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    Archive for May 2010

    Forensic Fridays Series Addresses Behavioral Science Evidence in Divorce and Custody Cases

    May. 28, 2010

    The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law’s Forensic Fridays continuing legal education (CLE) and professional education seminar series will conclude with Behavioral Science Evidence in Divorce and Custody Cases.

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    Additional June Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University

    May. 27, 2010

    Thursday, June 10

    12th Annual Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference

    Designed for new and current businesses, this event features information on the latest business trends and growth-building strategies. Keynote speakers include Roger Byford, co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Vocollect Inc., and Ed Stack, chairman and CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. Sponsored by Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center.

    7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Duquesne Union, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh.

    Call 412.396.1633 or visit www.duq.edu/egc to register and for detailed information.

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    Squirrel Hill Resident Receives Prestigious Ethics Award From Duquesne

    May. 27, 2010

    Mairin Petrone, a resident of Squirrel Hill, recently received the 2010 Eugene P. Beard Student Award for Leadership in Ethics at Duquesne University.

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    United Way Honors Duquesne for Outstanding Campaign Performance

    May. 26, 2010

    The United Way of Allegheny County recognized Duquesne University at its May 25 campaign celebration as a 2009 Outstanding Campaign Performance Award winner.

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    Duquesne University Documentary on Josh Gibson Wins Telly Award

    May. 25, 2010

    The Legend Behind the Plate: The Josh Gibson Story, a documentary produced by Duquesne University journalism and multimedia arts students, has earned a Telly Award.

    This look at Negro Leagues slugger Josh Gibson received honors in the film/video category-TV programs in the 31st annual Telly competition.

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    Academic Leaders, Scholars Address Issues in Urban Education

    May. 21, 2010

    Researchers and leaders in educational leadership from across the country will gather at the Power Center to discuss a range of social justice issues at the Duquesne University Educational Leadership Symposium.

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    Unemployment Clinic Recognized by PA Bar Association

    May. 21, 2010

    The Duquesne University Law School’s Unemployment Compensation Clinic, under the guidance of supervising attorney Michael Simon, has received a 2010 Pennsylvania Bar Association Pro Bono Award.

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    Leader in Human Subject Protection to Address Pharmacy Graduates

    May. 20, 2010

    Dr. Felix A. Khin-Maung-Gyi, a recognized leader in human subject protection both in the U.S. and abroad, will deliver the keynote address to approximately 160 graduates at the commencement exercises for Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy.

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    Preparing the Next Generation of Women Business Leaders

    May. 19, 2010

    Many of the women who comprise the nearly 50 percent of the American labor force are young, college-educated professionals who are motivated to build a long, successful career. Maximizing the potential of these women can help organizations/employers gain a competitive, sustainable advantage in the future.

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    Pony Express Documentary Wins People’s Choice Telly

    May. 17, 2010

    A Duquesne University documentary that followed the Pony Express Trail through remote areas of the West has won a People’s Choice Telly Award.

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    Duquesne Professor Honored by American Educational Research Association

    May. 17, 2010

    Dr. Arnetha F. Ball, the Visiting Barbara A. Sizemore Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at Duquesne University, was recently presented with the Palmer O. Johnson Memorial Award by the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

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    Duquesne’s Balceniuk Selected as a Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellow

    May. 17, 2010

    Mark Balceniuk, a second-year physical therapy major at Duquesne University’s Rangos School of Health Sciences, has been selected as a 2010-11 Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellow.

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    Dominion Honors Duquesne Business School Graduate

    May. 14, 2010

    Zachary Hubert of Emsworth, a graduating senior from the Duquesne University Palumbo•Donahue School of Business, received this year’s Dominion Distinguished Scholar Award. Read more »

    June Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University

    May. 14, 2010

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    Washington Post Columnist E.J. Dionne, Gormley to Discuss Clinton-Starr Controversy

    May. 12, 2010

    The Pittsburgh community has a chance to hear discussion of the Clinton-Starr controversy by Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne and Duquesne University Law School Dean Ken Gormley, with the drama of impeachment proceedings, land deals, sexual harassment charges and the Lewinsky affair, against the backdrop of American politics. Read more »

    Free Asthma Camps for Kids, Parents Continue at Duquesne

    May. 12, 2010

    A free asthma camp for children 5 to 17 years old will provide screenings, education and a chance to exercise with Duquesne University athletes. Read more »

    Opera in the Supermarket Aisles

    May. 11, 2010

    Duquesne Students to Stage Opera Workshop at Market District in Robinson Township

    Duquesne University voice program students involved in the Opera Workshop and Giant Eagle Market District will present Opera in the Supermarket Aisles, an Opera Workshop performed for customers inside the Market District supermarket.

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    Pittsburgh Business Times Names Duquesne President Diamond Award Winner

    May. 10, 2010

    Duquesne President Charles J. Dougherty has been presented with a 2010 Diamond Award by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Read more »

    CLE/Education Series Explores the Forensic Investigation of Sexual Assault Cases

    May. 10, 2010

    The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law presents Forensic Investigation of Sexual Assault Cases as part of its Forensic Fridays continuing legal education (CLE) and professional education seminar series. Read more »

    Duquesne University Graduate Forensic Program Gains Prestigious Accreditation

    May. 7, 2010

    The Duquesne University Master of Science in Forensic Science and Law program has joined an elite group, becoming one of 13 forensic programs nationwide to be accredited at the graduate level.

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    Duquesne University Student Ensemble Earns Top Prize

    May. 6, 2010

    A student ensemble from Duquesne University, coached by Stephen Pollock, adjunct professor of saxophone, won one of the top prizes at the prestigious Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition.

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    Duquesne Students to Present Hazelwood Community Initiatives

    May. 4, 2010

    Students in a Duquesne University Honors College class will present the fruits of their service-learning labor to the Hazelwood community, where they have studied and worked in the past semester.

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    Duquesne University Spring Commencement Slated

    May. 4, 2010

    More than 1,480 students are expected to participate in the 2010 Duquesne University Commencement Ceremony this weekend. University President Charles J. Dougherty will confer degrees upon the graduates.

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