Duquesne University: the Operational Calendars

Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

OPERATIONAL CALENDARS 2014 - 2015 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Administrative Calendar 2014 - 2015...... page 2

Academic Calendar - Policy, Guidelines and Procedures...... page 5

Fall 2014 Semester...... page 7

Spring 2015 Semester...... page 9

Summer 2015 Semester ...... page 11

Events Master Calendar 2014 - 2015 ...... page 13

Calendars for the following Academic semesters may be found at the link below:

Fall 2014 Fall 2016 Spring 2015 Spring 2017 Summer 2015 Summer 2017 Fall 2015 Fall 2017 Spring 2016 Spring 2018 Summer 2016 Summer 2018 http://www.duq.edu/academics/academic-calendar

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The Administrative Calendar: 2014 - 2015

July 1 Fiscal Year Begins

Undergraduate and graduate catalogs are available online.

July 15 Proposed Schedule of Classes for Spring 2015 is submitted by the Deans to the University Registrar.

September 2 Annual reports from all areas due in the appropriate Vice President’s office.

October 1 Future Academic Calendars based on a two-year period should be presented to the Academic Council by the University Registrar. At this stage, the calendar should need only minimal alteration. The Academic Calendar should be approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting and sent to the President for approval.

Faculty requests for: a. promotion b. tenure c. leaves of absence d. post-retirement employment, and e. reappointment of full-time faculty in their third year with data should be submitted to the Dean/Chair.

October 7 Fall Enrollment Report distributed by Institutional Research.

October 15 Requests for Sabbatical Leaves for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 must be submitted by the faculty to the appropriate departmental chairpersons and Deans. Financial support is to be considered in preparing the next fiscal budget.

The operating and capital budget preparation schedules are released by the Vice President for Management and Business.

October 20 Spring semester Schedule of Classes is available online.

Deadline to submit Highlights for Summer 2014 tabloid to the Manager of Outreach (SLPA).

October 27 Spring 2015 Pre-registration begins

November 5 Deadline to submit nominations for speakers at the Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Ceremonies to the Public Honors and Events Committee.

February 11 Proposed Schedule of Classes for Fall 2015 is submitted by the Deans to the University Registrar.

Submission of the names of candidates for honorary degrees should be submitted to the Provost and Academic Vice President for presentation to the Public Honors and Events Committee.

November 17 Recommendations with full data for a. promotion b. tenure c. leaves of absence d. post-retirement employment, and e. reappointment of full-time faculty in their third year should be submitted to the Provost by the Deans.

The Provost and Academic Vice President transmits the requests and data for promotion, tenure, and reappointment of full-time faculty in their third year to the University Promotion and Tenure Committee.

Recommendations for Sabbatical Leaves with data and recommendations must be submitted by the Deans to the Provost.

December 15 The Provost and Academic Vice President announces the approved sabbatical leaves and the faculty members are notified.

December 19 Official Graduation Date 4 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

Commencement

February 2 Recommendations for a. promotion b. tenure c. reappointment of full-time faculty in their third year received from the Promotion and Tenure Committee along with recommendations for leaves of absence and post-retirement employment received from the Deans are submitted by the Provost and Academic Vice President to the President. The Provost will inform the Deans of the President’s action when all decisions have been made.

February 10 Spring Enrollment Report distributed by Institutional Research.

February 11 Publicity and schedule on the Summer Session ready for distribution. Advertisements, brochures, etc. will be mailed to various publics at strategic periods from mid- February until summer sessions begin.

Proposed Schedule of Classes for Fall 2015 is submitted by the Deans to the University Registrar.

Submission of the names of candidates for honorary degrees should be submitted to the Provost and Academic Vice President for presentation to the Public Honors and Events Committee.

March 18 Fall semester Schedule of Classes is available online.

March 25 Summer/Fall 2015 pre-registration begins

May 8 Official Graduation Date University Commencement

May 9 Diploma Ceremonies

June 1 Faculty seeking tenure and/or promotion to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor are to submit publications 5 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

to the Dean for evaluation by external reviewers. Candidates for tenure or promotion to Associate Professor or Professor should provide copies of publications for external review to the Department Chair or Dean.

June 4 Dates for final requisitions, encumbrances, purchase orders, etc. should be announced by the Vice President for Management and Business.

June 30 Fiscal Year Ends

THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR

I. POLICY

With the exception of the Law School and the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, the University Academic Calendar follows the traditional semester model.

The academic semester shall consist of fifteen weeks of instruction including the one-week final examination period, and there shall be not fewer than ninety class days in total to provide not fewer than fifteen class session days for each weekday (Monday through Saturday).

Holy Days of the Catholic Church, when occurring on weekdays within the semester or summer academic calendar, shall be school holidays.

The Academic Calendar, based on a two-year period, should be presented by the Calendar Committee to the Academic Council for approval on or before September 30.

Only unusual changes or irregularities in the calendar should be communicated to the faculty of the various schools and the student body at large.

National holidays and Church Holy Days observed in the construction of the Academic Calendar as School Holidays are:

Labor Day Good Friday All Saints Day Holy Saturday Thanksgiving Day Easter Immaculate Conception Ascension Thursday Christmas Memorial Day New Year’s Day Independence Day Martin Luther King Day Assumption Holy Thursday

II. GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION

1. The last day of the fall semester, including final examinations and Commencement, shall not be later than December 22.

2. The Thanksgiving Holiday shall begin Monday and end Saturday of the week of the fourth Thursday of November.

3. The Easter holidays shall include, but not necessarily be restricted to, the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday preceding Easter, and the Monday following Easter Sunday.

4. The last examination day of the Spring semester shall be no later than the Wednesday preceding commencement.

5. The final examination period shall include each class meeting day of the week.

6. Reading Days shall not be provided to cause an exception to any of the foregoing rules.

7. The term Reading Day shall designate an academic calendar day on which the University is open but on which regularly scheduled classes are not held.

8. The mid-term week, the period for conducting mid-term examinations, shall be the calendar week preceding the forty-fifth day.

9. The latest date for instructors to report mid-term grades shall be the Friday of the mid-term week.

10. The latest date for first semester freshmen to withdraw with permission of the academic advisor shall be the last class meeting day of the semester.

11. The latest date for other than first semester freshmen to withdraw with permission of the academic advisor shall be three weeks after the date on which mid-term grades are due.

12. The latest date for removing “I” grades in undergraduate courses in the previous semester or summer session shall be the Friday of the mid-term week.

13. The due date for instructors to report “I” grade removal shall be the Friday of the next class week following the latest date for removal of “I” grades.

14. A one-week vacation during the Spring semester is to be included near mid- semester whenever feasible, following the latest date for instructors to report mid-term grades and with the timing of the Easter holiday kept in mind.

III. PROCEDURES AND DATES

1. The Registrar requests authorization of the Provost and Academic Vice President by August 1 to organize the Academic Calendar Committee for the year. The Committee includes, but is not limited to, representatives for the Provost, the Academic Council, Student Services and the Student Government Association.

NOTE: Each year’s committee usually works on drafts of proposed calendars for the third and fourth years in advance.

2. The Chair of the Committee (usually the Registrar) prepares a proposed calendar(s) according to policy and submits to the Committee for approval or change by September 20.

3. Calendars approved by the Committee are submitted to the Academic Council by September 30 (or the meeting closest to this date). 8 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

4. The Provost allows two to four weeks for Deans to study the Academic Calendar. The Calendar then must be approved by November 1.

FALL 2014 SEMESTER

April 2 Tuesday Fall 2014 Pre-registration begins March 24 Monday Pre-registration

August 23 Saturday Saturday classes begin

August 24 Sunday Mass of the Holy Spirit

August 25 Monday Classes begin

August 25 - 29 Monday - Friday Final registration

August 29 Friday Latest date to register, change class schedule, and declare pass/fail or audit options.

Last day for registration cancellation and full tuition refund for the term.

September 1 Monday Holiday: Labor Day

September 5 Friday Latest date for 80% tuition refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University.

October 6 - 10 Monday - Friday Midterm exam week

October 10 Friday Instructor deadline for submission of Change-of-Grade forms to the deans' offices for students receiving an Incomplete (I) grade in undergraduate coursework for the Spring and Summer 2014 terms.

Latest date for prospective December graduates to submit thesis outlines and schedule comprehensives.

October 13 Monday Latest date for prospective December graduates to apply for graduation.

Latest date for reporting midterm grades.

October 17 Friday Deadline for submission of Change-of- Grade Forms from the deans' offices to the Office of the Registrar for students receiving an Incomplete (I) grade in undergraduate coursework from the Spring and Summer 2014 terms. "I" graded courses for which no change-of- grade is received will be converted to a permanent grade of "F."

October 27 Monday Spring 2015 pre-registration begins.

November 1 Saturday Holy Day: All Saints Day

November 14 Friday Latest date for undergraduates (other than first-semester freshmen and first- semester transfer students) and graduate students to withdraw with a "W" grade.

November 21 Friday Latest date for prospective December graduates to submit approved thesis and to take comprehensives.

November 24 - 29 Monday - Saturday Holiday: Thanksgiving (No classes. Offices closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.)

December 8 Monday Holy Day: Immaculate Conception

December 9 Tuesday Classes meet according to Monday class schedule.

Latest date for first-semester freshmen and first-semester transfer students to withdraw with a "W" grade.

Last class day of 15-week term.

December 10 Wednesday Reading Day

December 11 - 17 Thursday - Wednesday Final examinations

December 17 Wednesday Latest date for change of Incomplete (I)

grades from Fall 2013 for graduate level courses. Graduate "I" graded courses not completed by this date will receive a permanent grade of "F."

Latest date for graduating students to complete degrees and pay accounts.

December 19 Friday Official graduation date

University Commencement

SPRING 2015 SEMESTER October 27 Monday Pre-registration

January 8 Thursday Classes Begin

January 8 - 14 Thursday - Wednesday Final Registration

January 14 Wednesday Latest date to register, change class schedule, and declare pass/fail or audit options.

Last day for registration cancellation and full tuition refund for the term.

January 19 Monday Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 21 Wednesday Latest date for 80% tuition refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University.

January 28 Wednesday Latest date for 40% tuition refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University.

February 4 Wednesday Latest date for 20% tuition refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University.

February 23 - 27 Monday - Friday Midterm exam week

February 27 Friday Instructor deadline for submission of Change-of-Grade Forms to the deans' offices for students receiving an

Incomplete (I) grade in undergraduate coursework for the Fall 2014 term.

Latest date for prospective May graduates to submit thesis outlines and schedule comprehensives.

Latest date for prospective May graduates to apply for graduation.

March 2 - 7 Monday-Saturday Spring Break

March 2 Monday Latest date for reporting midterm grades.

March 9 Monday Deadline for submission of Change-of- Grade Forms from the deans' offices to the Office of the Registrar for students receiving an incomplete (I) grade in undergraduate coursework from the Fall 2014 term. "I" graded courses for which no change-of-grade is received will be converted to a permanent grade of "F."

March 23 Monday Summer/Fall 2015 pre-registration

April 1 Wednesday Latest date for undergraduates (other than first-semester freshmen and first- semester transfer students) and graduate students to withdraw with a "W" grade.

April 2 - 6 Thursday - Monday Easter Break (No classes. Offices closed Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3.)

April 7 Tuesday Classes meet according to Monday class schedule.

April 10 Friday Latest date for prospective May graduates to submit approved thesis and to take comprehensives.

April 28 Tuesday Latest date for first-semester freshmen and first-semester transfer students to withdraw with a "W" grade.

Last class day of fifteen-week term.

April 29 Wednesday Reading Day

April 30 - May 6 Thursday - Wednesday Final Examinations

May 6 Wednesday Latest date for change of Incomplete (I) grades from Spring 2014 for graduate level courses. Graduate "I" graded courses not completed by this date will receive a permanent grade of "F."

Latest date for graduating students to complete degrees and pay accounts.

May 8 Friday Official Graduation Date

University Commencement

May 9 Saturday Diploma Ceremonies

SUMMER 2015 SEMESTER

March 23 Monday Pre-registration

May 8 Friday University Commencement

May 9 Saturday Diploma Ceremonies

May 11 Monday Summer Sessions begin (3, 4, 6, 8, & 12 week sessions)

May 14 Thursday Holy Day: Ascension

May 25 Monday Holiday: Memorial Day

June 15 Monday Latest date to apply for August graduation.

June 19 Friday Latest date for prospective August graduate to submit thesis outlines and schedule comprehensives.

July 3 Friday Holiday: Independence Day Observance

July 4 Saturday Holiday: Independence Day

July 24 Friday Latest date for prospective August graduates to submit approved thesis and 14 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

to take comprehensives.

July 31 Friday End of twelve-week session

Latest date for August graduates to complete degree requirements and pay accounts.

August 8 Saturday Official graduation date

August 15 Saturday Holy Day: Assumption

UNIVERSITY EVENTS MASTER CALENDAR 2014-2015

JULY 2014

Tuesday, July 8 - F.A.S.T. Friday, July 11 Various Campus Locations

Thursday, July 31 Gussin Spiritan Division Awards Ceremony Power Center Ballroom 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

AUGUST 2014

Friday, August 1 School of Nursing 2nd Degree Graduation Union Ballroom 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 3 Sustainable MBA Commencement Ceremony Power Center Ballroom 12:00 noon

Friday, August 8 Rangos School of Health Sciences Commencement Union Ballroom 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 9 School of Leadership & Professional Advancement Commencement Union Ballroom 1:30 p.m.

Friday, August 15 Holy Day: Feast of the Assumption No Classes/Offices Closed

Tuesday, August 19 Freshman Move-In 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 20 - Freshman Orientation Program Saturday, August 23 Entire Union and Classrooms

Wednesday, August 20 Matriculation Ceremony A.J. Palumbo Center 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Parent Dinner Union Ballroom 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 23 - Upperclassmen Move-In Sunday, August 24

Sunday, August 24 Mass of the Holy Spirit A.J. Palumbo Center 11:00 a.m.

Monday, August 25 Fall Semester Classes Begin

Tuesday, August 26 School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony Union Ballroom 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 2014

Monday, September 1 Labor Day No Classes/Offices Closed

Wednesday, September 10 Meet the Greeks & Thursday, September 11 Union Ballroom 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 11 Admissions Graduate College Fair Union Ballroom 10:00 a.m.

University Convocation & Reception Power Center 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 13 Dukes Football Game (Dayton) Rooney Field 12:00 noon

Sunday, September 14 Admissions Fall Open House Various Campus Locations

Tuesday, September 16 Job Fair Union Ballroom 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 17 Libermann Lunch Africa Room 12:00 noon

Friday, September 19 Football Hall of Fame Dinner Power Center 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 20 Dukes Football Game (Monmouth) Rooney Field 12:00 noon

Sunday, September 21 Women’s Guild Freshman Family Lunch Union Ballroom 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Monday, September 22 Faculty Senate Meeting 17 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

Africa Room 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 2014

Thursday, October 2 Pascal Day Lecture Africa Room 7:00 p.m

Friday, October 3 – Homecoming Week-end Sunday, October 5

Friday, October 3 President’s Dinner honoring Century Club Power Center Ballroom 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 4 Dukes Football Game (West Liberty) Rooney Field 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 5 Homecoming Alumni Brunch Power Center 12:00 noon

Thursday, October 9 History Forum Power Center 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Friday, October 10 Board of Directors Meeting Power Center 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 11 Red Dress Gala Union Ballroom 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 14 Libermann Lunch Africa Room 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 15 Disabilities Awareness Lunch Africa Room 12:00 noon

Friday, October 17 Carnival Union Ballroom

Saturday, October 18 - Family Weekend Sunday, October 19 Entire Union and Various Campus Locations

Saturday, October 18 Dukes Football Game (Sacred Heart) Rooney Field 12:00 noon

Women’s Advisory Board Wine Tasting Power Center 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22 25-Year Dinner Power Center 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 23 Faculty & Staff Blood Drive Africa Room 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 23 – Rita McGinley Symposium Friday, October 24 Power Center Ballroom

Saturday, October 25 Dukes Football Game (Alderson-Broaddus) Rooney Field 12:00 noon

Thursday, October 30 - Wecht Institute Conference Friday, October 31 Power Center

Thursday, October 30 University Social hosted by Ms. Linda Drago & Mr. John Plante Africa Room 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m

Friday, October 31 Faculty Senate Meeting Africa Room 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2014

Saturday, November 1 Holy Day: All Saints Day

White Rose Ball Union Ballroom 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 8 Dukes Football Game (Bryant University) Rooney Field 12:00 noon

Miss Duquesne Pageant Union Ballroom 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 9 Commuter Family Day Union Ballroom 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 11 Veteran’s Day Breakfast Union Ballroom 8:00 a.m. 19 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

Order of Omega Fall Induction Union Ballroom 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 12 Libermann Luncheon Africa Room 12:00 noon

Thursday, November 13 PA Technology Conference Union Ballroom 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday, November 14 Holy Spirit Colloquium Lecture Power Center 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 16 ODK Induction Mass/Ceremony: University Chapel 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Luncheon: Union Ballroom 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.

Monday, November 17 Faculty Senate Meeting Africa Room 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 18 – Women’s Guild Vendor Fair Wednesday, November 19 Duquesne Union 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20 University Social hosted by Mr. David Beaupré Power Center Shepperson Suite 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, November 21 Mind, Heart and Spirit Africa Room 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 22 Dukes Football Game (Robert Morris University) Rooney Field 12:00 noon

Monday, November 24 - Students’ Thanksgiving Break Sunday, November 30 No Classes

Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 28 Offices Closed

DECEMBER 2014

Thursday, December 4 Night of Lights Perron, Academic Walk, Mellon Hall Patio, Union Ballroom 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 20 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

Saturday, December 6 Residence Life Breakfast with Santa Union Ballroom 8:00 a.m.

Monday, December 8 Holy Day: The Immaculate Conception No Classes/Offices Closed

Thursday, December 11 - Final Exams Wednesday, December 17

Friday, December 12 Duquesne Society Christmas Cocktail Party Power Center Ballroom 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 13 Alumni Breakfast with Santa Union Ballroom 8:00 a.m.

Friday, December 19 Winter Commencement Baccalaureate Mass University Chapel 9:00 a.m.

Winter Commencement Ceremony A.J. Palumbo Center 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, December 23 Staff Awards Luncheon Union Ballroom 12:00 noon

Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Break Friday, January 2, 2015 No Classes/Offices Closed

JANUARY 2015

Wednesday, January 7 Orientation for New Spring Students Union Ballroom 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 8 Spring Semester Classes Begin

Meet the Sororities Union Ballroom 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 14 Libermann Lunch Africa Room 12:00 noon

Thursday, January 15 University Social hosted by The Spiritans Power Center Shepperson Suite 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 21 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

Sunday, January 18 Sorority Bid Night Union Ballroom 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m

Monday, January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No Classes/Offices Closed

Friday, January 30 Model UN Student Union/Various Locations 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 2015

Sunday, February 1 – Founders Week Friday, February 6 Various Locations

Tuesday, February 10 Spring Job Fair Union Ballroom 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 11 Libermann Lunch Africa Room 12:00 noon

Thursday, February 12 Graduation Fair Africa Room 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, February 13 Board of Directors Meeting Power Center Ballroom 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 14 Valentine’s Day Ball Union Ballroom 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 17 University Social hosted by Dr. Timothy Austin Africa Room 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday

Saturday, February 21 BSNES Preview Day Union and Power Center Ballrooms 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 22 Pharmacy Preview Day Union and Power Center Ballrooms 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 25 Libermann Lunch Africa Room 22 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

12:00 noon

Thursday, February 26 Faculty and Staff Blood Drive Africa Room 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

MARCH 2015

Monday, March 2 - Spring Break Saturday, March 7 No Classes

Wednesday, March 4 Libermann Lunch Africa Room 12:00 noon

Saturday, March 7 Alumni Red & Blue Brew Power Center 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10 Libermann Lunch Africa Room 12:00 noon

Wednesday, March 11 School of Business Alumni Lunch Power Center 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 15 School of Nursing Preview Day Power Center Ballroom 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

School of Education Preview Day Union Ballroom 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17 University Social hosted by Fr. Hogan Africa Room 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18 Libermann Lunch Africa Room 12:00 noon

Saturday, March 21 School of Business Preview Day Power Center Ballroom 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Liberal Arts Preview Day Union Ballroom 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Biomedical Engineering Preview Day 23 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

Africa Room 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monte Carlo Night Union Ballroom 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 22 Rangos School of Health Sciences Preview Day Union and Power Center Ballrooms 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m

Monday, March 23 - ISO Week Friday, March 27 Union Ballroom

Tuesday, March 24 Libermann Lunch Africa Room 12:00 noon

Donor Recognition Reception Power Center 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, March 27 Unity Banquet Power Center 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 28 Senior Celebration Mass – Power Center Ballroom: 4:00 p.m. Dean’ Receptions – Various Locations: 5:00 p.m. Dinner – Union Ballroom: 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 29 Alumni Easter Egg Hunt Union Ballroom 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.

APRIL 2015

Thursday, April 2 Holy Thursday – No Classes/Offices Closed Friday, April 3 Good Friday – No Classes/Offices Closed Saturday, April 4 Holy Saturday Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunday Monday, April 6 Easter Monday No Classes/Offices-Open

Tuesday April 7 - Greek Week Saturday, April 11

Sunday, April 12 Learning Skills Center Preview Day Union Balllroom 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 15 Benefits Fair Power Center Ballroom 24 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Friday, April 17 Law Alumni Dinner Power Center Ballroom 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 19 Ring Blessing Brunch Union Ballroom 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Monday, April 20 Teacher of the Year Reception Africa Room 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 23 President’s Scholarship Dinner 6:00 p.m. William Penn Hotel

Sunday, April 26 Women’s Guild Fashion Show Union Ballroom 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29 University Social hosted by Fr. French Power Center Shepperson Suite 4:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m.

Thursday, April 30 - Final Exams Wednesday, May 6

MAY 2015

Saturday, May 2 Tamburitzans Senior Banquet Union Ballroom 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Friday, May 8 Baccalaureate Mass A.J. Palumbo Center

Commencement A.J. Palumbo Center 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 9 Diploma Recognition Ceremonies A.J. Palumbo Center and Union Ballroom

Monday, May 11 Summer Session Classes Begin

Thursday, May 14 Holy Day: Ascension Thursday No Classes/Offices Closed

English Festival Union and Various Classrooms 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 25 Duquesne University: The Operational Calendars

Friday, May 15 Board of Directors Meeting Power Center 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 23 Pharmacy Commencement A.J. Palumbo Center 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, May 24 Father Hogan’s Pentecost Brunch Power Center Ballroom 12:00 noon

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day No Classes/Offices Closed

JUNE 2015

Friday, June 5 Duquesne Society Cocktail Reception Administration Building Courtyard 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 7 Law School Commencement A.J. Palumbo Center 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 14 Duquesne Fest Various Campus Locations