Found II, paintings and collages inspired by nature and produced by artist Lisa Tarkett Reed, explores the relationships and patterns in nature.
Archive for February 2011
Weekend Seminar at Duquesne Explores ‘What Makes for a Civil Society?’
Feb. 21, 2011
The economics department at Duquesne University is hosting a free weekend seminar starting on Friday, Feb. 25, titled Exploring Liberty. From vantage points in economics, political theory, history and theology, lecturers will address the issue of “What makes for a civil society?”
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to Deliver Law School Centennial Address
Feb. 21, 2011
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will deliver the School of Law’s Centennial Address at Duquesne University.
March Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Feb. 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 1
First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Butler Outreach)
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 CDC, 112 Woody Drive, Butler. Cost: Free
Call 724.283.1961 to register and for more information.
March Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Feb. 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 1
First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Butler Outreach)
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 CDC, 112 Woody Drive, Butler. Cost: Free
Call 724.283.1961 to register and for more information.
Duquesne’s ‘Power and Privation’ Series: Crude
Feb. 17, 2011
Crude, a film about a real life, high stakes legal drama revealing the inside story of the infamous “Amazon Chernobyl” case, will be the sixth and final film in the Duquesne University Human Rights Film Series Power and Privation.
Gospel Explosion, Panel on Student Leadership Mark Black History Month at Duquesne University
Feb. 17, 2011
Duquesne University will mark Black History Month with two special events for the campus community and the public.
DU Library Continues to Preserve the Pittsburgh Catholic Electronically
Feb. 17, 2011
The Gumberg Library at Duquesne University will receive a $20,000 grant to continue digitizing issues of the Pittsburgh Catholic through the year 1900.
Forensic Fridays: Identifying the Right Expert for Your Legal Needs
Feb. 15, 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.
March Concerts Hosted by Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music
Feb. 15, 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.
Baroque Concert Will Surprise and Delight
Feb. 14, 2011
The tuneful music of the Baroque era and works by composers Girolama Frescobaldi, Jean-Baptiste Rameau, Jan Dismas Zelenka, Giovanni Andrea Cima, Georg Phillipp Telemann, Henry Purcell and François Couperin will be showcased in Baroque on the Bluff during a special concert at Duquesne University.
Secret Agent L Gives the World a Hug—And Not Just During Kindness Week
Feb. 10, 2011
Thousands of people are preparing to participate in Random Acts of Kindness week starting on Monday, Feb. 14, but Duquesne University’s Laura Miller—known worldwide as Secret Agent L—celebrates kindness daily.
Duquesne Dedicates the Chuck Cooper Building
Feb. 10, 2011
The second annual Chuck Cooper Classic Weekend at Duquesne will kick off with the dedication of the Chuck Cooper Building, which will take place during a special luncheon on campus.
Distinguished Educator to Address Challenges in Catholic Higher Education
Feb. 10, 2011
The challenges facing Catholic Higher Education will be brought to the forefront at an inaugural lecture on Catholic intellectual tradition at Duquesne University.
Opportunity Knocks for Businesses, Transitioning Health Care Workers in Mon Valley
Feb. 10, 2011
In the wake of health care changes, particularly in the Mon Valley, Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering assistance to health care workers who might be considering starting a business, as well as to existing businesses in the community.
Carnegie Foundation Validates Strength of Research at Duquesne
Feb. 9, 2011
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching recently advanced Duquesne University’s classification from a doctoral/research institution to a Research University/High Activity, based upon increased scholarly works.
Duquesne Graduate Student One of Three National Psychology Award Winners
Feb. 8, 2011
A Duquesne University graduate student is among three honorees nationwide selected for the 2011 Pearson/Trainers of School Psychology Professional Development Scholarship.
The Beatles’ Ed Sullivan Anniversary Marked With Screenings
Feb. 7, 2011
Relive the “big bang” of 1960s pop culture—Feb. 9, 1964, the night that the Beatles were introduced to America on TV on The Ed Sullivan Show. Read more »
Duquesne’s ‘Power and Privation’ Series: Crossing Arizona
Feb. 7, 2011
Crossing Arizona, a film that reveals the impasse among Americans up in arms and on all sides of the issue of immigration, and a Congress locked in political battle, will be the fourth film in the Duquesne University Human Rights Film Series Power and Privation. Read more »
Darwin Day Examines Economics and Environmental Policy
Feb. 4, 2011
The return of evolutionary thinking in contemporary economics and the cross-fertilization of ideas in economics are among the topics that will be addressed during An Evolutionary Perspective on Economics and Environmental Policy, the annual Darwin Day lecture on Thursday, Feb. 17, at Duquesne University.
Duquesne Named a ‘Most Popular’ National School for Second Year
Feb. 1, 2011
For the second consecutive year, Duquesne University is among the Most Popular nationally ranked universities, says U.S. News and World Report.
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