Red Masquers’ Fundraiser to Benefit Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council
Through the Red Masquers’ One Acts for Charity fundraiser, the Duquesne theater group will be accepting donations to support a local organization. The three one-act plays, directed and performed by...
View ArticleLife Stories from the Hill District to be Recounted
A reading of life stories from the Hill District will be presented by Duquesne and Focus Pittsburgh. Dr. Susan Goldberg Seniors in the Psychology and Social Engagement Class of Dr. Susan Goldberg,...
View ArticleFashion Show Brings Springtime in Paris to Campus
The Duquesne Women’s Guild will host its annual fashion show and luncheon on Sunday, April 27, at 11:30 a.m. in the Union Ballroom. This year’s theme is Springtime in Paris. Guests can participate in a...
View ArticleWork the Brain, Creative Verve and Body on Campus This Summer
This summer, the University is offering employees the opportunity to work out their brain, creative genius and body. More than 500 academic courses will be offered in summer sessions, plus a writing...
View ArticleBenefits Information Sessions Begin April 28
To help employees navigate their benefit options for the new plan year, various information sessions explaining specific benefit topics will be held starting on Monday, April 28. According to Donna...
View ArticleFleming, Stolz and Trun Named Research Hall of Fame Inductees
Drs. Fraser Fleming, John F. Stolz and Nancy Trun are the newest inductees into Duquesne’s Research Hall of Fame, an honor that recognizes outstanding research endeavors through sponsored research...
View ArticleWhere Does It Hurt? Chronic Pain Consortium Could Provide the Answer
New research from the University’s Chronic Pain Consortium might have fewer doctors asking patients to “Tell me where it hurts” and eventually, allow patients to receive a drug in a precise...
View ArticleEPA Recognizes Duquesne Again as Atlantic 10 Top Green Power User
For the seventh consecutive year, Duquesne beat its Atlantic 10 conference rivals in green power usage to be named the 2013-2014 Individual Conference Champion by the United States Environmental...
View ArticleFaculty & Staff Spotlight [April 30, 2014]
What have Allison Brungard, Ted Bergfelt, Melodie Frankovich, Linda Donovan, Dr. Janie Fritz, Karl Skutski and Dr. John Stolz been up to? Allison Brungard and Ted Bergfelt, both reference and...
View ArticleGrants Received [April 30, 2014]
Funds totaling $58,590 were recently received by the School of Business Administration and the Mylan School of Pharmacy. The A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration, $56,090, from the A.J. and...
View ArticleAnnual Staff Appreciation Day at PNC Park Filled with Sun and Fun
University employees enjoyed sun, fun and baseball at PNC Park on April 24 when they watched the Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds as part of the 13th annual Staff Appreciation Day. Despite the...
View ArticleCapacity Crowd Celebrates Business School Centennial
The Centennial Celebration of the School of Business brought more than 400 alumni and guests to a sold-out event at the Omni William Penn Hotel on April 23. Master of ceremonies Bill Flanagan, host and...
View ArticleJoin Team Duquesne for the National Bike Challenge
The Center for Environmental Research and Education encourages campus bikers to join team Duquesne University for the National Bike Challenge. A free and fun program, the National Bike Challenge is...
View ArticleLeadership and Succession Planning Examined at Breakfast Series
The importance and process of succession planning for current and future leaders will be the focus of the next session of the 2014 Leadership Breakfast Series. Facilitator Dr. Gerald Groves, president...
View ArticleOffice of Service Learning Selects New Fellow, Recognizes Contributions
The Office of Service Learning named a new Gaultier Fellow, applauded faculty members who taught service-learning classes and recognized various community partners and others at a special campus...
View ArticleDU Helping to Establish City’s First Community Biotech Lab Space
Duquesne and Urban Innovation 21, supported by $550,000 in external grants, will establish Pittsburgh’s first community biotechnology laboratory space. Dr. Alan W. Seadler The facility, with...
View ArticleAlumnus, Former Immunex Leader to Deliver Commencement Address
Graduate Ed Fritzky, retired Immunex Corporation chairman, chief executive officer and president, will return to Duquesne as the featured speaker at the 2014 Spring Ceremony on Friday, May 9, at 5 p.m....
View ArticleReport Details University’s Economic and Social Impact in Pittsburgh
In 2013, Duquesne University’s total economic impact in the region was more than $457 million, and students and employees contributed more than 270,000 service hours to the local community. This...
View ArticleDU in the News [May 2014]
News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives. May 6 Spring Redd Ups Clear Litter in 300 Communities In this article, the South Pittsburgh Reporter mentioned that more 500 Duquesne...
View ArticleFaculty & Staff Spotlight [May 7, 2014]
What has Dr. Mary Ellen Glasgow been up to? Dr. Mary Ellen Glasgow, professor and dean of nursing, presented The Quandary of Leadership Development in the Professional Doctorate Curricula: Exploring...
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