WHAT: Dr. George A. Lopez, professor of political science and senior fellow in the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at Notre Dame, will present The Iran Crisis: Ethical Answers to Nuclear Ambitions as the keynote address at the Third Annual Conference on Policy Analysis and Conflict Resolution. Read more »
Archive for March 2006
Ron Everhart Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Mar. 29, 2006
Ron Everhart, who in his last two coaching stops reversed the fortunes of the men’s basketball programs at both McNeese State and Northeastern, has been named men’s basketball coach at Duquesne University, Director of Athletics Greg Amodio announced today. Read more »
Top Military Intelligence Officer/Pittsburgh Native to Keynote Alumni Luncheon DU Grad Hayden is Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence
Mar. 29, 2006
Duquesne alumnus Gen. Michael V. Hayden, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, will return to his native Pittsburgh to give the keynote address at the University’s annual Downtown Alumni Luncheon on Friday, March 31 at the Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. He will address the importance of his current post and will discuss how his alma mater and Pittsburgh roots have influenced who he is today. Read more »
Duquesne Professor Co-Edits First Anthology of Catholic Philosophy
Mar. 28, 2006
New Duquesne University philosophy chair Dr. James C. Swindal has garnered a first-ever with his new book, The Sheed & Ward Anthology of Catholic Philosophy, a comprehensive collection of readings by Catholic philosophers from the patristic age to the present. Read more »
Yefim Bronfman to Perform at Gala Honoring Maestro Sidney Harth
Mar. 28, 2006
The husband-and-wife team of Sidney and Teresa Harth, internationally acclaimed classical performers and educators who have made their home in Pittsburgh for more than 40 years, will be honored at a gala concert and reception on Tuesday, April 11, at 8 p.m. in Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland. Read more »
Forensic Sciences Academy Names Duquesne Professor Pathology/Biology Chair
Mar. 28, 2006
Dr. Victor Weedn, visiting professor of biology in the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and adjunct professor in the School of Law, has been named chair of the pathology/biology section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). Read more »
Vatican Astronomer to Speak on Intelligent Design at DU
Mar. 21, 2006
The director of the Vatican Observatory will speak on Intelligent Design at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Duquesne University Union Ballroom. The Rev. George V. Coyne, S.J., director of the Vatican Observatory and a distinguished astronomer, is widely recognized for speaking out publicly against the teaching of Intelligent Design. Read more »
Duquesne Students to Attend Inaugural Ring Blessing Ceremony
Mar. 20, 2006
WHAT: University students will have the opportunity to attend the inaugural Duquesne University Class Ring Blessing ceremony. Read more »
Students Take Top Two Honors at Regional Trial Competition
Mar. 17, 2006
Duquesne University Law School students have been named the regional champions and runners-up of the prestigious National Student Trial Advocacy Competition sponsored by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA). Read more »
Carnegie Hall ‘Links’ Duquesne Symphony Orchestra and Area Students for Interactive Performance
Mar. 16, 2006
WHAT: Hundreds of elementary students from 57 Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese and Pittsburgh city schools will be both audience and music makers in a special, interactive orchestra concert with the Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra and Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute of New York City. Read more »
Duquesne Breaks Ground on Forbes Ave. Project
Mar. 14, 2006
Duquesne University broke ground today for a 125,000-square-foot multi-purpose recreation center on Forbes Avenue. The building is the first stage of a mixed-use development, which will serve both the campus community and the Uptown neighborhood. Read more »
$1.5 Million Donahue Family Gift Endows Chair in Investment Management
Mar. 13, 2006
Duquesne University has received $1.5 million from John F. and Rhodora Donahue and family to endow a chair in Investment Management in its Graduate School of Business. Read more »
Spotlight Shines on Women in the Bible Noted expert Dr. Elaine Pagels focuses on feminine role
Mar. 13, 2006
Duquesne University will host “The Feminine” in the Bible, the 33rd annual Western Pennsylvania Symposium on World Literatures on Tuesday, March 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Duquesne Union Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. Read more »
Expert in Christianity in the Caribbean joins Duquesne University Faculty
Mar. 10, 2006
Dr. Gerald M. Boodoo has been named associate professor of theology at Duquesne University’s McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts Read more »
Duquesne Breaks Ground on Forbes Avenue Development
Mar. 10, 2006
WHAT: Duquesne University President Charles Dougherty will host a groundbreaking ceremony for a new multi-purpose recreation center, the first phase of the University’s mixed development project on Forbes Avenue. The upper levels of the building will house fitness activities, locker rooms and a ballroom. Barnes and Noble Booksellers and a restaurant are slated for the street level. Read more »
Duquesne Phenomenology Center Pays Tribute to Paul Ricoeur : Philosophical giant known for humanistic, holistic approach
Mar. 8, 2006
The Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center is dedicating its 24th annual symposium to the late philosopher Paul Ricoeur’s life and thought. Paul Ricoeur and Phenomenology will be held Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 214 of Hanley Hall on campus. Read more »
Color of Justice Encourages Minorities to Pursue Law Careers
Mar. 7, 2006
WHAT: Students from Pittsburgh Public Schools, and Penn Hills, North Catholic and Oakland Catholic high schools will attend Color of Justice , a workshop designed to encourage minority female students to consider law and judgeships as career goals. Read more »
Forum Addresses Clinical Research Basics
Mar. 1, 2006
WHAT: Learn the basics of clinical research, including costs, timeliness and organizational needs at this Life Sciences Network Regulatory Forum. Topics include the relationship between pre-clinical and clinical programs, the phases of clinical trials, and the regulatory requirements for drugs and devices. Read more »
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