community! There was so much do to around campus and outside of campus. I also loved how much the students loved Pitt-Greensburg. Everyone I talked to before starting my freshman year said the school always had so much going on.
Were you a commuter or a resident?
Resident
What activities were you involved with as a student?
- Pitt Fight Club
- The Insider
- Resident Hall Association
- Village Senate
- Phi Eta Sigma
- Peer Leader
- Community Assistant
Did you have a favorite professor, staff member, coach, or mentor that really impacted your life?
My favorite professors were Jakiela, Newman, and Contreras. I also loved working with Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Confer. All of them helped mold me into a better student and leader. My time in Residence Life also helped me become a great student leader. Troy Ross and Brian Root were wonderful mentors in my time at Pitt-Greensburg.
Of all the classes you took, what is the one class you would recommend everyone take? Who taught the class? Why would you recommend it?
The Insider helped me find my love for writing and interviewing. I loved my time as a reporter, assistant editor, and editor-in-chief. I loved helping students find courage in approaching campus staff and faculty to discuss on-campus activities and happenings. It was so much fun and allowed me to become much more confident in my abilities as a student and writer.
What do you remember most vividly from your time at Pitt-Greensburg?
Pitt Fight! I went to my first show as a freshman, and I was only a fan. I then joined the club right before the pandemic, and we did so much fun stuff! Watch parties, match card contests, and then, Pitt Fight: Graduation! We did some volunteering activities as a group, and it was a blast. I made so many friends and memories with that club. I still help out with the shows now that I have graduated.
What have you been up to since graduation?
I am currently working towards my Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Pitt. I am on track to graduate with certification to be a school librarian by the end of 2025! While I am working on my degree, I am working at UPMC East as a Food Service Hostess.
How did your experiences and education at Pitt-Greensburg prepare you for life after college?
I created so many professional relationships that allowed me to feel confident in my abilities after graduation. I am grateful for the advice and education these relationships gave me. These people that mentored me shaped me to be a better person, and for the future, a better educator.
As an alum, how do you support Pitt-Greensburg?
I continue to go to events on campus and help volunteer at some of these events. I donate during Pitt Day of Giving and during charity events on campus, like Relay for Life and Pitt Fight. I also continue to share important news from campus on social media!
What advice do you have for your fellow Bobcats?
Go to events on campus! The community at Pitt-Greensburg is like no other. The events that clubs on campus put on are so fun. I recommend Pitt Fight (of course), Relay for Life, Up All Night, and the trivia nights. All are so much fun and interactive.
For fun:
What is the last book you read?
The last book I read was Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. I am currently reading Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins!
List 3-5 fun facts about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know.
- I have a massive book collection. I own about 150 books.
- I am terrified of scary movies. I refuse to watch them.
- My slow pitch softball tournament team were National Champions in 2018!
- I’m a huge Star Wars fan.