The Duquesne U n i v e r s i t y
February 2010
Book Revisits Clinton Scandal PCKIZ Receives $1 Million Is Football Bad for the Brain? New Teaching Degree Established Interim law dean’s new book is Local startups can reinvest the funds to Forensic Fridays series examines Offering will certify teachers in receiving national acclaim. help job growth. impact of chronic trauma on the computer applications and business Page 3 Page 4 brain. Page 5 courses. Page 6 ‘Living Legends’ Brings Together Sons of Civil Rights Pioneers By Rose Ravasio Gormley, interim dean of the law school in American public schools unconstitu- ton Houston Jr., Houston’s only child. A Black History month commemora- and coordinator of the Living Legends tional. Marshall worked as a staff lawyer Both men were guest speakers at tion of the late Supreme Court Justice program. for Houston at the NAACP and quickly Duquesne in 2004 for the law school- Thurgood Marshall and the late Charles Although his efforts went largely un- became the lead chair in the organiza- sponsored event, Brown v. Board of Edu- Hamilton Houston, two of America’s recognized until after his death, Charles tion’s legal office. He won 29 of 32 cases cation: A 50-Year Commemoration, when most distinguished civil rights figures, Hamilton Houston was a trailblazer that he argued before the U.S. Supreme Gormley first suggested the possible drew nearly 400 people to Duquesne’s early in his career. The first black editor Court. Among them were cases in which historical sit down between the two. campus on Feb. 23. The event, spon- of the Harvard Law Review, Houston the court declared unconstitutional a “That was the first time John and sored by the was admitted to the bar in 1924 and is southern state’s exclusion of African- Charles had ever met each other, which School of Law, credited with shaping Howard Univer- American voters from primary elections, was very significant,” said Gormley. brought the sons sity Law School into a significant institu- state judicial enforcement of racial “Since that time, I’ve come to know of these two tion during his tenure as vice dean. It “restrictive covenants” in housing, and both of them, and they are very distin- pioneers together was there where he taught and mentored “separate but equal” facilities for African- guished in their own rights.” to talk, for the Thurgood Marshall. As special counsel American professionals and graduate John Marshall most recently served first time, about to the National Association for the Ad- students in state universities. as secretary of public safety for Virginia the remarkable vancement of Colored People (NAACP), In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson under Governors Tim Kaine and Mark contributions Houston argued several significant civil named Marshall U.S. solicitor general. Warner. In 1999, he was appointed as of their fathers rights cases before the U.S. Supreme He was nominated and confirmed as the the first African-American director of the at Living Leg- John Marshall Court, including one in which Houston nation’s first African-American justice U.S. Marshals Service. ends: An After- argued it was unconstitutional for Mis- on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967, a Charles Hamilton Houston Jr., a 1968 noon with John souri to exclude African-Americans from post Marshall held until his retirement graduate of Duquesne, is a historian and Marshall and the state’s university law school. in 1991. a lecturer who has spent much of his ca- Charles Hamilton “Houston literally trained and men- The Living Legends event kicked off reer studying the advancement of racial Houston Jr. tored dozens of what became the most with a screening of a special, 15-minute justice in the United States. “It’s truly a prominent civil rights lawyers, includ- film about the singular achievements “When you are talking about great historic event to ing Thurgood Marshall, in the United of Marshall and Houston, introduced civil rights figures in the United States have had John States,” said Gormley. “He personally and narrated by their sons. “This was you would have to put Thurgood Mar- and Charles here argued and coordinated many of the big- the premiere screening of the film,” said shall and Charles Hamilton Houston to talk about gest cases in the U.S. Supreme Court at- Gormley, who worked with Pittsburgh- among that exclusive company,” said how their fathers tacking segregation in the United States. based filmmaker Ken Love on the piece. Gormley. “You don’t get many opportu- really changed He was a brilliant man.” “It’s going to be donated to the Brown nities to sit down and hear the sons of the landscape in Charles H. Houston Jr. Thurgood Marshall, who is regarded v. Board of Education National Historic two historic figures like this talk about terms of abolish- as one of the greatest civil rights law- site in Topeka, Kan.” their recollections of their respective ing the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine, yers, is most well known for successfully Following the screening, Gormley fathers and their work on some of these which had allowed segregation to arguing Brown v. Board of Education moderated an intimate discussion be- critical issues. It was an honor to sit in continue in the United States until those before the U.S. Supreme Court. The tween John Marshall, the youngest son of their presence and being able to experi- two lawyers dismantled it,” said Ken landmark case declared racial segregation Thurgood Marshall, and Charles Hamil- ence this piece of history.” University Launches Wellness in Motion Program By Carolina Pais-Barreto Beyers manager for the Office of Human Resources. The University has launched Well- Coordinated by the University Wellness Committee, Wellness in Motion’s initial ness in Motion, a program for full-time lineup of services, activities and incentives will run until May. This four-month employees that aligns new initiatives on inaugural cycle will provide the Wellness Committee with direction, feedback and campus with existing ones and offers measures to develop the first yearlong Wellness in Motion cycle beginning this fall. attractive incentives. The program aims Future cycles may vary in services, activities and incentives, based on employee par- to increase participation in the many ticipation and feedback. wellness-related activities and services Among the many elements included in the current program is Medication Therapy available at Duquesne, ultimately improving employees’ quality of life. Management (MTM), a new resource that could make employees with chronic “As employees of this University, we are privileged to have health care professionals health conditions eligible for a copayment waiver on medications. Sponsored by willing to share expertise and extend their services to us. A variety of health screen- the Mylan School of Pharmacy, MTM will assist employees with conditions such as ings and assessments, fitness classes and much more is available on campus. Most of these services are offered at no cost for employees,” said Donna Steed, benefits See Wellness Page 2 2 • Duquesne University Times • February 2010
Wellness continued from Page 1 The Five Components of Wellness in Motion high cholesterol, asthma, depression, chronic pain, acid reflux and diabetes. Through 1. Medication Therapy Management (MTM): MTM is a new resource for private and confidential consultations with pharmacists from the school, employees full-time Duquesne employees with chronic health conditions. It is spon- can review their medication and consult about their overall health, with the goal of sored by the Mylan School of Pharmacy. Employees who participate may be enhancing understanding of their condition and medication. The program is not eligible for a copayment waiver for medications related to high cholesterol, intended to replace regular physician visits. asthma, chronic pain, depression, diabetes and GERD/acid reflux. Beyond the immediate personal benefits that engaging in wellness activities pro- 2. Screenings and Assessments: A variety of health/fitness screenings are of- vide, full-time employees may also receive incentives for participating in Wellness in fered through the Mylan School of Pharmacy, the recreation department, the Motion initiatives. In the first cycle, a total of $10,000 in incentives will be awarded. Rangos School of Health Sciences, the School of Nursing and the Univer- “We are very fortunate to have wonderful fitness facilities—which I have used sity’s health care insurance providers. often since coming to Duquesne—and the Center for Pharmacy Care, where I 3. Fitness: Classes and activities are offered by the recreation department to go for regular cholesterol screenings,” said Dan Donnelly, associate academic vice full-time employees at the Power Center. president and associate provost. “I believe that regular physical activity has improved 4. Education: Classes, lectures and services encompassing the many aspects my overall health and well-being, and I am very happy that we have introduced the of wellness, such as nutrition, prevention, beginning an exercise regimen, Wellness in Motion program to help motivate us all to get more exercise. We are all mental wellness, financial wellness and spiritual wellness are sponsored by busy professionals with demanding schedules, but making time for wellness pursuits, campus experts. especially in light of all that we have available on campus, should be a high priority 5. Self-initiated, Off-campus Wellness Pursuits: Inclusion of full-time employees in our schedules.” already engaged in off-campus wellness activities in incentive opportunities. See sidebar for additional Wellness details. Complete information about Wellness Wellness in Motion Incentive Opportunities in Motion, incentives and activities schedule is available on DORI. In the first cycle of the Wellness in Motion program $10,000 in incentives will be awarded based on the following process: • Participating full-time employees will log their attendance with the program/ New Director of Office activity sponsor. Sponsors will then submit participant names to the benefits office for monthly drawings. Of Government Relations • Employees who engage in off-campus wellness initiatives will be able to print a voucher from the Wellness in Motion Web page. Vouchers received by the Duquesne officer for the University and has been benefits office on the last business day of each month will also be entered in University has responsible for building and manag- the drawings. established an ing relationships with more than 300 office of govern- prospective donors in the Northeast. The Benefits Office Staff will conduct: ment relations to Previously, she served as a govern- • Monthly drawings for 10 $50 Giant Eagle gift cards serve as the main ment relations analyst for Blank • Monthly drawings for five $100 Giant Eagle gift cards liaison between Rome Government Relations LLC in • End-of-cycle grand prize drawing of DUFlex credits: the University Washington, D.C., expediting research o Four prizes of $250 and local, state and analysis on a range of policy issues, o Two prizes of $500 Michelle Castro and federal gov- including health care and transporta- o Four prizes of $1,000 ernment agencies. tion. In this position, she also attended Michelle Castro assumed her position congressional committee hearings and Wellness Committee Members as director of government relations issue briefings on Capitol Hill with Mary Ellen Baney, Shannon Foster, Recreation Department on Jan. 1. The Office of Government policy experts, congressional members Human Resource Management Thomas Mattei, School of Pharmacy Relations is part of the Division of and staff, and industry representatives. Hildegarde Berdine, Carol Negley, University Advancement. Castro’s background in government School of Pharmacy Human Resource Management “Creating this office will allow the relations includes serving as a consul- Carolina Pais-Barreto Beyers, Chris O’Neil, School of Pharmacy University to more effectively develop tant and lobbyist for Pittsburgh-based Public Affairs Scott Richards, Auxiliary Services positive working relationships with GSP Consulting at state and federal Joann Bruni, School of Education Monica Skomo, School of Pharmacy government agencies and officials,” levels, focusing on education, energy, Gina Conroy, Donna Steed, said John Plante, vice president for technology, economic development Human Resource Management Human Resource Management university advancement. “Michelle’s and health care, and helping to secure Ryan Dawson, Paula Turocy, experience and expertise will be invalu- more than $1 million in congressional Human Resource Management Athletic Training Education able to the University in developing appropriations. She graduated cum Luci-Jo Dimaggio, Joyce Valent, new partnerships at the local, state and laude from Duquesne in 2004 with Spiritan Campus Ministry Human Resource Management federal levels.” a degree in liberal arts and is pursu- Melissa Ebig, Intercollegiate Athletics Cynthia Vinarski, Support Services Duquesne alumna Castro returned to ing her master’s in public policy and Ian Edwards, Cynthia Walters, School of Nursing Duquesne in April 2008 as a major gifts administration at Duquesne. University Counseling Center
you answer every day. What is posted on the bulletin board outside your offices? While academic and course information can remain on Blackboard, items to be posted on your DORI site might include: Update • Committee agendas and minutes Tech • Deadlines and schedules By Alison Conte • Information on jobs, contests, certification, internships, fellowships and clinics • Internal online response forms What’s in Your DORI Site? • Guidelines for academic and administrative tasks. There are now about 480 Web pages in DORI. These sites are accessible through the DORI Index icon (in the DORI tool bar, upper right of every tab). Thousands of students go to DORI every day to get to Banner, read the news In addition to human resources and business/finance sites for employees, there and get into Blackboard. If you have services or products for students, DORI is are DORI sites from campus services and schools, like the Counseling Center, the place to reach them. Computer Store, liberal arts, nursing, tutoring, Spiritan Division, student activities The public Web site is a marketing tool. It is where we talk to prospective and Duquesne Program Council. students, faculty and staff to make a good impression. When we talk to current students, faculty and staff, we can be more direct and practical. DORI is the place to distribute information and get work done. What Should I Post? This summer, the Office of Public Affairs Web team will offer workshops on Think about the kind of information your program or department needs to share developing DORI sites. If you have an immediate need, contact us directly. You can with students, staff and faculty. Think about the phone calls and email questions find us in DORI! Duquesne University Times • February 2010 • 3 New Book Revisits Presidential Scandal, Impeachment
By Rose Ravasio like a novel, but is completely accurate American Virtue features “There were While U.S. President Bill Clinton and documented so that it is hopefully a multitude of rev- a lot of days and his administration are credited considered to be the last word on this elations. When asked and nights with many achievements, including topic that people choose to read 100 which he thought holed up overseeing the country’s longest peace- years from now when they look back on was among the most in the study time economic expansion, historically, this period.” surprising, Gormley working away Clinton will always be remembered Gormley conducted extensive inter- cited when he literally on a project like for being only the second president to views with prosecutor Kenneth Starr; “got his hands on” this, and it was a be impeached. Although the two-term Monica Lewinsky; Linda Tripp; Paula a draft indictment big commitment leader was acquitted by the Senate, his Jones; Henry Hyde; and various Su- of first lady Hillary for our whole presidency is marred by the scandals that preme Court justices, among others. Clinton that no family, but it will nearly destroyed it. After a preliminary discussion about one else—includ- be nice to sit back In his new the book with Clinton at Pittsburgh’s ing the Clintons and enjoy the fruits book, The Death William Penn Hotel, Gormley did three themselves—had of that labor.” of American Virtue: sit-down interviews with Clinton, two or have ever seen. The Death of Clinton vs. Starr, of which were at the president’s Chap- “That was American Virtue: Interim Dean and paqua home. Was he intimidated at the kind of a heart- Clinton vs. Starr Law Professor Ken thought of interviewing Clinton about pounding mo- has already received Gormley not only such personal and controversial issues? ment when I stellar reviews from gives a balanced “Certainly I was apprehensive. He’s came across that the likes of Publishers and accurate bigger than life,” explained Gormley. document in a place that it shouldn’t have Weekly, Library Journal account of the “He knows where he wants to go and been,” said Gormley. “I was able to read it and Kirkus Reviews. Media coverage Ken Gormley dark events of the what he wants to talk about, but there and record for the first time what the effort of the book has included articles in Clinton presidency were times I had to interrupt him in was by Ken Starr’s office to try to indict the Politico.com, the New York Times and but also reveals new information and order to steer him back to the things First Lady.” the Associated Press as well as appear- relevant facts. I wanted to talk about. You question Gormley spent nine years working ances by Gormley on The Today Show, “The Death of American Virtue is whether you should be doing that, on the book, a decision he said was the the O’Reilly Report, NPR’s Fresh Air and geared toward a general audience and because it is the former president of right one. C-SPAN’s After Words. is about politics, history, government the United States, but your job is to “I set out to do this as a long-term “I have to say, I never got tired of and one of the biggest political scan- get the story. It turned out that these project, and that turned out to be a good working on the book—if I had another dals in modern history,” said Gormley, were very engaging and interesting decision because if I had rushed it, I year, I’d keep working away at it and who first started working on the book interviews for me.” don’t think that it would have turned out enjoy it. This kind of writing for me is a in 2000. “It’s designed to read more According to Gormley, The Death of nearly as well in the end,” said Gormley. lot of fun,” said Gormley. Duquesne University: Engaged In the Pittsburgh Community
By Kimberly Saunders • Last year alone, more than 8,000 Service to others is at the very core of students and University employees Duquesne University’s identity. It can donated over 200,000 volunteer be traced back more than 130 years, hours with an estimated value of when our Spiritan founders established more than $4 million. Pittsburgh’s first educational institution • Since 2006, our service-learning dedicated to ministering to the edu- initiatives have placed more than cational, socio-economic and spiritual 3,700 students with local agen- needs of the children of immigrant cies and organizations to address steelworkers. community-identified needs. The Duquesne University honors and students provided over 43,000 upholds this extraordinary heritage hours of service, valued at more Undergraduate researchers at Duquesne University presented their work at the second annual through a continuing commitment than $850,000. Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium on Feb. 17. Dr. Arnetha Ball, the Dr. Barbara to this legacy of service. Community Sizemore Distinguished Professor in Urban Education in the School of Education, gave the keynote engagement initiatives are incorporated • The University allocated more address, which was followed by two formal presentation sessions. Overall, eight students gave pre- than $850,000 of its permanent sentations and 45 participated in the informal poster session. The Division of Academic Affairs, the into our curriculum, research endeav- Office of Research and the Center for Biotechnology provided support to the event. ors, volunteer opportunities, strategic operating budget to fund the partnerships and philanthropic initia- operations and staff for volunteer- Academic Sustainability Committee tives. And we continue to respond to— ism, service-learning and outreach and seek—opportunities to support and programs designed to meet com- Holds Open House to Raise Awareness enhance our surrounding communities munity needs. To raise campus awareness about how Duquesne is integrating sustainability into and their residents. • In 2008, the University secured all levels of education and research, the Academic Sustainability Committee hosted Highlights of Duquesne University’s and deployed more than $11 an open house on Jan. 27. Representatives from the academic community, campus Community Impact Efforts: million of external funding to ministry and facilities management, among others, were invited to participate in a • Each year, Duquesne assists more help support a variety of com- discussion about green efforts at Duquesne. than 1,100 agencies, organiza- munity engagement efforts, such Operating as a parallel to the Facilities Management Sustainability Committee, the tions and individuals by providing as after-school tutoring, Internet Academic Sustainability Committee sees a need for and has a common vision to fully services ranging from health care to training for the elderly and busi- integrate sustainability efforts into the campus curriculum. Approved as a committee pro bono legal help. ness development programs for by the provost last spring, representatives include those from the Palumbo • Donahue • Over the last three years, Duquesne entrepreneurs. School of Business, the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts, the students and employees donated For more information, visit Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and the School of Law. more than 600,000 hours valued at www.duq.edu/community. For more information about the committee, contact Dr. David Seybert, dean of nearly $12 million to area organi- the Bayer School, at 412.396.4877. zations and service projects. 4 • Duquesne University Times • February 2010 Center for the Study of Catholic Social Thought to Present March Rice Lecture
By Randy Cole Health care reform will be the focus also the author lecture, attendees can watch a screening Astorga, director of the Center for the of the second annual Monsignor Rice of numerous ar- of an hour-long PBS Frontline documen- Study of Catholic Social Thought. “This Lecture on Wednesday, March 10, in the ticles and books, tary, Sick Around the World, at 2 p.m. The basic human right must be protected Power Center Ballroom. and serves as an film contrasts the U.S. health care system with a primary concern for the poor and The Ethics and Politics of Health Care ethics consul- with other systems around the world. the disadvantaged.” Reform will feature the Rev. Philip S. tant to Catholic The lecture will begin at 3 p.m, with a Admission is free, and the event is Keane, S.S., S.T.D., a leading scholar in Charities and question-and-answer session to follow. open to the public. For more informa- medical ethics and former professor of a number of “Health care is a basic human right tion on the Center for the Study of moral theology at St. Mary’s Seminary The Rev. Philip S. Keane, health systems. founded on the inviolable dignity of the Catholic Social Thought and its pro- and University in Baltimore. Keane is S.S., S.T.D. Before the human person,” said Dr. Ma. Christina grams, visit www.duq.edu/cst.
PCKIZ Firms Receive More Autism Program Focused Than $1 Million in Support On School-to-Work Transition Startups Obtain Second-Highest Total of Expands with Funding
Tax Credits in Pennsylvania By Karen Ferrick-Roman A Duquesne University pilot program that improves school-to-work transi- By Karen Ferrick-Roman of our world-renowned universities tions for students with autism will be replicated, thanks to a $25,000 grant The Pittsburgh Central Keystone and research institutions to create and from Autism Speaks, an autism advocacy organization. Innovation Zone (PCKIZ) will funnel expand high-tech businesses and jobs,” Dr. Ann Huang, assistant professor in the Department of Counseling, Psy- more than $1 million to local start- said Allegheny County Executive Dan chology and Special Education in Duquesne University’s School of Education, ups, and its companies will receive the Onorato. “Programs such as PCKIZ received the community services grant to introduce a program that strengthens second-highest tax credit total among build on our efforts and are helping us life and job skills for young adults with autism. The program will be replicated the designated economic development to create a climate where entrepreneur- with five students, ages 16 to 21, at Wesley Spectrum Services. areas across the state. ship and innovation thrive and busi- With or without a recession, jobs are tough to come by for the 74,000-plus “The hope is that our companies nesses succeed.” Pennsylvanians—most of them adults—who have autism. The unemployment will reinvest this funding to bring even “The dedication and commitment of rate reaches as high as 90 percent, according to the state chapter of the Autism more job growth above and beyond the the KIZ coordinator and the KIZ part- Society of America. positions they’ve already created. As the nership is the reason PCKIZ has been With funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and economy improves, we’re expecting a successful,” said Sheri Collins, Depart- Duquesne University, Huang has developed a program that incorporates substantial increase in jobs,” said Wil- ment of Community and Economic vocational assessment and training, work-related social skills training, life-skills liam Generett Jr., executive director of Development KIZ program manager. building, and employer and co-worker training to help higher-functioning the PCKIZ, a venture started in 2007 by “PCKIZ has been instrumental in the students with autism and Asperger’s syndrome lead productive lives. Her pilot Duquesne, Carlow and Point Park uni- success of its companies and continues program, which focuses on individual strengths and interests, has been in place versities, the Community College of Al- to play a critical role in tech-based eco- legheny County and 12 other nonprofit, nomic development in Pittsburgh.” at the St. Anthony Secondary Program at Duquesne and at Spectrum Charter government In ad- School since February 2008 with excellent results. Nineteen students received and busi- dition to services for 18 months, and five students graduated, all of them succeeding in ness orga- “The dedication and commitment adding jobs gaining part- or full-time jobs. nizations. of the KIZ coordinator and the KIZ and diversity In most cases, social skills, not job skills, provide the biggest hurdles to em- Substantial partnership is the reason PCKIZ has among small ployment for high-functioning students with autism. The students need to be taught ways of interacting that seem to come naturally to typical students. financial been successful.” businesses, the PCKIZ “Social interaction on the job is the biggest issue,” Huang explained. “If support has —Sheri Collins come from companies we are able to be supportive and offer training to the students and to the the Pennsyl- have provid- employer and vania Department of Community and ed students other employ- Economic Development, The Heinz with 46 graduate and undergraduate ees, we are Endowments and the Richard King Mel- internship opportunities. able to help lon Foundation. How tax credits work them better understand The PCKIZ delivered $807,000 in Tax credits improve cash flow for tax credits, the second highest amount startups. Generett explained that eligible workers with statewide received by 26 of the Keystone companies in a KIZ earn tax credits autism.” Innovation Zones (KIZs). Only the I-99 based upon the increase in gross revenue. For instance, Keystone Innovation Zone in the Centre If, for instance, a new company had no children with County area received more. gross revenue in Year 1, but $200,000 in autism often Also, the PCKIZ reported the fourth- Year 2, it could earn a tax credit for 50 have sensory largest number of companies sharing in percent of its increase in gross revenue— hypersensitiv- these tax credit dollars statewide. Ten of the $100,000 maximum. ity to per- nearly 30 PCKIZ companies in the Hill Through brokers, companies can sell fumes, soaps, District, Uptown, Downtown, North the tax credits, generally for 85 to 90 Dr. Ann Huang lights, even Shore and South Side areas qualified for cents on the dollar, to big corporations in warmth. “We state tax credits in December. Six were the state that want to offset tax liabilities. teach them to communicate in a socially appropriate way in these types of situ- approved for the $100,000 maximum. “The startups get cash with no restric- ations,” Huang said. “One of the key foundations and tions on it, so the tax credit ends up Huang will be working with teachers and administrators at Wesley Spectrum successes of my economic development being a cash benefit to these companies,” Services to establish the program, which will operate for a year. policy has been leveraging the resources Generett explained. Duquesne University Times • February 2010 • 5 Is Football Bad for the Brain?
Amidst the growing controversy sur- the Power Center Ballroom. The event rounding the impact of chronic trauma is co-sponsored by the Rangos School on the brains of National Football of Health Sciences and the Depart- Times League players, several leading ment of Athletic medical, scientific, legal Training. and athletic training Presenters at 2010-2015 Strategic regional arts cooperative when, in authorities on this the event include 2009, Lisa Tarkett Reed formed a issue will gather at Robert P. Fitzsim- Plan Available new chapter, Sister MamaCita. As Duquesne Uni- mons, former attorney for Duquesne University’s Strategic Plan mother artists from Philadelphia, versity to present the late Pittsburgh Steeler Report has been published and distrib- Pittsburgh and Maryland began to on and discuss the Mike Webster; John A. uted to all part-time and full-time em- share ideas and images, Reed saw latest clinical and Norwig, head athletic ployees. The University’s administra- a connection to and expression of pathological research, trainer for the Pittsburgh tion, faculty and staff worked together natural forms as a common de- as well as the legal and Steelers; Dr. Mark R. drafting, discussing and revising the nominator within their work, and societal implications. Lovell, founding director of document. the idea for the Organics exhibit The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concus- Calling for a renewed commitment was born. Forensic Science and Law will host Is sion Program; and Dr. Julian Bailes, to excellence across the University, the Football Bad for the Brain? Forensic professor and chair of neurosurgery at Plan emphasizes Duquesne’s distinc- Spring Reference Scientific, Medical-Legal and Societal the West Virginia University Medical tive mission as a Catholic, Spiritan Workshops Slated Aspects of the Concussion Debate, as School, among others. University. part of its Forensic Fridays continuing Cost is $90 per person and $225 The 2010-2015 Strategic Plan Duquesne’s Gumberg Library will legal education (CLE) and professional for professional registration. Call document is also available online at offer reference workshops through- education seminar series on Friday, 412.396.1330 or visit www.duq.edu/ www.duq.edu/strategic-plan. out the spring semester. Getting March 12 and Saturday, March 13, in forensics for more information. Started with RefWorks sessions will Women’s History be held March 11 and April 15 from Month Exhibit 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 408 of the School of Education Welcomes Gumberg Library. In honor of Women’s History Additionally, a supplementary Internationally Acclaimed Poet Month, an exhibit by 12 regional art- workshop, RefWorks for Thesis and ists, members of MamaCita and Sister Dissertation Writers, will be held By Emily Goossen MamaCita mothers’ arts cooperative, immediately following the first The School of Education will host internationally renowned poet James Ragan will present works inspired by nature workshop, from 4 to 5 p.m. These for a special reading of his works on Monday, March 22, at 5 p.m. in the Power during March at Duquesne’s Les Idees workshops are free and no registra- Center Ballroom. Gallery. tion is required. A prominent literary force whose writing brings awareness to global concerns and The free show, Organics, Art RefWorks is an online research issues of social justice, Ragan has read his poetry all over the world and has been Informed and Inspired by Nature, will management, writing and collabo- honored here and abroad as an ambassador of poetry. be displayed from March 1-31. A ration tool that Gumberg Library “We are so very pleased to welcome in- reception for the show, is planned for offers to its patrons. Duquesne ternationally acclaimed poet James Ragan Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. in students, faculty, staff and adminis- to Duquesne as his work brings awareness Room 301 of the Duquesne Union. tration can use RefWorks to assist in to global concerns and issues of social jus- In 2005, Melissa Tevere founded documenting and managing sources tice,” said Dr. Jim Henderson, professor MamaCita Arts in Philadelphia as a for scholarly writing projects. in the School of Education and director mothers’ arts cooperative designed For more information on RefWorks, of the University Council for Educational to inspire, motivate and encourage visit www.duq.edu/library and click Administration (UCEA) Center. “Mem- female artists. The group grew into a on the RefWorks link. bers of the UCEA Center for Educational Leadership and Social Justice believe we must do more to identify and remedy Duquesne Students Sought conditions that marginalize, trivialize, and suppress ‘have not’ students, schools and communities.” For Top Fellowships Dr. James Ragan Ragan has read for five heads of state, by Alison Conte including Mikhail Gorbachev and Czech Dr. Lew Irwin is looking to conduct Duquesne’s best and brightest students on a President Vaclav Havel, and was invited in 2008 to give the keynote address at the quest for honor and thousands of dollars in fellowships and scholarships. Irwin, an World Literature Today conference in Beijing, China. associate professor of political science, has been working with the Honors College Ragan is the author of Too Long a Solitude, In the Talking Hours, Womb-Weary, The and faculty to find and cultivate candidates for the highest national and international Hunger Wall, Lusions, Selected Poems, and Shouldering the World. His poetry has been academic fellowships. translated into twelve European and Asian languages. Duquesne has formalized this effort into the Office for National Fellowships Ragan was born in Slovakia, but emigrated to the U.S. at the age of five, when his (ONF), an institutional resource with the goal of helping our students achieve more family settled in Pittsburgh. success in the competition for these prestigious awards. Ragan has contributed to many areas of the literary world. He has served as “We need faculty and staff to help us spot students with potential. These are excel- director of the Graduate Professional Writing Program at the University of Southern lent students (3.5 GPA) who are leaders in service activities and campus organiza- California for 25 years, was three-times a former Fulbright professor, received the tions. You would expect them to have a high-level impact on society,” Irwin said. Emerson Poetry Prize, a Pulitzer Prize nomination and eight Pushcart Prize nomina- “We want to show the world that Duquesne students have the potential to compete tions, among many other honors. As a playwright and screenwriter, he has worked in their fields for these major prizes.” on projects with Clint Eastwood, Raymond Burr, Dyan Cannon and Olympia The ONF will promote fellowships at www.duq.edu/national-fellowships and help Dukakis and was involved with the production of such films asThe Longest Yard, The students prepare for the application and interview process. Each candidate will have a Border, Matilda, and the Academy Award winner, The Deer Hunter. faculty expert in their field, as well as Irwin, serving as advisors. The University will pay This event is funded through the Czech Republic Consulate and sponsored by the expenses involved in traveling to interviews. the UCEA Center for Educational Leadership and Social Justice and the School of Most of the fellowships support tuition costs for graduate studies, but students Education. should begin the process as sophomores or juniors. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more Irwin can be contacted at [email protected], 412.396.1844 or by visiting Room 521 information, call 412.396.5274. of College Hall. 6 • Duquesne University Times • February 2010 Speaker Reveals America’s Debt to Blaise Pascal By Richard Tourtellott Renowned historian of the American a close look at government and society. His classic work De- intellectual tradition Wilfred M. Mc- mocracy in America states that the ideals and organization of Clay visited campus to shine a light on our political and social institutions draw deeply from rational the nation’s debt to French philosopher and empirical habits of thought. Dr. Pat Arneson, associate professor Blaise Pascal. That opinion holds today: our Founding Fathers were of communication and rhetorical stud- McClay delivered the keynote address heirs of the Enlightenment, and their thinking—clear-eyed, ies, was recently named chair of the at this year’s Pascal Day celebration, implicitly scientific and wary of religion—has left an indel- National Communication Association’s sponsored by the McAnulty College ible mark on the nation’s character. McClay argues that one Doctoral Education Committee. The and Graduate School of Liberal Arts. can build a better case that in the Republic’s first decades we National Communication Association His presentation, L’Esprit de la Frontier: Wilfred M. McClay were influenced more by Pascal’s “supple and intuitive mind, is a member of the American Council Blaise Pascal and the American Mind, as well a host of religious thinkers, from the Old Testament to of Learned Societies. was held on Feb. 22, in the Power Center Ballroom. St. Augustine, who inspired him.” McClay, who holds the SunTrust Bank Chair of Excellence Pascal, a 17th-century polymath who made long-lasting Dr. Arnetha Ball, the inaugural Barbara in Humanities at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, contributions to mathematics and the physical sciences, was A. Sizemore Distinguished Professor of is a member of the National Council on the Humanities and also a theologian and a man of profound faith. His life and Education at Duquesne, has received is a senior scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center. His book, writings have come to symbolize the all-too-elusive unity of the 2009 Advancement of People of The Masterless: Self and Society in Modern America, won the reason and revelation. Color Leadership Award from the Na- 1995 Merle Curti Award of the Organization of American According to Dr. Charles Rubin, associate professor of tional Council of Teachers of English. Historians. political science and Pascal Day organizer, “Pascal is an exem- She received the award at the group’s As McClay sees it, America’s perception of its own intellec- plary case of the high achievements possible through an ap- annual convention in recognition of her tual tradition comes with a pedigree. In the 1830s, Alexis de proach to the world that is both faithful and rational—a topic contributions to the development of the Tocqueville, a French aristocrat, traveled the United States for properly of central concern to a Catholic university.” professional community and the Na- tional Council of Teachers of English.
Dr. Clifford Bob, associate professor New Teaching Degree in Business, Computer of political science, has been accepted as co-editor of a new peer-reviewed And Information Technology Offered at DU scholarly book series to be published by Oxford University Press titled Ox- By Karen Ferrick-Roman for the Accreditation of Educations and ness professor at Duquesne, Dr. Ron ford Studies in Culture and Politics. A new degree for teachers, focusing on the Palumbo-Donahue School of Busi- Surmacz, who worked with Carbonara technology and business needs in grades ness has long been accredited by the As- to develop the program, observed that Dr. Patricia Crist, chair of the Depart- K-12, is being launched at Duquesne sociation to Advance Collegiate Schools local schools have been challenged to ment of Occupational Therapy, and University this fall. of Business. find teachers with business education faculty members Dr. Ingrid Provident, Offered as both an undergraduate and The new program provides three areas certificates, yet a significant number Anne Marie Witchger Hanson and Dr. Jaime Munoz have been published graduate program, the state-approved of expertise: business, instructional tech- of undergraduate business majors were in the first book regarding service- Business, Computer and Information nology and education courses, explained interested in teaching and sought a pro- learning opportunities in that field, Technology (BCIT) specialty certifies Dr. David Carbonara, assistant professor gram that offered this special certifica- Service-Learning in Occupational teachers in computer applications and of instructional technology in the School tion. The new degree is anticipated to Therapy Education: Philosophy & business courses. of Education, who was instrumental in fill that gap. Practice, published by Jones & Bar- With this program, Duquesne be- developing the program “The business courses obviously would tlett of Boston. Crist wrote a chapter, comes one of 15 institutions in the state Drawing on strengths in courses al- be primarily aimed at students in Grades Involve Me & I Understand Differentiat- to offer such a K-12 Pennsylvania De- ready offered in the schools of education 5 through 12,” Carbonara said. “Instruc- ing Service-Learning and Fieldwork. partment of Education (PDE) instruc- and business, the new degree emphasizes tional technology would be built into The chapter Providing Voice to Vul- tional certificate. not only knowledge of business and the curriculum, but districts still need nerable Populations Through Service- “We do consider BCIT an area of technology, but how to use that tech- specialists in pre-kindergarten through 8 Learning Infused in an Occupational need in Pennsylvania since there is a nology to teach children and how to because the techniques for teaching these Therapy Program was co-authored by high request for emergency permits in educate other teachers, including those subjects are different from those for Provident, Hanson and Munoz. this area that has remained relatively already in the classroom, to use techno- math and English.” consistent,” said Mary Herster, PDE logical tools. The degree requirements “When you’re spending thousands Dr. Kent Moors, director of the Energy certification coordinator. have been updated to reflect upcoming of dollars on a computer lab, you need Policy Research Group at Duquesne An emergency permit is issued on changes in state regulations for special someone who knows how to run it,” University, appeared in the syndicated a school-year basis to a school district education and teaching English as a Surmacz added. “The more skills these Market Wake Up Call business video when a certified and fully qualified second language. Additionally, these folks have, the more utilized the equip- in Baltimore on Jan. 6 to discuss the teacher cannot be located. Those who graduates will have at least 195 field ment will be.” changing dynamics in the oil market. receive permits are required to complete hours of work. Duquesne offers a convenient loca- David Nolfi, health sciences librarian credits in an approved teacher prepara- “We underwent a rigorous evalua- tion, especially for those interested in the at Gumberg Library, recently achieved tion program leading to certification in tion by the state Department of Educa- graduate program, as well as a sterling the highest level of membership in that specific area. During the 2006-07 tion, with experts in the field critiquing reputation for developing new teachers, the Academy of Health Information school year, 28 percent of all BCIT cer- the content and making site visits,” Surmacz said. Professionals, Distinguished Mem- tificates issued were emergency permits, Carbonara said. “We feel this program The fall’s incoming freshmen can ber. The organization is the Medical Herster explained, and that demand has offers both the individual and the school start directly in this program. Students Library Association’s peer-reviewed continued. district great flexibility in an area of currently enrolled in education and professional development and career Not only will Duquesne’s new degree growing need. A teacher with this degree business programs at Duquesne, as well recognition program. Members of the program, a joint venture of Duquesne’s might be in a second-grade classroom as those interested in the Master’s of academy are credentialed as health schools of education and business, help teaching keyboarding, an eighth-grade Science in Education Degree in this area, information professionals by demon- to address this need; it will also meet the class on databases and a high school ac- may obtain more information by calling strating academic preparation, profes- gold standard of its field. The School of counting class.” 412.396.1995. General information sional experience and professional Education’s Leading Teacher Program is As a former assistant school super- on the School of Education is available accomplishments. fully certified by the National Council intendent and current assistant busi- online at www.duq.edu/education. Duquesne University Times • February 2010 • 7 Duquesne University Rome Campus Marks 10 Years with Celebration Weekend By Randy Cole campus, located in the northwestern To mark the 10th anniversary of Duquesne University’s suburbs of Rome, near Vatican City. Italian Campus program in the 2010-2011 academic year, the Travelers will also attend Mass and tour University is planning an October celebration trip to Rome some of the most famous sites through- with the option of a three-day Amalfi Coast extension at the out the Eternal City. end of the trip. “It’s a great time for the campus com- “This is a momentous occasion for the Italian Campus and munity to come together to celebrate for Duquesne as it marks a decade of international presence 10 years, and what’s great is that those for us,” said Dr. Roberta Aronson, who come will also be able to see other executive director of the Office of parts of Rome and Italy,” said Michael International Programs at Duquesne. Wright, director of the Italian Campus. “One thousand of our students will Other highlights of the trip include have studied at the Italian Campus by a private tour of the Sistine Chapel, the 10-year anniversary this fall, and Mass at the Tomb of St. Peter and a the experience has been life-changing reception at the Spiritan Generalate. for many of them. It teaches them Those who opt for the extension will enjoy three days of travel Duquesne students to live and work in a culture that is in St. Peter’s Square down the Amalfi Coast, including a visit to Pompeii and an optional in many ways entirely different from in Rome. Mt. Vesuvius hike. their own. Many come home with a The main trip runs from Thursday, Oct. 7, through Tuesday, new kind of confidence.” Oct. 12, with the Amalfi Coast option extending the trip until Sat- Open to students, alumni, parents, urday, Oct. 16. Arrangements are being planned by Classic Travel in employees and friends of the Uni- partnership with the Office of International Programs at Duquesne. versity, travelers will arrive in Rome Those going may choose the group flight or may book their own on Friday, Oct. 8, and take part in a travel arrangements. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. weekend of celebratory events at the For more details, visit www.duq.edu/italy10years. DU In The News
People on the Move Upside-Down Flag Leads to Filing of recent $550,000 National Science Founda- to graduate despite being the most seriously The Pittsburgh Business Times announced Criminal Charge in Butler County tion grant to study a copper and vitamin C wounded of the players who were shot. on Nov. 16 that Linda Drago has been Interim Law School Dean Ken Gormley was catalyst method he developed to reduce cost Similar articles also appeared in the Associ- named vice president for legal affairs and quoted in a Dec. 2 article in the Tribune-Re- and waste materials in processes common to ated Press, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, general counsel at Duquesne, in addition view about a local man who was charged with the pharmaceutical and industrial chemical Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Charlotte Ob- to her role as secretary to the University’s committing insults to a national or common- industries. server, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Miami board of directors. wealth flag for flying the flag upside down. Herald and the Brownsville Herald. Stories Allegheny County DA: ‘We Want to do were featured on WPXI-TV, KDKA-TV and Merry or Humbug? The Top MBA Programs Right by Police Officers’ WTAE-TV. The Nov. 19 Tribune-Review featured a Integrating Sustainability and CSR The Tribune-Review featured a Dec. 10 question-and-answer interview with Dr. Reuters news agency reported on Dec. 2 article about how a 911 call recording and the TV, Video Games Offer Science Education Audrey Guskey, associate professor of mar- that the Aspen Institute recently released the tracking of a monitored ankle bracelet will be The Tribune-Review featured an article keting at Duquesne and a leading consumer 2009-2010 edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes, utilized to prosecute a paroled felon for the on Dec. 17 about Duquesne Biology expert, about her predictions of the upcom- a biennial survey and popular alternative rank- murder of a local police officer. Associate Law Professor John Pollock and how some of ing holiday shopping season. ing of full-time MBA programs that integrate Professor Bruce Antkowiak was interviewed his students are using television and video sustainability and social responsibility into the for the article. games to make teaching and learning Bold Moves Pay Off for Mantini’s curriculum. Duquesne University was included science more fun. Wood Fired in the Top 20 schools ranked. Native Slovak’s Experience Made Him Dr. Mary McKinney, director of Duquesne’s Solid Choice for U.S. Steel Post A Tale of Two Cities Small Business Development Center, was Duquesne Honors Legacy of Angela Arrington, director of Duquesne’s Paul Cukanna, associate vice president interviewed in a Nov. 20 article in the Pitts- Chuck Cooper Center for Corporate and Executive Educa- for enrollment management and director burgh Business Times about location and The Post-Gazette featured an article on Dec. tion, was quoted in a Dec. 13 article in The of admissions, was interviewed for a Dec. low-cost marketing being the key to the suc- 6 about how Duquesne University honored Tribune-Review about a native of Slovakia 17 article on Insidehighered.com about cess of a local South Side restaurant during alumnus Chuck Cooper, the first African Amer- who is the new vice president of supply chain Duquesne’s admissions strategies and its these tough economic times. ican to be drafted in the National Basketball and customer service at U.S. Steel Corp. increase in enrollment during a challenged Association, at the inaugural Chuck Cooper economy. Shoppers, Listen Up: Classic basketball tournament. A similar article Duquesne Professors Get Federal Funds Black Friday Deals Leaked Inside also appeared in the Tribune-Review. To Study Cocaine Addiction Monica’s Back—Says Clinton Lied WPXI-TV interviewed Dr. Audrey Guskey, a The Pittsburgh Business Times reported on Law Professor Ken Gormley was featured marketing professor and consumer expert, Legislative Corruption Scandal Dec. 4 that three Duquesne professors are in a Dec. 17 article on Politico.com focus- on Nov. 20 for a story about Kmart leaking Could Undermine Job At Hand combining their expertise and their grant mon- ing on the publication of his new book, The its Black Friday holiday shopping specials. The Tribune-Review quoted Bruce Antkowiak, ey to develop drugs that would fight cocaine Death of American Virtue: Clinton vs. Starr, a Duquesne law professor and former federal and amphetamines addiction. Dr. Christopher that addresses the scandals that impacted Jailing of Sex Offenders in Westmoreland prosecutor, in a Dec. 5 article about the ongo- Surratt, division head of pharmaceutical the Clinton presidency. Similar articles ap- County Behind State Average ing investigation of corruption in the Pennsyl- sciences and associate professor, Dr. David peared in the Post-Gazette, the San Antonio A Nov. 24 Tribune-Review article about vania Legislature. Lapinsky, assistant professor of medicinal Express, the New York Times, the Korea Westmoreland County criminal court chemistry, and Dr. Jeffry Madura, chair of the Times, CBS News, the Times of India and judges jailing a lower percentage of sexual Hurdles that Complicate Efforts chemistry department, received grants from the UK Telegraph, among others. predators compared to their colleagues in To Sue the Vatican the National Institutes of Health that total more Pennsylvania featured an interview with Law Professor Nick Cafardi was quoted in than $2.4 million. The Shadowy Science Of Sex Addiction Duquesne Law Professor Bruce Antkowiak. a Dec. 4 Irish Times article about a victim of Dr. David Delmonico, professor of counseling clerical abuse from the United States tackling Duquesne Player Who Nearly Died in the School of Education, was quoted in a Newsmaker: Lawrence H. Block Vatican diplomatic immunity in pursuit of Earns Degree Dec. 22 Forbes article about sexual addiction Dr. Lawrence Block, a professor of phar- redress. The New York Times reported on Dec. 16 that in light of the Tiger Woods scandal. maceutics at Duquesne, was featured as a Sam Ashaolu, a Duquesne student and former Newsmaker in the Nov. 24 Tribune-Review Duquesne Professor’s Research basketball player injured in a 2006 campus for his being named a 2009 Fellow by the Earns Green Grant shooting, would be receiving his diploma at American Association of Pharmaceutical Dr. Tomislav Pintauer, a chemistry and the University’s winter commencement. The Scientists. A similar announcement appeared biochemistry professor, was featured in a article addressed how Ashaolu has inspired *More DU In The News will be in the in the Dec. 14 Pittsburgh Business Times. Dec. 9 article in the Tribune-Review about his the Duquesne campus with his determination MARCH issue of the Times. 8 • Duquesne University Times • February 2010 Houglum Honored as Most Influential Rehab Therapist
By Kimberly Saunders Dr. Peggy A. Houglum, associate professor in department. “Allied health clinicians and instructors from around the country and the John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences’ around the world have demonstrated an intense interest in her work. Her book is athletic training department, was named by now in its third edition and has been translated into several languages, including Therapy Times as Most Influential Rehabilitation Korean, Greek, Portuguese and Italian.” Professional in Physical Therapy for 2009. Houglum received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of The award is presented to rehabilitation spe- Minnesota and a master’s degree in athletic training from Indiana State University. cialists who demonstrate a “passion for therapy In 1975, she became a certified athletic trainer and worked as an instructor at Indi- and an uncommon dedication to high quality ana State and, subsequently, Iowa State University. She also served as head athletic patient care.” trainer for women’s sports at both institutions. A faculty member at Duquesne since 2001, After relocating to California in 1981, Houglum worked in sports medicine clinics Houglum has more than 30 years of experience in and hospitals for 15 years. She also served as athletic trainer and athletic training physical therapy and athletic training, and special- coordinator for the XXIII Olympiad in Los Angeles in 1984. In 1998, Houglum en- izes in rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise. She is tered the University of Virginia to pursue doctoral studies, earning a Ph.D. in sports a practicing physical therapist as well as a renowned Dr. Peggy A. Houglum medicine in 2001. educator who literally “wrote the book” on rehabili- At Duquesne, Houglum teaches several undergraduate courses and serves as a site tation techniques for athletic training students. Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal mentor and advisor for athletic training students. She is a Hall of Fame member Injuries, first published in 2000, is used as an academic textbook for more than 60 of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and a member of the Pennsylvania percent of athletic training education programs, as well as a reference text for practicing Athletic Trainers’ Society and the American Physical Therapy Association. A recog- clinicians. nized expert in the field of rehabilitation, she has authored numerous articles and “Peggy’s expertise, distinctive insight and recommendations on the understand- presentations and has been recently tapped to be the lead co-author in the revision of ing and treatment of orthopedic injuries have played a vital role in the education of Brainstorm’s Clinical Kinesiology, a classic and internationally recognized kinesiology students and clinicians alike,” said Dr. Paula Turocy, chair of the athletic training text for allied health sciences.
Psychology Department Honor Society Promotes Civility Duquesne University has long of judicial affairs and Golden Key advi- Presents War and the Soul practiced and promoted civility on a sor. “Our panel of judges selected the number of levels, from establishing the top four entries that illustrated helpful- The Department of Psychology is hosting War and the Soul, an open lecture Civitas Learning Community in the ness, generosity, ethical behavior and and mini-course presented by Dr. Edward Tick, the founding director of Sol- McAnulty College of Liberal Arts to kindness.” dier’s Heart: Veterans’ Safe Return Programs. coordinating voter registration drives to The War and the Soul will address the topic of military service and Post-traumat- hosting etiquette dinners for students. winners, ic Stress Disorder not just as a stress and anxiety disorder, but as an identity In keeping with this spirit, the from Pitts- disorder, soul wound, interrupted initiation and social wound. University’s chapter of the Golden Key burgh- Tick’s lecture will be held on Friday, March 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Room International Honour Society sought to Sterrett 548 of College Hall. The mini-courses will be held in Room 548 of College increase awareness and encourage this Acad- Hall on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m., and concept of civility—as well as promote emy and on Sunday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. literacy—among younger students with Brookline For additional details, visit www.duq.edu/psychology/news/minicourse-de- its annual Literature Contest. The com- Regional Civility Contest second place scription.cfm. For registration and information on continuing education cred- petition, open to all seventh and eighth Catho- winner Myiya Peters, 8th grader its and fees, contact Marilyn Henline at 412.396.6522 or [email protected]. graders in Pittsburgh’s public and lic, each from Pittsburgh Sterrett Academy There is no charge for Duquesne University students with I.D., faculty and Catholic schools, invited students to received in Point Breeze. adjunct faculty, as well as anyone not wanting continuing education credits. describe a situation that demonstrated a Barnes civility and the outcome. & Noble Gift Card. They and their “We received 66 responses, ranging parents were recognized at the 2010 from poems to short stories to personal Golden Key induction ceremony at essays,” said Susan Monahan, director Duquesne on Feb. 14.
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March 2010 Sunday, March 14 Wednesday, March 24 Musique on the Bluff: The French Duquesne University Sunday, March 7 Communication of School-Age Seasons presents Ravel Revue Downtown Luncheon Music on the Mount: Children 3 p.m., PNC Recital Hall Keynote Speaker Len Komoroski, Singing Saxophones Presented by Speech-Language Pathology Suggested donation: $10 president of the Cleveland Cavaliers. 3 p.m., St. Mary on the Mount, Keynote speakers Dr. Diane L. Williams 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The David L. Mount Washington and Dr. Elizabeth Crais Monday, March 15 Lawrence Convention Center Free Admission 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Double Bass Recital Series Power Center Ballroom Featuring members of the Sunday, March 28 Thursday, March 11 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Duquesne University Symphony Graduation Fair In Memoriam 8 p.m., PNC Recital Hall Orchestra featuring Music Director 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. With Voices of Spirit and Suggested donation: $10 Laureate Sidney Harth Union Ballroom conductor Christine Jordanoff 8 p.m., Carnegie Music Hall 8 p.m., St. Mary on the Mount, Wednesday, March 17 Suggested donation: $10 Friday, March 12 Mount Washington University Reception Two Stages of Autism: Early Free admission Hosted by The Rev. Sean Hogan, C.S.Sp. Identification and Increasing the 4 to 6 p.m., Power Center Ballroom
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