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University Joins Battery Recycling Effort
Old or used batteries generated on campus continue to be recycled at the University. The Environmental Health and Safety Office will provide recycling for all batteries on campus, including lead,...
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Hansen Study Shows Impact of CTE Programs on Faculty Participants
Dr. Steven Hansen, associate director for faculty development in the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) recently conducted a study of full-time faculty participants in CTE programs, documenting the...
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Forensic Fridays Examines Mortgage Fraud Crisis, Research in Sex Assault...
The Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law will explore a variety of topics, including fire investigation and computer forensics, during its Spring 2014 Forensic Fridays seminar series. The...
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The Time of Year for the Birds: Porter to Lead Audubon Count in Hampton
The 114th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Counts are scheduled with Dr. Brady Porter, associate professor of biological sciences, leading a cadre of volunteers in Hampton Township. Having already braved...
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Annual Winter Commencement Ceremony Friday
Nearly 450 students will receive diplomas at Duquesne University’s annual Winter Commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. this Friday, Dec. 20, in the A.J. Palumbo Center. University President Dr. Charles J....
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Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Honors Two Duquesne University Police Officers
Two Duquesne University police officers were presented with the Recognition of Excellence award by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police at its annual awards ceremony on Dec. 12. Officers Joseph Krah and...
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Holiday Staff Awards Luncheon Tomorrow
All employees are invited to cheer on their co-workers at the Holiday Staff Awards Luncheon tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 19, in the Union Ballroom. Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. with lunch served promptly...
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Duquesne Earns Unqualified Re-accreditation
Duquesne recently earned the strongest endorsement possible from the body charged with guaranteeing the quality of higher education throughout Pennsylvania and in the other Middle Atlantic states. For...
View Article‘Times’ Publishing to Resume in January
This issue of The Times marks the last for 2013. The Times will resume publishing on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
View ArticleVolunteer Judges Needed for Regional Science Competition
Duquesne University and the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences will host the 80th Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Sciences (PJAS) regional competition on Saturday, Feb. 1, marking the...
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Fire Investigation Advances Examined in Forensic Fridays Seminar
The Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law will launch its Spring 2014 Forensic Fridays series by presenting New Advances in Fire Investigation on Friday, Jan. 17, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., in the...
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2014 Human Rights Film Series to Open With ‘Blood Brother’
Conflict and Community, the University’s 2014 Human Rights Film Series, kicks off Thursday, Jan. 23, with a screening of Blood Brother, the inspiring story of how one young man from Pittsburgh is...
View ArticleSpiritans to Host Monthly Reception Thursday
Want to catch up with faculty, staff and administration colleagues? The perfect opportunity arrives with the first monthly reception of the year. The Spiritan Congregation will host the event on...
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Three Options Available to Report Indoor Temperature, Air Quality Issues
While Pittsburgh recently experienced record-setting cold temperatures, University classrooms, offices and other campus facilities can sometimes be too hot, too cold or too humid at any time during the...
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New BSN Program Launching This Fall for Registered Nurses
The School of Nursing is unveiling a new program for the fall that will make it easier for registered nurses (RNs) to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Dr. Mary Ellen Glasgow...
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Wasilko Named Freshman Development and Special Student Services Director
Adam Wasilko was named director of freshman development and special student services, effective Jan. 2. He succeeds Sean Weaver, who will remain at the University as director of the new Office of...
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University Names Director for Anti-Discrimination Policies and Compliance
Sean Weaver has been named director for the Office of Anti-Discrimination Policy and Compliance in the Division of Legal Affairs. Sean Weaver Weaver’s primary role in this new position is to serve as...
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More Than $100,000 Raised in Campus United Way Campaign
Thanks to the generosity and commitment of the campus community, Duquesne exceeded its $85,000 United Way of Allegheny County campaign goal and has raised $104,929. Overall, 516 employees—or 33...
View ArticleNew DU Alert Emergency Notification System Being Tested Tomorrow
The University will test the DU Alert emergency message system featuring new vendor e2Campus tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 16. The new system will alert all contact numbers simultaneously. Each number will...
View ArticleFacing the Challenges Marcellus Shale Video Archive Available
Facing the Challenges, a two-day conference hosted at Duquesne in November, focused on Marcellus Shale energy and surrounding issues. The event, which had registration at capacity, was videotaped and...
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