The final steel beam will be set atop the Duquesne University multi-purpose recreation and retail center being built on Forbes Avenue. A short beam signing ceremony with President Charles J. Dougherty will mark the completion of this stage of construction in the multi-phase project.Afterward, refreshments will be served on the first floor of the building under construction.

Where: At the corner of Forbes Avenue and Chatham Square Street, across from Duquesne’s Forbes Avenue Garage

When: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21

Parking: If you plan to attend, please call Public Affairs to arrange parking.

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Thursday, November 16th, 2006 at 2:01 pm and is filed under Events, General.