Community and Philanthropic Organizations
Community and Philanthropic Organizations serve the campus and local communities while developing the leadership skills of each member of the organization. Service organizations sponsor a wide variety of professional, charitable, educational, and social programs.
A Branch to Stand On
Organization description coming soon.
Better Education Through Action (BETA)
Organization description coming soon.
Best Buddies
Service Organization - Developmental Disabilities
Best Buddies International is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities, by providing opportunities for mutually enriching one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
Circle K
Service Organization
Circle K International is a service organization with a worldwide membership that promotes service, leadership and fellowship. The mission of Circle K is to develop students into responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to serving the children of the world. Circle K is part of the Kiwanis family, with approx. 13,000 members internationally.
Colleges Against Cancer
Colleges Against Cancer is the student affiliate of the American Cancer Society. Throughout the year, members work on a variety of projects, including; volunteering at Children's Hospital, cancer awareness events and Relay for Life in April.
For more information, please contact cacduq@yahoo.com
Duquesne University Volunteers Council
Service Organization
DUV Council is the student arm of the Duquesne University Volunteers. The organization meets throughout each month to plan upcoming service projects and discuss issues affecting the Pittsburgh area.
Evergreen
Environmental Organization
Through peaceful political activism, educational programs, and service opportunities, Evergreen works to foster a sense of respect, appreciation and responsibility for the natural environment. Evergreen views protecting and improving the environment as essential to creating a more just world and hosts a variety of clean-ups, educational and social events each semester.
For more information, please contact evergreenduq@gmail.com
Gamma Sigma Sigma
General Service Sorority
Founded nationally in 1952, Gamma Sigma Sigma has a history of providing service to their communities, developing life-long friendships and providing leadership opportunities for all members. They place emphasis upon honoring their heritage and seeking further growth in serving the needs of their country, communities and campuses.
Knights of Columbus
Service Organization
The Knights of Columbus is a lay Catholic fraternal service organization. Membership in the organization is open to all practical Catholic men in communion with the Holy See, age eighteen and above.
For more information, please contact koc@duq.edu
Performance Notes Ensemble
Service Organization
Performance Notes Ensemble is an organization dedicated to the spirit of service through music. As a service organization, PNE performs at local nursing and care homes each academic year and spreads cheer to the residents. If you are interested in learning more about PNE or becoming a member, please e-mail duqpne@yahoo.com for more information.
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Service Organization
The Duquesne chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is part of an organization that spans across the world to bring hope and compassion to those with all types of need. The Society continues to fulfill the same goal of its founding members: to demonstrate the Christian way of life through acts of love and service. Our chapter's main ministry is working with the homeless of downtown Pittsburgh.
Strong Women, Strong Girls
Service Organization
The mission of Strong Women, Strong Girls is to build upon the lessons learned from strong women throughout history to help girls and young women become strong women themselves. By building communities of women committed to supporting positive social change, Strong Women, Strong Girls works to create cycles of mutual empowerment for women and girls.
For more information, please contact DuqSWSG@gmail.com
Up 'Till Dawn
A student led, student-run philanthropic program, college students involved with Up 'Till Dawn raise funds and awareness for the St. Jude's Research hospital. The program engages participants in fund-raising and awareness activities that challenge students and also honor the patients and families of St. Jude's.
