Graduates to be Honored Virtually During Winter Commencement Ceremonies
Faculty and staff are invited to attend as more than 400 members of the class of 2020 will graduate Friday, Dec. 18, through a virtual ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. The ceremony will include remarks...
View ArticleSaving for Retirement: University’s 403(b) Retirement Plan Updates for 2021
In compliance with 403(b) regulations, Duquesne offers eligible employees (Universal Eligibility Notice) the opportunity to voluntarily save for retirement by participating in the University’s defined...
View ArticleGumberg Library Closed Due to State COVID-19 Restrictions
Due to new state and county restrictions, the Gumberg Library building was closed for the semester as of Saturday, Dec. 12. To help expand student access during this time, virtual research assistance...
View ArticlePNC Campus Location Temporarily Closed Until Jan. 4
Due to reduced campus population because of semester break and the surge of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania, the PNC Bank branch located on campus will temporarily close until Jan. 4. Students and...
View ArticleReminder: Women in STEM Travel Support Applications Due Jan. 1
Reflecting Duquesne’s commitment to expand student horizons and provide valuable learning experiences, even during a pandemic, Women in STEM at Duquesne is offering travel awards for female students,...
View ArticleTo Help Ensure Web Equity, Content Managers Must Complete Training
To help ensure that everyone has equal access and opportunity to Duquesne’s web site, the University is requiring all web content managers to complete an online, self-paced web accessibility training...
View Article‘The Times’ Takes a Publishing Break
The Duquesne University Times is taking a publishing break for the holidays. Publication will resume Wednesday, Jan. 13. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
View ArticleFaculty, Staff Invited to Celebrate Virtually with Winter Graduates
Faculty and staff are invited to watch virtually as more than 400 members of the class of 2020 graduate Friday, Dec. 18. The ceremony, which begins at 11 a.m., will include remarks from President Ken...
View ArticleTake Five: Provide Feedback on DORI and Mobile App via Survey
Computing and Technology Services and the Division of Marketing and Communications continue to accept feedback regarding the DORI portal and Duquesne’s mobile app. Staff and faculty feedback is...
View ArticleWeb Content Managers Must Complete ADA Training by Feb. 1
To comply with website regulations set by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all University content managers are required to complete an online, self-paced web accessibility training course before...
View ArticleSpring Semester Events Remain Virtual; Existing Planning Procedures Continue
Since March 2020, the Duquesne community has transitioned most in-person events to virtual events so the University can continue to celebrate milestones, help students reach their goals and promote the...
View ArticleGumberg Library Research Events Help Expand Educational Horizons
Two upcoming Gumberg Library virtual events will focus on providing research and resource help for faculty. The first event, Finding Funding Using SPIN, will be held Thursday, Jan. 14, from 3 to 3:30...
View ArticleUniversity Restructures and Expands Office of Community Engagement
Duquesne has restructured and expanded its Office of Community Engagement in order to widen efforts to build and extend strategic relationships with private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The...
View ArticleNew Agreement Allows King’s College Students to Earn Duquesne Law Degree
Thanks to a recently signed agreement, eligible juniors from King’s College in Wilkes Barre, Pa., can study and complete a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree at the University’s School of Law. Officials...
View ArticleAnnual Founders Week Calls for Us to be Together in the Spirit
The Division of Mission and Identity (DMI) calls upon the campus community to come Together in the Spirit to celebrate Founders Week Monday, Feb. 1 through Friday, Feb. 5 with virtual and in-person,...
View ArticleDarwin Day Offers Insights into Viral Pandemics
The University’s annual Darwin Day invites the campus community to explore the connection between evolution and viral pandemics, such as COVID-19. Dr. Michael Worobey of the University of Arizona’s...
View ArticleFilm Explores Death of ‘The Anne Frank of Lithuania’
Finding Matilda: The Anne Frank of Lithuania, a documentary that explores how a team of scientists, scholars, students and volunteers discovered the grave of Matilda Olkin and her family, will premiere...
View ArticleNew ODI Space to Encourage Students to Work, Learn Together
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is moving to a larger, brighter, more-prominent space on the third floor of the Student Union, expanding horizons for educational opportunities. The new...
View ArticleNew Program Helps Underserved Communities Combat COVID-19
Bolstering its efforts to promote health equity for vulnerable populations, Duquesne has created the Bridges to Health program to address disparities in COVID-19 and disease outcomes. Funded by a...
View ArticleFaculty, Staff Invited to Celebrate at Founders Week Events
The Division of Mission and Identity (DMI) calls upon the campus community to come Together in the Spirit to celebrate Founders Week Monday, Feb. 1 through Friday, Feb. 5 with virtual and in-person,...
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