Ken Gormley, interim dean of the Duquesne University School of Law and author of The Death of American Virtue: Clinton vs. Starr, will discuss his latest book on DUQ Journal, a topical monthly talk show hosted by Duquesne University President Charles J. Dougherty on WDUQ-90.5 FM. Read more »
Archive for February 2010
March Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Feb. 26, 2010
Sunday, March 7
Music on the Mount: Singing Saxophones
3 p.m., St. Mary of the Mount, 403 Grandview Ave., Pittsburgh.
Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6083 or visit www.duq.edu/music for more information.
March Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Feb. 24, 2010
Monday, March 15
The First Step: Business Startup Essentials
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, insurance, government procurement and major components of the business plan, among others. Conducted by Duquesne University Small Business Development Center staff.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room 220, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information. Read more »
Is Football Bad for the Brain
Feb. 19, 2010
The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law presents Is Football Bad for the Brain? Forensic Scientific, Medical-Legal and Societal Aspects of the Concussion Debate, as part of its Forensic Fridays continuing legal education (CLE) and professional education seminar series.
Human Rights Film Series Presents ‘Dishonored’
Feb. 19, 2010
Duquesne University presents a free screening of Dishonored as part of its third annual Human Rights Film Series, Injustice and Indifference.
March Concerts Hosted by Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music
Feb. 18, 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.
Sons of Civil Rights Pioneers to Share Insights on Their Fathers’ Contributions
Feb. 17, 2010
Two of America’s most distinguished civil rights figures-the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and the late Charles Hamilton Houston-changed the nation. For the first time, their sons will, together, discuss the remarkable contributions of their fathers. Read more »
Speaker to Reveal America’s Debt to French Philosopher Pascal
Feb. 16, 2010
America’s debt to the 17th-century philosopher Blaise Pascal will be explored by a renowned historian of the American intellectual tradition during a Pascal Day celebration at Duquesne University. Read more »
Duquesne Undergraduates to Present Research at Second Annual Symposium
Feb. 16, 2010
Duquesne University’s second annual undergraduate research symposium will highlight the work of approximately 50 students in various disciplines.
Scholars Gather to Address Phenomenology, Cognition and Neuroscience
Feb. 15, 2010
Scholars from around the globe will gather to address Phenomenology, Cognition and Neuroscience at the 28th annual symposium of the Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center at Duquesne University. Read more »
CLE/Education Series Focuses on Medical Malpractice
Feb. 11, 2010
The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law presents Forensic Issues in Medical Malpractice Cases as part of its Forensic Fridays continuing legal education (CLE) and professional education seminar series. Read more »
Human Rights Film Series Presents ‘Mardi Gras: Made in China’
Feb. 11, 2010
Duquesne University presents a free screening of Mardi Gras: Made in China as part of its third annual Human Rights Film Series, Injustice and Indifference. Read more »
Musique on the Bluff Series Features Works by Claude Debussy
Feb. 11, 2010
Debussy Diversely, a part of the Musique on the Bluff: The French Seasons series, will feature three sonatas that composer Claude Debussy completed near the end of his life as well as his earliest masterpiece, Suite Pour le Piano. Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Quartet No. 1 will also be performed. Read more »
Human Rights Film Series Presents ‘Flow’
Feb. 4, 2010
Duquesne University presents a free screening of Flow as part of its third annual Human Rights Film Series, Injustice and Indifference. Read more »
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