A class of 32 Duquesne University students has spent the last semester conversing in letters and by phone with a self-confessed killer who was convicted of murdering eight women. Read more »
Archive for 2007
Bettis’ Goal: ‘To Help One Kid’
Dec. 17, 2007
Students in Cyber Bus Program Meet Their Star and Benefactor at DU
Former Pittsburgh Steeler star and sportscaster Jerome Bettis and family members also representing The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation visited Duquesne University on Dec. 15 at the final session of a program designed to put computer literacy and computers in the hands of some Hill District middle school students. Read more »
Duquesne Hosts Annual Winter Commencement
Dec. 17, 2007
Nearly 500 students will participate in Duquesne’s annual Winter Commencement. University President Charles J. Dougherty will confer degrees upon the students and will deliver the commencement address at the ceremony. Read more »
Christmas Bird Count Checks Local Biodiversity
Dec. 14, 2007
Duquesne Professors Volunteer for Long-standing National Event
Professors and graduate and undergraduate students from Duquesne University will be among the volunteers to conduct the National Audubon Christmas Bird Count. The count, which is in its 108th year, provides a survey of birds across North America and in parts of Central and South America within two weeks of Christmas. Read more »
MRSA Facts: Notice of Confirmed Diagnosis
Dec. 12, 2007
One Duquesne student has been diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). The student is under a physician’s care, following instructions for preventing the spread of the infection and responding well to treatment. Read more »
Duquesne to Host Live Webcast of Annual Advent Midnight Mass
Dec. 7, 2007
Duquesne University is providing two different ways for its campus community and the general public to attend this weekend’s annual Advent Midnight Mass–either in person or via live Webcast. Read more »
DU Professor Finds Students See CEOs in Mostly Positive Light
Dec. 3, 2007
Perceived Shortcomings Include Greediness, Lack of Caring
Despite the recent tarnishing of the image of chief executive officers (CEOs), such as scandals involving Tyco, WorldCom, Adelphia and Enron, business students still see CEOs in a positive light, according to a new study by a Duquesne University business ethics professor. Read more »
Mini-symposium Focuses on Metals in Biological Systems
Dec. 3, 2007
The Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences’ Center for Metals in Biological Systems is hosting its third annual mini-symposium on metals in biological systems. Read more »
New Master of Science in Biotechnology Established
Nov. 29, 2007
Duquesne’s Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (BSNES) has received approval from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to offer a program of instruction leading to a Master of Science in Biotechnology. Dr. Alan W. Seadler, the Edward V. Fritzky Chair in Biotechnology Leadership at the University, has been named program director during this inaugural period. Read more »
Duquesne University Recognizes Mind, Heart and Spirit Award Recipients
Nov. 28, 2007
Duquesne University honored 10 distinguished alumni recipients of its Mind, Heart and Spirit Awards with a reception and dinner on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Read more »
Duquesne Law Students Reach Finals in Mock Trial Tournament
Nov. 27, 2007
For the second time in three years, a team of four Duquesne law students reached the finals at the Buffalo/Niagara Mock Trial Tournament, which is one of the most prestigious in the nation. Read more »
11th Annual Light-Up Night
Nov. 26, 2007
Duquesne University and its Student Government Association will host the 11th annual Christmas Light-Up Night on campus. Read more »
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Jazz Unite for Educational Outreach
Nov. 26, 2007
Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music and MCG Jazz, Pittsburgh’s internationally recognized concert venue and recording label, are collaborating to achieve common goals of educational and community outreach. Read more »
University Provides Hands-On Demonstration to FDA
Nov. 21, 2007
Faculty and graduate students of the Mylan School of Pharmacy provided three days of technical demonstrations to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) employees, geared toward raising the quality and efficiency of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Read more »
Acting U.S. Army Surgeon General to Address Military’s Role in Leading Developments in Trauma Care
Nov. 20, 2007
Maj. Gen. Gale S. Pollock, the first nurse and first woman to serve in the position of acting U.S. Army Surgeon General, will address how the military has helped to lead developments in trauma care worldwide during her presentation, Advances in Trauma Medicine Developed by the Army Medical Department. Her address is free and open to the public. it is on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., Pappert Lecture Hall, Bayer Learning Center, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Read more »
DU Law Students Score Second-Highest on Bar Exam in Pennsylvania
Nov. 20, 2007
The Duquesne University School of Law announced a 91.39 percent passage rate among first-time takers of the July 2007 Pennsylvania Bar Examination. Read more »
DU Community Mourns the Rev. Adrian van Kaam, Founder of Formative Spirituality Studies
Nov. 19, 2007
The Rev. Adrian van Kaam, C.S.Sp., a world renowned author and former professor of psychology at Duquesne University, died late Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home in Pittsburgh. Read more »
Duquesne Hosts 3rd Annual O Come All Ye Faithful Concert
Nov. 16, 2007
More than 100 performers from the Mary Pappert School of Music, including vocalists from the Voices of Spirit and the Pappert Men’s and Women’s Chorales, a brass ensemble and other musicians will perform at Duquesne University’s 3rd annual O Come All Ye Faithful concert. Read more »
Duquesne’s Voices of Spirit Prepares for European Tour
Nov. 14, 2007
Twenty-eight students from the Mary Pappert School of Music’s Voices of Spirit choral group are preparing to tour in Budapest, Prague and Vienna from Nov. 16–24. Read more »
Businesses Workshops Focus on Honing Internet Strategies
Nov. 8, 2007
Second PA Technology Conference Discusses Blogs, Podcasts, Web Design
The Internet isn’t just for broadcasting your funny foibles on YouTube anymore. It’s a strategic tool that can make or break a business. That’s the focus of this year’s second annual Pennsylvania Business Technology Conference, presented by Duquesne University’s Donahue Graduate School of Business and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Read more »
DU Spin-Off Receives Additional Funding to Develop New Products
Nov. 7, 2007
Applied Isotope Technologies (AIT), a spin-off company from Duquesne University that measures the toxicity of small amounts of metals, has received additional funding from the Pittsburgh Life Science Greenhouse (PLSG). Read more »
New Music Therapy Program at Villa St. Joseph Offers Research, Internship Opportunities
Nov. 7, 2007
The music therapy program at Duquesne University has been instrumental in helping to garner a $75,000 grant to create a music therapy program at Villa St. Joseph, a long-term residential care facility operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Baden, while simultaneously obtaining services for clients and providing research opportunities. Read more »
Symposium Explores Sustainable Business: Beyond the Bottom Line
Nov. 6, 2007
The inaugural Eugene P. Beard Symposium on Emerging Issues in Business Ethics presents Sustainable Business: Beyond the Bottom Line. This half-day symposium will focus on what it takes for a business to truly be sustainable and will address global, national and regional perspectives on best practices, financial implications and the ultimate role of a leader in growing and maintaining a sustainable business. Read more »
World’s First Regenerative Medicine Digital Dome Planetarium Show Debuts in Pittsburgh, Teaches about Juvenile Diabetes
Nov. 2, 2007
The interdisciplinary project Regenerative Medicine Partnership in Education proudly presents the planetarium show, Our Cells, Our Selves, a story about juvenile diabetes with an accompanying immunology-based videogame, Immun-ologee. Read more »
Sustainability Discussed by Duquesne MBA Students, Highmark Staff
Oct. 30, 2007
Highmark will host an idea exchange with Duquesne Master of Business Administration (MBA) students and faculty to discuss sustainability, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 9 to 10 a.m., Highmark’s Fifth Avenue Place headquarters Read more »
Duquesne Commemorates ‘The Night of Broken Glass’
Oct. 26, 2007
During the Holocaust, a horrific event known today as Kristallnacht, “the night of broken glass,” took place on Nov. 9, 1938. Thousands of Jews were beaten and more than 90 were murdered. Jewish homes and businesses were confiscated, and 30,000 Jewish men were sent to concentration camps. Read more »
Komen Foundation Funds Research of Two DU Pharmacy Professors
Oct. 26, 2007
Melatonin’s current claim to fame is as an over-the-counter remedy to aid sleeplessness. But two Duquesne University researchers are examining possibilities that this hormone has in aiding resistance to breast cancer. Read more »
DU Professors Address Greenhouse Gases, Health and Religion Issues at Environmental Event
Oct. 24, 2007
The issues of greenhouse gas emissions, environmental health and religion as a social catalyst will be tackled in panel discussions lead by Duquesne University professors on Saturday, Oct. 27. Read more »
Duquesne Concert Prelude: Edison Wax Cylinder Recording
Oct. 23, 2007
A special treat awaits those who attend Triple Play, the Tuesday, Oct. 30, Brahms on the Bluff: The Final Four concert. A pre-concert talk by Jim Cunningham, host of WQED-FM’s Morning Show, will provide information about the personality of Johannes Brahms and the three trios for piano, cello and violin on the program. Read more »
Professionals, Students to Gather for Discussions, Networking, Gala Nov. 1-3
Oct. 22, 2007
The Duquesne University A.J. Palumbo School of Business is bringing this year’s annual Sport Marketing Conference, SMA 5, to Pittsburgh from Nov. 1- 3. Events for the fifth annual conference include industry and academic presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities. On Nov. 3, SMA 5 offers a Student Career Day in the Duquesne Ballroom featuring various speakers and representatives from professional sports, media outlets and retail markets. Read more »
Duquesne Professors Mine Information on Hungarians’ Gulag Experiences
Oct. 17, 2007
Two Duquesne University professors have conducted interviews with Hungarian gulag survivors, combed handwritten and published memoirs, and researched scholarly literature to produce two books about experiences in the Soviet slave labor camp system, which overall, resulted in an estimated 25 million to 45 million deaths. Read more »
Richard Clarke, Counterterrorism Expert, To Address Security Issues
Oct. 16, 2007
Homeland security, a controversial and emotionally charged topic, is among the critical issues presidential hopefuls cannot circumvent. Candidates are expected to answer questions ranging from multifaceted inquiries to the simplest one: are we safe? Read more »
Duquesne MBA Ranked Eighth on Aspen Institute’s Global Top 100 Business Schools List
Oct. 11, 2007
Duquesne University has been ranked No. 8 worldwide by the Aspen Institute for leadership in integrating social and environmental issues into its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Read more »
Duquesne Dean Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Allied Health
Oct. 11, 2007
Dr. Gregory H. Frazer, dean and professor of the John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences at Duquesne University, has been selected as a Fellow of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals (ASAHP). He will receive the award, which recognizes his longstanding contributions as an educator and national leader in the field of allied health, at the association’s 2007 annual conference in San Diego, Calif., on Oct. 19. Read more »
PUMP Mayoral Candidates Forum Slated at Duquesne University
Oct. 4, 2007
The Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP) will host a Mayoral Candidate Forum featuring Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and challenger Mark DeSantis. Tonia Caruso of WQED-TV’s OnQ and host of Comcast Newsmakers, will serve as moderator. Read more »
Contemporary Ensemble Season Opens with Multimedia Performance of Orpheus
Oct. 4, 2007
WHAT: The Duquesne University Contemporary Ensemble will open its new concert season with a unique, multi-media performance of Orpheus, Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m., PNC Recital Hall, Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Read more »
‘Am I My Brother’s Keeper? Redefining Manhood in America’
Oct. 3, 2007
Author and activist Kevin Powell will present Am I My Brother’s Keeper? Redefining Manhood in America, an address that will focus on black male development and empowerment. Read more »
Duquesne Students Host Events to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
Oct. 3, 2007
Various student organizations at Duquesne University are working in conjunction to help support and raise breast cancer awareness among the campus community. Read more »
Brahms on the Bluff Series Continues With Party of Five
Oct. 2, 2007
The third and final season of the Mary Pappert School of Music’s Brahms on the Bluff series continues with the concert Party of Five. Read more »
Highest Skywalk in City Dedicated at Duquesne University
Sep. 28, 2007
Sklar Skywalk Becomes Fourth Pedestrian Bridge on Campus
The new Duquesne University Sklar Skywalk over Forbes Avenue, widely believed to be the highest pedestrian bridge in the city, was dedicated Friday, Sept. 28. Read more »
Pleasant Hills Resident Recognized with Presidential Award for Excellence
Sep. 27, 2007
Dr. Jeffry Madura was recently recognized with a Duquesne University Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship. Read more »
Annual Homecoming Activities Slated at Duquesne University
Sep. 24, 2007
Duquesne University alumni, friends and members of the campus community will gather for the annual Homecoming Weekend on campus. Read more »
South Side Resident Recognized with Presidential Award for Excellence
Sep. 19, 2007
Dr. Stephen T. Newmyer was recently recognized with a Duquesne University Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship. Read more »
Brahms on the Bluff Series Concludes with The Final Four
Sep. 19, 2007
The Mary Pappert School of Music will kick off The Final Four, the third and final season of its Brahms on the Bluff series at Duquesne University, with the concert, “Dual-ing” Pianos. Read more »
Wexford Resident Recognized with Presidential Award for Excellence
Sep. 18, 2007
Dr. John Kern II was recently recognized with a Duquesne University Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. Read more »
Unity Week Events Slated for Sept. 23-29
Sep. 18, 2007
After its successful launch last year, Unity Week has become an annual event and will be held from Sept. 23-29 on Duquesne’s campus. Established by the Black Student Union and the Student Government Association in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), Unity Week was created as a way to increase the sense of community and appreciation of diversity on Duquesne’s campus. Read more »
Global Biodiversity Explored at DU Rachel Carson Centennial Lecture
Sep. 17, 2007
The Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences will sponsor a Rachel Carson Centennial Lecture by Professor Helmut Hillebrand of the University of Cologne. His address focuses on Current Trends in Biodiversity: Should We Be Concerned? Read more »
Youngstown Native Named Director of Greek Life at Duquesne University
Sep. 13, 2007
Rebecca Jamrozik has been named director of Greek life, honor societies and professional organizations at Duquesne University, effective Aug. 20. She most recently served as assistant director of student activities and a Greek advisor at John Carroll University. Read more »
Bethel Park Resident Recognized with Presidential Award for Excellence
Sep. 12, 2007
Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby was recently recognized with a Duquesne University Presidential Award for Excellence in Service to the Mission. Read more »
Violinist Visiting DU Shares Inspiring Story of Overcoming Epilepsy
Sep. 11, 2007
Martha Curtis, a concert violinist, has suffered from epilepsy all her life. She took medication for years and learned how to co-exist with seizures, even from the stage. After suffering four grand mal seizures in a single month—three of them while performing on stage—Curtis was determined to become seizure-free, and convinced a team of doctors to remove much of her right brain. Read more »
The Rev. Sean M. Hogan, C.S.Sp., Celebrates 40 Years as a Spiritan
Sep. 10, 2007
The Rev. Sean M. Hogan, C.S.Sp., executive vice president for student life at Duquesne University, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his ordination on Sept. 24. Read more »
New Program Enhances Leadership in Women Executives
Sep. 7, 2007
National reports show that organizations with women in key leadership positions have strengthened their corporate reputation, attracted and retained tremendous talent, successfully targeted and succeeded in new markets, and differentiated themselves from the competition. Read more »
New Office of Enrollment Management will Align University Resources
Sep. 7, 2007
Provost Ralph Pearson has named Paul-James Cukanna as associate vice president for enrollment management at Duquesne University. Read more »
Freedom of—or from—Religion: Understanding the Separation of Church and State
Sep. 7, 2007
Experts Will Explore the First Amendment’s Freedom of Religion Clause
The First Amendment guarantee of freedom of religion has a long history of interpretation, with implications and consequences ranging far and wide. School prayer, the rights of religious minorities and dissenters, and government funding for private schools are just a few of the issues that spark First Amendment debate. Read more »
Faculty Recognized for Excellence, 25 Years of Service
Sep. 7, 2007
Several faculty members were recognized at Duquesne University’s annual Convocation on Sept. 7 for excellence in teaching and for providing 25 years of service to Duquesne. Read more »
Professor to Serve as President of APA’s School Psychology Division
Sep. 6, 2007
Dr. Tammy Hughes, associate professor in Duquesne University’s Department of Counseling, Psychology and Special Education, is the new president-elect of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Division of School Psychology. She will begin her three-year term in 2008. Read more »
Duquesne University Presents a Reading by Author Mohja Kahf
Sep. 5, 2007
Duquesne University presents a reading by Mohja Kahf, author of The Girl in the Tangerine Scarf and the poetry collection E-Mails From Scheherazad. Kahf is an associate professor in the English department and in the King Fahd Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies at the University of Arkansas. Read more »
DU Dedication of the Paul Hindemith Collection Scheduled for Wednesday
Sep. 4, 2007
A collection of more than 100 items owned by German-American composer Paul Hindemith, including personal letters, rare photographs, sketches, program, autographed books and other items, will be dedicated at Duquesne University’s Gumberg Library. Read more »
Duquesne Law Magazine Draws Top Honors from ABA
Aug. 31, 2007
Duquesne’s Juris Magazine has been named Best Overall Magazine for 2007 by the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division. Read more »
Former Transportation Secretary to Discuss Emission Standards at DU
Aug. 28, 2007
Rodney E. Slater, U.S. secretary of transportation under President Bill Clinton and chairman of the industry group Driving America’s Future, will discuss fuel emission standards and proposals to change them. Read more »
DU Nonprofit Disabilities Initiative Places Director, Breaks New Ground
Aug. 28, 2007
Matchmaking Program for Boards, First of Its Kind Nationwide, Focuses on Diversity
Chaz Kellem has never traded his wheelchair for a scull, yet he is a member of the board of directors for the Steel City Rowing Club in Verona. Read more »
White Coat Ceremony Marks Rite of Passage for Pharmacy Class of 2011
Aug. 27, 2007
Nearly 200 students from Duquesne’s Mylan School of Pharmacy class of 2011 will be inaugurated into the professional phase of their program at the University’s annual formal White Coat Ceremony. Read more »
Renowned Liturgical Composer Marty Haugen to Perform at Duquesne University
Aug. 24, 2007
Marty Haugen, one of the most widely sung liturgical composers today, will participate in a performance at Duquesne University that features and benefits disabled young adults. Read more »
Nearly 3,000 Will Gather for Duquesne’s Opening Mass of New Academic Year
Aug. 24, 2007
The Mass is the Largest Mass of its Kind Held Annually in Pittsburgh
Nearly 3,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Duquesne University are expected to attend this year’s annual Mass of the Holy Spirit, which will mark the kick-off of Duquesne’s 2007-2008 academic year. Read more »
Duquesne University Awards First Doctoral Degree in Rehabilitation Sciences
Aug. 21, 2007
The Rangos School of Health Sciences at Duquesne University conferred its first doctoral degree in rehabilitation sciences in August. Read more »
New Executive Committee Leads DU Accounting Advisory Board
Aug. 20, 2007
The Duquesne University division of accounting has selected a new executive committee to lead its Accounting Advisory Board. Read more »
Class of 2011 Arrives on Campus for Move-In/ Orientation
Aug. 17, 2007
The class of 2011 will move into Duquesne University residence halls in preparation for the annual Orientation program and the beginning of a new academic year. This new group of students is the largest of the last four freshman classes. Read more »
Communication Professor Recognized for Leadership in Ethics
Aug. 13, 2007
Dr. Janie Fritz, associate professor in the communication and rhetorical studies department, has received the 2007 Eugene P. Beard Faculty Award for Leadership in Ethics at Duquesne University. She is recognized for her impact as an educator and her dedication to serving both the University and its students. Read more »
Music Therapy Chair Named Professional of the Year in Music Education by Cambridge Who’s Who
Aug. 10, 2007
Sister Donna Marie Beck, professor and director of the Department of Music Therapy at Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music, has been named Professional of the Year in Music Education by Cambridge Who’s Who. Read more »
Former Research Director Named Assistant Dean at Duquesne
Aug. 9, 2007
Michael Forlenza, Ph.D., MPH, has been named assistant dean of Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, effective Aug. 1. Read more »
Businesses Partner with Chemistry Program for High Schoolers at DU
Aug. 6, 2007
Several local businesses have partnered with Duquesne University to support a program that provides research opportunities to outstanding local high school students. Read more »
Lawyer, Entrepreneur and Hill House Director Tapped to Lead New KIZ
Aug. 6, 2007
William O. Generett Jr., director of economic development for the Hill House Association, will lead the Pittsburgh Central Keystone Innovation Zone (PCKIZ) as executive director. Read more »
Duquesne Launches New Degree in Health Care Supply Chain Management
Aug. 2, 2007
Duquesne University’s A.J. Palumbo Undergraduate School of Business is pleased to announce a new offering in Health Care Supply Chain Management. The degree, offered in partnership with the University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy and Rangos School of Health Sciences, will be available to students starting with the 2007-2008 academic year. Read more »
Expert in Environmental Management Systems, Supply Chain Management Accepts Murrin Chair at DU
Aug. 1, 2007
Dr. Robert P. Sroufe Jr. has accepted the Murrin Chair in Global Competitiveness at Duquesne University’s John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business. In this position, Sroufe will involve students in hands-on projects with area businesses, emphasizing sustainability in auditing, process improvement and change management. Read more »
DU Science Students to Explore Environment of China
Jul. 30, 2007
Undergraduate and graduate science students from Duquesne University will conduct air and soil tests within the shadows of the Great Wall, compare and contrast issues with their Chinese counterparts and visit an endangered animal center during a two-week trip to China in August. Read more »
Inaugural Donahue Chair in Investment Management to Focus on Financial Analysis, Ethics
Jul. 30, 2007
Thomas J. Nist, has been named the inaugural Donahue Chair in Investment Management at Duquesne University, effective July 1. Read more »
Duquesne University Offers Online Graduate Degree for Parish Managers
Jul. 25, 2007
Duquesne University has developed an online master’s degree for current and prospective parish managers. The graduate program, which begins in September, was designed with input from both priests and parish managers. Read more »
Annual Event Celebrates Local Undergraduate Research
Jul. 25, 2007
The research and dedicated work of more than 100 undergraduate students from Greater Pittsburgh area universities and colleges will be celebrated at the 10th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Duquesne University. Read more »
Pharmaceutical Company Options Rights to DU Professor’s Cancer-Fighting Compounds, Technology
Jul. 25, 2007
The technology of a Duquesne University professor that shows promise in improving cancer drug therapies has been optioned to Delphian Pharmaceuticals, a San Francisco biotech company. Read more »
DU Alumnus Named Bishop
Jul. 18, 2007
The Duquesne University community congratulates its alumnus, the Most Rev. David A. Zubik, on being named bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Read more »
Duquesne University Professor Receives Telly Award
Jul. 16, 2007
Dennis Woytek, assistant professor in the Journalism and Multimedia Arts Department at Duquesne University, has a received Telly Award for his outstanding work in documentary film. Read more »
DU Hosts Sports Marketing Convention Celebrating Leadership in Sports
Jul. 12, 2007
Duquesne University’s Sports Marketing Division will host the national Sport Marketing Association (SMA) conference in Pittsburgh Oct. 31-Nov. 4. Read more »
DU, Spiritan Community Mourn the Passing of the Rev. Edmund R. Supple, C.S.Sp.
Jul. 12, 2007
The Rev. Edmund R. Supple, C.S.Sp., who served Duquesne University for 48 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was 94 years old. Read more »
Foreign High School Students Learn about Health Careers at Duquesne
Jul. 11, 2007
Through the International Student Health Professions Institute, 25 high school juniors and seniors are traveling from seven foreign countries to explore careers in health sciences in Pittsburgh at Duquesne’s International Student Health Professions Institute. Read more »
Performers Gather for 4th Annual Summertime Jazz Guitar Concert
Jul. 9, 2007
Duquesne University will host its fourth annual outdoor Summertime Jazz Guitar Concert, featuring performances by nationally renowned artists. Read more »
Duquesne University Showcases Talents of Young Artists
Jul. 6, 2007
Free art classes for 10- to 18 –year-olds are offered in three separate sessions at Duquesne University. The TeleCommunity Studio, a group of volunteer teachers and Duquesne University students, provides the opportunity for students to explore different aspects of the digital art world, including computer graphics, computer art, animation, mixed media, digital video and telecommunications. Read more »
Gormley to Lead New Scholarly Initiatives at Duquesne
Jul. 5, 2007
Duquesne University has named Kenneth G. Gormley Associate Vice President for Interdisciplinary Scholarship and Special Projects. Gormley, who has taught at the Duquesne University School of Law since 1994, will continue teaching as he takes on new responsibilities aimed at promoting interdisciplinary scholarship, facilitating exchange among scholars and collaboration with other academic institutions. He will report to the Office of the Provost. Read more »
New Technology Aids Speech Disorder Therapy
Jun. 25, 2007
More than $250,000 worth of new high-tech equipment in the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Duquesne University will help improve therapy for adults and children with communication disorders. Read more »
Gibsonia Resident Voted Teacher of the Year at Duquesne University
Jun. 20, 2007
Gibsonia resident Dr. David L. Somers is one of two faculty members recently voted Teacher of the Year at Duquesne University. Read more »
McCandless Resident Voted Teacher of the Year at Duquesne University
Jun. 18, 2007
McCandless resident Amanda Ford is one of two faculty members recently voted Teacher of the Year at Duquesne University. Read more »
Duquesne Names Acting Dean of the McAnulty College and Graduate School
Jun. 14, 2007
Dr. Albert C. Labriola, professor of English and Distinguished University Professor at Duquesne, has been named acting dean of the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts at Duquesne. He replaces Dr. Francesco Cesareo, who has accepted the position of president with Assumption College. Read more »
School as Lender Frequently Asked Questions
Jun. 8, 2007
What is the School as Lender Program?
Under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, the federal government authorized approved colleges and universities, banks, and other lending institutions to offer government loans to graduate students. Approximately 157 colleges and universities across the country participate and are known as “schools as lenders”. The institutions are bound by federal regulations and audited routinely. The federal law prohibits school as lender participants to offer loans to undergraduates. Read more »
Duquesne MBA Team Wins Three Awards at International Ethics Competition
Jun. 5, 2007
MBA students from the John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business at Duquesne University won the highest score on an international business ethics competition and were named one of two Graduate Division Champions at the 12th annual International Ethics Fortnight in Los Angeles this spring. Read more »
DU Law Student Wins Prestigious 2007 Burton Award for Legal Achievement
Jun. 4, 2007
Sarah Riley, a third-year day division student at the Duquesne University School of Law, has been awarded a prestigious 2007 Burton Award for Legal Achievement. Read more »
Irwin Native Garners Most Recognized Supply Management Scholarship
Jun. 4, 2007
Duquesne University student Michael J. Ferrara, a native of Irwin, was recently honored with a 2007 R. Gene Richter Scholarship. Read more »
Business Leader to Discuss Real-Life Challenges of Ethical Practices
May. 30, 2007
Business professionals will learn practical tools and techniques for dealing with ethical issues in the workplace at a daylong regional business ethics conference, Ethics in Practice: Benefits for Business, at Duquesne University on Thursday, June 14. Read more »
Former Steeler Andy Russell, Multigenerational Expert Deliver Keys to Succeed at Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference
May. 24, 2007
Would-be entrepreneurs, owners of businesses looking to move beyond the million-dollar mark, technology gurus and those looking to land government contracts or launch products will find a full day of solid advice, networking opportunities and inspiration at the ninth annual Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference on June 7. Read more »
DU Sports Marketing Advisory Board Gains Two New Members
May. 23, 2007
Two notable sports figures have accepted positions on the Duquesne University Sports Marketing Advisory Board. Read more »
Wal-Mart VP/General Counsel Keynotes Law Commencement Ceremony
May. 22, 2007
The Duquesne University School of Law will welcome Alberto J. Mora, vice president and general counsel for the international department of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., as the keynote speaker at its 94th annual commencement. Read more »
DU Speech-Language Professor Awarded Fulbright to Assess Stuttering in Africa
May. 21, 2007
Dr. Susan Felsenfeld, CCC-SLP, doesn’t speak much French and certainly doesn’t understand any of nearly 70 tribal languages used in Burkina Faso. Read more »
Nursing School Wins Grant for Graduate Forensic Program
May. 21, 2007
The Department of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded the Duquesne University School of Nursing a grant of $912,000 over three years. Read more »
New CD Features DU Choral Groups
May. 16, 2007
A new CD, Songs of Faith and Spirit, featuring the choirs of Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music, has been released. The recording showcases live performances from the past two years, including the most recent O Come All Ye Faithful Advent concert in December 2006. Read more »
Spiritan Center for the Study of Catholic Social Thought Established at Duquesne
May. 15, 2007
A new Spiritan Center for the Study of Catholic Social Thought has been established at Duquesne University. Read more »
Pappert Named Duquesne University Board Chair
May. 11, 2007
The Duquesne University Board of Directors today named P. David Pappert as chairman, replacing John J. Connelly, whose term is expiring. He was elected to Duquesne’s Board in 1998 and assumed the chair’s role in 2000. Read more »
Upcoming Ethics Luncheon Forum Explores Job Satisfaction
May. 10, 2007
When businesses treat their employees well, it does much more than create goodwill. At the Ethics Luncheon Forum presented on by the Duquesne University Beard Center for Leadership in Ethics, Le Herron, former chief executive officer (CEO) of O.M. Scott & Sons, will explain why a business leader’s most important task is making it possible for workers to do their best. Read more »
Tribune-Review Highlights Duquesne Professors in Cancer Research
May. 8, 2007
Three Duquesne professors are highlighted in a recent article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review as some of the many men and women in Western Pennsylvania who are researching cures for cancer. Read more »
Duquesne Opera Workshop Heads for 17-Day Tour in China
May. 7, 2007
Mary Pappert School of Music Voice Chair Guenko Guechev, the school’s Dean Edward Kocher and 12 members of the Duquesne Opera Workshop will travel to China May 14-May 30 for a 17-day tour. The itinerary includes four concerts by the student performers and three master classes by Guechev at universities and musical conservatories in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao and Xian. Read more »
Rite Aid President and CEO Keynotes Pharmacy Commencement
May. 7, 2007
Mary F. Sammons, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Rite Aid Corp., will deliver the commencement address on Saturday, May 19, for Duquesne’s Mylan School of Pharmacy. University President Charles J. Dougherty will confer degrees on the school’s 135 graduates, including four students from the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Read more »
Europe Day Educates Public, Businesses, Students on European Union
May. 1, 2007
Duquesne University will celebrate Europe Day on Wednesday, May 9, marking the steps taken in 1950 toward creating the European Union (EU). Read more »
Brookline Native Receives Prestigious Ethics Award from Duquesne
Apr. 27, 2007
Ralph A. Gigliotti, a native of Brookline, recently received the 2007 Eugene P. Beard Award for Leadership in Ethics at Duquesne University.
Superintendent Roosevelt to be Honored at Region’s College Day Event
Apr. 26, 2007
City School Superintendent Mark Roosevelt will receive a Leadership Achievement Award from Region F (Pittsburgh area) of the Act 101 Directors Association during the area’s annual Act 101 College Day. Dr. Judith Griggs, director of the Michael P. Weber Learning Skills Center at Duquesne, is chairwoman of Region F.
CIA Director to Keynote Duquesne Commencement, Honorary Degrees Awarded
Apr. 25, 2007
Gen. Michael V. Hayden, director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), will deliver the keynote address at Duquesne University’s Spring Commencement. This year marks the first time Duquesne is holding a university-wide ceremony. The University will confer degrees to more than 1,500 students.
Duquesne Offers Insight into Italian Connections, Soviet Slave Labor Camps
Apr. 23, 2007
Dr. Amedeo Di Francesco, professor and chairman of the Department of East European Studies at Oriental University of Naples, Italy, will visit Duquesne University to participate in a discussion on Italy and his university’s international connections.
Duquesne Announces 18th Annual Spring Cleanup
Apr. 20, 2007
Duquesne University Spiritan Campus Ministry, in collaboration with on-campus and community partners, will hold this annual event that strengthens long-standing relationships with the neighboring Uptown, Hill District and South Side communities.
New Vernon F. Gallagher Chair for the Integration of Science, Philosophy, Theology and Law Appointed
Apr. 19, 2007
Dr. Gerard Magill has been named the second holder of the Vernon F. Gallagher Chair for the Integration of Science, Theology, Philosophy and Law at Duquesne University effective July 1.
Jazz Musician/Composer Wynton Marsalis Participates in Q&A with DU Students
Apr. 19, 2007
Renowned jazz musician and composer Wynton Marsalis will meet and participate in a question-and-answer session with Mary Pappert School of Music students today at Duquesne University.
Cutting-Edge Sustainability MBA Takes Different Approach to Success
Apr. 19, 2007
Duquesne University will launch a new Masters of Business Administration in Sustainability this fall, infusing financial, social and environmental responsibility into the hard-skills classes of more typical MBA degrees.
Duquesne Names New Associate Academic Vice President for Research
Apr. 18, 2007
Duquesne University has appointed Dr. Alan W. Seadler as its new associate academic vice president for research effective July 1. He will replace Dr. Heinz W. Machatzke, who is retiring.
Violence and the Cultural Order Discussed at DU Conference
Apr. 17, 2007
Fourth Annual Conference on Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, and Policy Analysis
International Students Share Fun, Food and Fashions from Around the World
Apr. 10, 2007
The International Student Organization (ISO) at Duquesne University is sponsoring a free ISO Night to showcase the food, fashions and customs from their countries.
Juan Williams to Keynote OMA Unity Banquet and Scholarship Event
Apr. 10, 2007
Political analyst and Emmy Award-winning author Juan Williams will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural Unity Banquet and Scholarship Benefit sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA).
Justice Alito, Late DU Alumna Honored at Duquesne
Apr. 4, 2007
An April 4 program at Duquesne University did double duty, paying tribute to a sitting Supreme Court justice while honoring one of his former colleagues, who was remembered as a shining light from the bench of the Third Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, a mentor to other women in a profession she helped to pioneer, a former Duquesne law school professor and a Duquesne alumna.
Mass Disasters: Issues Arise on Legal, Forensic, Health Care Fronts
Mar. 30, 2007
The seventh annual Wecht Conference, Preserving Evidence, Saving Lives: The Roles of Forensic Science, Medicine and the Law in Mass Disaster Response, will conclude with experts and scholars addressing topics including health care and preparedness, forensic toxicology and legal issues surrounding mass disaster response.
Hurricane Katrina Response, Identifying Human Remains and Mass Murder Among Conference Topics
Mar. 29, 2007
The nation’s top experts and scholars will reconvene for the seventh annual Wecht Conference, Preserving Evidence, Saving Lives: The Roles of Forensic Science, Medicine and the Law in Mass Disaster Response .
FEMA Response Division Head Keynotes Conference on Mass Disaster Response
Mar. 28, 2007
The kick-off of the seventh annual Wecht Conference,Preserving Evidence, Saving Lives: The Roles of Forensic Science, Medicine and the Law in Mass Disaster Response, will feature a keynote address from Glenn Cannon, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Response Division.
ESPN Reporter/Pittsburgh Native John Clayton
Mar. 27, 2007
More than 1,000 friends, alumni and members of the Duquesne campus community will hear Pittsburgh native and ESPN professional football analyst John Clayton deliver the keynote address at the University’s annual Downtown Alumni Luncheon on Thursday.
Creation of European Union Marked by 50th Anniversary Events
Mar. 20, 2007
| The 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Union, and its impact on literature and politics will be examined at the 34th annual Western Pennsylvania Symposium on World Literatures from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 30. |
Duquesne Honors Young Musicians in National Competition
Mar. 20, 2007
The Duquesne Young Artist National Competition and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will host their Concerto Division Final.
Outreach Program Brings Appeals Court for Veterans Claims to DU Law School
Mar. 19, 2007
Three members of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims will hear oral arguments in a claims case scheduled at the Duquesne University School of Law.
Upcoming Opera Workshop Raises the Bar
Mar. 15, 2007
Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music will host its annual Opera Workshop concert featuring Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, at the Carnegie Public Library Music Hall in Carnegie.
DU Law Students to Argue Before U.S. Court of Appeals for Armed Forces
Mar. 14, 2007
Duquesne Law students will participate in a U.S. Court of Appeals for Armed Forces case through Project Outreach. They will argue United States v. Harvey A. Gardiner II under the supervision of a member of the court’s bar. Developed as a public awareness program for the military justice system, Project Outreach allows the unique participation of student lawyers.
Next DU Symphony Concert to be A Family Occasion
Mar. 13, 2007
Three sets of spouses and other guest artists from Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music will perform during A Family Occasion, the March 25 concert of the Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra (DUSO), under the direction of Sidney Harth.
The Leadership Academy Focuses on Nonprofit Board Training
Mar. 13, 2007
The School of Leadership and Professional Advancement at Duquesne University will host The Leadership Academy, a nonprofit board training program.
DU Sports Marketing Program Creates Win for Students, Alumni and Athletics
Mar. 12, 2007
Duquesne University’s Sports Marketing Program has created a win-win-win situation for the Duquesne Dukes men’s basketball team, basketball fans and its students with a new classroom initiative.
Law School Professor Publishes Book
Mar. 9, 2007
Bruce Antkowiak, assistant professor of law at Duquesne University, has recently been published by The Pennsylvania Bar Institute as principal author and editor of Pennsylvania Criminal Procedure: Elements, Analysis, Application.
Color of Justice Encourages Minority Girls to Pursue Law Careers
Mar. 7, 2007
Nearly 50 students from Pittsburgh Public Schools and Central Catholic High School will attend Color of Justice, a workshop designed to encourage minority female students to consider law and judgeships as career goals.
Duquesne Celebrates a Wee Bit of Ireland With Songs, Play and Poetry
Mar. 7, 2007
A Taste of Ireland, a free program of poetry, songs and a play, will be celebrated on Monday, March 19, at 6 p.m. in Duquesne University’s City View Café on the sixth floor of the Duquesne Union.
Notre Dame Historian to Present Inaugural Msgr. Rice Lecture
Mar. 5, 2007
Duquesne University will host the inaugural Monsignor Charles Owen Rice Endowed Lectureship in Catholic Social Thought, featuring Dr. John T. McGreevy, professor and chair of history at the University of Notre Dame.
Duquesne Students Spend Spring Break Helping to Rebuild New Orleans
Mar. 2, 2007
Twelve Duquesne students will spend their spring break, March 3-10, in New Orleans’ suburbs to aid rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Actress to Speak at Duquesne University
Mar. 2, 2007
Actress Mary Badham, who played the role of Louise ‘Scout’ Finch in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird, will visit Duquesne University on Monday.
Marketing: The Key to Success for Insurgents
Feb. 27, 2007
Duquesne Professor’s Award-Winning Book Examines Support for Causes. Even for insurgents, marketing matters. Dr. Clifford Bob, associate professor in Duquesne University’s Political Science Department and Graduate Center for Social and Public Policy, shows how marketing is critical for those who seek backing for their causes.
Mexican Delegation Wraps Up Duquesne Visit
Feb. 22, 2007
As part of a grant-funded partnership, the Duquesne University John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business and Chrysler Corporation Small Business Development Center are hosting a delegation of Mexican business consultants and professors.
Duquesne University to Take Lead in Building SPRING Service-Learning Network
Feb. 21, 2007
Duquesne University’s Office of Service-Learning recently received a $53,000 grant to establish a regional network of higher education and non-profit entities to foster the growth of service-learning in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The grant was provided by the PA and NY Campus Compacts, and Learn and Serve America.
Critical Theory Addressed at 25th Annual Phenomenology Symposium
Feb. 19, 2007
Scholars will gather at Duquesne University March 16-17 to address the similarities and differences between the critical theory of the Frankfurt School and phenomenology at the Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center’s 25th annual Spring Symposium.
Nursing School Lands Grant for Sustainability
Feb. 19, 2007
The Duquesne University School of Nursing recently received a $150,000 grant from The Ryan Memorial Foundation that will help a program that recruits retired nurses to volunteer in senior citizen complexes and senior center sites in Pittsburgh.
Brahms on the Bluff Continues with ‘Four Factor’
Feb. 15, 2007
The second season of Brahms on the Bluff, the historic three-year concert series of the complete chamber music of Johannes Brahms at Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music, continues with Four Factor. This concert showcases Brahms’ eagerly awaited first two string quartets, which he completed at age 40, as well as two piano works, the epic Four Ballades op.10 and the richly expressive Fantasies op.116.
Third Annual Holy Spirit Lecture Slated at Duquesne University
Feb. 15, 2007
The Right Rev. Bishop Kallistos Ware,, Auxiliary Bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain, will deliver the keynote address at The Spirit in the New Millennium: The Duquesne University 3rd Annual Holy Spirit Lecture and Colloquium.
Annual Conference Addresses the Important Roles of Forensic Science, Medicine and the Law in Mass Disaster Response
Feb. 9, 2007
From the manmade terror of September 11 to the natural brutality of Hurricane Katrina and the 2004 tsunami, mass disasters have been at the forefront of the world’s media and the minds of its citizens in recent years.
New Publication Shares the Charism of Duquesne’s Spiritan Founders
Feb. 8, 2007
The Duquesne community is celebrating the recent publication of Spiritan Horizons, A Journal of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, a nearly 100-page, annual journal published by the Center for Spiritan Studies at Duquesne University.
Duquesne Pharmacy Professor receives Fourth Concurrent NIH Grant
Feb. 1, 2007
Dr. Aleem Gangjee, Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy, has received a $1.33 million research grant from the National Cancer Institute, an arm of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Natural Selection, Immortal Genes and DNA Take Center Stage at Darwin Day
Jan. 31, 2007
For its 2007 Darwin Day celebration, which honors the achievements of pioneering evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin, Duquesne University is bringing the forensic study of genes to campus.
Centennial Celebration to Honor World-Renowned Organist
Jan. 30, 2007
Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music will host the Jean Langlais Centennial Celebration, a five-day conference to honor the life and works of Jean Langlais, from Feb. 16-20.
Ethics Luncheon Forum Focuses on ‘Breaking the Glass Ceiling’
Jan. 29, 2007
The Beard Center for Leadership in Ethics will host Breaking the Glass Ceiling, a luncheon forum that will focus on issues surrounding the challenges of women leaders and managers in workplaces dominated by men.
Meet Your Match… at Nonprofit Speed Dating
Jan. 26, 2007
Boards-by-Design is hosting a ”Nonprofit Speed Dating” event in conjunction with the New Trustees for a New Pittsburgh.
Community Drum Circle Offers a Unique Approach to Personal Health
Jan. 25, 2007
Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music will host a series of three free Community Drum Circles on Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 322 of the music school. The drumming circles are open to the public and facilitated by the Music Therapy Department.
Duquesne University and Partners Receive Approval on Keystone Innovation Zone Proposal
Jan. 25, 2007
The Pittsburgh Central Keystone Innovation Zone (PCKIZ) proposal, led by Duquesne University and the Hill House Economic Development Corp., received state approval today and a $237,300 grant to support operations.
Brahms on the Bluff Continues with ‘The Voice of the Violin’
Jan. 23, 2007
The second season of Brahms on the Bluff continues with The Voice of the Violin, a concert featuring three lyrical and intense violin-piano duo sonatas that have taken their place as the indisputable classics of the genre. The Four Piano Pieces op. 119, Brahms’s final works for piano, will be performed by David Allen Wehr, the Jack W. Geltz Distinguished Piano Chair in the Mary Pappert School of Music, and violinist Rachel Stegeman, adjunct professor of violin at Duquesne.
Duquesne Reading Clinic Receives Boost from Verizon
Jan. 18, 2007
A $10,000 grant received today from the Verizon Foundation will be used to help young readers finesse literacy skills through the Duquesne University Reading Clinic.
Duquesne Earns Top-20 Ranking in New Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index
Jan. 12, 2007
Duquesne University is ranked in the top 20 small research universities in a new index that is designed to gauge faculty productivity in doctoral programs in the United States.
Make-a-Wish VP Receives Anthony L. Bucci Award for Excellence in Communication Ethics
Jan. 11, 2007
Duquesne alumna Ann Fisher Hohn was recently presented with the Anthony L. Bucci Award for Excellence in Communication Ethics from the Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies at Duquesne University.
Renowned Bulgarian Bass-Baritone’s Latest CD Focuses on Mortality
Jan. 10, 2007
Guechev’s Songs and Dances of Death Pairs Two Pieces for the First Time.
The two works that Guenko Guechev selected for his new solo CD, Songs and Dances of Death, are both ruminations on the subject of mortality. Recorded at Duquesne University’s PNC Recital Hall, the work features Guechev’s interpretations of Modest Mussorgsky’sSongs and Dances of Death, and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Suite on Poems of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Op. 145.
Duquesne Business School Ranked Among Best in Ethics Content
Jan. 10, 2007
Duquesne University’s John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business has been identified as one of only three schools scoring in the highest category of ethics content in a recent academic survey.
Riverview Senior Wins Mind, Heart and Spirit Grand Prize Award
Jan. 8, 2007
Duquesne University recently named Christine M. Ostrowski as the grand prizewinner of the 2006 Mind, Heart and Spirit Award, which acknowledges and promotes outstanding student athletes from local high schools.
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