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 »
Archive for May 2007
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 »
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