Dr. Elizabeth Grosz, professor of women’s and gender studies at Rutgers University, will address Darwin and the Split Between Natural and Sexual Selection as part of Duquesne University’s speaker series Darwin at 200: Contributions and Challenges.
Archive for March 2009
Environmental Justice Conference Focuses on Living, Working Conditions
Mar. 26, 2009
Environmental problems related to living and working conditions will be the focus of Environmental Justice: The Power of Partnerships in Collaborative Problem-Solving, a conference hosted by Duquesne’s Center for the Study of Catholic Social Thought.
Zungolo Reappointed as Dean of Nursing at DU
Mar. 25, 2009
Dr. Eileen Zungolo has been reappointed to a three-year term as dean of the School of Nursing at Duquesne University.
DU School Psychology Professor Earns National Recognition
Mar. 24, 2009
Dr. Tammy Hughes, associate professor in Duquesne University’s school psychology program in the School of Education, received the President’s Award for Outstanding Service to Children from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The award was presented during the NASP’s annual convention in Boston on Feb. 27.
Duquesne University Names New Liberal Arts Dean
Mar. 23, 2009
Dr. Christopher M. Duncan has been named the dean of the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts at Duquesne University effective July 1.
Compounds Could Knock Out Cancer Tumors without Toxic Effects
Mar. 18, 2009
Dr. Aleem Gangjee, Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy, and his team of collaborators continue to test a compound that appears not only to prevent cancer tumors from developing but to eliminate already-existing tumors.
Duquesne University Hosts Graduate College Fair
Mar. 18, 2009
Duquesne University’s Office of Admissions will host a Graduate College Fair featuring a diverse group of graduate admission representatives from some of the best colleges and universities in the region.
Four Duquesne Students Invited to State Pharmacy Association Program
Mar. 18, 2009
Four students from the Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy were invited to attend a program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association March 6-8.
Compounds Could Knock Out Cancer Tumors without Toxic Effects
Mar. 18, 2009
Dr. Aleem Gangjee, Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy, and his team of collaborators continue to test a compound that appears not only to prevent cancer tumors from developing but to eliminate already-existing tumors.
Duquesne Forensic Students Deliver Presentations at National Conference
Mar. 17, 2009
Three Duquesne University graduate students studying forensic science and law were among the presenters who discussed their work before more than 800 forensic scientists at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) annual scientific meeting in Denver recently.
Lecture in Honor of Late Local Activist to Address Refugee Rights
Mar. 17, 2009
Duquesne University’s annual Monsignor Charles Owen Rice Lecture Series will focus on the rights of refugees. Dr. David Hollenbach, S.J., university chair in human rights and international studies at Boston College, will present Refugee Rights and the Transnational Good: Global Challenges and Catholic Social Teaching
Italian Consuls of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Sponsor Concert at DU
Mar. 13, 2009
Pittsburgh’s Honorary Consulate of Italy and Philadelphia’s Consulate General of Italy are sponsoring a classical concert featuring Carlo Aonzo on mandolin and Elena Buttiero on piano.
Darwin Series Speaker Explores Natural Theology to Natural Selection
Mar. 12, 2009
Dr. Francisco Ayala, the Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California-Irvine, will present Darwin in the History of Ideas: From Natural Theology to Natural Selection as part of Duquesne University’s speaker series Darwin at 200: Contributions and Challenges.
Duquesne Mourns the Loss of Dr. Albert C. Labriola, Interim Dean of Liberal Arts
Mar. 12, 2009
Dr. Albert C. Labriola, acting dean of the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts, died on Wednesday, March 11. He was 69.
Duquesne Presents Honorary Degree to Renowned Composer
Mar. 6, 2009
Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music will present an honorary doctor of music degree to renowned composer John Adams in a special ceremony.
President of Save Darfur Coalition to Address Genocide
Mar. 5, 2009
Duquesne University welcomes Jerry Fowler, president of the Save Darfur Coalition, who will address How to Stop Genocide and Bring 2.7 Million Refugees Home.
Going Green Conference Features Discovery Health’s Sara Snow
Mar. 5, 2009
The Small Business Development Center at Duquesne University is hosting Going Green, a conference that will address sustainability and small business.
Law Students Continue Excellence in Trial Advocacy
Mar. 5, 2009
A team of Duquesne University Law Students won the Student Trial Advocacy Regional Competition sponsored by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) in Pittsburgh Feb. 27 to March 1.
Duquesne University Mourns Loss of Nicholas Jordanoff
Mar. 4, 2009
Nicholas Jordanoff, an internationally known expert in folk and ethnic music at Duquesne University, died Tuesday, March 3. He was 73.
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