Members of Duquesne University’s new freshman class will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest game of dodgeball.

The game, which will include 150 dodgeballs, will be officiated by Orientation chairs and team leaders.

The current record is 712 participants, organized by Samsung Mobile at New York City’s 69th Regiment Armory.

The event is being held in conjunction with Duquesne’s award-winning, student-run Orientation program.

When: Friday, Aug. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Rooney Field, Bluff Street, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh.

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 Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 9:07 am and is filed under Events.