DU in the News [December 2016]
News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives. Dec. 7 Failure To Provide Routine Care Brings Lawsuits Adjunct Law Professor Peter Giglione was interviewed for this Reading Eagle article...
View ArticleFaculty & Staff Spotlight [December 7, 2016]
What has Dr. Clifford Bob been up to? Dr. Clifford Bob, professor of political science and the Raymond J. Kelley Endowed Chair in International Relations, has been appointed to a three-year term as...
View ArticleGrants Received [December 7, 2016]
Funds totaling $365,566 were recently received by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, the Mylan School of Pharmacy and the School of...
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Annual Advent Midnight Mass Scheduled this Weekend
Members of the campus community are invited to the annual Advent Midnight Mass this Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. The celebration will begin at 11:30 p.m. with seasonal carols...
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Join the Duquesne University Singers
The Duquesne University Singers is recruiting members from throughout the University and surrounding communities for the newest ensemble on campus. The choir welcomes auditions from students in any...
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United Way Campaign Deadline Extended
The deadline to support the University’s 2016 United Way Campaign has been extended to Friday, Dec. 9, in hopes of meeting this year’s fundraising goal. The annual campaign has nearly reached the 80...
View ArticleCelebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with Spanish Mass
The Duquesne community will celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with a Mass in Spanish this afternoon, Dec. 7, at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. University Chaplain the Rev....
View ArticleDU Daily Redesigned for Brand Consistency, Responsiveness
The DU Daily has a new and familiar look as part of the recently launched responsive site, which means that it is more easily readable on mobile devices and is in line with University and website...
View ArticleDuquesne’s Annual Night of Lights Marks 20th Anniversary
The Student Government Association’s 20th annual Night of Lights featured the annual lighting of Duquesne’s campus for the Christmas season on Dec. 1. With the theme Christmastime in the City, the...
View ArticleFaculty & Staff Spotlight [December 14, 2016]
What has Dr. Mark C. Crider been up to? Dr. Mark C. Crider, assistant dean for administration and special projects in the School of Nursing, has been elected president of the Pennsylvania State Nurses...
View ArticleGrants Received [December 14, 2016]
Funds totaling $160,000 were recently received by the School of Education, the School of Law, and the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (BSNES). Dr. Temple Lovelace, associate...
View ArticleKnow Your Numbers Deadline Approaching
The next deadline to participate in the University’s Know Your Numbers campaign—a wellness program that awards staff and faculty who participate in various wellness initiatives—is fast approaching....
View ArticleName Change for the Office of Multicultural Affairs
After the completion of a five-year strategic plan that included a review of programs and a mapping of new objectives for the future, the Office of Multicultural Affairs has been re-named the Office of...
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RSVP for the University Christmas Celebration
Employees are reminded to RSVP to attend this year’s University Christmas celebration on Thursday, Dec. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Union Ballroom. A live jazz band will play holiday favorites while...
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100-Year-Old Vet to Receive Honorary Degree at Winter Commencement
During the three years that Leo Plunkett attended Duquesne University as an undergraduate, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president of the United States; Babe Ruth retired from Major League Baseball;...
View ArticleGrants Received [December 21, 2016]
Funds totally $427,214 were recently received by the School of Pharmacy and the School of Education. Dr. Jamie McConaha, associate professor of pharmacy practice, School of Pharmacy, $3,000, from...
View ArticleDuquesne Hosts Winter Commencement, Awards Honorary Degree
President Ken Gormley participated in his first Commencement ceremony as president on Dec. 16, during which he conferred degrees upon approximately 460 Duquesne students. In addition, Gormley presented...
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Auditions for Duquesne University Singers to Be Held in January
Practice your singing with plenty of caroling over the holiday break, because basic vocal auditions for the Duquesne University Singers will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 10, and Wednesday, Jan. 11....
View Article2016 Annual Staff Awards to be Celebrated at Luncheon
In advance of Thursday’s University Christmas Celebration and Staff Awards program, the 2016 nominees list can be found here. Winners will be announced, and employees who have achieved five, 10, 15,...
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Duquesne Women’s Basketball Hosts Pitt for 35th Annual City Game
The Duquesne Dukes women’s basketball team will host the University of Pittsburgh Panthers women’s basketball team on Thursday, Dec. 29, at the A.J. Palumbo Center for the 35th annual City Game. Tipoff...
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