Dr. Darlene Fozard Weaver has been selected as the director of the new Center for the Catholic Intellectual Tradition at Duquesne University. Read more »
Centers & Institutes
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
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 »
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.
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.
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