With accidental drug overdose being the leading cause of death in Allegheny County, a majority of which are due to prescribed medications, prescription drug abuse seems to have reached epidemic proportions. Read more »
Archive for 2012
Assistant Dean to Focus on Enrollment Management at DU Law School
Sep. 4, 2012
The Duquesne University School of Law has named Sarah Arimoto-Mercer as assistant dean and executive director of enrollment management, effective Sept. 4. Read more »
Drug Overdoses, Right to Confrontation Among Issues Examined in Forensic Fridays Series
Aug. 30, 2012
The Forensic Fridays continuing legal education (CLE) and professional education seminar series at Duquesne University continues this fall by exploring issues including death by medication, the Sixth Amendment right of confrontation, contemporary post-combat problems and forensic technology. Read more »
Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Aug. 28, 2012
Tuesday, Sept. 4
The 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, financing options, major components of the business plan and more. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
10 a.m. to noon, Butler County Community Development Corporation, 112 Woody Drive, Butler, Pa.
Cost: Free.
Call 724.283.1961 to register or for more information.
Duquesne Houses Office for National Fellowships Within the Honors College
Aug. 28, 2012
To closely align Duquesne University’s Office for National Fellowships with the students best qualified to compete for these awards, the office will now be housed within the University Honors College. Dr. Kathleen Glenister Roberts, director of the Honors College, also will serve as director of the office. Read more »
Leadership Breakfast Series Opens for the Season
Aug. 28, 2012
The popular leadership breakfast series hosted by Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA) will kick off for the fall semester on Tuesday, Sept. 11, in the Power Center Ballroom. Read more »
September Concerts Hosted by the Mary Pappert School of Music
Aug. 27, 2012
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.
Student Pharmacists Mark Rite of Passage at 10th Annual White Coat Ceremony
Aug. 27, 2012
More than 500 family members and friends will gather at Duquesne University for the 10th annual White Coat Ceremony, which serves to mark a pharmacy student’s first year of professional study as pharmacists. Read more »
Bishop Zubik, Spiritan Fathers, Celebrate Mass of the Holy Spirit
Aug. 24, 2012
Mass Kicks Off Duquesne University’s Academic Year
The Most Rev. David A. Zubik, D.D., bishop of Pittsburgh, and members of the Spiritan Congregation (Duquesne’s founding order) will concelebrate the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit. Read more »
Duquesne Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in Its History
Aug. 22, 2012
Students Among Best Prepared, Brightest
Duquesne University will welcome approximately 1,520 freshmen to campus this week—what appears to be the largest class in the University’s 134-year history. Read more »
Duquesne Among the Princeton Review’s 2013 ‘Best 377 Colleges’
Aug. 22, 2012
Duquesne University has again been recognized as one of the nation’s best institutions according to The Princeton Review, which features the University in the new 2013 edition of its annual college guide The Best 377 Colleges. Read more »
Campus Barnes & Noble Offering Textbook Rental to Students
Aug. 22, 2012
Barnes & Noble, the University’s campus bookstore, is now offering students a new, multi-channel textbook rental program designed to deliver maximum savings and convenience. Read more »
Class of 2016, Expected to be Duquesne’s Largest, Moves In
Aug. 20, 2012
The incoming class of 2016, expected be the largest ever at Duquesne University, will arrive on campus for the annual Freshman Move-In. Read more »
Duquesne University Director Only College Winner Chosen for Pittsburgh Business Times’ Leadership Award
Aug. 20, 2012
Dr. Erroline Williams, director of professional development and corporate outreach in Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, was one of only a dozen honorees selected for the 2012 Pittsburgh Business Times’ Human Resources Leadership Awards. Read more »
Bullying, Backpacks and Back-to-School Shopping: Duquesne Experts Available to Discuss Coming School Season
Aug. 16, 2012
As families prepare for one of the biggest events of the season, Duquesne University experts are available to talk about bullying, backpacks and back-to-school shopping. Read more »
Duquesne Hosting Media Tour of New Residence Hall
Aug. 10, 2012
Sustainability is Major Feature of New Home for Student Residents This Fall Read more »
Duquesne Scientist Wages Battle Against an Ancient and Modern-Day Enemy: Malaria
Aug. 10, 2012
Far from the dry and rainy seasons of the tropics, Dr. David Lampe is working in his Mellon Hall lab on Duquesne University’s campus to fight one of the world’s most prominent and deadly infectious diseases: malaria. Read more »
Interdisciplinary Scholar Leading New Center for the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Aug. 9, 2012
Dr. Darlene Fozard Weaver has been selected as the director of the new Center for the Catholic Intellectual Tradition at Duquesne University. Read more »
Project SEED Continues to Share Lab Opportunities, Research Experience at Duquesne
Aug. 9, 2012
This summer, as Duquesne University continues its initiatives to add diversity in the sciences, seven high school students are participating in Project SEED on campus. Read more »
Former Alcoa Executive to Lead Duquesne’s Beard Institute
Aug. 8, 2012
Bill O’Rourke has been named executive director of The Beard Institute of Duquesne University’s Palumbo• Donahue School of Business. Read more »
‘Forbes’ Includes Duquesne Among ‘America’s Top Colleges’
Aug. 7, 2012
Duquesne University has been ranked among the best schools in the nation in Forbes magazine’s 2012 America’s Top Colleges list. Read more »
Professional Society Selects Duquesne Chemistry Professor as Elite ‘Fellow’
Aug. 3, 2012
Dr. Jeffrey D. Evanseck, professor and Fr. Joseph Lauritis Chair of Teaching and Technology at Duquesne University, has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in recognition of his “outstanding achievements in and contributions to Science, the Profession and Society.” Read more »
Poynter Institute Leader Returns to DU to Address Graduates
Aug. 2, 2012
Jill Geisler, head of the Poynter Institute’s leadership and management programs, will address Work Happy: Motivation that Really Matters, Boss to nearly 100 graduates as the commencement speaker for Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA) on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the A.J. Palumbo Center. The ceremony, which will be webcast live, will feature a graduating class, over one-third of whom are on active duty or are veteran military, from 16 states. Read more »
Celtic Healthcare CEO to Address Duquesne Health Sciences Graduates
Aug. 1, 2012
Arnold E. Burchianti II, president and chief executive officer of Celtic Healthcare, will deliver the commencement address to more than 110 students graduating this Friday from the John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences at Duquesne University. Read more »
Green MBA Commencement the First at Phipps
Jul. 24, 2012
The fifth graduation ceremony of students in Duquesne University’s MBA Sustainability program will be at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Read more »
Diversity to be Highlighted at Duquesne Undergraduate Research Symposium
Jul. 24, 2012
A national figure in theoretical physics, Dr. S. James Gates Jr., the John S. Toll Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland and director of its Center for String and Particle Theory, will address the Duquesne University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium this week. Read more »
Call for Nominations: Western Pa. Sustainable Small Business Award
Jul. 20, 2012
Duquesne University’s Center for Green Industries and Sustainable Business Growth and the Institute for Energy and the Environment are seeking nominations and self-nominations for the inaugural Annual Western Pennsylvania Sustainable Small Business Award. The award will be presented at Duquesne’s 2012 Beard Sustainability Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 1. Read more »
Free Guitar and Bass Celebration Slated at Duquesne
Jul. 16, 2012
Guitar and bass enthusiasts of all ages are invited to enhance and refine their skills with the Mary Pappert School of Music’s guitar and bass faculty and other experts at a free, one-day festival on Friday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on campus. Read more »
Innovative Program to Introduce High Schoolers to Sports Career Options
Jul. 12, 2012
Duquesne Teams with Josh Gibson Foundation, Pittsburgh Schools to Improve Retention
To help address concerns about retention rates and student interest in completing high school, Duquesne University’s School of Business Administration has teamed with the Josh Gibson Foundation and Pittsburgh Public Schools to offer a new, innovative, program this fall that will introduce high school students to different career facets of sports while offering college credits. Read more »
Emerald Event: First Graduation at Phipps Combines Duquesne MBA Sustainability, International Sustainability Expert
Jul. 6, 2012
Duquesne University’s 2012 MBA Sustainability candidates will be the first to participate in a green commencement ceremony at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, which recently previewed the Center for Sustainable Landscapes, which has been called one of the greenest buildings on the planet. Read more »
DU Law Faculty, Student Receive Inaugural Murray Scholarship Awards
Jul. 3, 2012
A Duquesne University School of Law faculty member and student were both recently presented with the Dr. John and Liz Murray Excellence in Scholarship Award. Professor Bruce Ledewitz and Dr. Arthur Nussbaum are the first faculty and student honorees for the Murray award. Read more »
New Executive Director of Facilities Management Named at DU
Jun. 29, 2012
Rod Dobish has been named the new executive director of facilities management at Duquesne University, effective July 1. Read more »
More than 700 Prospective Students, Families Expected at Duquesnefest
Jun. 22, 2012
More than 700 high school students and their families are expected to attend the 2012 Duquesnefest Open House on Duquesne’s campus this weekend. Read more »
President Dougherty’s Letter Addressing an NLRB Issue
Jun. 22, 2012
I write to provide a context for the University’s assertion of its First Amendment right to religious exemption from the authority of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to impose a union of our adjunct faculty on the University. I appreciate your patience for a long communication on a difficult situation. Read more »
Spiritans + Brother’s Brother Foundation + Duquesne = Medical Supplies in Africa
Jun. 21, 2012
A hand-cranked delivery table doesn’t seem like a wondrous gift—unless you are among the women of Uganda. Where the nation’s birth rate is the second highest in the world, less than half of the women deliver their babies in hospitals—and then, it could be on a wooden table or a mat on the floor. Every 24 hours, 16 Ugandan women die in childbirth, BusinessWeek reports; the statistic is so alarming that activists are lobbying to label deaths during childbirth as civil rights violations. Read more »
DU Welcomes Director of Freshman Development, Special Student Services
Jun. 20, 2012
Sean Weaver has been named director of Duquesne University’s Office of Freshman Development and Special Student Services, effective July 2. His primary responsibility will be to help freshmen and their families’ transition to life at Duquesne. Read more »
Imagination, Science Research and Ethics: A Forum for Area Student, Faculty Researchers
Jun. 20, 2012
For most people, scientific research is, well, all about science, claims, facts and conclusions. Read more »
McCandless Township Resident Elected to PA Speech-Language-Hearing Association Post
Jun. 19, 2012
Caterina Staltari, a faculty member in Duquesne’s Rangos School of Health Sciences, has been elected Vice President of Governmental Relations for the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Read more »
Duquesne University Joins National Network Linking Christianity and Academics
Jun. 18, 2012
Duquesne University has joined the Lilly Fellows Program National Network, which works to revitalize the relationship between Christianity and the academic vocation. Read more »
Duquesne Professor Receives Third Telly Award for This Year
Jun. 15, 2012
Dr. Dennis Woytek, assistant professor of journalism and multimedia arts, has received his third Telly Award this year. Read more »
New Center for Spiritan Studies Director Named at Duquesne
Jun. 15, 2012
The Rev. James Chukwuma Okoye, C.S.Sp., will assume duties as the new director of the Center for Spiritan Studies at Duquesne University, effective July 1. Inaugurated in September 2005, the center is charged with furthering and facilitating research into Spiritan (the order that founded Duquesne) history, spirituality and intellectual traditions. Read more »
Education Work with Urban, Minority Communities Earns Award for Duquesne Professor
Jun. 13, 2012
Dr. Launcelot Brown, associate professor and chair of the educational foundations and leadership department in Duquesne University’s School of Education, received the Sizemore Spirit Award at the school’s third annual Barbara A. Sizemore Summer Conference on June 1. Read more »
DU Bookstore Hosts Former PA Gov. Rendell for Book Signing
Jun. 13, 2012
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell will sign copies of his new book, A Nation of Wusses: How America’s Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great at Duquesne University. Read more »
CMC Providing iPads in New, Cutting-Edge Music Tech Curriculum
Jun. 13, 2012
Duquesne University’s City Music Center (CMC) will launch a new music technology curriculum for ninth-12th graders this fall that will provide first-year students with a new iPad and a revolutionary educational experience. Read more »
Dr. Mary Alleman: A Meticulous Teacher-Scholar Imparted Highest Standards
Jun. 13, 2012
Duquesne University, especially colleagues in the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, mourns the loss of Dr. Mary Alleman, associate professor of biological sciences, who was battling cancer and passed away on June 11. Read more »
Aging of U.S., World Powers Will Impact International Security Issues
Jun. 11, 2012
Demographics weigh in the favor of U.S. retaining its Super Power position. Read more »
Pittsburgh’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Dims with Passing of Ron Morris
Jun. 7, 2012
The presence of the entrepreneurial spirit in the Pittsburgh region has dimmed with the June 6 passing of Ron Morris, a life-long entrepreneur, founding director of Duquesne’s Entrepreneurial Studies Program and a business talk radio host. Read more »
Local Police, At-Risk Minority Youth Meet to Build Better Relations
Jun. 7, 2012
How do police reduce the number of arrests of African-American and Latino youths, and increase safety for all? From another perspective, how do young African-Americans and Latinos avoid legal run-ins that could become life-long baggage? Read more »
Quartet of Workshops Focuses on Green: Exports, Certifications, Cost Reduction Techniques
Jun. 1, 2012
As part of the Duquesne University Center for Green Industries and Sustainable Business Growth, four workshops dealing with green exports, sustainable cost-reduction techniques and the profit advantages of green certifications will be available in June. Read more »
Two New Members Inducted into Duquesne’s Research Hall of Fame
Jun. 1, 2012
Dr. David W. Seybert, professor and dean of the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, and Dr. Rick R. McCown, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Foundations and Leadership, were inducted into the Office of Research Hall of Fame at Duquesne University on May 31. Read more »
An Italian Love Story, Set in Pittsburgh, to Celebrate Formation of Italian Republic
May. 30, 2012
In celebration of Italy’s 66th Festa della Repubblica, commemorating the country’s formation as a republic, the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Pittsburgh and the Duquesne University Center for International Relations will host the U.S. premiere of Gabriele and Eleonora: A Scarlet Passion. Read more »
Former ICJ Judge, Human Rights Advocate, Auschwitz Survivor to Address Duquesne Law Graduates
May. 30, 2012
The Honorable Thomas Buergenthal, a former judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), will deliver the keynote address at Duquesne University’s 99th Annual School of Law Commencement Ceremony this Sunday. Nearly 200 students will receive their juris doctor degrees at the event. Read more »
Duquesne Research Team Studies Mysteries of Fragile X Mental Retardation Syndrome
May. 29, 2012
Dr. Rita Mihailescu looks at the most common inherited form of mental retardation with the high-tech lights of a spectroscope and a powerful computer in Duquesne University’s Mellon Hall. Read more »
Looking at Sustainability in Latin America: Duquesne Professor Offers Advice, Works Directly with Companies
May. 29, 2012
Dr. Robert Sroufe, Murrin Chair of Global Competitiveness at Duquesne University, was one of six international experts in sustainability invited to form a research agenda to support sustainable business growth in Latin America. Read more »
Nearly 300—High School Students to Scholars—Will Discuss Urban Education at Duquesne’s Annual Sizemore Summer Conference
May. 25, 2012
The Duquesne University School of Education’s Barbara A. Sizemore Urban Education Initiative will host the 3rd Annual Barbara A. Sizemore Summer Conference and Award Ceremony, Gaining the Tools to Take Action in Urban Schools and Communities, in the Power Center Ballroom on May 31 and June 1. Read more »
Duquesne Salutes Members of Armed Services through Programs, Psychology Clinic
May. 25, 2012
On Memorial Day, as thoughts arise about the sacrifices that members of our armed forces and their families have made, we also have opportunity to reflect on the lives and issues of recent veterans and those currently in the military service. Duquesne University reaches out to those in the military, their families and veterans in a number of ways. Read more »
Rangos Student Garners CAPCSD 2012 Leadership Scholarship, Attends Conference
May. 22, 2012
Megan Murray, speech-language pathology major at Duquesne University, attended the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders’ (CAPCSD) recent annual conference after being awarded a prestigious 2012 Leadership Scholarship from the organization. Read more »
Serving the Greater Good: Duquesne University to Share Examples that Anchor Communities
May. 22, 2012
Traditionally, communities look to higher education institutions as contributing research and intellectual property. But Dr. Alan W. Seadler, associate academic vice president of research at Duquesne University, will discuss nontraditional ways that higher education institutions can work with neighboring disadvantaged communities. Read more »
June Events Hosted by Duquesne University
May. 22, 2012
Tuesday, June 5
Export Documentation
Attendees will learn how to avoid compliance mistakes to ensure profits. The course will feature instructor Catherine E. Thornberry, author of Export Procedures: An Interactive Guide to Export Documentation. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: $395
Call 412.396.1633 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
The 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 County Community Development Corporation, 112 Woody Drive, Butler, Pa.
Cost: Free.
Call 724.283.1961 to register or for more information. Read more »
Duquesne Law Student Named 2012-13 Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellow
May. 21, 2012
Stephanie Johnson, who is a second-year student in the Duquesne University School of Law, has been named one of 23 members of the 2012-13 class of Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows. This prestigious group of graduate students will work throughout the next year to conceptualize and carry out service projects that address the social and environmental determinants of health in underserved communities while, at the same time, they develop leadership skills and adhere to the message of service advocated by physician-humanitarian Albert Schweitzer. Read more »
Duquesne University Launches Official Facebook Page
May. 16, 2012
Duquesne University has launched its official page on Facebook to connect with prospective and current students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni. Read more »
International Education Leaders to Examine Assessment, Social Justice at Duquesne Symposium
May. 16, 2012
More than 70 educational leaders from the U.S. and Canada will gather for the fifth annual Duquesne Educational Leadership Symposium, hosted by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Center for Educational Leadership and Social Justice. Read more »
Law Professor, Former History Chair Dr. Samuel Astorino Dies at 79
May. 16, 2012
Duquesne University faculty, staff, students and alumni are mourning the loss of Dr. Samuel J. Astorino, professor of law, who passed away on Saturday, May 12, from cancer at age 79. Read more »
Bayer School Award to be Given, Faculty Judges to Volunteer at Intel Science Fair
May. 14, 2012
Duquesne University faculty will be part of the world’s largest pre-college science and engineering competition when the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) brings 1,500 students in grades 9-12 from around the world to Pittsburgh May 13-18. Read more »
Mylan School of Pharmacy Hosts 85th Annual Commencement Ceremony
May. 14, 2012
Nearly 200 students will receive their degrees at the 85th annual Mylan School of Pharmacy Commencement ceremony at Duquesne University. Read more »
Student-Nominated Teachers of the Year Named at Duquesne University
May. 11, 2012
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Dr. Autumn Stewart and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Dr. F. Richard Clemente were the honorees at the 20th annual Teacher of the Year ceremony, hosted by the Duquesne University chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, on April 23. Read more »
Jewish Day School, DU School Psychologist Work Toward Being Mensch
May. 11, 2012
With shared commitments to spiritual and religious values, Catholic Duquesne University and the Jewish Community Day School in Squirrel Hill have forged a partnership that strengthens both institutions. Read more »
Former ICJ Judge, Human Rights Advocate, Auschwitz Survivor to Address Duquesne Law Graduates
May. 11, 2012
The Honorable Thomas Buergenthal, a former judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), will deliver the keynote address at Duquesne University’s 99th Annual School of Law Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, June 3, at the A.J. Palumbo Center. Read more »
Good for You, Green and Thrifty: Duquesne Pedals Bike to Work Day
May. 9, 2012
Duquesne University will join National Bike to Work Day, coordinated by Bike Pittsburgh. Read more »
Leadership Breakfast Series Addresses Dynamic Strategies
May. 8, 2012
Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA) is hosting a Leadership Breakfast Series, a professional development event to help inspire attendees to think about successful leadership. Read more »
National Fellowship Funds Duquesne Undergraduate Researcher of Chronic Pain
May. 7, 2012
One of only 24 undergraduates nationwide to receive research fellow funding from the American Physiological Society (APS), Duquesne University’s Jarred Stratton will be examining a type of pain that most people don’t discuss. Read more »
Awards Honor Graduates Who Personify Duquesne’s Mission
May. 7, 2012
The Mind, Heart and Spirit Awards, presented by the Duquesne University Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations, recognize graduates whose lives and works exemplify five pillars on which the University mission is based: academic excellence, moral and spiritual values, ecumenism, service and world concerns. Read more »
A Busy Summer for Maintenance and Construction
May. 4, 2012
Duquesne University has scheduled major construction projects, repairs and upgrades this summer that will make the campus more comfortable and attractive as well safer and more energy efficient. Read more »
Duquesne Environmental Science and Management Master’s: Pioneering for 20 Years
May. 3, 2012
Faculty, staff and students of Duquesne University and its Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE) will celebrate graduation—and reflect as the Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management (ESM) approaches its 20th year. Read more »
Honest Abe: Duquesne Computer Scientist to Authenticate Lincoln Writings
May. 2, 2012
Will the real Abraham Lincoln please stand up? Or at least have his early writings verified? Read more »
Forensic Friday Seminar Explores Shaken Baby Syndrome
May. 2, 2012
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), known as abusive head trauma in the pediatric community, is the most common cause of death from physical child abuse in the United States. As an investigative and legal matter, however, it hasn’t always been clearly understood or carefully applied, proving an often-unreliable basis for criminal convictions. Read more »
Vivisimo Chairman to Keynote 14th Annual Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference
May. 1, 2012
Raul Valdes Perez, co-founder and executive chairman of Vivisimo, which was acquired by IBM just last week, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference on Wednesday, May 9. Presented by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the conference will be held in the Duquesne Union from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read more »
Health Department Names Duquesne a 2011 Enviro-Star Award Winner
May. 1, 2012
Duquesne has been named a 2011 Enviro-Star award winner by the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) in recognition of the University’s voluntary pollution prevention efforts. Read more »
When Right and Left Collide: ‘The Global Right Wing and the Clash of World Politics’
May. 1, 2012
Given its name, it might seem that the NRA—the National Rifle Association—is concerned with issues surrounding firearms in the United States. Read more »
Performance Art Examines History of the Black Aesthetic
May. 1, 2012
In partnership with the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, Duquesne University’s McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts will present the second annual Black Aesthetics and Politics Conference on Friday, May 4, at 8 p.m. at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty. Read more »
Duquesne’s Leader of Spiritan Studies to Mark Golden Jubilee
May. 1, 2012
The Rev. Bernard Kelly, C.S.Sp. and interim director of the Center for Spiritan Studies at Duquesne University, is marking the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood with a Mass on April 29 and special luncheon. Read more »
Duquesne Nursing School Joins First Lady in Supporting Veterans and Military Families
Apr. 27, 2012
The Duquesne University School of Nursing has joined the commitment recently announced by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to further educate the nation’s three million nurses so that they are prepared to meet the unique health needs of service members, veterans and their families. Duquesne is among more than 500 nursing schools and 150+ state and national nursing organizations to support this effort. Read more »
Duquesne University Prepares to Graduate Largest Class in History
Apr. 27, 2012
Degrees To Be Conferred Upon Nearly 1,650 Students on May 4
The graduating class of 2012 will be the largest ever at Duquesne University. The nearly 1,650 students will be recognized at the annual Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 4, at 5 p.m. in the A.J. Palumbo Center. Read more »
Duquesne Honors College Students, Daisy Wilson Artist Community to Unveil Partnership
Apr. 26, 2012
Duquesne University students will unveil a strategic plan they developed for a partnership between the University Honors College and the Daisy Wilson Artist Community on Tuesday, May 1, at noon at the Hill District branch of the Carnegie Library, 2177 Centre Ave. Read more »
Duquesne University Recognizes Creative Teachers and Graduate Students
Apr. 25, 2012
Duquesne University’s annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence on April 1 recognized faculty who have implemented innovative ways of teaching and have assessed the impact on student learning. Read more »
City Music Center-TRYPO Collaboration Expands Pre-Collegiate Music Experience
Apr. 25, 2012
A new collaboration between Duquesne University’s City Music Center and the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra (TRYPO) will provide members of both organizations with additional opportunities and an enhanced music experience. Read more »
An International Look at Ethics Education Across Professions
Apr. 23, 2012
In our professional lives, how do we draw lines between right and wrong? What should students learn about navigating a profession—whether it is business or biology, education or communications, medicine or theology? Read more »
Duquesne Dean Addresses STEM Diversity in Higher Education Session
Apr. 23, 2012
Dr. David Seybert, dean of the Bayer School for Natural and Environmental Sciences at Duquesne University, was invited to serve as a panelist discussing the state of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) diversity in higher education at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Read more »
Duquesne Awarding Honorary Degree to Educational Reform Advocate
Apr. 20, 2012
Duquesne University will confer an honorary doctor of humane letters upon Dr. Michael G. Fullan at its 2012 Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 4, at 5 p.m. in the A.J. Palumbo Center. Read more »
Duquesne University Students Host Public Reading of ‘1000 Stories’ With the Hill House Association
Apr. 18, 2012
Stories documenting compelling tales of resilience, redemption and transformation in the Hill District neighborhood will come to life as public readings on Friday, April 20, at 5 p.m. at the Hill House Kaufmann Center. A group of Duquesne University students will participate in the Hill House Association’s 1000 Stories project. Read more »
Ethics of Face Transplants to be Examined at Duquesne Center for Healthcare Ethics
Apr. 18, 2012
Perhaps no transplant is as controversial as a face transplant, a procedure tied so closely to personal identity. Read more »
Renowned Theologian to Lead Discussion on Multiple Religious Belonging
Apr. 18, 2012
Paul F. Knitter, author of Without Buddha I Could Not Be a Christian, will lead a discussion about multiple religious belonging on Thursday, April 19, at 4 p.m. in the Pappert Lecture Hall of the Bayer Learning Center at Duquesne University. Read more »
Duquesne Law School Celebrates 60th Alumni Reunion Dinner
Apr. 17, 2012
The Duquesne University School of Law will host its 60th annual Alumni Reunion Dinner. Read more »
Duquesne University: A Top Green College, Says Princeton Guide
Apr. 17, 2012
Duquesne University has again been named one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review. Read more »
Roles of Legal Nurse Consultants, Nurse Experts, In Forensic Investigation and Legal Proceedings Examined
Apr. 17, 2012
Nurses connect with the justice system in important ways, including working as legal nurse consultants with or at law firms to help attorneys assess the viability of cases ranging from medical malpractice to personal injury. In addition, nurses are often called upon to offer their expertise in court.
New Nursing Dean Named at Duquesne University
Apr. 16, 2012
Duquesne University President Dr. Charles J. Dougherty has named Dr. Mary Ellen Glasgow as dean of the School of Nursing, effective Aug. 6. She will succeed Nursing Dean Dr. Eileen Zungolo, who is retiring after serving in her role for 10 years. Read more »
One of Four National Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Scholarships Earned by Duquesne Nursing Major
Apr. 16, 2012
A Duquesne University Naval ROTC (NROTC) student is one of only four in the country to be honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Scholarship. Read more »
City Council Members Join Duquesne U. Volunteers for Spring Clean-Up
Apr. 13, 2012
Pittsburgh City Council members R. Daniel Lavelle and Bruce Kraus will join more than 400 Duquesne students, faculty and staff for the University’s 23rd annual Spring Clean-Up.
30th Annual Symposium to Focus on Phenomenology and Its Critics
Apr. 13, 2012
Scholars from across the world will convene at the Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center’s 30th annual symposium at Duquesne University to deepen the conversation about the strengths, resources and challenges of phenomenology in the arena of current philosophical inquiry. Phenomenology and Its Critics will be held April 19-20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Africa Room of the Duquesne Union. Read more »
DU Sustainability MBA Students to Plant Trees, Offsetting Carbon Cost of Travel
Apr. 13, 2012
Students in the MBA Sustainability program at Duquesne University will be planting 400 trees to help offset the carbon emissions from their international travels to Germany, Brazil and Iceland. Read more »
Namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to Speak at Duquesne
Apr. 12, 2012
Lilly Ledbetter will recount her decade-long court battle for equal pay with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. at a luncheon hosted by the Duquesne University School of Law at noon on Monday, April 16, in the Power Center Ballroom. Read more »
Late Civil Rights Activist Derrick Bell Honored at DU Unity Banquet
Apr. 12, 2012
The Duquesne University Office of Multicultural Affairs will pay tribute to alumnus Derrick Bell at the sixth annual Unity Banquet and Scholarship Benefit on Friday, April 13, in the Union Ballroom. Read more »
Penn State General Counsel to Speak about The Responsibility of Ethical Leadership
Apr. 11, 2012
The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin, vice president and general counsel at The Pennsylvania State University, will speak about The Responsibility of Ethical Leadership at a luncheon presented by Duquesne University’s Beard Institute on Thursday, April 12, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Duquesne Club. Read more »
Peek into the Future of Research: Duquesne Hosts Undergraduate Research Symposium
Apr. 4, 2012
An Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium at Duquesne University highlights more than 80 student research projects. Top submissions will earn awards and prizes in this fourth annual event, including the new Excellence in Research in the Basic Sciences and Excellence in Sustainability. Submissions from nearly every school on campus provide a global view of research occurring today.
Duquesne Law Professor Appointed to Advisory Council
Apr. 4, 2012
Frank Y. Liu, professor of law and director of the Center for Legal Information at Duquesne University, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Advisory Council of the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Information (UTIS). His three-year term is effective immediately.
Journalism, Sociology Class Captures Angst, Hope in the Mon Valley
Apr. 4, 2012
In places like the hard-hit Mon Valley, stories of individuals are often told by journalists armed with curiosity, and stories of society often are told by sociologists fortified with analysis.
Students, Faculty to Gain Opportunity for ‘Insights from Women in Finance’
Apr. 2, 2012
A panel of successful and influential Pittsburgh women who work in finance will speak with area university faculty and students on Wednesday at Duquesne University.
Duquesne Junior Wins Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Apr. 2, 2012
A Duquesne University junior biochemistry major is one of 13 students from Pennsylvania selected to receive the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for 2011.
Campus Compact Names Duquesne Student Newman Civic Fellow
Mar. 30, 2012
Duquesne University sophomore Caitlyn Depp has been named a 2012 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of nearly 1,200 college and university presidents committed to improving community life and educating students about civic and social responsibility.
Reception, Exhibit to Celebrate Haitian Art
Mar. 29, 2012
Haitian art will be celebrated with a reception on Tuesday, April 3, and ongoing exhibit at Duquesne University.
Duquesne Student Succeeds in State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition
Mar. 28, 2012
A Duquesne University business major placed second in a national sales and marketing competition hosted by State Farm Insurance. Twelve students from major colleges and universities across the country where invited to attend; Duquesne represented the Northeast.
Symposium to Celebrate St. Giuseppe Moscati, ‘Doctor to the Poor’
Mar. 28, 2012
Giuseppe Moscati, the first modern physician to be canonized a saint by the Roman Catholic Church, will be celebrated during an international symposium in Duquesne University’s Power Center on Tuesday, April 10, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Butler County Student Earns Top Honor at Duquesne School of Business
Mar. 27, 2012
Duquesne University accounting major Jeffrey A. Mitch received the Dominion Distinguished Scholar Award at Duquesne University’s 30th annual Senior/Alumni Business School Luncheon on March 21.
Two Teams Led by Duquesne Professor Win Telly Awards
Mar. 27, 2012
Two documentary teams led by Dr. Dennis Woytek, assistant professor of journalism and multimedia arts in the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts at Duquesne University, have captured two separate Telly Awards.
Duquesne University’s First Winner of James J. Byrne Award Announced
Mar. 26, 2012
The first recipient of the James J. Byrne Award for Responsible Leadership has been selected from part-time MBA students at Duquesne University.
What Practices Work Best for Mobile Broadcast Journalism? Grant Will Help Duquesne University Find Out
Mar. 26, 2012
How audiences assess the quality, usability and trustworthiness of mobile content in broadcast news will be examined by the Duquesne University Journalism and Multimedia Arts Department (JMA).
Duquesne Encourages Support of Day of Prayer, Fasting for Religious Liberty
Mar. 26, 2012
In recognition of the Pennsylvania Catholic bishops’ call to recognize Friday, March 30, as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Religious Liberty, Duquesne University’s Chapel of the Holy Spirit will be open all day for prayer and special intentions will be offered at the 7:45 a.m. and noon masses.
Duquesne Undergraduate Business School Earns High Ranking by Businessweek
Mar. 23, 2012
For the second time in as many years, the A.J. Palumbo School of Business has been named among the nation’s top 100 undergraduate business schools by Bloomberg Businessweek.
Community Women Address Politics and Activism for Women’s History Month
Mar. 23, 2012
In celebration of Women’s History Month, five local women will address the topic Women, Politics and Activism, during a panel presentation and open dialogue at Duquesne University.
Beard Institute Director Jim Byrne Receives Duquesne Alumni Award
Mar. 23, 2012
The contributions of James J. Byrne, executive director of The Beard Institute at Duquesne University and a 1957 business graduate of Duquesne, have been recognized by the University.
April Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Mar. 23, 2012
Tuesday, April 3
Letters of Credit, Export Financing and Payment Methods
The second in a 5-part certification program, this workshop will teach participants about the financial services of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Export Import (EXIM) Bank and private sources, and how public programs can help when commercial banks are unable to assist. Topics include how to move goods overseas and understand crucial export documentation such as letters of credit, documentary collections and proper use of open account terms. Grant information will also be available. 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 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Nursing School Prepares for 75th Anniversary Celebration
Mar. 23, 2012
A celebration marking the Duquesne University School of Nursing’s 75th anniversary will be held on campus this weekend.
Swindal Chosen to Lead Liberal Arts College and Graduate School
Mar. 23, 2012
Duquesne University President Dr. Charles Dougherty today named Dr. James Swindal dean of the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts. Swindal, professor of philosophy, has served as acting dean of the College since July 2011 while continuing his role as chair of the department of philosophy.
Duquesne Announces Change in Leadership of the Men’s Basketball Program
Mar. 23, 2012
Duquesne University Director of Athletics Greg Amodio announced today that Ron Everhart will not be retained as head men’s basketball coach.
Author Stewart O’Nan to Visit DU for a Reading and Book Signing
Mar. 21, 2012
Acclaimed novelist Stewart O’Nan will read from his fiction, take audience questions and do a book signing on Monday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in Duquesne University’s Power Center Ballroom.
April Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Mar. 21, 2012
Tuesday, April 3
Letters of Credit, Export Financing and Payment Methods
The second in a 5-part certification program, this workshop will teach participants about the financial services of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Export Import (EXIM) Bank and private sources, and how public programs can help when commercial banks are unable to assist. Topics include how to move goods overseas and understand crucial export documentation such as letters of credit, documentary collections and proper use of open account terms. Grant information will also be available. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
9 a.m. to noon, Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.
Cost: $45
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Duquesne Law Students Garners National Appellate Moot Court Victory
Mar. 21, 2012
Duquesne University second-year law students Kaitlyn Kacsuta and Ginevra Ventre won first place at the 2nd Annual National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition hosted by the West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law’s Moot Court Board this past weekend.
Duquesne Countertenor Wins Met’s 2012 National Council Auditions
Mar. 20, 2012
Andrey Nemzer, a countertenor in Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music, was selected as one of five winners in the Metropolitan Opera’s 2012 National Council Auditions, considered to be one of the most prestigious competitions in North America.
DU Earns Presidential Recognition for Community Service
Mar. 20, 2012
Duquesne has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the sixth consecutive year in recognition of its commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has administered the Honor Roll since 2006, acknowledging schools and universities for their impact on issues from literacy and neighborhood revitalization to supporting at-risk youth.
Tamburitizans Dance into Pittsburgh for Special 75th Anniversary Performances
Mar. 20, 2012
The Duquesne University Tamburitzans, America’s longest-running multicultural song and dance company, will host three local events in March to celebrate the group’s 75th anniversary.
Run in Memory of Fallen Soldier Returns to Duquesne Campus on March 24
Mar. 19, 2012
The Duquesne University community will once again gather to join in celebrating the life and service of Marine Sgt. Ryan Lane by dedicating a campus 5K run/walk in his honor on Saturday, March 24.
Catholic Identity in Higher Education to be Examined in Newman Lecture at Duquesne
Mar. 16, 2012
The National Institute for Newman Studies in affiliation with Duquesne University will host the first Newman Legacy Lecture, Newman and the Restoration of the Interpersonal in Higher Education, on Monday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom.
Fair Trade Symposium at Duquesne University to Explore The Face Behind the Label
Mar. 16, 2012
In this era of global economic interdependence, decisions made in the United States about what to eat, drink, wear and buy affect the lives of people in other countries—textile workers in Asia, farmers in Africa, artisans in Latin America.
April Concerts Hosted by the Mary Pappert School of Music
Mar. 16, 2012
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.
Duquesne Energy Expert Addresses British Energy Group
Mar. 14, 2012
Dr. Kent Moors, professor of political science and scholar in residence with the Duquesne University Institute for Energy and the Environment, addressed European shale gas prospects at the annual Windsor Energy Consultations in the United Kingdom.
‘U.S. News and World Report’ Ranks Duquesne Graduate Programs
Mar. 14, 2012
Several Duquesne University programs have been included in the newly published U.S. News and World Report Best Grad Schools rankings.
Forensic Fridays Explores the Role of Private Investigators
Mar. 12, 2012
Often overlooked as users of forensic science, private investigators are frequently counted on by attorneys to apply the appropriate scientific expertise and methodologies in their work on a wide variety of criminal, civil and family disputes.
Duquesne ISO Week Celebrates International Cultures, Traditions and Cuisine
Mar. 12, 2012
Duquesne University will celebrate the cultures and traditions of its international students from Monday, March 19, to Thursday, March 22 during its annual ISO (International Students Organization) Week.
National Association of School Psychologists Honors Duquesne Administrator
Mar. 12, 2012
Dr. Jeff Miller, associate academic vice president of administration at Duquesne University, received a Presidential Citation for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of School Psychology from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Miller received the award on Feb. 20 from NASP President Phil Lazarus.
Impact Report Details Duquesne’s $477 Million-plus Economic Contributions
Mar. 9, 2012
Duquesne’s 2011 Impact Report—which recaps the University’s $477 million-plus impact on the local economy, nearly 250,000 community volunteer hours, its research efforts and shared resources—is now available online. Read more »
Catch Duquesne’s Coffee House Reading Finale
Mar. 8, 2012
Duquesne University’s Coffee House Reading Series will wrap up its last readings for the academic year on Monday, March 12, at 7 p.m. in the Barnes & Noble Café in the Power Center. Read more »
Digital Collection of Spiritan Writings Available on Web and Smartphones
Mar. 8, 2012
The story of the Spiritans, the founding congregation of Duquesne University, began more than 300 years ago in France. Today, pages from the history of the Congregation are now readily available for viewing online and on some smartphones, making this knowledge more accessible worldwide. Read more »
First Missiology Symposium to Offer Insight on Spiritan and Duquesne’s Service Mission
Mar. 8, 2012
A diverse lineup of 11 nationally acclaimed speakers on theology and mission highlights the first Rev. Pierre Schouver, C.S.Sp., Missiology Symposium at Duquesne University. Read more »
Sciullo CLE Series Explores Changes to Law Practice Over 100 Years
Mar. 8, 2012
The Dean John J. Sciullo Fundamentals of Law Continuing Education Series at Duquesne University presents 1911 Bar Exam and What It Is to Be a Lawyer. Read more »
Duquesne Honored by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
Mar. 7, 2012
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) presented Duquesne University with its inaugural Downtown Champion Award at the organization’s annual meeting on March 6.
Election Year and Women’s History Month Collide: Women and Politics Discussed at Duquesne
Mar. 7, 2012
What Has Happened to Women in Politics? will be addressed by Dr. Regina G. Lawrence when she delivers the keynote lecture for Women’s History Month at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, in the Duquesne University Power Center Ballroom.
An Agent of Change: LA’s ‘Most Inspirational Teacher’ to Share Participatory Action Research Tactics
Mar. 7, 2012
Using research to transform urban and other school systems will be discussed Wednesday, March 7, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 108, Canevin Hall at Duquesne University.
Businesses Can Learn About EU’s Labeling Requirements, How to Grow Exports
Mar. 5, 2012
EcoMundo, an agency based in France, will present a comprehensive workshop for U.S. manufacturers and their supply chains to share with businesses the ins and outs of environmental labeling requirements of the European Union.
DU Law School to Present Inaugural Scholarship Award to Judge Richard A. Posner
Mar. 5, 2012
The Duquesne University School of Law will present the inaugural Dr. John and Liz Murray Excellence in Scholarship Award to Judge Richard A. Posner at a special event on Thursday, March 22, at 4 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.
Recent Alumni Invited to Take Online Survey About Their DU Experience
Mar. 5, 2012
Duquesne is inviting young alumni to make their voices heard by participating in a short, online survey about their experience at the University.
‘Regulating Marcellus Shale: What’s the Impact of the Impact Fee?’
Feb. 29, 2012
A group of industry professionals and experts will serve as participants for Regulating Marcellus Shale: What’s the Impact of the Impact Fee?, a panel discussion hosted by the Duquesne University School of Law.
Pittsburgh’s Immigrants Featured in Duquesne Professor’s Documentary
Feb. 29, 2012
The documentary We Are All Immigrants, featuring generations of immigrants who share the pains and joy of settling in Pittsburgh, will premiere at the Sen. John Heinz History Center at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 25.
Duquesne Researcher Developing Compounds to Battle Fatal Infections with $1.9 Million NIH Grant
Feb. 29, 2012
Duquesne Professor’s Machine Means Business for Plastic Bottles
Feb. 27, 2012
A simple machine that can turn discarded plastic bottles into a superior roofing material for tropical climates has been designed by Duquesne University business professor Dr. David Saiia.
March Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Feb. 24, 2012
Thursday, March 1
The First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Beaver 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.
9:30 a.m. to noon, the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, 300 South Walnut Lane, Suite 202, Beaver, Pa. Cost: Free.
Call 724-775-3944 to register and for more information.
‘National Jurist’ Ranks Law School 22nd in the Nation for Bar Exam Prep
Feb. 22, 2012
National Jurist magazine has ranked the School of Law No. 22 out of approximately 200 American Bar Association (ABA) approved law schools in the nation for preparing its students for the rigorous bar exam.
Duquesne’s Human Rights Film Series Concludes with ‘Memory’
Feb. 21, 2012
To close its 2012 Human Rights Film Series, Duquesne University’s own Dr. Dennis Woytek, assistant professor of journalism and multimedia arts, will premiere his documentary, Memory: A Holocaust Survivor’s Story at 7 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom on campus. The screening is free and open to the public.
Media Outlets Report Incorrect Information on Tuition Discount
Feb. 15, 2012
Over the last several days, media outlets have incorrectly reported that Duquesne University is cutting its tuition by 50 percent.
Duquesne’s Human Rights Film Series Presents ‘When We Leave’
Feb. 10, 2012
A free screening of When We Leave (Die Fremde), part of Duquesne University’s fifth annual Human Rights Film Series, is set for Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in Room 105 of College Hall.
Duquesne’s Pursuing Purpose Retreat Helps Students Discover Vocation
Feb. 9, 2012
To help students reflect on ways to have successful careers while also creating meaning and purpose in their lives, Duquesne’s McAnulty College of Liberal Arts, in collaboration with the University’s Office of Career Services and Spiritan Campus Ministry, are hosting Pursuing Purpose, a day-long vocational retreat, on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Sciullo CLE Series Presents ‘Religion, Secularism and Morality’
Feb. 7, 2012
The Dean John J. Sciullo Fundamentals of Law Continuing Education Series at Duquesne University presents Religion, Secularism and Morality.
Duquesne Sustainability Speaker Series Highlights Social Dimensions of Climate Change
Feb. 6, 2012
Dr. Andrew Hoffman, a professor of sustainable enterprise at the University of Michigan, will present his research on the Social Dimension of the Climate Change Debate at Duquesne University’s Beard Institute Sustainability Speaker Series: Sustainability as a Driver of Performance.
Center for African Studies Gains Momentum at Duquesne; Acting Director Named
Feb. 6, 2012
In alignment with Duquesne University’s strategic goal to place “a new emphasis on Africa and the African diaspora,” Dr. Gerald M. Boodoo, associate professor of theology, has been named acting director, Center for African Studies, effective July 1, 2012.
Is Climate Change Driving Another Mass Extinction?
Feb. 6, 2012
Darwin Day at Duquesne Explores Evolution and the Future of the Planet
Every fifth-grader knows dinosaurs roamed the Earth once but don’t live here anymore. If we adults think we’re smarter than fifth-graders, are we aware of extinctions occurring before our very eyes?
Forensic Fridays Series Examines Neuroscience in Civil and Criminal Litigation
Feb. 3, 2012
With the explosion of litigation stemming from traumatic brain injuries and post-concussive syndrome, as well as the emerging role of fMRI (Functioning Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans to detect deception in criminal suspects, the role of neuroscience in the justice system has never been greater.
New Statewide Coalition Promotes Pennsylvania Wind to Green Energy Buyers
Feb. 2, 2012
Wind Industry, Environmental Leaders, Policymakers Discuss Economic, Environmental Benefits
Wind energy industry leaders, environmental advocates and policymakers gathered at Duquesne University today to announce the launch of ChoosePAWind and the coalition’s new website—www. choosepawind.com—which touts the economic and environmental benefits of wind power for Pennsylvania.
Duquesne’s Human Rights Film Series Presents ‘Blue Gold’
Feb. 2, 2012
The fifth annual Human Rights Film Series at Duquesne University presents a free screening of Blue Gold: World Water Wars on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. in Room 105 of College Hall.
Grant Funds Chronic Pain Study at Duquesne University
Feb. 1, 2012
About 116 million Americans live with chronic pain. It is the most common reason to seek medical treatment, and costs businesses $600 billion annually in medical costs, sick time and reduced productivity. At any time, about 20 to 30 percent of U.S. residents are coping with chronic pain.
Adding the Voices of Women and Minorities to Interreligious Dialogue
Jan. 31, 2012
If the goal of Christian-Muslim dialogue is to improve relationships and conditions in society, that dialogue must include the voices of religious minorities such as Hindus, Buddhists and Jews, as well as women of all religions.
Breakfast Event Examines Possible Domino Effects of Marcellus Shale on Business
Jan. 31, 2012
With Marcellus Shale changing the business landscape of the region, what other supporting businesses could grow here?
Former Business Dean and Board Chair Thomas J. Murrin Dies
Jan. 31, 2012
Duquesne University is mourning the loss of Thomas J. Murrin, who died Jan. 30 at age 82. Murrin’s considerable impact as chair of Duquesne’s Board of Directors and dean and professor of Duquesne’s Palumbo•Donahue Schools of Business continues to this day.
Duquesne University Human Rights Film Series Presents ‘Inside Job’
Jan. 27, 2012
A free screening of Inside Job, part of Duquesne University’s fifth annual Human Rights Film Series, is set for Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in Room 105 of College Hall. The documentary explores the economic crisis of 2008, exposing corruption in the financial sector.
Programs Encourage Duquesne Undergrads in Hands-on Research
Jan. 26, 2012
Through the student-friendly class sizes offered at Duquesne University and faculty encouragement, undergraduate students are supported in gaining significant hands-on research that is not always available at other schools.
Fundamentals of Law Continuing Education Series Slated for Spring
Jan. 26, 2012
Duquesne University’s School of Law will host the following seminars as part of its Dean John J. Sciullo Fundamentals of Law Continuing Education Series:
Third Time and Charmed: Duquesne Again a ‘Most Popular’ National School
Jan. 25, 2012
Duquesne University has been listed among U.S. News and World Report’s Most Popular nationally ranked universities.
Duquesne Ranked 2nd in ‘SuperScholar’s’ 25 Best Online Colleges, Universities List
Jan. 25, 2012
Duquesne University has been ranked No. 2 by SuperScholar in its The 25 Best Online Colleges and Universities of 2012. The list, which the online publication refers to as its first Smart Choice rankings, highlights the top schools for online bachelor’s degrees.
Duquesne Partnering with RTI to Support the Forensic Science Technology Center of Excellence
Jan. 25, 2012
Forensic science and law programs at Duquesne University are working with RTI’s Center for Forensic Sciences and two other partners to support the national Forensic Science Technology Center of Excellence, funded through a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant totaling $6 million.
Music School Dean Re-Elected to NASM Accreditation Commission
Jan. 23, 2012
Dr. Edward Kocher, dean of the Duquesne University Mary Pappert School of Music, has been re-elected to serve a three year-term on the National Association of Schools of Music’s (NASM) Commission on Accreditation.
February Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Jan. 18, 2012
Tuesday, Feb. 7
The 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 12:30 p.m., Butler County Community Development Corporation, 112 Woody Drive, Butler, Pa.
Cost: Free.
Call 724-283-1961 to register or for more information.
February Concerts Hosted by the Mary Pappert School of Music
Jan. 18, 2012
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.
Reporting Child Abuse—Obligations, Procedures and Pitfalls Examined
Jan. 12, 2012
In the wake of the national scandal at Penn State University involving allegations of child sexual abuse and cover up by officials, the Wecht Intstitute of Forensic Science and Law is examining accountability in reporting child abuse when it kicks off its spring Forensic Friday seminars on Friday, Jan. 20.
‘The Murals at St. Nicholas Church’ Film to Premiere at Duquesne
Jan. 9, 2012
Duquesne University will host the world premiere of Maxo Vanka’s Masterpiece: The Murals at St. Nicholas Church, a new documentary by director/producer Kenneth Love about the world-renowned Croatian artist’s showpiece at the Millvale church.
Five New Forensic Friday Seminars Slated at Duquesne University
Jan. 6, 2012
The Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law at Duquesne University will continue its Forensic Fridays series with five new seminars. The popular series was developed to offer continuing legal education opportunities on a regular basis and in shorter courses better suited to the busy schedules of professionals.
5th Annual Human Rights Film Series Examines ‘Dignity & Disgrace’ Theme
Jan. 5, 2012
Series Will Include World Premiere of ‘Memory: A Holocaust Survivor’s Story’
The theme of Duquesne University’s fifth annual Human Rights Film Series intends to inspire everyone—from students to citizens—to continue the dialogues initiated by movements for freedom and equality, and to consider those less well-off—not only in financial terms, but in basic, fundamental human rights.
Duquesne Team Presents on Value of Alumni Survey at Middle States Conference
Jan. 4, 2012
A Duquesne University team recently gave a presentation on the value of alumni surveys at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
Dvořák at Duquesne Explores Composer’s Quintets, Piano Duet
Jan. 3, 2012
The third in a four-concert series showcasing the works of Antonin Dvořák, Dvořák at Duquesne: Czech, Please (Quintets) will explore the composer’s Piano Quintet in A Major op. 81 and other beloved works.
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