The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh celebrated its inaugural awards ceremony by awarding alumnus Dr. Richard Maurer and Dr. Paul White as Distingushed Alumni in April 1-2, 2016. Some event highlights included a luncheon where Dr. Maurer discussed his research and work with Physics and Astronomy students, a social hour meet-n-greet with Physics and Astronomy staff, faculty, and students, followed by the Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala held at the Allegheny Observatory