Why are certain global problems recognized as human rights issues, while others are not? A book edited by Dr. Clifford Bob, associate professor of political science at Duquesne University, entitled Rights on the Rise: The Struggle for New Human Rights, highlights campaigns to persuade the human rights movement to move beyond traditional concerns and embrace pressing new ones. Read more »
Archive for February 2009
Law Students are Formidable Contenders at Various Competitions
Feb. 24, 2009
A group of Duquesne University law students reached the semi-finals or quarter-finals at three different competitions across the nation. Read more »
Human Rights Film Series Presents Persepolis
Feb. 18, 2009
Duquesne University presents a free screening of Persepolis as part of its second annual Human Rights Film Series, Abundance and Abuse. Read more »
Duquesne, Other Consortium Members Encourage Funding for Pharmaceutical Science
Feb. 17, 2009
Dr. Alan W. Seadler, associate academic vice president for research at Duquesne University and treasurer of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education (NIPTE), will be among the representatives meeting on Capitol Hill on Feb. 25 to encourage public backing to develop, manufacture and deliver pharmaceutical products more efficiently, more safely and at a lower cost to the consumer. Read more »
Interim Law Dean Weighs In on C-SPAN’s Presidential Leadership Survey
Feb. 17, 2009
Duquesne University’s Ken Gormley, interim dean of the School of Law, was one of 65 experts from across the nation to participate in C-SPAN’s 2009 Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership. Read more »
Musical Events Celebrate Black History Month at Duquesne
Feb. 16, 2009
Two free, special musical events will help Duquesne University and the community to commemorate Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Sunday, Feb. 22. Read more »
Scholar Focuses on Social Darwinism, Philanthropy, Pittsburgh’s Gilded Age
Feb. 16, 2009
Dr. Paul Krause, professor of history at the University of British Columbia, will address Social Darwinism and Philanthropy in Pittsburgh’s Gilded Ages: The Untold History of Charles Darwin, Herbert Spencer and Two of the “Richest Men in the World” as part of Duquesne University’s speaker series Darwin at 200: Contributions and Challenges. Read more »
Duquesne Announces Laval Chair Appointment
Feb. 13, 2009
The School of Nursing has announced the appointment of Sister Rosemary Donley, S.C., to the newly created Jacques Laval Endowed Chair in Justice for Vulnerable Populations, the ninth endowed chair to be established by Duquesne University in the past five years. Her new post will be effective August 2009. Read more »
March Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Feb. 13, 2009
Tuesday, March 3
The First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Beaver Outreach Center)
Designed to teach individuals about the process of starting a small business, this workshop will address the many issues that face entrepreneurs in today’s changing world. Topics include business structure and formation, employee issues, taxation requirements and insurance, among others. Conducted by Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff.
Sponsored by the SBDC at Duquesne University.
10 a.m. to noon, Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, 300 S. Walnut Lane, Suite 202, Beaver. Cost: Free.
Call 724.775.3944 to register and for more information. Read more »
March Concerts Hosted by Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music
Feb. 13, 2009
For the most up-to-date performance and recital information, call the Mary Pappert School of Music at 412.396.6083 or visit www.music.duq.edu. Performances and recitals are subject to change without notice. Read more »
March Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Feb. 13, 2009
Tuesday, March 3
The First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Beaver Outreach Center)
Designed to teach individuals about the process of starting a small business, this workshop will address the many issues that face entrepreneurs in today’s changing world. Topics include business structure and formation, employee issues, taxation requirements and insurance, among others. Conducted by Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff.
Sponsored by the SBDC at Duquesne University.
10 a.m. to noon, Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, 300 S. Walnut Lane, Suite 202, Beaver. Cost: Free.
Call 724.775.3944 to register and for more information. Read more »
New Program Certifies Business, Professional Coaches
Feb. 12, 2009
Duquesne University is now offering Pennsylvania’s only ICF-affiliated professional certification program for business and personal coaches. Read more »
Duquesne’s Community Service Ranked Among Nation’s Best
Feb. 10, 2009
Duquesne University has been recognized by the top levels of the federal government for its commitment to community involvement for the third consecutive year—since the inception of the program. Read more »
Darwin Speaker Series Continues With Humans as an Evolutionary Patchwork
Feb. 9, 2009
Dr. Alan Walker, the Evan Pugh Professor of Anthropology and Biology at the Pennsylvania State University, will address Humans as an Evolutionary Patchwork as part of Duquesne University’s speaker series Darwin at 200: Contributions and Challenges. Read more »
Bishop Zubik to Keynote Downtown Luncheon
Feb. 5, 2009
The Most Rev. David A. Zubik, D.D., bishop of the Pittsburgh Diocese, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Duquesne University Downtown Luncheon. Read more »
Synthetic Interview Technology Brings Darwin to Life
Feb. 4, 2009
Members of the media are invited to have a “conversation” with science pioneer Charles Darwin at a special event. Read more »
MBA Sustainability Receives Inaugural Page Prize
Feb. 3, 2009
Duquesne’s MBA Sustainability program has been awarded the inaugural Page Prize for the best United States submission of an Environmental Sustainability Curriculum. Read more »
Darwin at 200 Speaker Series Kicks-Off With Noted Biographer
Feb. 3, 2009
Dr. Janet Browne, the Aramont Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University, will present the inaugural lecture in the Duquesne University speaker series Darwin at 200: Contributions and Challenges. Read more »
Award-Winning Fiction Writer Slated to Speak at Duquesne
Feb. 2, 2009
Duquesne University’s Gumberg Library and English department present acclaimed author John Keeble, who will read selections from his works and will host a discussion on fiction vs. non-fiction at Duquesne University. Read more »
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