Nearly 1,500 high school students and their families are expected to attend the annual DuquesneFest Open House at Duquesne University. Read more »
Archive for May 2009
Duquesne Graduate Among Richter Foundation Scholarship Recipients
May. 29, 2009
Mary Deet, a recent graduate in the Duquesne University A.J. Palumbo School of Business received the 2009 Richter Scholarship award at the fourth annual Institute for Supply Management R. Gene Richter Awards ceremony in Charlotte this May. Read more »
Business School Presents Alumni Award to CONSOL Executive
May. 29, 2009
Duquesne University’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business presented its 2009 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award to Nicholas J. Deluliis, executive vice president and chief operating officer of CONSOL Energy Inc. and president and chief operating officer of CNX Gas Corp. Read more »
Duquesne University Student Receives Two Awards
May. 28, 2009
Sarah J. Brett, a resident of Johnstown, recently received the Eugene P. Beard Award for Leadership Ethics and the 2009 Harry L. McCloskey Memorial Service Award at Duquesne University. Read more »
Bettis Returns to Pittsburgh to Recognize Middle School Students
May. 26, 2009
Former Pittsburgh Steeler and sportscaster Jerome Bettis will visit Duquesne University to congratulate middle schoolers who completed a program sponsored by The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation, Duquesne University and Pittsburgh Public Schools. Read more »
Changes Announced for Spiritan Community, the Founders and Sponsors of Duquesne University
May. 26, 2009
The Congregation of the Holy Spirit, or Spiritans, who founded and sponsor Duquesne University, has announced changes to accompany a merger of provinces within the religious order and an enhanced emphasis on the University’s Office of Mission and Identity. Read more »
Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference Takes on the Challenges of the New Economy
May. 18, 2009
Revised business strategies and the latest tools, resources and ideas for dealing with the new economy will be the focus of the 11th annual Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference on Thursday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Duquesne University. Read more »
Duquesne University Implements Outside Emergency Warning System
May. 18, 2009
Duquesne University has become the only school in the city of Pittsburgh to implement an outside emergency warning system to be used on its campus during various crisis situations.
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Law Alumna Named Duquesne’s First Woman Board Chair
May. 15, 2009
Duquesne University today announced the appointment of Marie Milie Jones, Esq., as the first woman to serve as chair of the board of directors. She succeeds P. David Pappert, whose term on the board expires June 30. Read more »
Professor Wins SABR-Sporting News Award
May. 14, 2009
The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) has named Dr. Rob Bellamy as one of the winners of the 2008 SABR-Sporting News Awards for his book Center Field Shot: A History of Baseball on Television. Read more »
How to Take Advantage of Business Opportunities in France
May. 14, 2009
As Pittsburgh International Airport restores its nonstop flight to Paris in June, representatives from manufacturing, technology, service and exporting companies looking to enhance their business practices are invited to attend Business Opportunities in France, a seminar hosted by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center. Read more »
Law School Clinic Receives Inaugural NAACP Award
May. 8, 2009
The Duquesne University School of Law Center for the Bill of Rights Clinic will receive the first President’s Award for Outstanding Community and Legal Support for the underrepresented at the NAACP Pittsburgh Chapter’s annual human rights dinner on Thursday, May 7. Read more »
UCEA Selects DU as One of Nine World Centers for Education Research
May. 6, 2009
Several members of the University Council for Educational Administration(UCEA) will meet with faculty and staff from the Duquesne University School of Education on campus May 5-8 to discuss development plans for the University’s new UCEA Center for Educational Leadership and Social Justice. Read more »
2009 Commencement Slated at Duquesne
May. 5, 2009
More than 1,500 students will participate in Duquesne University’s 2009 Commencement ceremony. Duquesne President Charles J. Dougherty will confer degrees upon the students and will present honorary degrees to two respected professionals. Read more »
School of Education Dean Reappointed
May. 1, 2009
Dr. Olga M. Welch has been reappointed to an additional three-year term as dean of Duquesne University’s School of Education. Read more »
Professor Creates Compound to Indicate Lead in Water Patented Substance Detects Levels Lower than EPA Limits
May. 1, 2009
Dr. Partha Basu, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Duquesne University, along with a post-doctoral associate and undergraduate student, has developed an extremely selective compound that detects leads in water. Read more »
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