Duquesne University presents a free screening of War Child as part of its third annual Human Rights Film Series, Injustice and Indifference. Read more »
Archive for January 2010
Duquesne Commemorates Black History Month
Jan. 27, 2010
Duquesne University and the Office of Multicultural Affairs are hosting the following events to commemorate Black History Month. These events are free and open to the public. Read more »
February Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Jan. 27, 2010
Monday, Feb. 1
Spring 2010 Coffee House Reading Series
Poet Claire Barbetti and fiction writer John Fried will be featured. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Department of English.
7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Café, the Power Center, Duquesne University, Forbes Avenue at Chatham Square, Pittsburgh. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6428 for more information. Read more »
PCKIZ Firms Receive More Than $1 Million in Support
Jan. 25, 2010
Startups Obtain Second-Highest Total of Tax Credits in State
The Pittsburgh Central Keystone Innovation Zone (PCKIZ) will funnel more than $1 million to local startups, and its companies will receive the second-highest tax credit total among the designated economic development areas across the state. Read more »
Interfaith Relations Explored During Duquesne University Founders Week
Jan. 25, 2010
Interreligious Traditions of Jews, Muslims and Christians to be Discussed
Duquesne University will welcome one of the nation’s pre-eminent scholars on Catholic-Muslim relations and a member of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue as guest speakers exploring interfaith dialogue during Founders Week activities, Jan. 31 through Feb. 4. Read more »
February Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Jan. 25, 2010
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Export Basics: Increase Your Profits By Selling Overseas
Designed for new and prospective exporters, this workshop addresses how to recognize and identify export opportunities, shipping and payment issues, the legal and regulatory aspects of exporting and cultural issues. Sponsored by Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center.
9 a.m. to noon, Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: $45.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.sbdc.duq.edu to register and for more information. Read more »
Occupational Therapist to Reflect on Iraq Service
Jan. 25, 2010
At Duquesne’s Occupational Therapy Celebration, decorated Duquesne University alumna Capt. Lynsay Whelan will share experiences as the occupational therapist at a combat support hospital in Baghdad and as occupational therapy consultant to all of Iraq. Read more »
Human Rights Film Series Presents Darfur Story
Jan. 22, 2010
Duquesne University presents a free screening of Sand and Sorrow as part of its third annual Human Rights Film Series, Injustice and Indifference. Read more »
Vestiges of Cold War Bring Three Muskie Fellows to Graduate School at DU
Jan. 21, 2010
U.S. Serves as Training Ground for Future Policymakers of Former Soviet Union
Through the prestigious Edmund S. Muskie Fellows program operated by the U.S. Department of State, three additional international students from countries in the former Soviet Union are studying at Duquesne University. Read more »
Duquesne Professor Receives Leadership Award
Jan. 21, 2010
Dr. Arnetha Ball, the inaugural Barbara A. Sizemore Distinguished Professor of Education at Duquesne University, has been selected to receive the 2009 Advancement of People of Color Leadership Award from the National Council of Teachers of English. Read more »
Interreligious Traditions of Jews, Muslims and Christians to be Discussed
Jan. 20, 2010
Duquesne University will welcome a member of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and one of the nation’s pre-eminent scholars on Catholic-Muslim relations as guest speakers exploring interfaith dialogue during Founders Week activities, Jan. 31 through Feb. 4. Read more »
February Concerts Hosted by Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music
Jan. 20, 2010
For the most up-to-date performance and recital information, call the Mary Pappert School of Music at 412.396.6083 or visit www.duq.edu/music. Read more »
Vincentian Academy-Duquesne University Partnership Concludes with Success
Jan. 19, 2010
Vincentian Academy and Duquesne University today announced that effective June 30, 2010, Vincentian Academy will resume full responsibility for its operations, following the conclusion of a 15-year partnership agreement with Duquesne University for administrative support services. Read more »
Human Rights Film Series Presents ‘Enough Is Enough: The Death of Jonny Gammage’
Jan. 18, 2010
Duquesne University presents a free screening of Enough Is Enough: The Death of Jonny Gammage as part of its third annual Human Rights Film Series, Injustice and Indifference. Read more »
Duquesne University Names Director of Office of Government Relations
Jan. 14, 2010
Duquesne University has established an office of government relations to serve as the main liaison between the University and local, state and federal government and agencies. Michelle Castro assumed her position as director of government relations on Jan. 1. The Office of Government Relations is part of the Division of University Advancement. Read more »
Duquesne Sustainability Professor Receives National Award
Jan. 13, 2010
Dr. Robert Sroufe, holder of the Murrin Chair of Global Competitiveness at Duquesne University, has received the 2009 Decision Science Institute Instructional Innovation Award. Read more »
Duquesne Union Renovation Achieves LEED Gold Certification
Jan. 11, 2010
A major renovation of the Duquesne Union at Duquesne University has earned Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Commercial Interiors rating system. This renovation project is the first LEED Gold certification for the University and the second LEED certification for the campus. Read more »
Human Rights Film Series Focuses on Injustice and Indifference
Jan. 11, 2010
Duquesne University presents the third annual Human Rights Film Series, Injustice and Indifference, from Jan. 19 to Feb. 24, opening with a film that chronicles the situation of the death of African-American Pittsburgher Jonny Gammage 15 years ago.
Duquesne Librarian Reaches Highest Level of Achievement in Field
Jan. 8, 2010
David Nolfi, health sciences librarian at Duquesne University’s Gumberg Library, recently achieved the highest level of membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals, Distinguished Member. The organization is the Medical Library Association’s peer-reviewed professional development and career recognition program. Read more »
Parents to Learn About SIDS from DU Nursing Students
Jan. 6, 2010
Going to sleep in a safe environment could help to save the life of an infant.
Of 68 babies who suffered sudden unexpected infant deaths in Allegheny County in 2001-2006, only two were in safe sleep environments with no risk factors, said Eileen Carlins, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) of Pennsylvania educational director. Read more »
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