Events August, September 2025

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Academic Walk and Mellon Hall Patio (Rain location: Mellon Hall Patio): Welcome Back BBQ
Join President Ken Gormley in a special gathering to thank all Duquesne University faculty and staff for your hard work and dedication. Let’s savor the last rays of summer together as we prepare for an exciting new academic year ahead! RSVP by August 8.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, 2 to 3 p.m., Virtual:
Content Matters - Campus Communicators: What’s the Story? Walking Alongside and Working with Students to Live Out Our Mission
Join Nick Fiorellini (McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts) and Gina O’Malley (Division of Marketing & Communications) for a collaborative session on using student storytelling to support Duquesne’s mission and connect with prospective students. Learn how to identify compelling student voices, streamline your storytelling process, and repurpose content for web, social media and recruitment materials. Register today.

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse: Matriculation 2025: Individually Recognized, Collectively Supported!
The campus community is invited to welcome the Class of 2029 at a ceremony led by Kenneth G. Gormley, President of Duquesne University, Chrissy Bober, 2025 Director of Orientation, and Mary Paternoster, 2025 Assistant Director of Orientation. RSVP by Wednesday, August 13 to attend.

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Duquesne University Campus: Parent & Family Orientation
A full day of programming designed to welcome families of incoming students and introduce them to campus resources and support systems. Learn more and be prepared to greet our new families as you pass them on campus.

Sunday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse: Mass of the Holy Spirit
An annual tradition that brings together the Duquesne community to invoke blessings for the new academic year. All are welcome.

Saturday, Aug. 30: Acrisure Stadium (North Shore): Duquesne vs. Pitt Pre-Game 
Join fellow alumni, students, faculty and fans to watch the Dukes take on the Pitt Panthers. 

Thursday, Sept. 4, 6 to 10 p.m., PNC Park: Duquesne Night with the Pirates
Alumni, staff and families are invited to enjoy a night of baseball and school spirit as the Pittsburgh Pirates host a special evening for the Duquesne community. Get tickets today!

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m., Gumberg Library, Floor 4: Step Right Up - Gumberg Library Re-Opening Carnival
The Duquesne community is encouraged to join President Gormley at the grand opening of the newly renovated fourth floor —now brighter, better and built with our students' bigger goals in mind! There will be all-day carnival fun with snacks, games and exciting giveaways.

Thursday and Friday, Sept. 18–19, All day, Power Center Ballroom: 2025 Fritzky Family Integrative Health Summit
Join students, staff, faculty, and healthcare leaders for a two-day conference featuring lectures and panel discussions on preventive care, longevity medicine, public health, social determinants of health, and more. This summit brings together experts dedicated to advancing whole-person care and shaping the future of integrative health. Registration required. 

Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, 3:00–5:00 PM, Mary Pappert School of Music, PNC Recital Hall: The Dean's List, Season 2 – Concert I: Completely Copland
Old American Songs, and Hoedown, alongside gems such as Songs on Poetry of Emily Dickinson and Piano Variations. A pre-concert discussion with Dr. Benjamin Binder begins at 2:30 PM. Purchase your tickets today.