Events and Important Dates for September, October

September and October Mary Pappert School of Music Performances
Students and faculty of the Mary Pappert School of Music present more than 200 annual concerts and recitals. Check out their diverse offerings for September and October.
 
Sunday, Sept. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 6, Fourth Floor, College Hall: In the Land of the Flowers: The Guadalupe Event and the Birth of Catholic Mesoamerica
The Department of Catholic Studies presents this special exhibit examining the largest Catholic conversion in history to mark Latinx and Hispanic History Month. 
 
Monday, Sept. 16, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lecture Hall 1, Rockwell Hall: Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Event: Dr. Maripaz García of Yale University
Join the Center for Hispanic Studies as Dr. Maripaz Garcia explains the power of transforming a traditional Spanish course into an innovative experience centered around Hispanic culture. Register online to attend.
 
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., patio and lawn, Mellon Hall: Safety Training
Join the Department of Environmental Health and Safety to become trained in the use of fire extinguishers, Stop the Bleed technique, CPR and operating an AED unit. Training will be provided by Duquesne University Public Safety and Summit Fire and Security.
 
Tuesday, Sept 17, 12 p.m., Room 119, Duquesne Union: Algorithms and Extremism
In conjunction with the Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology and Law, Associate Theology Professor Dr. Anna Floerke Scheid will present on how social media algorithms contribute to online radicalization and extremism. Attendees can bring their lunch; drinks and snacks will be provided.
 
Thursday, Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Academic Walk: Cops and Chefs BBQ
The 11th annual Cops and Chefs BBQ supports the University’s annual United Way campaign. Meal tickets and 50/50 tickets can be purchased online. 
 
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 12 p.m., Zoom: An Evolving Hydro-Political Order in the Horn of Africa: Major Themes, Trends and Players
This presentation attempts to illustrate the major trends that have influenced the current state of affairs in the Horn of Africa by emphasizing two notable themes: energy development and maritime trade. The event features Dr. Samuel Tefera Alemu, scholar-in-residence for the Center for African Studies. Attendees are asked to register online by Monday, Sept. 23. 
 
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 12 to 1 p.m., via Zoom: Virtual CETR Journal Club
Join Dr. Christopher L. Harris for an informal discussion on the significant and timely issue of the book-banning phenomenon and its impact on Black and Brown teachers. Presented by the Center for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research. Registration is open online. 
 
Thursday, Sept. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Union Ballroom: New Perspectives Speaker Series: An Asynchronous Debate on Populism
Join the political science department on two separate evenings where populism will be debated by renowned political experts Thomas Frank and Daniel Ziblatt. Frank will defend populism on Sept. 26, and Ziblatt will follow with a challenge on Oct. 8.
 
Friday, Oct. 4, to Sunday, Oct. 6: Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024
In addition to unforgettable classic offerings, attendees can expect numerous surprises and other opportunities to connect with all things Duquesne. Check out the weekend’s schedule and register online to celebrate Dukes Through the Decades.
 
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. 9, 12 to 4 p.m., Atrium and Concourse, Duquesne Union: 2024 Community Engagement Fair
Stop by to chat with dozens of Duquesne’s community partners and learn more about their work and community engagement opportunities. Email the Center for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research for additional information.  
 
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Fifth Floor, Gumberg Library: 1968 to Now: Pittsburgh's Ongoing History of Black Community-Driven Healthcare
Hear local community-based health care practitioners and organizers discuss their experiences building and providing services in Pittsburgh during the last 56 years and the progress that is still being made today. Email%20Madelyn%20Glymour for more information.
 
Friday, Oct. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 613, Duquesne Union: Forensic Fridays: Revisiting the Lindbergh Case
Widely known at the time as “the crime of the century,” the 1932 kidnapping and killing of the toddler son of Charles Lindbergh seemingly reached its closure in 1936 when Bruno Richard Hauptmann was sent to the electric chair. Nearly a century later, long-asked questions about whether police got the wrong man are getting fresh consideration. Registration opens soon. Email%20the%20Wecht%20Institute for additional information.
 
Thursday, Oct. 17, and Friday, Oct. 18, Power Center Ballroom: Grefenstette Tech Ethics Symposium: How is AI Transforming our Communities?
Join the Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology and Law and the Institute and the Ethics and Integrity in Journalism and Media for the Center’s fifth annual Tech Ethics Symposium, during which guests will examine the ways generative AI is impacting journalism, content creation, education, the tech industry, politics and faith communities. Registration opens soon.
 
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m., Power Center Ballroom: History Forum: Zone Fever and Anarcho-Capitalists: Rethinking the Recent History of the Global Economy
Hosted by the history department, the event will feature presenter Dr. Quinn Slobodian, who will challenge the common belief that the end of the Cold War led to a borderless world driven by globalization. A reception follows this free, public lecture, and registration is not required.
 
Thursday, Oct. 24, and Friday, Oct. 25, Power Center: The Face of the Person with Dementia
Join the School of Nursing for the 15th annual McGinley-Rice Symposium, during which scholars, professionals and experts will address the issues and topics surrounding individuals suffering from dementia. Visit the McGinley-Rice Symposium website for the current schedule, registration and other details.