WHAT: Sen. Lindsey O. Graham of South Carolina will give the graduation address at the 93rd annual Law School Commencement Exercises at Duquesne University. A former lawyer with the Air Force, Graham was elected in November 2002, and serves on the U.S. Senate’s Armed Services, Judiciary, Budget and Veterans Affairs committees. Read more »
Archive for May 2006
New Human Resources Director Appointed
May. 24, 2006
Mary Ellen Baney has been appointed director of human resource management at Duquesne University. She replaces Richard Williamson, who retires June 1, 2006 after serving nearly 20 years as director. Read more »
School of Leadership and Professional Advancement Dean Named
May. 22, 2006
Dr. Dorothy E. Bassett has been named dean of the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA) at Duquesne University. She had been serving as interim dean of the SLPA since Oct. 1, 2005, following the retirement of Dr. Benjamin Hodes. Read more »
U. S. Attorney to Address Ethical Dilemmas
May. 22, 2006
WHAT: U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan will present the keynote address Friend or Foe? Upholding the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program at the Duquesne University Ethics Luncheon Forum. Read more »
Duquesne University Stages Summer Productions
May. 22, 2006
Duquesne University’s seasonal theater group, The Summer Company, has stepped into an ambitious schedule this year, adding a third stage production to the two it generally produces each summer. Read more »
Bishop Wuerl, Rabbi Steindel Honored Guests at “Blessing” Celebration
May. 17, 2006
WHAT: Pittsburgh Bishop Donald W. Wuerl and Stephen E. Steindel, D.D., senior rabbi of Congregation Beth Shalom, will give opening remarks at a special reception celebrating the opening of the historic exhibit A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II & The Jewish People at Duquesne University. Read more »
Businesses Can Get on Fast Track to Growth at Duquesne University Conference
May. 16, 2006
Established business owners interested pushing in their companies beyond the $1 million-revenue mark will find special workshops targeted to their needs at the eighth annual Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference, presented by Duquesne University’s Chrysler Corporation Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The event will take place from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, on the Duquesne campus. Read more »
“Pope’s Maestro” to Discuss Nearly Two Decades of Making Music for Pope John Paul II
May. 10, 2006
WHAT: Sir Gilbert Levine, who served as Pope John Paul II’s personal conductor for nearly two decades, will present The Pope’s Maestro: 17 Years of Concerts and Trust at Duquesne University. Held in conjunction with the historic exhibit A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II & The Jewish People, Levine’s lecture is free and open to the public. Read more »
Pa. Secretary of Education to Keynote Youth Mentoring Program Event
May. 10, 2006
WHAT: Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak will be the keynote speaker at the third annual Career Literacy for African American Youth (CLAAY) Recognition Dinner. Read more »
Book by DU Professor Examines Ways to Improve Workplace Relationships
May. 1, 2006
Most of us spend so much time at work that coworkers become like family members. That means a workplace, like any family, can feel the friction created when personalities, values and work styles clash. Stress, burnout, mental health issues, decreased job satisfaction, and cynicism all can result from strained workplace relationships. So how do you make your work day productive, despite these differences with some coworkers? Read more »
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