Duquesne’s Recruitment and Image Marketing Initiatives Garner Awards
The University’s recruitment and integrated image advertising campaigns were among the winning projects recently recognized at the 37th Annual Golden Triangle Awards. Hosted by the Pittsburgh Chapter...
View ArticleNursing Earns First Gold-level Ranking as Military Friendly Program
The School of Nursing, which has again been named a Military Friendly School by Victory Media, has earned the gold-level ranking for the first time. Dr. Mark Crider “We are honored by this recognition...
View ArticleStudents Join President and Mrs. Gormley for Donuts and Coffee
Duquesne President Ken Gormley and his wife Laura welcomed students back for the spring semester with coffee and donuts this morning, Jan. 18, in the Towers Multipurpose Room and in the Union. …...
View ArticleDaffodil Days Returns to Campus
Colleges Against Cancer, Duquesne’s student affiliate for the American Cancer Society, has resumed its popular Daffodil Days campaign. A universal symbol of hope and life, daffodils are sold each...
View ArticleCall for Applications: The Loogman Grant
The Center for African Studies is accepting applications for the Rev. Alphons Loogman, C.S.Sp., Faculty Research grant. Two grants of $6,000 each will be awarded this year and may be used to support a...
View ArticleCenter for Teaching Excellence Launches New Programs
An initiative to explore the power harnessed by small changes in teaching and learning has inspired a new series of workshops presented by the Center for Teaching Excellence this spring. The free...
View ArticleDuquesne Contingent Attending Women’s March on Washington
More than 50 faculty, staff and students from Duquesne have filled a bus going to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Jan. 21 Women’s March on Washington. The event is a grassroots effort that...
View ArticleForensic Fridays Seminar Explores Body Cameras and Forensic Evidence
The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law’s next Forensic Friday session will delve into the increasing use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement agencies nationwide. John Rago...
View ArticleThe Department of Classics Presents ‘Joe Goodkin’s Odyssey’
An upcoming performance inspired by literary character Odysseus’ famous exploits has been described as part lecture, part musical performance and part interactive discussion. Joe Goodkin’s Odyssey,...
View ArticleHuman Rights Film Series Presents ‘Salam Neighbor’
A free screening of Salam Neighbor, part of the University’s 10th annual Human Rights Film Series, is set for Monday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in Room 105 of College Hall. This award-winning film documents...
View ArticleNew Standardized Look for Internal Login Pages Coming Next Week
Computing and Technology Services (CTS) will implement a new standardized login page later this month for Office 365, CTS Cold Fusion web applications, DORI and single sign-on applications such as...
View ArticleSchool of Pharmacy Professor Receives Prestigious Research Award
Dr. Devika Manickam, assistant professor of pharmaceutics in the School of Pharmacy, recently received a 2017 New Investigator Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Dr....
View ArticleEquipment Orientation Session Provides Safe Introduction to Fitness
Employees interested in learning how to safely and effectively use various strength and cardio machines can register to attend a Fitness Equipment Orientation scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 12:10...
View ArticleDuquesne to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day
Chabad House and the Hillel Jewish Student Center at Duquesne are hosting a Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 27, to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The event will...
View ArticleClimate Change the Focus of Next Human Rights Film Screening
A free screening of Time to Choose, part of this year’s For the Sake of Humanity Human Rights Film Series, is set for Thursday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. in Room 105 of College Hall. The documentary, directed...
View ArticleReminder: Daffodil Days Campaign Continues
Daffodils can still be purchased through Friday, Feb. 3, to support the American Cancer Society. Colleges Against Cancer, Duquesne’s student affiliate for the American Cancer Society, continues its...
View ArticleGlobal Health Initiative Continues with Luncheon and Planning Meeting
An initiative to better understand global health concerns across campus will once again bring together faculty and staff from the health disciplines. The Global Health Matters initiative grew from a...
View ArticleWomen’s Diving to Return in 2017-18
Duquesne University has announced that women’s diving will return as a varsity program beginning in the 2017-18 season. The University’s diving team last competed as a varsity sport during the 2000-01...
View ArticleCenter for African Studies Hosts Inaugural ‘Engaging Africa’ Conference
The Center for African Studies (CAS) will host Engaging Africa, Spiritan Traditions, Contemporary Perspectives, a two-day conference slated for Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Wednesday, Feb. 1 This inaugural...
View ArticleJoin the Challenge for Duquesne’s Annual Day of Giving Campaign
The countdown is on for the Duquesne Day of Giving, a one-day virtual fundraising event scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7, during which faculty, staff, alumni and friends will be asked to show their...
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