Issues surrounding eyewitness identification will conclude the Wecht Institute’s Forensic Fridays series for the season. Problems and Advances in Eyewitness Identification will be presented on Friday, June 3, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 204 of the law school. Read more »
Archive for May 2011
Duquesne ROTC Run Benefits School of Leadership
May. 27, 2011
Two graduating Duquesne University ROTC students organized a benefit run in the name of a local Marine who was killed in action in Afghanistan and donated the money to the University’s military education program. Read more »
Regent Square Resident is Duquesne University’s New ESL Director
May. 27, 2011
For Regent Square resident Dr. Susan Todhunter, it isn’t about how many languages she speaks, but how much she loves language. This appreciation is at the core of her new role as director of the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Duquesne University. Read more »
New Hillman Distinguished Professor Named at Duquesne University
May. 26, 2011
Dr. Linda A. Kinnahan has been named the Hillman Distinguished Professor at Duquesne University effective July 1. Endowed by the Hillman Foundation, the professorship rotates among Duquesne’s 10 schools for a five-year term. She succeeds current Hillman Distinguished Professor Dr. Rodney Hopson, professor in the School of Education, who completes his term on June 30. Read more »
A Way to Improve Education for All Children: Resolve Urban School Issues
May. 24, 2011
More than 100 university and community education leaders are expected to gather at the second annual Barbara A. Sizemore Summer Conference, Living Up to Our Children’s Expectations: A Look at What Is & What Isn’t, from May 31-June 1.
Duquesne Women’s Guild Sets Benefit Record for Scholarship, Spiritan Campus Ministry
May. 23, 2011
Every spring, the Duquesne University Women’s Guild hosts a fashion show and luncheon benefit—but this year’s fundraiser was a record-setter, topping $30,000.
DU Teams Lead Intercollegiate Project Management Triathlon Competition
May. 20, 2011
A Duquesne University player won top individual honors and teams from Duquesne recently placed first and second in a recent intercollegiate competition for project management hosted by the University.
Duquesne Receives Presidential Recognition for Community Service
May. 19, 2011
For the fifth consecutive year, Duquesne University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in recognition of its commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement. The 2010 list also marks the University’s second consecutive year to receive the recognition of Honor Roll with Distinction (along with only 113 other universities), which notes exemplary programs and levels of student involvement.
Duquesne University Biologist Honored for Health Literacy Efforts
May. 18, 2011
Dr. John A. Pollock, associate professor of biological sciences at Duquesne University and director of the Regenerative Medicine Partnership in Education, was honored by the Carnegie Science Center with its first special recognition award.
‘Death of American Virtue’ Wins ABA Gavel Award for Law School Dean
May. 18, 2011
Duquesne University School of Law Dean Ken Gormley has received one of the prestigious 2011 American Bar Association (ABA) Gavel Awards for his book, The Death of American Virtue: Clinton vs. Starr, earning the honorable mention designation (second place) in the book category.
June Events Hosted by Duquesne University
May. 17, 2011
Friday, June 3
Forensic Fridays: Problems and Advances in Eyewitness Identification
Flawed eyewitness identification is emerging as one of the primary causes of wrongfully convicted felons. Featured speakers at this seminar include Dr. Susan Goldberg, assistant professor of psychology at Duquesne; John Rago, professor of law and Pennsylvania Innocence Commission Chair; and Dr. Sheila Seelau, associate professor of forensics and psychology and coordinator of Chatham University’s forensics program. These and other experts will address the historic problems and the latest research advances in the field of eyewitness identification. Approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Board for substantive CLE credit. Sponsored by Duquesne University’s Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law.
1 to 4:30 p.m., Africa Room, Duquesne Union, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Cost: $30 per person for the general public, $10 for students, $45 for government attorneys and nurses, and $75 for private attorneys.
Call 412.396.1330, email wechtinstitute@duq.edu or visit www.duq.edu/forensics/forensic-fridays for more information and to register.
The Late Sally Stone Worsing Honored at Weekend Performances
May. 13, 2011
The Renaissance City Wind Music Society will honor the late Dr. Sally Stone Worsing, founding director of Duquesne University’s City Music Center, with their performance of A Night at the Opera.
Duquesne’s Summer Company Announces 2011 Season
May. 12, 2011
The Summer Company at Duquesne University, which focuses on quality productions of classical and soon-to- be-classic plays in the company of friends, will stage three noted plays during its 2011 season.
Looking Through China’s Eyes: How Do the Chinese See America?
May. 12, 2011
Many times over, the world has questioned how America views China, especially as these two giants weld together an economic future. What the Eastern minds think of their Western counterparts often flies under the radar.
Duquesne Graduate Student Receives Fulbright to Conduct Childhood Obesity Research in Lithuania
May. 11, 2011
A post-baccalaureate student receiving a master’s degree in health management systems from Duquesne University will conduct a childhood obesity study in Lithuania on a Fulbright Scholarship.
New Organizations Focus on Ethics Education and Bioethics
May. 10, 2011
Duquesne University is housing two important new organizations: the International Association for Education in Ethics (IAEE) and Bioethics Beyond Borders (BBB). Dr. Henk ten Have, director and professor of Duquesne’s Center for Healthcare Ethics, is serving as the inaugural secretary for both organizations.
Beard Institute Hosts Discussion of Corporate Environmental Disclosure
May. 9, 2011
Dr. Michael Toffel, assistant professor at Harvard Business School, addressed The Globalization of Corporate Environmental Disclosure: Accountability or Greenwashing? at the Beard Institute’s spring 2011 Sustainability Speaker Series.
The Pros and Cons of Familial DNA Searches Addressed by Experts
May. 9, 2011
Authorization of Familial DNA Search is Currently in Pennsylvania Legislature
While the use of familial DNA has been authorized in California, Colorado and, most recently, Virginia, it has not yet been given the green light here. Introduced to the Pennsylvania Legislature in March as part of Senate Bill 775, the use of familial DNA is increasingly occurring in cold cases and others where suspect DNA cannot be found at the crime scene. In such searches, investigators look for close but not exact matches between DNA evidence and databanks of DNA collected from convicted felons, casting a wider net than previously considered permissible.
Inaugural Carol Los Mansmann Chair in Faculty Scholarship Named
May. 6, 2011
Jane Campbell Moriarty has been named the inaugural Carol Los Mansmann Chair in Faculty Scholarship at Duquesne University’s School of Law. She will begin her new role on Aug. 16.
Spring Commencement Slated at Duquesne University
May. 5, 2011
More than 1,600 students are expected to participate in the Spring 2011 Commencement Ceremony at Duquesne University. Dr. Charles J. Dougherty, University president, will confer degrees upon the graduates.
DU Delta Sigma Pi Chapter Places in Berg Cup Competition
May. 5, 2011
Chelsey Graham, representing Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity at Duquesne University, was recently part of a four-person team that placed second in the annual Berg Cup Ethical Case Study competition.
DU Delta Sigma Pi Chapter Places in Berg Cup Competition
May. 5, 2011
Tiffany Schilling, representing Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity at Duquesne University, was recently part of a four-person team that placed second in the annual Berg Cup Ethical Case Study competition.
DU Delta Sigma Pi Chapter Places in Berg Cup Competition
May. 5, 2011
Robert Lewis, representing Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity at Duquesne University, was recently part of a four-person team that placed second in the annual Berg Cup Ethical Case Study competition.
Duquesne Applauds Class of 2011 and Outstanding Student Graduation Rates
May. 4, 2011
On Friday, May 6, Duquesne University will send forth 1,615 newly minted graduates. En masse, they illustrate the success story that surrounds a Duquesne graduation.
Serial Entrepreneur Who Owned 48 SuperCuts Stores to Address 13th Annual Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference
May. 4, 2011
Dozens of workshops, a business-building trade show and dynamic keynote speaker, Steven Breuner, will highlight the 13th annual Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference at Duquesne University on Thursday, May 12. The event, presented by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will meet in the Duquesne Union from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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