Dr. Sally Stone Worsing, founding director of the City Music Center at Duquesne University, died Nov. 26 in her Penn Hills home after battling lung cancer.
Archive for November 2010
Duquesne Students Take Team Award in National Marketing Competition
Nov. 29, 2010
Two business students from Duquesne University received the team award and honors in the recent State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition.
Duquesne Graduate Students Place in Government Case Competition
Nov. 24, 2010
Three graduate students from Duquesne University contributed to teams that were finalists in a recent local government case competition.
Duquesne University’s Darwin Day Examines Influenza: the Evolution of a Pandemic
Nov. 23, 2010
Just weeks after Pennsylvania’s first flu-related death of the 2010-2011 season, a national influenza virus expert will discuss evolutionary differences between pandemics and the seasonal flu.
New Kensington Resident Makes Holy Land-Rome Pilgrimage as Part of Duquesne Documentary Team
Nov. 23, 2010
Dr. Dennis Woytek of New Kensington, assistant professor of journalism and multimedia arts at Duquesne University, documented a historic interfaith trip to the Holy Land and Rome as part of a group of nearly 30 lay and religious leaders.
Nazareth Resident Makes Holy Land-Rome Pilgrimage as Part of Duquesne Documentary Team
Nov. 23, 2010
Lauren Hensley, a Duquesne University graduate student from Nazareth, traveled to Nazareth in the Holy Land and other destinations as part of a documentary team from Duquesne University.
Four Duquesne Alumni Selected Among State’s Environmental 40 Under 40
Nov. 23, 2010
Four graduates of Duquesne University were chosen as outstanding young environmental leaders by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council.
Venetia Resident Competes in ‘Battle of the Brains’
Nov. 22, 2010
Katie Heaps, a resident of Venetia, is one of four students who represented Duquesne University in this year’s Association for Computer Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest.
Ellicott City Resident Competes in ‘Battle of the Brains’
Nov. 22, 2010
Chris Coufal, a resident of Ellicott City, is one of four students who represented Duquesne University in this year’s Association for Computer Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest.
Carlisle Resident Competes in ‘Battle of the Brains’
Nov. 22, 2010
Christopher Lard, a resident of Carlisle, is one of four students who represented Duquesne University in this year’s Association for Computer Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest.
Lawrenceville Resident Tapped for Mayor’s Advisory Council
Nov. 19, 2010
Lina Dostilio, director of Academic Community Engagement, will represent Pittsburgh’s college and university community on the City of Pittsburgh’s Service Advisory Council.
December Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Nov. 19, 2010
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Quickbooks: Reports
Designed to help individuals who are familiar with QuickBooks® expand their knowledge in generating and customizing financial reports, forms/templates and QuickBooks® letters. Presented by Dennis Piper & Associates. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
9 a.m. to noon, Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Cost: $45.
Call 412.396.1633 or visit www.sbdc.duq.edu to register and for more information.
Duquesne University Counseling Center Names New Director
Nov. 18, 2010
Dr. Ian Edwards has been selected as the new director of the Duquesne University Counseling Center.
Program in Ghana Offers Special Opportunity in Leadership, Environment
Nov. 18, 2010
Professionals in fields where energy and environment intersect, as well as graduate students and junior faculty, have an opportunity to participate in a unique professional development opportunity in Ghana.
Duquesne Community Members Empower Local Residents through Hazelwood Partnership
Nov. 17, 2010
For nearly three years, a growing cohort of Duquesne faculty and students have been quietly living out the University mission in their work to empower local residents to revitalize their community. Read more »
December Concerts Hosted by Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music
Nov. 17, 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.
December Business Events Hosted By Duquesne University
Nov. 17, 2010
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Quickbooks: Reports
Designed to help individuals who are familiar with QuickBooks® expand their knowledge in generating and customizing financial reports, forms/templates and QuickBooks® letters. Presented by Dennis Piper & Associates. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
9 a.m. to noon, Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Cost: $45.
Call 412.396.1633 or visit www.sbdc.duq.edu to register and for more information.
Duquesne Alumnus Seated as Ambassador to Yemen
Nov. 16, 2010
Duquesne University alumnus Gerald M. Feierstein is the U.S. Ambassador to Yemen, one of the hotspots of the Middle East.
Technology Conference Showcases Small Business Strategies
Nov. 16, 2010
Search engine optimization and social media will be just two of the topics discussed at this year’s Pennsylvania Business Technology Conference on Thursday, Nov. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Duquesne University.
Wecht Institute Marks 10th Anniversary by Exploring the State of Forensic Death Investigation
Nov. 12, 2010
The Cyril H. Wecht Institute will mark its 10th anniversary with Cause of Death: An Interdisciplinary Look at the State of Forensic Death Investigation, its annual symposium during which experts and scholars from the field will discuss relevant developments, issues and strategies used to investigate and determine sudden, suspicious and/or medically unattended deaths.
Duquesne University Roundtable Focuses on Ending Homelessness
Nov. 11, 2010
Duquesne University and the Community Human Services Corp. (CHS) are teaming up to host an event on campus to engage local politicians, professors and students in a 10-year-plan developed by area government agencies to end homelessness.
Ethics Scholar to Explore the Role of Contemporary Catholic Education
Nov. 11, 2010
Noted philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre, the Rev. John A. O’Brien Senior Research Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, will discuss the important role of a Catholic education in the 21st century in a special presentation at Duquesne University.
Duquesne Education Professor Internationally Recognized for Leadership, Service
Nov. 11, 2010
Hillman Distinguished Professor Dr. Rodney K. Hopson of Duquesne University is being honored with the Robert Ingle Service Award for his contributions and service to the American Evaluation Association (AEA).
Duquesne University Honors Rock with Mind, Heart and Spirit Award
Nov. 10, 2010
Edward A. Rock Sr. of Munhall has been selected to receive a 2010 Duquesne University Mind, Heart and Spirit Award.
Duquesne University Honors Castriota with Mind, Heart and Spirit Award
Nov. 10, 2010
Randy A. Castriota of Venetia received a 2010 Duquesne University Mind, Heart and Spirit Award.
Duquesne University Honors Sciullo with Mind, Heart and Spirit Award
Nov. 10, 2010
Christine M. Sciullo of Bloomfield received a 2010 Duquesne University Mind, Heart and Spirit Award.
Duquesne University Honors Cooper with Mind, Heart and Spirit Award
Nov. 10, 2010
The Rev. Dr. Beth A. Cooper of San Diego, formerly of New Wilmington, Pa., received a 2010 Duquesne University Mind, Heart and Spirit Award.
Duquesne University Honors Moskal with Mind, Heart and Spirit Award
Nov. 10, 2010
Dr. Barbara M. Moskal of Evergreen, Colo., received a 2010 Duquesne University Mind, Heart and Spirit Award.
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Duquesne as a Top Business Program
Nov. 10, 2010
Duquesne University operates one of the nation’s top 200 business programs, says U.S. News and World Report.
Wecht Institute Marks 10th Anniversary by Exploring the State of Forensic Death Investigation
Nov. 10, 2010
The Cyril H. Wecht Institute will mark its 10th anniversary with Cause of Death: An Interdisciplinary Look at the State of Forensic Death Investigation, its annual symposium during which experts and scholars from the field will discuss relevant developments, issues and strategies used to investigate and determine sudden, suspicious and/or medically unattended deaths.
Nursing Faculty Member Garners Cameos of Caring Award
Nov. 9, 2010
Rosanna Henry, a member of the Duquesne University School of Nursing faculty, has been recognized with a 2010 Cameos of Caring Nurse Educator Award.
Implications of Gulf Oil Spill to be Examined by DU Center for the Study of Catholic Social Thought
Nov. 9, 2010
The April Gulf oil spill will be the focus of Oil Spill: Ecological, Economic and Ethical Disaster on Wednesday, Nov. 10, in the Power Center Ballroom.
Author To Reveal How Technology Determines Truth
Nov. 9, 2010
A renowned technology expert will explain why the Internet is making it harder than ever to know what’s true on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Duquesne University.
Forest Hills Resident Recognized for Her Work in Nursing
Nov. 9, 2010
Dr. Eileen Zungolo, dean of the Duquesne University School of Nursing, has been recognized by the National League for Nursing (NLN) for her work on a pioneering committee that established the Certified Nurse Education (CNE) credentials.
Bethel Park Resident Appointed to International Editorial Board
Nov. 9, 2010
Duquesne University Distinguished Professor of Law Robert S. Barker has been appointed to the International Editorial Board of the law journal Ars Boni et Aequi, which is published by the Universidad Bernardo O’Higgins in Santiago, Chile.
Shaler Resident Recognized as PPA Preceptor of the Year
Nov. 9, 2010
Dr. Robert L. Maher, Jr., assistant professor of clinical pharmacy at Duquesne’s Mylan School of Pharmacy, has been recognized with the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) 2010 Preceptor of the Year Award.
Duquesne Law School Adds International Offering on European Law
Nov. 9, 2010
The Duquesne University School of Law has added a program on European Law to its legal education abroad summer programs.
New Duquesne Healthcare Ethics Center Lecture Series Kicked Off by Founding Director
Nov. 8, 2010
Dr. David Kelly, the founding director of Duquesne University’s Center for Healthcare Ethics and professor emeritus of theology, will present the first lecture in a new series named in his honor.
When Digital Meets Literate: National Grant Supports World-Class Authorship Studies
Nov. 8, 2010
In a society filled with right-brain and left-brain worlds, Dr. Patrick Juola straddles both hemispheres.
Duquesne University Programmers Compete in ‘Battle of the Brains’
Nov. 5, 2010
Four Duquesne University students competed in the regional contest of the 35th annual Association for Computer Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest. Read more »
DU Pharmacy School Partners With St. Barnabas, Bethlehem Haven
Nov. 5, 2010
St. Barnabas Health System and Bethlehem Haven have joined the Academic Partners Program in Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy.
Health Literacy: More Federal Funding Keeps Duquesne Professor Bringing It to the Kids
Nov. 4, 2010
How critical is health literacy for kids and families?
Critical enough for the National Institutes of Health to provide an additional $250,889 in bridge funding for Duquesne University professor Dr. John Pollock to continue his series of planetarium shows and a TV pilot aimed at young children and their families.
Weekend Concerts Mark Musical Milestones
Nov. 3, 2010
A pair of Mary Pappert School of Music celebrations will commemorate musical anniversaries this weekend.
Psychoanalysis Plays Key Role in DU Professor’s Novel
Nov. 3, 2010
Dr. Bruce Fink, professor of psychology at Duquesne University, recently had his novel, The Psychoanalytic Adventures of Inspector Canal, published by Karnac Books Ltd. in London.
DU Bookstore to Host Dual Book Signings by Gussins
Nov. 3, 2010
Writers Dr. Robert Gussin and his wife, Dr. Patricia Gussin, will be at the Duquesne University Barnes & Noble Bookstore for book signings this week.
National Green to Gold Award Honors Starbucks’ Sustainable Success
Nov. 3, 2010
Duquesne University’s Beard Institute conferred its annual national Green to Gold award on Starbucks at its fourth annual symposium on sustainability on Nov. 3.
Duquesne Lends Expertise to WQED Show on Marcellus Shale
Nov. 2, 2010
Three Duquesne University faculty members will share their expertise on a WQED-TV show on Marcellus Shale on Thursday, Nov. 4.
Compliance, Sustainability Issues to be Addressed at Beard Symposium
Nov. 2, 2010
The fourth annual Beard Symposium, Sustainability: The Changing Ground Rules, will feature former governor and secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, president and CEO of the Ridge Global LLC consulting firm, and a former executive with Lehman Brothers.
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