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    Archive for December 2005

    Employment Recruiter Appointed to PHRA Board

    Dec. 22, 2005

    Marla D. Bradford, employer recruitment at Duquesne University, has been appointed to the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA) Board of Directors effective January 2006. Read more »

    Winter Commencement at Duquesne

    Dec. 19, 2005

    More than 450 students will participate in Duquesne University’s annual Winter Commencement. University President Charles J. Dougherty will confer degrees upon the students and will deliver the commencement address at the ceremony. it will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the A.J. Palumbo Center on Duquesne University campus. Read more »

    Shady Side Academy Senior Receives Mind, Heart and Spirit Award

    Dec. 19, 2005

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

    Carlynton Senior Receives Mind, Heart and Spirit Award

    Dec. 19, 2005

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

    Summary of Committee Report Regarding Gay Straight Alliance

    Dec. 16, 2005

    Committee charge:
    President Dougherty charged the committee with examining a student proposal for the creation of a gay straight alliance in light of Duquesne’s Spiritan mission and Catholic identity. To read the Statement Sheet click here. Read more »

    Statement Regarding Formation of Gay Straight Alliance

    Dec. 16, 2005

    After intensive review, Duquesne University will allow the formation of a gay straight alliance on its campus with certain conditions including, first and foremost, adherence to Catholic teachings on homosexuality. The University’s core principles include treating all members of its community with dignity, compassion and respect. Duquesne fosters a supportive environment where the needs of all students—including those historically marginalized by society—are served.  Read the Committee Report Summary. Read more »

    Duquesne Appoints New Associate Academic Vice President

    Dec. 9, 2005

    Dr. Daniel K. Donnelly has been appointed associate academic vice president at Duquesne University. He will report directly to the provost/academic vice president with the primary responsibilities of managing budget operations, and gathering and analyzing financial and related data for the Academic Affairs Division. Read more »

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