The John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences will host its annual summer commencement exercises at Duquesne University. The Rev. Sean Hogan, C.S.Sp., executive vice president for student life, will confer degrees upon the 74 graduates from the class of 2008.

Dr. Edward G. Kelley, volunteer medical director for Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center, will deliver the commencement address. A retired orthopedic surgeon, Kelley was in private practice for more than 30 years and was on staff at Mercy and St. Clair Hospitals. The Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center provides primary health care at no cost to individuals unable to afford adequate health insurance or otherwise in need, regardless of religion.

A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony.

When: Friday, Aug. 1, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Duquesne Union Ballroom, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.

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 Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 at 2:59 pm and is filed under Events.