The Mary Pappert School of Music will celebrate the life and works of French composer Olivier Messiaen with a special four-day conference at Duquesne University. Read more »
Archive for November 2008
O Come All Ye Faithful Celebrates the Advent Season
Nov. 25, 2008
The Mary Pappert School of Music and Spiritan Campus Ministry at Duquesne University will present O Come All Ye Faithful, the annual concert that celebrates the season of Advent through music and sacred readings chosen to prepare the hearts of the faithful for the Christmas season. Read more »
Future Biotechnology Workers Meet with Industry Representatives at DU
Nov. 24, 2008
High school and college students interested in careers in biotechnology and sciences will look into their futures, meeting with prospective employers. Read more »
Students’ Research Finds Positive Impact of Nature Trails in Mount Washington
Nov. 19, 2008
Crime Rate Decreases Near Parks; Property Values Rise
Duquesne University students will present their findings from research that examined the impact of nature trails in Mount Washington to members of the neighborhood’s Community Development Corporation (CDC). Their presentation will focus on the impact on economic development, crime and safety, and physical and mental health. Read more »
Two Duquesne University Mock Trial Teams Win Titles
Nov. 19, 2008
Two mock trial teams from Duquesne University have taken top titles in recent competitions. Read more »
Duquesne University Honors Eileen Spear with Mind, Heart & Spirit Award
Nov. 19, 2008
Eileen M. Spear of Castle Shannon was selected as the eighth of 10 individuals who will receive 2008 Duquesne University Mind Heart & Spirit Awards. Read more »
DU Dedicates Studio in Memory of Musician, Recording Engineer
Nov. 18, 2008
Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music recently dedicated its recording studio control room in memory of William M. Schrecengost, who died in December 2006 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. The owner and founder of Galaxy Recording Studios in the Butler area, Schrecengost had studied sound recording and jazz and classic guitar performance at Duquesne under Ken Karsh and Thomas Kikta. Read more »
Panel to Discuss Challenges of City’s Homeless Families, Individuals
Nov. 17, 2008
A panel composed of governmental and agency leaders will discuss issues facing approximately 2,000 men, women and children who are homeless in the city of Pittsburgh. Read more »
Duquesne University Honors Kliber with Mind, Heart & Spirit Award
Nov. 17, 2008
Dr. Alison A. Kliber of Butler was selected as the seventh of 10 individuals who will receive 2008 Duquesne University Mind Heart & Spirit Awards. Read more »
Duquesne Receives Nursing Scholarship Funding Through Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Nov. 14, 2008
DU Among First to Receive Funding Nationwide
The Duquesne University School of Nursing has been named among the first of 58 institutions in the nation to receive funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program. This ground breaking national initiative, launched by RWJF and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), is designed to help alleviate the nation’s nursing shortage by dramatically expanding the corps of new nurses by providing financial aid to students who enroll in accelerated nursing degree programs. Read more »
Duquesne Mourns Passing of PA Lieutenant Governor
Nov. 13, 2008
With the passing of Catherine Baker Knoll, the Duquesne University community recognizes a life dedicated to public service and upholding Spiritan values. Knoll, who died Wednesday at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C., received two degrees from the University before becoming the first woman elected as Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor. Read more »
Pharmacy School Creates New Health Initiative to Help Uninsured Families
Nov. 12, 2008
Program is Geared Toward Improving Patient Outcomes
A new community health initiative developed by Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy is the first initiative nationwide to provide ongoing counsel and support to uninsured families dealing with chronic health problems. Duquesne Medication Management Services, a unique pharmacist-directed wellness and disease-management program, is aimed at improving patient outcomes, especially for patients taking multiple medications. Read more »
Duquesne University Honors Manteris with Mind, Heart & Spirit Award
Nov. 7, 2008
William A. Manteris of Wexford was selected as the sixth of 10 individuals who will receive 2008 Duquesne University Mind Heart & Spirit Awards. Read more »
‘One Extraordinary Street’ Documentary Premiere Slated for Nov. 15
Nov. 7, 2008
The locally produced documentary, One Extraordinary Street, will be publicly premiered at Duquesne University. Read more »
Separation of Powers in the Americas… and Beyond
Nov. 6, 2008
Duquesne University and the School of Law will host Separation of Powers in the Americas and Beyond, an international seminar for lawyers. Read more »
Tools and Trends Showcased at PA Business Tech Conference
Nov. 6, 2008
Technology trends such as Web conferencing and search engine rankings are the focus of the third annual Pennsylvania Business Technology Conference, which is aimed at helping small business owners and entrepreneurs start or grow their business with the help of today’s most cutting-edge technologies. Read more »
Students Premiere Documentary on Pope Benedict’s U.S. Visit
Nov. 4, 2008
The Duquesne University community will gather for the premiere screening of Christ Our Hope: 2008 Pilgrimage of the Pope, a 52-minute news-documentary produced by University students about Pope Benedict XVI’s spring visit to the United States. Read more »
Musical Connection Among Jews, Black and American Popular Music Examined
Nov. 3, 2008
In its second annual remembrance of Kristallnacht, Duquesne University will examine the contributions that the Jewish community has made to American culture and will compare the plights of the European Jew in the Nazi era and the black American slave in the South. Read more »
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