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sydney’s corner – How to Maintain Focus
We all know how easy it is to be distracted from accomplishing tasks. This is especially true when the weather is warm (I mean, have you seen those birds out there?) I’m Sydney, the emotional support dog, and I’m here to share tips on how to maintain focus during...
Sydney’s Corner: Showing and Giving Gratitude
Sometimes people become caught up in the chaos of their busy schedules and forget to remember something very important: showing and giving gratitude. As the emotional support dog on campus, I think that humans could really learn from my kind. Let’s face it: when it...
How Connecting with Industry Professionals Enhances Your Education
Sitting in class and listening to a professor and being hands-on in a lab are obviously great ways to receive an education. But having a connection with an industry professional can enhance your education in ways that you may not be able to achieve anywhere else....
Celebrating Life: Creative Approaches to Personalized Funeral Services
A funeral is often referred to as a celebration of their life. It is a somber occasion, but the loved ones of the deceased will share the happy memories they had together in remembrance. Oftentimes, the family and friends of the deceased will want to personalize the...
Caring for the Grieving: The Importance of Compassion in Funeral Services
In most cases when people think of funeral service, they imagine all of the acts of caring for the dead: embalming, dressing up the deceased, and more. But one aspect of the funeral service industry that many people may not consider is the importance of compassion in...
10 Reasons You Should Enroll in PIMS This Fall
Mortuary school is not for everyone, but it could be for you. Maybe you are considering a career change, or maybe you have realized that a traditional college setting isn’t for you. If you have discovered the world of mortuary science and it intrigues you, here are 10...
Ways You Can Be An Ally During Pride Month
With June being Pride Month, many individuals are trying to find ways to show their allyship to the LGBTQIA+ community. (This stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual/aromantic, and more). During a time where many states have been...
PIMS ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dr. Barry Lease was appointed the new President and Chief Executive Officer of PIMS. Dr. Lease’s new role was effective beginning on April 2, 2023. Dr. Lease was a student at the Institute in the 1980s. He initially joined the team as a part-time Clinical Embalming...
sydney’s corner – How to Maintain Focus
We all know how easy it is to be distracted from accomplishing tasks. This is especially true when the weather is warm (I mean, have you seen those birds out there?) I’m Sydney, the emotional support dog, and I’m here to share tips on how to maintain focus during...
Student Spotlight: Camille Redman
Hi, my name is Camille Redman. I was born and raised here in Pittsburgh. I am the youngest in my family and am the second college educated in my immediate family following my older sister. I currently live with my girlfriend and our two dogs and will be soon starting...
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What better way to celebrate this beautiful planet than by stepping outside and soaking up the green spaces right in our backyard? From the peaceful trails of Frick Park to the stunning views at Emerald View Park, our city is packed with places to reconnect with nature. 🌳💚
Take a walk, ride your bike, pick up a little litter, or just sit under a tree and breathe—Pittsburgh’s parks are calling, and today’s the perfect day to answer. 🌞🐦
Let’s love our Earth the way it loves us back. 💫
Visit Pittsburgh Parks: https://pittsburghearthday.org/weekends-at-the-park/
Enjoy the sweet moments and a well-deserved rest! 💐💛
But the highlight of the day? Sending our beloved Sydney off into retirement with lots of kisses and love 💕🐾 Wishing her the happiest next chapter!
Please note: PIMS offices will be closed over the Easter weekend and will reopen on Tuesday. Enjoy the time off, and have a joyful Easter if you're celebrating! 🐣🌷
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
What better way to celebrate this beautiful planet than by stepping outside and soaking up the green spaces right in our backyard? From the peaceful trails of Frick Park to the stunning views at Emerald View Park, our city is packed with places to reconnect with nature. 🌳💚
Take a walk, ride your bike, pick up a little litter, or just sit under a tree and breathe—Pittsburgh’s parks are calling, and today’s the perfect day to answer. 🌞🐦
Let’s love our Earth the way it loves us back. 💫
Visit Pittsburgh Parks: https://pittsburghearthday.org/weekends-at-the-park/
Enjoy the sweet moments and a well-deserved rest! 💐💛
But the highlight of the day? Sending our beloved Sydney off into retirement with lots of kisses and love 💕🐾 Wishing her the happiest next chapter!
Please note: PIMS offices will be closed over the Easter weekend and will reopen on Tuesday. Enjoy the time off, and have a joyful Easter if you're celebrating! 🐣🌷
Today’s the purr-fect day to celebrate all the four-legged, feathered, and finned friends who make life better. Show us your pets in the comments — we want to see all those adorable faces!
And… we’ve been keeping a little secret.
A brand-new furry employee is joining our team very soon. Stay tuned for the big reveal!
Your hard work and dedication have paid off — and it's all made possible by the generous support of our amazing alumni. 💙
Thank you to every alum who gives back and believes in the power of education. Your contributions are shaping the future, one student at a time. 🙌
If you would like to contribute to the PIMS Alumni Fund, click the link: https://pims.edu/giving/
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Happy April 1st! 😇💚
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