Thomas Merton Documentary, with Filmmaker Talk, to Celebrate Centenary
The screening of a documentary about prominent spiritual leader and social justice activist Thomas Merton will bring the filmmaker to campus on Friday, Nov. 13. The showing of the 2015 documentary, The...
View ArticleNursing School Benefiting from New Learning and Simulation Center
Members of the University community recently had the opportunity to see the benefits and advances in the School of Nursing’s new Learning and Simulation Center. Visitors at the Nov. 4 open house toured...
View ArticleNominate an Outstanding Coworker for Staff Awards
The annual opportunity to have the entire University take notice of a coworker who consistently goes above and beyond is upon us. Until Friday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m., online nominations will be accepted...
View ArticleDuquesne, School of Nursing Earn Military Friendly Status
For the seventh consecutive year, Duquesne has been recognized for its array of academic, financial and social support for veterans, and named a 2016 Military Friendly Schools by Victory Media. This...
View ArticleSmithsonian Channel Special Built Around Historic Duquesne Archives
A gem from Duquesne’s archives is driving a new Smithsonian Channel special about the last days of Adolf Hitler. In this photo from the University Archives, Judge Michael Musmanno, left, interviews...
View ArticleAchieving a New Goal: Women’s Soccer Team Earns A-10 Champion Title
A promising start to the women’s soccer team season ended in a historic title run for the Dukes. On Nov. 8, for the first time in Duquesne history, the women’s soccer team captured the A-10 title. “We...
View ArticleAthletics Launches Redesigned Website, Uses Photography in Storytelling
The Department of Athletics has launched its newly designed website, GoDuquesne.com, in time to celebrate the men’s basketball centennial season. According to David Saba, associate athletic director of...
View ArticleLibermann Lunch Centers on Fair Trade
Increasing awareness about Fair Trade will be at the center of the next Libermann Luncheon, hosted by Spiritan Campus Ministry. Free to the campus community, the Dec. 1 lunch will feature speaker...
View ArticleReceive a $250 Award for Knowing Your Numbers
Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in the annual Know Your Numbers Campaign—a wellness program that awards participants with $250 for completing an online wellness profile and a set of...
View ArticleFair Trade Week Features Marketplace, Locally Sourced Dinner and More
Fair Trade Week returns to campus with activities for faculty, staff and students, including the annual marketplace, a locally sourced dinner, and a lunch-and-learn event featuring the director of a...
View ArticleFinal Week to Make a United Way Donation
There is still time for University employees to make a difference through a contribution to Duquesne’s annual United Way campaign. To date, more than 300 employees have donated or made a pledge, but...
View ArticleBiology Major Receives National Undergraduate Research Fellowship
A biology major received an Undergraduate Research Fellowship award from the American Society for Microbiology, the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. Zachary...
View ArticleNursing Faculty Member Receives Cameos of Caring Award
School of Nursing Instructor Debra A. Lewis has been recognized by her peers with a Cameos of Caring award in honor of her achievements and service to the field of nursing. Debra A. Lewis Presented by...
View ArticleYWCA Recognizes Law Professor’s Efforts for Racial Justice
The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh has recognized Assistant Clinical Law Professor Tracey McCants Lewis among its five 2015 honorees for the 24th annual Racial Justice Awards. Tracey McCants Lewis “The...
View ArticleExpert in Environmentalism, East Asian Studies to be in Residence This Spring
Through the Council of Independent Colleges, Duquesne will bring its first-ever Woodrow Wilson Fellow to campus this spring. Lee Feigon Visiting scholar Dr. Lee Feigon, a filmmaker, journalist and...
View ArticleThe ‘Times’ Takes a Holiday
The Duquesne University Times will not publish on Wednesday, Nov. 25, because of the Thanksgiving holiday break. Publication will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Enjoy your turkey, friends and family!
View ArticleDU in the News [December 2015]
News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives. Dec. 1 Duquesne Cares: Providing Pharmacist Services In a Medically Underserved Community The American Pharmacists Association magazine...
View ArticleFaculty & Staff Spotlight [December 2, 2015]
What have Robert S. Barker, Dr. Philip Reeder and Dr. Stephanie J. Wetzel been up to? Robert S. Barker, Distinguished Professor of Law, participated in the Meeting of the Council of the Inter-American...
View ArticleGrants Received [December 2, 2015]
Funds totaling $332,858 were recently received by the School of Education, the Mylan School of Pharmacy, the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, and the School of Nursing. Dr. Olga...
View ArticleRed Masquers to Present Annual ‘Premieres XXIX’
The Red Masquers’ season continues with Premieres XXIX, a series of one-act plays written by students, alumni and faculty and produced exclusively by student directors, actors and crews. The series...
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