Marcus Banks, a Duquesne University sophomore from York, Pa., tied for second place in The Consortium for Research on Islamic Studies’ annual undergraduate research symposium. Read more »
Archive for April 2009
Ranked in Top 10 Military Friendly Colleges and Universities
Apr. 29, 2009
The School of Leadership and Advancement (SLPA) at Duquesne University has been selected by Allmilitary.com as one of the 2009 Top Ten Military Friendly Colleges and Universities. Read more »
Law Professor’s Book Explores Meld of Secularism, Religious Traditions
Apr. 29, 2009
A new kind of secularism, which is open to the wisdom of religious traditions, is explored in Hallowed Secularism: Theory, Practice, Belief, a book by Duquesne University Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz. Read more »
Student Selected for Innovative Digital Media and Learning Project
Apr. 28, 2009
A project co-created by Duquesne University student Laura Staniland is one of only 19 selected from around the world to be awarded funding by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to explore digital media’s ability to help people learn. Read more »
Bayer President and CEO to Address Reputation as Best Asset
Apr. 27, 2009
As part of a special ethics luncheon series, Greg Babe, president and chief executive officer of Bayer Corp. and Bayer MaterialScience LLC, will address Why Reputation is Your Most Important Asset. Read more »
First Map Details Hill District Resources
Apr. 27, 2009
DU Students to Unveil Findings on April 28, May 6
The first map pinpointing community resources of the Hill District will be unveiled by students enrolled in the Community and University Honors Seminar. Read more »
Palumbo-Donahue School Dean Appointed to New Term
Apr. 24, 2009
Dr. Alan R. Miciak has been appointed to an additional three-year term as dean of the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business at Duquesne University. Read more »
Opera Workshop: Three Rare Opportunities Rolled into One
Apr. 22, 2009
The latest opera workshop offers chance to hear a seldom-performed Mozart opera, La Finta Giardiniera (The Pretend Garden Girl), an unusual blend of serious and farcical operatic work and two other rare opportunities. Read more »
EPA Bestows Second Green Power Individual Champion Award
Apr. 21, 2009
For the second consecutive year, Duquesne University has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the 2008-2009 Individual Conference Champion for purchasing more green power than any other school in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Read more »
Community Spring Cleaning in 20th Year
Apr. 17, 2009
Approximately 350 students and employees from Duquesne University will visit Pittsburgh’s South Side, Uptown and Hill District neighborhoods for the 20th annual Spring Clean-Up project. Read more »
Phenomenology and the Theological Turn
Apr. 16, 2009
Academics from across North America will convene for a discussion of phenomenology, theology and the marriage of the two at Duquesne’s Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center’s 27th annual symposium, Phenomenology and the Theological Turn. Read more »
Analyze DNA, Match Fibers at Hands-On Forensic ‘Crime Scene’
Apr. 15, 2009
Duquesne University Faculty, Students Share Expertise at CSI: Pittsburgh
If you’ve ever wondered what crime scene investigations are like, you have a hands-on opportunity this weekend at CSI: Pittsburgh, a special event for Carnegie Science Center visitors. Read more »
Experts Gather to Address Ethics, Regulation in Economic Downturn
Apr. 14, 2009
A co-author of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the chairman of The BNY Mellon and others noted in the banking and investment industry will discuss new approaches and future directions for the banking and financial services industry at the Duquesne University forum Ethics, Regulation and Risk Management: A New Paradigm for the Financial Services Industry on Tuesday, April 21. Read more »
Duquesne, Pitt, Carnegie Mellon Students Tackle Local Sustainability
Apr. 14, 2009
Project Provides Practical Policies to Reduce Environmental Footprint
In Pittsburgh, a city recently ranked 14th least wasteful nationwide and known for its green buildings, fresh ideas and local action are required to increase sustainability.
Students from Duquesne University, the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University will share their ideas on changing habits and policies to reduce Pittsburgh’s environmental footprint at a symposium, One Step At a Time. Read more »
Chess Grand Master Sadvakassov to Play Bill Peduto, Others at Duquesne
Apr. 13, 2009
Chess Grand Master Darmen Sadvakassov will participate in a Simul, an event during which he will play two chess matches while blindfolded and then another 10 matches simultaneously at Duquesne University. Read more »
Swine Flu Update and Prevention Tips
Apr. 11, 2009
Duquesne University is closely monitoring developments regarding the swine flu.
The Allegheny County Health Department and the Duquesne University Health Service advise these flu prevention tips: Read more »
Health Sciences Dean Appointed to Third Consecutive Term
Apr. 8, 2009
Dr. Gregory H. Frazer has been appointed to a third term as dean of the John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences at Duquesne University. Read more »
Stock Conducts Contemporary Ensemble in Grand Finale
Apr. 8, 2009
Professor David Stock, Duquesne University’s composer-in-residence in the Mary Pappert School of Music, will give his final performance with the Duquesne Contemporary Ensemble at the concert Grand Finale.
Four premieres will celebrate this special occasion, which will feature works by Reza Vali, Randy Woolf, David Cutler and Stock himself. Stock also serves as director of the Duquesne Contemporary Ensemble.
During his illustrious career, Stock’s has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, five National Endowment for the Arts fellowships, five Pennsylvania Council on the Arts fellowships and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Creative Achievement Award. Additionally, he is former composer-in-residence for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. A guest conductor throughout United States, Australia, Mexico and Poland, Stock’s compositions have been performed in the United States, Europe, Mexico, Australia and Korea.
It will be on Thursday, April 16, at 8 p.m. in PNC Recital Hall, Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.
Suggested donation for the concert is $10. A free public reception will follow. For more information, call 412.396.6083.
Professor Named President of College Theology Society
Apr. 7, 2009
Dr. Anne M. Clifford, C.S.J., associate professor of theology at Duquesne University, has been elected to a two-year term as president of the College Theology Society (CTS), an international association of college and university professors. Read more »
Nursing Dean Recognized for Commitment to Community Service
Apr. 3, 2009
In honor of her commitment to community service, Duquesne University’s School of Nursing Dean Eileen Zungolo will be presented with the John E. McGrady Award at the 36th Annual Art Rooney Award Dinner and Auction on Thursday, April 16. Read more »
World Literatures Symposium Focuses on Federico Fellini
Apr. 2, 2009
The 36th annual Western Pennsylvania Symposium on World Literatures will present The Legacy of Federico Fellini, as its theme. Read more »
Oil Volatility, Marcellus Shale Plans Addressed at Social and Public Policy Conference
Apr. 2, 2009
The volatility of the oil market, the public policy impact of Marcellus shale natural gas developments and the global and national impact of sustainable development will be discussed at the seventh annual Graduate Center for Social and Public Policy Conference at Duquesne University, which is focused on energy and environmental policies. Read more »
Nursing’s DNP Program Offers Practice-rich Alternative to Ph.D.
Apr. 2, 2009
Duquesne University’s School of Nursing has found success with its new online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, which is designed to advance the practice expertise and range of nurses with master’s degrees in nursing in a clinical specialty or a specific role. Read more »
Multicultural Affairs Director Named to the ‘Fab 40′
Apr. 1, 2009
Dr. Rahmon Hart, director of Duquesne University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, was selected by the New Pittsburgh Courier as one of its Fab 40, a select group of African Americans under age 40 being honored for service and leadership in the Pittsburgh area. Read more »
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