Bulletin from Our Bluff
September 2011
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NOTABLE
Duquesne Receives High Rankings from Forbes and Washington Monthly
The latest Forbes America’s Top Colleges list ranks Duquesne among the best schools in the country and in the top half of the nation’s research institutions. Washington Monthly magazine lists Duquesne as No. 11 nationwide in providing social mobility to low-income students and among the top 100 universities overall.
Princeton Review Ranks Duquesne Among Nation’s Top Colleges
Duquesne is featured in the new 2012 edition of the annual college guide, The Best 376 Colleges and named Best in the Northeast.
This Year’s Freshman Class Tops 10-Year Trend
The last decade, which coincides with the Dougherty administration, has seen the academic quality of Duquesne’s incoming freshmen increase dramatically.
Loans Address Shortage of Nurses
Duquesne’s Nursing School ranks first in the state and 11th nationwide for administering low-interest loans designed to help aspiring nurse educators complete their studies.
Autism Research Focuses on Difficulty in Speaking
Dr. Diane Williams, assistant professor of speech-language pathology, recently contributed to a study that focuses on pronoun reversal that is prevalent in autism.
Holocaust Survivor’s Story to be Shared in Duquesne University Documentary
As 83-year-old Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler returned to his hometown and visited the concentration camps where he was imprisoned, a Jewish student and her Catholic professor captured the story.
Nazism, Philosophy and Scholarship: Where Are the Lines Drawn?
The philosophy department kicks off it's 50th anniversary celebration on September 9 with a discussion of perhaps the most influential philsopher of the 20th century, Martin Heidegger.
ALUMNI EVENTS
Young Alumni Happy Hour: Thursday, Sept. 8
Join the Young Alumni Council for a fall kick-off happy hour at Damon’s (formerly Café Euro) in the U.S. Steel Building.
Laurel Valley Golf Invitational: Wednesday, Sept. 14
The second annual Duquesne Athletic Fund event is presented by Penneco Outdoor Advertising Company. For more information, contact Bryan Colonna at 412.396.5927.
Joy Ike Performs at the Red Ring: Thursday, Sept. 15
Joy Ike, who was recently voted Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best Solo Artist, will play at 7 p.m.. Red Ring features entertainment for students and alumni; other events can be found on their Facebook page or by calling 412.396.3550.
Law School Centennial Address: Saturday, Sept. 24
Supreme Court Justice Scalia will speak at 2:00 p.m. in the A.J. Palumbo Center.
Mark Your Calendars for Homecoming 2011!
September 30 – October 1 – October 2
Did you receive your invitation in the mail? Remember you can register online and find updates on Facebook! Hotel rooms are going fast so make your reservations today!
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio Tour: Saturday, Oct. 22
Chicago area alumni are invited to the tour followed by a reception at Hemingway’s Bistro.
City Game: Dukes vs. Panthers: Wednesday, Nov. 30
Purchase your tickets now for the City Game at CONSOL Energy Center!
Dukes vs. Nittany Lions Basketball: Saturday, December 10
Join us for a pre-game buffet as the Dukes take on PSU at the CONSOL Energy Center!
CAMPUS EVENTS
Everything You Wanted to Know About Working with Forensic Experts: Friday, Sept. 16
Forensic Fridays return with criminal defense attorney Caroline Roberto and forensic scientific experts Dr. Cyril Wecht and Dr. Fred Fochtman. For more information or to register, contact the Wecht Institute at 412.396.1330.
Creating Success Though Literacy: Friday, Sept. 16
Join children's author, artist and Emmy Award winner Mo Willems in the Power Center Ballroom from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For details, visit the website or contact Nancy Schmidt at 412.396.5273.
Admissions Fall Open House: Sunday, Sept. 18
High school seniors and their parents can meet with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, academic, administrative and student life departments from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Click here to register!
Graduate College Fair: Sunday, Sept. 25
Explore graduate and professional school options with representatives from regional colleges and universities from 1:30-4 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom. Call Admissions at 412.396.6222 for more information.
Rita M. McGinley Symposium: Sept. 29-30
The second annual symposium, which offers a forum for nurses and health care professions to address issues of social justice in health care, will focus on immigrants. CE credits are offered for nurses and social workers and registration is required.
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition—Why We Should Care: Wednesday, Oct. 5
The Office of Mission and Identity welcomes Margaret O’Brien Steinfels, Co-Director of the Fordham Center on Religion and Culture, for the second annual lecture on Catholic Intellectual Thought. Lecture and reception will be held in the Power Center Ballroom beginning at 4 p.m., RSVP by e-mail or call 412.396.5131.
College Fair: Sunday, Oct. 9
The 45th Annual College Fair will be held from 1-3 p.m. in the A.J. Palumbo Center. High school juniors and seniors can meet with representatives from more than 150 colleges and universities. Financial aid representatives will be available to answer questions.
Athletic Training 20th Anniversary Reunion and Symposium: July 2012
Save the dates for this special anniversary, July 20-22. If your home or email address has changed please let the Department of Athletic Training know. If you are interested in participating as a speaker or case study presenter, please contact Dr. Paula Turocy.
SPECIAL ALUMNI OPPORTUNITIES
Alumni Invited to Participate in Accreditation Review
The School of Education is preparing for an accreditation review by NCATE in the coming academic year. All School of Education, Music Education and Speech Language Therapy alumni are invited to provide feedback to the evaluation team. Submit comments directly to NCATE via e-mail no later than Dec. 11, 2011 or contact Monica Siengo with questions.
It’s an Irish Celebration, Father Hogan’s 70th Birthday!
Father Hogan’s 70th birthday will be celebrated on campus in September, to send him birthday wishes and share special memories, please click here.
New Library Hours for Fall 2011
The Gumberg Library is open Mondays thru Thursdays from 7 a.m.-1 a.m., with card swipe access required after 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
SPORTS SHORTS
Men's Basketball Announces Non-Conference Schedule
A total of seven home games, plus a neutral-site game vs. Pitt at CONSOL Energy Center, highlight the 14-game non-conference portion of the 2011-12 schedule.
USA Women Claim Gold at World University Games
The Americans, for whom Duquesne’s Suzie McConnell-Serio was an assistant coach, defeated Taiwan to emerge from the tournament in China with a perfect 6-0 record.
Live Video Available for Fall Sports
Dukes fans will be able to watch 32 live fall sporting events via Duquesne's All-Access video player presented by Henderson Brothers.
Men’s Soccer Players Earn Pre-Season Honors
Simon Gomez was named to the 2010 A-10 Men's Soccer Pre-Season All-Conference Team and freshmen Johnny Contreras and Filip Velasevic were named to the All-Rookie Team.
Volleyball Finishes Duquesne Invitational 4-0
Victories over Howard and Eastern Kentucky award the team a perfect opening weekend.
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