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    Archive for October 2005

    Statement Regarding Judicial Affairs Process Related to Proposed Gay Straight Alliance

    Oct. 28, 2005

    Recent news coverage regarding a Duquesne University judicial affairs case and the proposed creation of a Gay Straight Alliance has resulted in misleading information about the case itself, the judicial affairs process and code of conduct, and the proposed alliance. The following information is designed to provide basic clarity on these issues. Read more »

    Shaler Senior Receives Mind, Heart and Spirit Award

    Oct. 20, 2005

    Duquesne University has named Derek McQuade as a recipient of its Mind, Heart and Spirit Award, which acknowledges and promotes outstanding student athletes from local high schools. Read more »

    Mars Area Senior Receives Mind, Heart and Spirit Award

    Oct. 20, 2005

    Duquesne University has named Eric Crowley as a recipient of its Mind, Heart and Spirit Award, which acknowledges and promotes outstanding student athletes from local high schools. Read more »

    Latrobe Senior Receives Mind, Heart and Spirit Award

    Oct. 20, 2005

    Duquesne University has named Elizabeth Brickley as a recipient of its Mind, Heart and Spirit Award, which acknowledges and promotes outstanding student athletes from local high schools. Read more »

    Dougherty Presidency Extended to 2011

    Oct. 14, 2005

    The Duquesne University Board of Directors has granted a five-year contract extension to President Charles Dougherty. Dougherty, who took office in 2001, has led extensive campus growth and achievement. Read more »

    Homecoming and Freshman Parent Weekend

    Oct. 11, 2005

    Hundreds of loyal alumni, students, their parents and friends are expected to attend Duquesne University’s annual Homecoming and Freshman Parent Weekend this Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16. Read more »

    Helping Seniors “Net” Health Care Information

    Oct. 11, 2005

    Although navigating the Internet can be intimidating for older people, it is often under-utilized as a valuable resource for seniors searching for health care information. Read more »

    Bassert Named Interim Dean

    Oct. 11, 2005

    Dr. Dorothy Bassett has been named interim dean of the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA) at Duquesne University. Bassett assumed the position on Oct. 1, following the retirement of Dr. Benjamin Hodes as the SLPA dean. Read more »

    Local Executives to Discuss Technology at ‘Wired for Success’ Forum

    Oct. 10, 2005

    Local business leaders will gather for the Duquesne University forum “Wired for Success,” during which they will discuss how information technology (IT) investments have enabled their companies to grow. The event is being held from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Duquesne Room of the Duquesne Union on Thursday, Oct. 13. Read more »

    The Program for Oil Security

    Oct. 4, 2005

    This Program for Oil Security is intended to contribute to a long overdue national dialogue about US oil priorities. That discussion will not be an easy process or admit of ready solution. A national energy approach requires a significant rethinking of how we acquire energy and what price we are prepared to pay for it. Read more »

    Duquesne Research Group Issues Seven-Point Oil Security Plan

    Oct. 4, 2005

    Duquesne University’s new Energy Policy Research Group today released The Program for Oil Security, a plan that puts forth seven key components to a realistic national energy plan. Read more »

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