Duquesne’s annual Spring Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, April 17.

Sponsored by Spiritan Campus Ministry in collaboration with campus and community partners, this annual event draws hundreds of staff, faculty and student volunteers who work alongside community members in Uptown, the Hill District and South Side on clean-up and revitalization projects in their neighborhoods.

When: Saturday, April 17, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Different streets in neighborhoods across the city in Uptown, the Hill District and the South Side

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Friday, April 16th, 2010 at 12:26 pm and is filed under Community Involvement, Events.