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 »
Archive for July 2007
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 »
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