The Duquesne University Honors College is hosting Religion in an Age of Global Dialogue, a lecture by world-renowned author Dr. Leonard J. Swidler.
Archive for January 2011
Duquesne University Establishes New Role with National Institute for Newman Studies
Jan. 27, 2011
Duquesne University will be playing a national role in the study of the life and thought of Blessed John Henry Newman, in conjunction with the National Institute for Newman Studies.
Weather Conditions Postpone Address by Former UN Director
Jan. 27, 2011
Inclement weather conditions in Washington, D.C., have caused talks by Dr. Abiodun Williams, scheduled at Duquesne University today and Friday, Jan. 28, to be postponed.
Hungry for Information about Agribusiness? See ‘Food, Inc.’
Jan. 26, 2011
A free screening of Food, Inc., part of the fourth annual Duquesne University Human Rights Film Series, Power and Privation, is set for Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in Room 105 College Hall.
Duquesne University Again Ranked in Top of Nation’s Military-Friendly Colleges
Jan. 26, 2011
For the second year, the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA) at Duquesne University has been selected as one of America’s Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Military Advanced Education.
Postponed: Model UN to Hear Expert on African Conflict Resolution at Duquesne
Jan. 21, 2011
Presentations by a scholar whose expertise includes preventing and resolving conflict in Africa, has been postponed. He was schedule to give a public presentation and address nearly 400 students at this year’s Model United Nations at Duquesne University.
Duquesne’s ‘Power and Privation’ Series: One Woman vs. Forces Destroying Rain Forest
Jan. 21, 2011
They Killed Sister Dorothy, a film that chronicles the fight of one woman against the forces destroying the rain forest, will be the second film in the Duquesne University Human Rights Film Series Power and Privation.
Refugees’ Plight Discussed During Duquesne University’s Founders Week
Jan. 21, 2011
Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne will examine how faith can influence the national debate on immigration reform during a keynote Founders Week address on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at Duquesne University.
Forensic Fridays: Identifying the Right Expert for Your Legal Needs
Jan. 20, 2011
The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law continues its Forensic Fridays series with Identifying the Right Expert for Your Legal Needs.
February Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Jan. 20, 2011
Wednesday, Feb. 2
First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Butler County)
Designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, major components of the business plan and more. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
10 a.m. to noon, Butler Small Business Development Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Suite 200, Cranberry Township. Cost: Free
Call 724.283.1961 to register and for more information.
February Concerts Hosted by Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music
Jan. 19, 2011
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.
February Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Jan. 19, 2011
Wednesday, Feb. 2
First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Butler County)
Designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, major components of the business plan and more. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
10 a.m. to noon, Butler Small Business Development Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Suite 200, Cranberry Township. Cost: Free
Call 724.283.1961 to register and for more information.
Law School Recognized by ‘preLaw’ Magazine for Commitment to Public Service
Jan. 19, 2011
The Duquesne University School of Law has been included in a list of 96 law schools that preLaw magazine has recognized for their commitment to public service.
Duquesne University Selects Essential Public Media, a Joint Venture between WYEP and Public Media Company, to Acquire WDUQ Radio Station
Jan. 14, 2011
Tradition of public service to continue under new local ownership and operating structure
Today the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Duquesne University voted to accept an offer to acquire the University’s radio station WDUQ 90.5 FM from a new local ownership and operating entity, Essential Public Media (EPM), for $6 million. EPM is a joint venture of WYEP, an independent, public radio station that has been serving Pittsburgh for 37 years, and Public Media Company (PMC), a nonprofit launched by Public Radio Capital—an organization with a mission of helping communities nationwide build public media services since 2001.
Duquesne Economics Professor to Discuss Liquor Store Privatization
Jan. 14, 2011
Dr. Antony Davies, associate professor of economics at Duquesne University, will serve as a panelist for the Commonwealth Foundation Policy Summit in Harrisburg on Monday, Jan. 17.
Internationally Recognized Art Historian Liz Lev to Speak at Duquesne
Jan. 13, 2011
Liz Lev, whose expertise in art history has been featured on the History Channel, EWTN and The Today Show, will speak about Women Who Took Rome by Storm: St. Agnes, St. Catherine of Siena, Caterina Sforza and Artemesia Gentilleschi at Duquesne.
Governor Tom Corbett to Speak at Duquesne Law School Commencement
Jan. 13, 2011
Newly elected Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett will serve as the Duquesne University School of Law’s Centennial commencement speaker on Sunday, June 5, at the A.J. Palumbo Center.
‘Power and Privation’ to be Explored in Duquesne Human Rights Film Series
Jan. 12, 2011
A series of six films showing how people who have courage, ingenuity and perseverance can obtain justice, despite powerful opposition comprise Power and Privation, this year’s annual Duquesne University Human Rights Film Series.
‘Economic Recovery … Will We Know When We See It?’
Jan. 12, 2011
Duquesne’s Beard Institute Panel to Tackle National, Regional Questions
When will the unemployment rate return to normal? Why isn’t the economy growing more quickly? What jobs are predicted for growth? How is the Western Pennsylvania economy performing?
Renowned Author, Attorney Scott Turow to Speak at Duquesne Law School Alumni Reunion Dinner
Jan. 4, 2011
Award-winning writer and attorney Scott Turow will be the special guest speaker at Duquesne Law School’s Alumni Reunion Dinner on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the University’s Power Center. Read more »
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