February and March Events

Duquesne Black History Month Events
Duquesne’s Opportunity, Community Building and Engagement Office marks Black History Month with a range of campus events celebrating Black history, culture and achievement, including guest lectures on civil rights and social justice, musical and storytelling performances, career networking opportunities, and community-building programs like trivia nights and cultural heritage gatherings. Learn more about Black History Month events.

February Duquesne Admissions Recruitment Events
Duquesne will be hosting upcoming recruitment day events, including Junior Preview Day (Friday, Feb. 13) and Admitted Student Preview Day (Saturday, Feb. 21). Encourage a prospective/admitted student to attend!

Duquesne University Athletics Events
Cheer on the Dukes! Men’s and women’s basketball, acrobatics and tumbling, swimming and diving, bowling and other sporting events are open to all employees. A comprehensive schedule and ticket information for all sports is available on the Athletics website.

Mary Pappert School of Music Events
The Mary Pappert School of Music presents a number of performances and learning opportunities throughout the year. Most events are either free or $10 suggested donation. Check out their upcoming events!

Human Resources: Learning and Development Events
Stay in the know and check out the latest release of the Learning Digest for Faculty & Staff, which outlines upcoming classes and resources for professional growth and development. 

Friday, Feb. 6, to Friday, Feb. 20: Grefenstette Center’s Hacking4Humanity (H4H) Student Hackathon
Duquesne’s Grefenstette Center is hosting undergraduate and graduate students from the Pittsburgh region for the Challenging AI Injustice, Building Ethical Futures hackathon. The event challenges students to tackle real-world social problems through technology and policy. Advisors from across campus will guide participants as they build skills, connect with mentors and peers, and compete for cash prizes. Employees are encouraged to share this opportunity with students and learn more about H4H and other Grefenstette Center events.

Wednesday, Feb. 11: 11th Annual Duquesne Day of Giving
Celebrate all things Duquesne during our 11th annual one-day giving event along with thousands of alumni and friends. Direct your gift to the school, department, program or team of your choice, and maximize its impact.

Thursday, Feb. 12 to Saturday, Feb. 21, Genesius Theater: Head Over Heels 
Join the Red Masquers for this high-energy musical comedy featuring songs by The Go-Go’s! Head Over Heels blends romance, mistaken identity and mythic adventure. Set in a whimsical pastoral world, the show follows a royal family on a journey of self-discovery, celebrating love, resilience and the freedom to be oneself. Purchase a ticket today for only $20.

Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m., Student Union Ballroom: 19th Annual White Rose Ball
Join Duquesne’s Department of Facilities Management and the Brothers of Sigma Nu Fraternity to this year’s White Rose Ball, held to benefit the American Gold Star Mothers. Enjoy an evening of community, dinner and raffles at this annual event. Register today or make a donation (duq.edu/sigmanu). 

Tuesday, Feb. 17, to Thursday, March 19: Ramadan
Many members of the Duquesne community will observe Ramadan, a month of fasting, reflection, prayer and community, engaging in spiritual practices and acts of charity from dawn to sunset.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., Gumberg Library: The Ethical Responsibilities of Media When Tragedy Strikes a Community
Join a panel on the ethical responsibilities of journalists when tragedy strikes a community, featuring reporters, a former Department Of Justice attorney and a family member of victims, as they reflect on tragedy, resilience and hope. This discussion complements the traveling mosaic exhibition From Darkness to Light: Mosaics of Healing and Hope, on display in the Library’s Popular Reading Room (through Tuesday, March 31), which honors resilience and remembrance in response to the 2018 Tree of Life attack.

Friday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m., Student Union Ballroom: Campus Comedy Night: SNL Comedian and Writers Showcase
Live from Saturday Night Live’s writers’ room! Join Tommy Brennan, Alex Kagy, Ceara O’Sullivan, Chloe Troast and Asha Ward for a one-night comedy takeover — sketches, improv, behind-the-scenes stories and a live Q&A! Free to all employees—tickets are available at the CSI Office in Room 305 of the Union and will go fast. Duquesne ID required for entry.

Monday, Feb. 23, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Power Center Ballroom: The Coffee House Reading Series features - Dinty W. Moore
Don’t miss this chance to hear from Dinty W. Moore, founder of Brevity, a leading journal of flash nonfiction, and acclaimed author of memoirs and writing guides. With more than 30 years teaching nonfiction worldwide, he’ll share insights to inspire your writing—and spark new ideas. A light reception and conversation will follow the event.

Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Power Center Ballroom: 2nd Annual Albert C. Labriola Endowed Symposium in the Humanities 
Join the Duquesne community for Be Part of the Story: Keeping Pittsburgh’s Traditions Alive, a lively conversation celebrating the city’s rich heritage and cultural evolution. Long known as a “melting pot” city, Pittsburgh’s steel-mill roots helped shape a vibrant culture of music, food, dance and enduring traditions. The program features Greek dance performers, ethnic craft demonstrations, Pittsburgh’s jazz legacy and iconic local foods, followed by a Pittsburgh-style food fest reception.

Monday, March 2, to Saturday, March 7: Spring Break
Duquesne University Spring Break (no classes; University calendar block). For a full list of upcoming academic events and due dates, view the Spring Semester 2026 academic calendar.

Wednesday, March 11, to Sunday, March 15, PPG Paints Arena: Atlantic 10 Championships 
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Tournament, the A-10 Championships will be held in Pittsburgh. As a member of the A10, Duquesne University’s men’s basketball team may compete at PPG Paints Arena if they qualify. The Duquesne community is encouraged to attend an upcoming Duquesne Dukes game on their path to the championship. A-10 Tickets are now on sale.

Wednesday, March 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Power Center Ballroom: Graduate Research Symposium 
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the symposium showcasing graduate student research. This professional conference-style event gives students the opportunity to present their work, build communication skills and have fun connecting with the Duquesne community while reaching for bigger research goals. Learn more at the event website.

Tuesday, March 24, to Wednesday, March 25, Power Center Ballroom: 11th Annual Integrity of Creation Conference
This annual conference will explore Global Health on a Warming Planet, connecting climate change, global health and environmental justice. Featured speakers include Dr. Adelheid Onyango of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and the Rev. Chika Onyejiuwa, C.S.Sp., director of KIBANDA asbl. The conference also will highlight student research on sustainability and climate-related challenges. Faculty who would like their class to participate should email Dr.%20Gerard%20Magill. Learn more at the event website.

Friday, March 27, from 2 to 4 p.m., Gumberg Library, Flex Spaces 1 and 2: The Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center 44th Annual Symposium
This year’s annual symposium, Is There an Antidote to Post-Truth? Phenomenology and Dissent, explores phenomenology’s enduring commitment to truth-seeking and living truthfully — even in times of political danger and uncertainty. Keynote speaker Marci Shore, renowned historian of modern Europe, will reflect on how a tradition shaped by the crises of twentieth-century Europe can illuminate today’s debates on dissent, responsibility and citizenship. Register to attend.

Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Academic Walk: Easter Egg Hunt
Alumni, faculty, staff and their families are invited to hop onto campus for the Office of Alumni Engagement’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! Save the date for a fun-filled morning featuring activities for all ages, light refreshments, sweet treats and hunting for eggs with goodies inside. More details and registration coming soon.