The Duquesne U n i v e r s i t y

September 2007

Power Center Update Convocation Captured Celebration with Fr. Hogan New Equipment in Clinic Check the latest on construction of Photos, awards and a summary of The Rev. Sean M. Hogan, C.S.Sp., The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic the Power Center, the new multipur- Convocation are included inside. marks the 40th anniversary of his is utilizing new equipment that will pose recreation center. Page 3 Page 4 ordination. Page 8 benefit clients and students. Page 11 DU Alert System Adds New Ways Of Reaching Employees, Students By Karen Ferrick-Roman All employees and students are encouraged to register for a new system that DU Emergency Alert will be used only in emergency situations, and the system will enable them to receive emergency alert notifications when they are away will be tested on a regular basis, at least once per semester. from their computers and desks. The University will continue to use its established emergency communication Through DU Emergency Alert, employees and students registered with the methods, including: system will be delivered alerts through mobile devices, text messages and/or • The Web page via the “newsroom,” calls to non-Duquesne or campus land-line phones. The free registration can be www.newsroom.duq.edu done quickly and easily online at www.duq.edu/alert. The information will be • DORI, www.dori.duq.edu used only for the alert notifications. Privacy will be respected; even the system • Broadcast e-mails to all students, faculty operators will not know the names of the those who are registered. and staff “This new system has technology that will notify people of urgent informa- • Broadcast voice mail messages to tion, whether they are at the University, at home or on the move,” said James all campus phones that are equipped Caputo, director of public safety. “Our University community has to realize how with voice mail important it is that each and every one takes a few minutes to subscribe to the • The Duquesne University weather/ service. We will continue to use our standard emergency and mass communica- emergency hotline, 412.396.1700 tion methods of e-mail and voice mail and other methods, but this system adds • The University switchboard, 412.396.6000 another layer to the safety notification systems we have established.” • Coordinated announcements through public The system will send alerts in a specific order, starting with mobile devices. media outlets. Individuals also will receive instructions on how to confirm that they have If contact information changes, these changes received the message. If confirmation is not received, the automated system will noted elsewhere at Duquesne do not automatically send a message to the alternate listed on the subscription registration, which update on the DU Emergency Alert system—and could be a non-Duquesne land line or an office phone number. This would be conversely, DU Emergency Alert system updates will not followed by an alert to the individual’s Duquesne e-mail address. automatically account for changes to be noted elsewhere If an individual responds to confirm a message at any time, the alerts will not in the University. forward to other contact methods. If an individual does not respond, alerts will • Individual subscribers are responsible for updating their DU Emergency continue to forward to all of the contact methods for a defined period, usually Alert through the same online systems they have used to register initially: cycling through five attempts to make contact. www.duq.edu/alert or via a link on DORI, www.dori.duq.edu. Separation of Church, State Explored at Annual Symposium By Rose Ravasio The First Amendment guarantee of separation’ Calif. ety, American University School of freedom of religion has a long history between The Wall Public Affairs of interpretation, with long-ranging church and of Separa- The Promises and Perils of a Wall implications and consequences. state raise tion After 60 of Separation School prayer, the rights of religious provocative Years 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. minorities and dissenters, and govern- questions 9:15 to • Frank S. Ravitch, professor, Michi- ment funding for private schools are and promote 10:30 a.m. gan State University College of Law just a few of the issues that spark First discussion • John L. Faith, Politics and the Courts: Get- Amendment debate. that affects Allen Jr., ting Beyond the Illusions of Original National experts explored Freedom so many is- journalist, Intent and Neutrality of—or from—Religion: Understand- sues. These senior cor- 3 to 4:15 p.m. ing the Separation of Church and controver- respondent Each presentation was followed by State, at Duquesne University’s third sies really for the Na- a question-and-answer session. “Our annual Faith and Politics Symposium cut across the political and religious tional Catholic Reporter and Vatican speakers are all renowned experts in on Sept. 20. Sponsored by the McAn- spectrum,” said Dr. Albert C. Labriola, analyst for CNN and NPR the field of First Amendment rights, ulty College and Graduate School of acting dean of the McAnulty College Megatrends in Catholicism and especially freedom of religion,” Lab- Liberal Arts, the event was held from and Graduate School of Liberal Arts. Church/State Relations in the 21st riola said. “All have published books 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Duquesne The symposium’s four featured Century through well-respected presses includ- Room of the Duquesne Union. speakers were: 10:45 a.m. to noon ing Oxford University Press, Double- “Past, present and future con- • Bishop Thomas J. Curry, bishop • Daniel L. Dreisbach, professor, day and Continuum.” troversies concerning the ‘wall of of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, department of justice, law and soci- 2 • Duquesne University Times • September 2007

of Leadership and Professional Advancement, and the Center for Corporate and A Message From the Executive Education’s Women’s Executive Leadership Program. Construction of the multipurpose recreation center on Forbes Avenue is President quickly nearing completion. In a few short months, the campus community will have access to an unprecedented array of fitness facilities and will enjoy a new Welcome back. As we look forward to a new ballroom with spectacular views of ’s skyline. Our Uptown neighbors and exciting academic year here at Duquesne, I am will welcome new retail and dining establishments. The Forbes Development happy to share with you some updates and news signifies the beginning of a new era. To mark that new era, we reach into our regarding our campus. past. The multipurpose recreation center will be named for Duquesne Uni- This fall marks the implementation of the Uni- versity’s first president, the Rev. , C.S.Sp. We plan to versity’s new undergraduate core curriculum. In celebrate the grand opening of the Power Center in January 2008. addition to the traditional, discipline-specific courses, the revised core now An enhancement to our campus communication tools is the DU Emergency includes a service-learning requirement, as well as courses designed around Alert, an automated notification system that enables us to effectively contact four new themes: creative arts, faith and reason, global diversity and social Duquesne employees and students in the case of an emergency. Through DU justice. I’m pleased that this new and improved core not only offers our Emergency Alert, subscribers will receive an alert via mobile devices, text students a wider variety of class choices, but also supports the University’s messages (SMS) and calls to non-Duquesne phone numbers. If you have not strategic plan and mission. already done so, I urge you to register at www.duq.edu/alert. Students are the lifeblood of Duquesne University, so focusing even more As we embark on a journey through this new academic year, I would like to attention on recruitment and improving retention rates is always imperative. say thank you for the important part that you play in making Duquesne a uni- Duquesne’s new Office of Enrollment Management utilizes a university- versity that provides a solid education for the mind, heart and spirit. Good luck wide, coordinated, team approach to recruit and retain students. These in the upcoming year. efforts will be spearheaded by Paul-James Cukanna, who has been named associate vice president for enrollment management and who will continue in his role as executive director of admissions. A new school year also means new educational opportunities for students. Some interesting new programs that kicked off this semester include the Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D. cutting-edge Sustainability MBA in the Donahue Graduate School of Busi- President ness, the online master’s degree in parish management offered by the School Duquesne University Online Tools Help Faculty and Advisors Faculty can now use Self-Service Banner to check class rosters, TechUpdate enter grades, add to syllabi and do other administrative tasks. Advisors can also use these online resources to review student tran- New Tabs, Channels Available on DORI scripts, schedules, test scores and registration information. Details By Alison Conte are posted in the Faculty’s Guide to Banner channel in DORI, After a busy summer, Banner and DORI are ready for a new semester with more ways to con- www.dori.duq.edu. nect you with tools, resources and other people in the Duquesne community. The Banner Student Training Team will offer several open hous- DORI now reflects what we do at Duquesne: learn, teach, work and live. es to assist faculty in the transition from Datatel/Web Advisor to • Current news and notices are found on the Home tab. Banner. Please plan to stop by. Light refreshments will be served. • Events and workshops on campus are on the Living tab. Sessions are held in Room 103 Rockwell Hall unless otherwise • Employees can find links to Banner (INB) and Human Resources news on theWorking noted. Tab. • Tuesday, Sept. 18, 8-10 a.m. • To access information about academics, students go to the Learning tab and faculty to the • Wednesday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Teaching tab. • Monday, Oct. 8, 4-6 p.m. The Registration tab has been replaced by a new channel, Registration News. Students will • Tuesday, Dec. 4, 4- 6 p.m. (Room 435 Fisher Hall) still be able to access online registration, class listings of student account information through • Thursday, Dec. 6, 8-10 a.m. the existing Self-Service Banner tab. This change does not affect the registration process. Everyone will need a MultiPass account and password in order to access Banner through DORI. (MultiPass will also be used for Personalize Your Portal WebMail and Blackboard.) Because DORI channels (those little boxes of information) are targeted to the individual roles If you haven’t used DORI for a few months, you may need to of student, faculty and staff, you will not necessarily see on your screen what others see on their reset your MultiPass. Visit the DORI login page at www.dori.duq. DORI screens. In addition, you can add and eliminate some channels, and customize your portal edu for links to initialize or reset your MultiPass. to make it just right for your own needs. On the DORI Help tab you can learn more about what’s new in DORI, preview available PubMed Available at Library channels in their categories and find out how to add them. In conjunction with the National Library of Medicine, Gumberg Welcoming New Students Library is offering a new way to search life sciences literature and Incoming students were welcomed to Duquesne with a dozen channels just for them on a Medline. PubMed @ Duquesne enables users to search PubMed, special New Student tab. They could explore orientation, campus life, academics, and learn how then connect to Gumberg’s electronic journals and even to ILLiad, to get involved and stay connected. Anyone can add these channels to their portal layout. Look using the Find It! button. for them under the “Help” category, “New to Duquesne” subcategory. To do so, visit www.library.duq.edu/pubmed/ and click on the New Banner Tools Speed Processes special PubMed @ Duquesne link. Students, faculty and advisors can now use Self-Service Banner for administrative tasks for- merly done in WebAdvisor and Datatel. Dougherty Launches Column Prospective students can apply through a new online admissions application for many of our President Charles J. Dougherty shares his insights and expertise in a academic programs. New admissions Web pages and a new graduate studies website will guide new monthly column with readers of the Pittsburgh Catholic. prospects to the online forms. His inaugural column, Catholic University Not a Contradiction To reduce the number of passwords you need to remember, your MultiPass can now be used in Terms, appeared in the July 13 issue. His July column, as well as to access even more online tools like Web Mail and Blackboard. If you need help, go to the other columns, can be viewed online at www.administration.duq. DORI login page at www.dori.duq.edu for links to change or reset your MultiPass. edu/presPghCath.html. Duquesne University Times • September 2007 • 3 With Each Brick and Beam, Power Center Work Progresses

By Karen Ferrick-Roman Over the summer, President Charles house the second story of Barnes & as they round the court on four track Behind the Scenes: J. Dougherty has become accustomed Noble and its Starbucks café, plus the lanes. Accessible and Green to wearing a hard hat as he’s checked sports-themed Red Ring restaurant, a The Fourth Level will feature a free While sharing the bricks-and-mortar story the progress of the new multipurpose performance stage and a juice bar/deli. weights room and racquetball courts, of the Power Center, Facilities Management recreation center. That hard hat attire The Forbes Avenue level, as well as the as well as another basketball/volleyball also revealed some interesting behind-the- will be gone at the end of this year, Watson Street level, will be open to the court and lounge area. scenes efforts that have been part of the when the large, brick building that public. For access to second, third and The Sklar Skywalk, which made planning. will serve Duquesne University and its fourth levels, students and employees an impressive statement when it was Campus expertise has been tapped to neighbors is scheduled for completion. will swipe their ID cards at a security completed last year, will connect the make recommendations and considerations At Convocation, Dougherty reported check-in area, Minoski said. heart of campus to the crowning glory for the Power Center. For instance, a class of that the center had gained a name The Second Level opens to a fitness of the new building: a Fifth Level ball- occupational therapy students conducted an and is “ahead of schedule and below center and an aerobics studio with room. Even in its skeletal form, the audit for accessibility, looking at the use of the budget.” The Power Center—named windows on two sides, looking up to ballroom evokes a “top-of-the-world” building by those with limited sight and other for the first president of Duquesne, the campus and Downtown, as well as feeling with vistas of the Downtown, disabilities, Minoski said. Rev. William Patrick Power, C.S.Sp.— a built-in sound system. The fitness the Mellon Arena and new-to-the-com- Besides keeping accessibility in mind, the is expected to be open at the beginning center will feature plasma TV sets with munity views of campus. Balconies building plans have very consciously been of 2008. headsets and 30 of the cardio fitness on the Forbes Avenue and Chatham laid to take the necessary steps through a “Excitement is building across cam- machine will have personal viewing Square sides of the building allow lengthy process that would achieve a Silver pus as construction progresses and we screens. Weight machines will also guests an even more unobstructed Certification designate in the environmentally move closer to having our new center be part of the mix. Student locker panoramic view. The room, which sensitive and highly regarded Leadership in bustling with students, employees and rooms—with hair dryers included— already is being booked for events such Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) public visitors,” Dougherty said. will be on this floor as well. as conferences and wedding recep- for the Power Center, said George Fecik, Though the bones of the interior Near the turnstiles and receptionists’ tions, can be configured in a number of executive director of Facilities Management. The green building rating system is the most layout and mechanical systems are well area off the elevator lobby on the Sec- ways, Minoski said. Insulated panels widely accepted benchmark for measuring the in place, it still requires some imagina- ond Level is space for a lounge. This that will soundproof the ballroom can sustainability of buildings. tion to visualize the building as Mark TV-free zone is intended as a place be used to divide the area. A projector “We have incorporated the necessary Minoski, project manager, described it, where people will be able to meet, and big screens can be used or smaller design and operation requirements to meet providing a tour from the ground up of relax and make use of wireless and screens can be employed as necessary. the certification,” Fecik said. “However, this is the green-oriented Power Center. hard-wired Internet access. Vending At the touch of a button, a “smart sys- an extensive process to get the certification. The Watson Street level, behind the machines also will be available. tem” will dim the lights and drop the Documents have to be filed by the architect building, will provide an entrance for The main attraction of the Third screens. In addition, sunscreen shades in accordance with the LEED certification Barnes & Noble. This level will house Level will be a basketball/volleyball will help with daytime use of projec- process for review. These documents can’t be the college bookstore within Barnes court that can be configured to have as tors. A dance floor and portable stage filed until after the building is operational. & Noble. Beyond the store, this level many as six hoops going or to be used are available, as is a podium. Certification can take up to a year.” will hold mechanical systems for the half or full court. A small scoreboard The area can accommodate as many Certification evaluates such things as a building. is at the court. Separate staff locker as 900 for a lecture. building’s energy efficiency, the amount of The Forbes Avenue street-level rooms will be housed on this level. The amenities and facilities at the recycled content in construction materials, the entrance will greet visitors with a plaza Walkers and runners who access the new Power Center are open to all stu- amount of landfill waste generated during similar to the new Forbes Plaza across Third Level Mezzanine will be able dents and employees. construction, impact of the building on the the street, Minoski said. This level will to keep their eyes on the game action surrounding community and indoor air quality. For instance, the Power Center will incorporate waterless urinals, which will save more than 50,000 gallons of water every year. The Numbers and the Layout Lighting levels in the gyms will be adjusted by The new Power Center has seven levels, about 130,000 square feet sophisticated controls, adapting when the gym wrapped in a package the equivalent of eight stories tall. is unoccupied, in recreational use or hosting This will include: competitions or videotaped events. Daylight Watson Street (behind the building): First floor of Barnes & sensors will automatically dim fixtures near Noble, mechanical and maintenance systems windows when conditions permit. Sensors will 1 Forbes Avenue (main street level entrance): Second floor monitor carbon dioxide levels in the building of Barnes & Noble, including a cafe that will serve Starbucks and adjust the intake of fresh air. Highly coffee; The Red Ring restaurant with a small performance stage, effective filters will protect against outdoor Jamba Juice bar and deli 5 pollutants; sources of indoor pollutants will be 2 Second Level: Fitness center, aerobics studio, fitness classroom, minimized through careful selection of paints, cardio equipment, locker room 4 finishes and carpeting. 3 Third Level: Gym with basketball/volleyball court, studios, a To address environmental and energy lounge area with wireless Internet, offices, locker room concerns, the University is expanding its Third Level Mezzanine: Walking track overlooking basketball/ co-generation plant to provide heating and volleyball court; 16 laps will equal a mile 3 cooling for the building. These pipes are neatly 4 Fourth Level: Gym with basketball/volleyball court, two tucked underneath the Sklar Skyway and will racquetball courts, free weight training room, classroom/studios, 2 lounge area with wireless Internet have the capacity to serve future buildings in the parcel, Minoski said. 5 Fifth Level: Large ballroom with pre-event area, balconies and 1 kitchen, connected to campus and the Forbes Parking Garage by After the Power Center is completed, the the Sklar Skywalk University project team will submit evidence Bragging Point: The steel-and-glass pedestrian bridge is said of compliance to the U.S. Green Building to be the tallest of its kind in the city, 80 feet above Forbes Ave. Council. The ultimate goal is not earning a certificate worthy of display, but practicing and promoting environmentally sound applications on campus. 4 • Duquesne University Times • September 2007 Duquesne Reflects on Accomplishments, Sets Course for Future Growth

By Karen Ferrick-Roman At Convocation on Sept. 7, Duquesne University President Charles J. Dougherty shared ad- vances made by the University in the past year and challenged faculty and staff to continue to institutionalize beneficial change. Dougherty discussed one of the most visible signs of growth on campus, the multipurpose recreation center. He announced that the building will be called the Power Center, named for Duquesne’s first president, the Rev. In the photo at the left, President Charles J. Dougherty recognizes Dr. Janie Harden Fritz, winner of the annual Eugene P. Beard Faculty Award for Leadership in Ethics at Duquesne, during Convocation. In the photo at the right, the audience sings a hearty version of Duquesne’s Alma Mater. William Patrick Power, C.S.Sp. “Work proceeds ahead of schedule and below budget on our new building fund raising and a rapidly improved $10 million for faculty research gram with the National Univer- on Forbes,” he told the overflow audi- admissions picture. • Being named to the top 20 uni- sity of Ireland in Galway ence of faculty and staff gathered in Additionally, total gifts to the versities for faculty research pro- • Inaugurating the Monsignor Bayer Learning Center for the annual University increased by 7.2 percent in ductivity at schools with fewer Charles Owen Rice social justice “state of the University” address. Con- the last year. Over the last four years, than 15 doctoral programs lecture series. struction is expected to be completed more than 6,000 new donors have • Leading the efforts, along with As Duquesne moves toward its 130th by the end of the year. The Power contributed to the University. From the the Hill House and other part- anniversary year, its mission remains Center, the first phase of construction previous three years, the average total ners, to form the Pittsburgh timeless, Dougherty said. “We will planned along Forbes, will open in gifts annually rose by 51 percent. Other Central Keystone Innovation preserve our mission as a Catholic early 2008. fund-raising successes included a 12.5 Zone, an economic development Spiritan university, giving our faith and Dougherty also announced that percent increase in the annual fund and magnet for biotech businesses the faiths of others special status, and Athletics and University Advancement a 10 percent increase in alumni giving. • Hosting the third annual Holy looking at society from the point of have raised about $1 million to build Faculty and staff giving also rose by Spirit Lecture and Colloquium view of those who are least well-off,” permanent grandstands for Rooney 10 percent last year, and contributions • Launching an MBA program he said. “We will continue to provide Field. from parents were up 9 percent. focused on sustainability an education that intentionally changes He also gave good news about the The S&P upgrade also considered • Becoming one of only three lives profoundly and for the better. positive financial standing of the Uni- Duquesne’s improved admissions pic- universities across the state to be We will preserve the personal char- versity. For the 18th consecutive year, ture. The 2006 freshman class was one named as a Center for Teaching acter of our community, keeping it a Duquesne has ended its fiscal year of the University’s largest; in the last Excellence place that values each individual with with a surplus in its operating budget. five years, the number of undergradu- • Establishing formal alumni special focus on the development of In the most recent independent assess- ate students rose by nearly 500. chapters in Philadelphia, Cleve- our students. We will continue to focus ment, Standard and Poor’s upgraded Meanwhile, statistics showed how land, Charlotte and Washington, on first-rate teaching and the learn- Duquesne’s outlook from “stable” to Duquesne has become increasingly D.C. ing it produces. We are committed to “positive.” selective. For the same time period, • Hosting Justice Samuel Alito, Pittsburgh, to our neighborhood and, The report said that Duquesne has “a undergraduate applications increased the second U.S. Supreme Court in a special way, to our own Bluff. And seasoned management team with suc- by more than 50 percent, while accep- member to visit Duquesne in the we are resolved to maintain the special cess in achieving strategic goals.” The tances dropped by about one-third. last five years spirit here that is Duquesne.” upgrade was based on successful oper- Some other milestones noted were: • Inaugurating a study abroad pro- ating budgets, a low debt ratio, strong • Receiving awards of more than Faculty Recognized for Excellence, Longtime Dedication to University By Rose Ravasio Several faculty members were recognized at the University’s annual Convoca- Kern said, “these three seem to inspire me the most.” tion on Sept. 7 for excellence in teaching and for providing 25 years of service to Kern received the 2006-07 McAnulty College Excellence in Teaching Award Duquesne. and has served as a visiting faculty member at the Los Alamos National Labora- Those receiving presidential awards were: tory, where he conducted research in the statistical sciences group. • Dr. John Kern II, associate professor of mathematics Witt-Enderby received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service to • Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby, associate professor of pharmacology-toxicology the Mission. She is recognized for her role as faculty advisor to the students of • Dr. Stephen Newmyer, professor of classics Kappa Epsilon, the professional pharmacy fraternity, her work as president of • Dr. Jeffry Madura, chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry. Duquesne’s Faculty Senate, and the time she devotes to serving on numerous Kern was the recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. committees for the graduate school of pharmaceutical sciences. Witt-Enderby also Despite the challenge of teaching math to students who are not math majors and reviews several papers each month for the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, the others who may be intimidated by math courses, Kern receives positive reviews Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and Brain Research. from his students, whom he is always willing to help. He is known as an excel- Outside of campus, she sits on the YMCA’s Board of Directors, co-chairs the lent, effective teacher who makes a positive impact on his students. On teaching Carnegie Science Fair and conducts experiments for students at local elementary introduction to probability, introduction to statistics and statistical computing, See Service Page 5 Duquesne University Times • September 2007 • 5 Janie Fritz, Communication Professor, Recognized for Leadership in Ethics

By Rose Ravasio Dr. Janie Fritz, associate professor in the communication and rhetorical studies department, has received the 2007 Eugene P. Beard Faculty Award for Leadership in Ethics at Duquesne University. She is recognized for her impact as an educator and for her dedication to serving both the University and its students. “I feel honored, surprised, and fundamentally affirmed, both personally and professionally, to have been honored with this award,” Fritz said. “Ethics is the heart of Duquesne University, and to receive recognition in this way is the highest honor I can imagine. I find myself filled with a deep sense of gratitude and very, very happy.” The Beard Award, presented annually to a faculty member, honors those who best exemplify the University’s commitment to moral and spiritual values through outstanding leadership in ethics in family life or in University or community service. Fritz received widespread support and nominations for the award from across the University. One nomination stated that Fritz “manifests a willingness to help when needed, is unfailingly supportive of others’ projects and seeks the good in others as well as others’ good.” Another nomination declared, “No one teaches outside of the classroom as much as Janie does. Her teaching inside the classroom Dr. Janie Fritz, winner of the 2007 Eugene P. Beard Faculty Award for Leadership in Ethics at Duquesne, is excellent and her teaching outside the classroom is exceptional.” addresses the Convocation audience. Fritz, who first began teaching at Duquesne in 1992, is director of the M.A. program and co-director of the B.A. program for the communication and rhetori- As her way of “living the University mission,” Fritz continues her service, be- cal studies department. yond classrooms, to the University and the community. She is an award-winning Emphasizing the role of ethics in personal and professional life is vital to advisor to the Sigma Kappa sorority chapter at Duquesne, has served as a men- a Duquesne University education for many reasons, Fritz said. “One is that tor to incoming freshmen and has conducted time-management workshops for Duquesne University makes public its concern for ethics in every facet of Uni- graduate students. She is a member of the Christ United Methodist folk choir, has versity life, so emphasizing ethics to students is important for the University’s taught Sunday School at Beverly Heights United Presbyterian Church and sits on fulfillment of its promised mission,” she said. “More importantly, for students the Religious Communication Association’s editorial board. to become ethical leaders and participants in personal and professional life, they A resident of Bethel Park, Fritz was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and holds a B.A. need ethical ‘ground’ under their feet, ground derived from the great narrative and an M.A., both in speech communication, from the University of Georgia and traditions that define the ‘good’ for human life and flourishing.” a Ph.D. in communication arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Through her research, Fritz looks at communication processes that connect, “Ethics is the thread that runs through and ties together everything about this sever and restore the ties that bind individuals to institutions. Recent projects University, from its Catholic Spiritan tradition of concern for the least among us include her edited book Problematic Relationships in the Workplace, a study of to the emphasis on education for the mind, heart, soul and spirit,” Fritz said. “The communication about and responses to ethical standards of conduct in organiza- Eugene P. Beard Award has continued and strengthened the explicit recognition of tions; professional civility and cynicism in organizations; issues of public and the importance of ethics, and the administration’s support for ethical initiatives is private communication; and relationships in organizations. a clear marker of the importance of that focus.”

Service continued from Page 4 Faculty members recognized for 25 and middle schools. years of service were: Newmyer was recipient of the • Dr. Priscilla M. Austin, assistant Presidential Award for Excellence in professor of accounting, Palum- Scholarship. In addition to teaching a bo/Donahue Schools of Business full course load, he has published four • Robert S. Barker, Duquesne Uni- books, 37 scholarly articles in academ- versity Distinguished Professor ic journals and nearly 30 book reviews. of Law He is currently preparing to publish his • Sister Donna Marie Beck, C.S.J., fifth book. Newmyer’s areas of spe- professor and director of the De- cialty include human-animal relations partment of Music Therapy, Mary in classical texts. He recently delivered Pappert School of Music Philo’s Defense of the Biblical Con- • Dr. Frank J. D’Amico, profes- cession to Humans of Dominion over sor of mathematics, McAnulty Animals, at the meeting of the Classi- College and Graduate School of cal Association of the Atlantic States. Liberal Arts Madura received the Presidential • Dr. David Hanson, associate Award for Excellence in Scholarship. professor of international busi- During his career, he has completed ness and director of international more than 70 publications and 34 peer- programs, Palumbo/Donahue reviewed papers, and was recently re- Schools of Business cruited to co-author the latest edition of • Dr. Rick McCown, professor of a leading freshman chemistry textbook education and chair of educa- in Canada. Madura also has served tional foundations and leadership, as an investigator on grant proposals School of Education Among the faculty and staff contributions President Charles J. Dougherty acknowledged at the 2007 totaling more than $3 million, and he • Margaret Patterson, associate pro- Convocation were four winners of Presidential Awards, from left, top, Dr. John Kern II, associate profes- is co-founder of Duquesne’s Center for fessor of journalism and multime- sor of mathematics; Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby, associate professor of pharmacology-toxicology; bottom, Dr. Stephen Newmyer, professor of classics; and Dr. Jeffry Madura, chair and professor of chemistry and Computational Sciences. dia arts, McAnulty College and biochemistry. Graduate School of Liberal Arts. 6 • Duquesne University Times • September 2007 Inaugural Donahue Chair Focuses On Financial Analysis and Ethics By Rose Ravasio Thomas J. Nist, has been named the Nist will direct the Fund and we’re building a portfo- tion in 1979, and has been teaching inaugural Donahue Chair in Investment Management Experi- lio of activities that broaden part-time in the Graduate School of Management at Duquesne Univer- ence—the region’s only the student experience,” ex- Business since 1998. sity. He comes to Duquesne from investment management plained Nist. “The support “I’ve certainly been around PNC Bank’s Business Banking Divi- degree program resulting and encouragement that Duquesne for a while and have always sion, where he served as senior vice in both B.S. and B.A. the University has received been inspired by the contributions president and small business segment degrees, emphasizing from the Donahue family, being made by so many people who manager. financial analysis and who are, themselves leaders want to make a difference,” Nist said. Endowed through a $1.5 million gift ethics. Through this pro- in investment manage- “In my new assignment I will be able from the family of Rhodora and John gram, students manage ment, has been terrific and to represent the University in advocat- F. Donahue, founder and chairman of a common stock port- Thomas J. Nist I am honored to have been ing the investment management and Federated Investors Inc., the Chair in folio and work toward selected to fill the chair.” finance programs to the business com- Investment Management was created outperforming their benchmark. Nist’s Previously, Nist served as manager munity while creating more opportuni- to help further the national reputation additional responsibilities will include of Business Banking Product Manage- ties for our students.” of Duquesne’s investment management teaching in the business schools, devel- ment and Marketing Groups at PNC, Nist has an M.B.A. from Arizona and finance programs. oping initiatives to enrich student expe- and was the national sales manager of State University, has attended the Dart- “I’m excited about being named the riences and creating a speaker series on PNC’s Treasury Management Busi- mouth College Executive Education Donahue Chair. The Finance Division current investment management and ness. He is credited for managing Program and is a lecturer at the Univer- curriculum and research in invest- finance issues. significant technological change, new sity of North Carolina’s Fundamental ment management is excellent and our “We are now expanding our students’ product introduction and sales force of Cash Management Program. He is a students have exposure to state-of-the- experience by managing an actual transformation at PNC. He also held member of the River City Brass Band art technology through our Investment investment fund as part of the course- posts at Mellon Financial Corp. and Board of Directors and is a certified Center,” Nist said. work. We’re also planning to cast Equibank. treasury professional from the Associa- In his new post in the John F. Do- a wider net in attracting investment An alumnus of Duquesne, Nist tion of Financial Professionals. nahue Graduate School of Business, professionals to our advisory board, earned a B.S. in business administra- Expert in Environmental, Supply Chain DU Professor Management Accepts Murrin Chair Receives By Karen Ferrick-Roman Telly Award Dr. Robert P. Sroufe Jr. has accepted the Murrin Chair in Global Competitiveness at Duquesne University’s John Dennis Woytek, assistant professor F. Donahue Graduate School of Business. In this position, in the Journalism and Multimedia Arts Sroufe will involve students in hands-on projects with area Department at Duquesne University, businesses, emphasizing sustainability in auditing, process has a received a second Telly Award improvement and change management. for his outstanding work in documen- “Robert Sroufe brings to Duquesne great expertise on tary film. issues of sustainability in operations and supply chains, Woytek served as producer, videog- including environmental management systems, technology rapher, writer and editor for his award- integration and global manufacturing,” said Dean Alan R. winning documentary, A Journey of Miciak of the business schools. “His research identifies the Faith. The documentary follows a linkage between sustainable strategies and competitiveness, Dr. Robert P. Sroufe group of Pittsburghers on pilgrimage to a challenge faced by every company today. He will play Medjugorje, a town in Bosnia-Herze- a key role as we launch our new full-time MBA program management, identifying how companies are redesigning the govina where the Blessed Virgin Mary in Sustainability and by advancing his research with area delivery of services and products because of the explosion reportedly appeared to six children and companies.” of information technology and changing consumer shopping appeared to Sroufe will not only conduct research, but integrate it patterns. His classes in management and operations focused them on a into the classroom and across the curriculum, reducing the on analytical skills and decision-making in regard to envi- regular basis, distance between cutting-edge findings, the classroom and ronmental operations. giving them best practices in the field. Previously, Sroufe taught in the Eli Broad Graduate messages for “Issues of sustainability touch virtually every facet of School of Management at Michigan State University. He the world. business today,” Sroufe said. “Our students need to study also served as project manager/logistics systems analyst The docu- Dennis Woytek and observe first-hand how this issue affects different areas for the U.S. Department of Defense in Battle Creek, Mich., mentary lets of corporate operations, as well as the overall viability of as a research assistant with the National Pollution Preven- the viewer experience what pilgrims a company. Through our program at Duquesne, we expect tion Center, and lab manager for the Research on Microbial see and do when they visit Medjugorje. to build more bridges between research and practices, and Ecology laboratory in East Lansing, Mich. Woytek also was recognized for his between our students and regional companies.” Sroufe, who received a National Science Foundation travel program Ad- Sroufe’s most recent publication, Strategic Sustainability: Award in the Division of Design, Manufacture and Industrial ventures in 1991. The Telly Awards, The State of the Art in Corporate Environmental Manage- Innovations, also was awarded two research grants at Boston founded in 1979, are a prestigious ment Systems, was released in May by Greenleaf Publishing. College and was the Sam Walton Fellow to Boston Col- distinction honoring outstanding local, The book provides insights into strategic and sustainable lege Students in Free Enterprise. He has received two Best regional and cable TV commercials ways of measuring corporate performance, including manu- Environmental Paper Awards from the Decision Sciences and programs, video and film produc- facturing and other processes, strategic planning, training Institute. tions. and performance measures. In 2003-05, he served as the primary investigator for Woytek was among more than Before Sroufe’s arrival at Duquesne, he was assistant KPMG’s Competitive Business Performance Research 13,000 other entries from all 50 states professor of operations management at the Wallace E. Grant, and he has written, co-edited and contributed to and five continents. Carroll School of Management, Boston College. There, he several journals and books on environmental operations and taught classes in operations management and supply chain management systems. Duquesne University Times • September 2007 • 7 New Office of Enrollment Management Will Align University Resources By Rose Ravasio work as a team with the Provost Ralph Pearson has named Paul-James Cukanna as associate vice presi- experts in each school to dent for enrollment management at Duquesne University. identify opportunities, The Office of Enrollment Management will utilize a coordinated approach to as well as challenges, recruiting and retaining students at Duquesne, which this fall welcomed its largest facing our programs and freshman class in four years. In his new role, Cukanna will oversee undergraduate students.” and graduate admissions, enrollment research, the Office of FinancialAid and the Graduate students Office of the Registrar. He will continue to serve as Duquesne’s executive direc- make up 43.5 percent of tor of the Office of Admissions. Duquesne’s student body. “Aligning human, financial and information resources to optimize the Uni- Duquesne has more than versity’s position in the educational marketplace will allow us to better recruit 150 graduate programs. and retain academically talented students,” Cukanna explained. “Our efforts will The most popular of these reflect a carefully planned program that relates realistically to Duquesne’s mis- programs include law, Paul-James Cukanna with student. sion, culture, organizational structure, financial and informational resources, and pharmacy and the MBA. educational practices.” “I am honored to During the past five years, Duquesne’s full-time undergraduate enrollment has be given the opportunity to work collaboratively with my undergraduate and grown by 4 percent, with total full-time enrollment reaching more than 10,000 for graduate colleagues across the University to further advance our admissions and the first time in the 2006-07 academic year. Total full-time enrollment figures for enrollment services efforts,” Cukanna said. “Duquesne will benefit through more the current academic year are expected exceed last year’s figures. collaboration, a common dialogue on issues that promote or impede undergradu- Centralizing Duquesne’s graduate enrollment effort is a top priority. “We can ate and graduate student enrollment, an improvement in enrollment services, the provide enhanced service to graduate students by pooling our resources across sharing of expertise, resources and an entrepreneurial spirit.” campus through a comprehensive, coordinated strategy,” Cukanna said. “We will Gormley to Lead New Scholarly Initiatives By Karen Ferrick-Roman dent counsel. also attracted high-profile Symposium Award and the Bruce K. Duquesne University has named A prolific, award- figures such as NAACP Gould Book Award from the Touro Kenneth G. Gormley Associate Vice winning writer, Gormley Chairman Julian Bond, Law Center, New York. President for Interdisciplinary Scholar- is writing a book on the who served as co-mod- Active in community as well as pro- ship and Special Projects. Gormley, Clinton-Starr investiga- erator with Gormley for fessional and academic areas, Gormley who has taught in the School of Law tion that is expected to be the award-winning Brown is former mayor of Forest Hills and since 1994, will continue teaching as completed next year. His v. Board of Education: serves on the Forest Hills Community he takes on new responsibilities aimed past books, articles and A 50-year Commemora- Development Corporation board. He is at promoting interdisciplinary schol- documentary films have tion; Kenneth Feinberg, a member of the board of trustees of St. arship, facilitating exchange among tackled the 50-year anni- Special Master of the Francis University and the Pennsylva- scholars and collaboration with other versary of Brown v. Board 9/11 Victims’ Compensa- nia Supreme Court Historical Society. academic institutions. He will report to of Education, Watergate tion Fund; then-Supreme Gormley taught at the University of the Office of the Provost. special prosecutor Archi- Court Justice Sandra Day Pittsburgh School of Law and was the In July, Gormley became the first bald Cox, the Pennsylvania Constitu- O’Connor; and more recently, Justice director and founder of Pitt’s Mellon president from academia to head the tion and legislative reapportionment, Samuel A. Alito Jr. Many of these pro- Writing Program in legal research. 136-year-old Allegheny County Bar among other topics. grams have been broadcast on C-SPAN He remains involved in legal prac- Association. He has testified before Gormley has succeeded in drawing television. tice, serving of-counsel to the firm of the U.S. Senate and the Pennsylvania the community together to discuss his- His work has been recognized with Schnader, Harrison, Segal and Lewis. legislature on wiretapping, obscenity torical and contemporary legal issues the Dr. Samuel Francis School Law law, presidential pardons and indepen- through a variety of programs that have Former Research Director Named Benefits Manager Assistant Dean at Duquesne Elected to Board Donna Steed, Dr. Michael Forlenza has been named as- Vancouver, British Columbia and as a research Duquesne University sistant dean of Duquesne University’s School associate at the Sociobehavioural Research Cen- benefits manager, has of Leadership and Professional Advancement, tre of the British Columbia Cancer Agency. been elected to a two- effective Aug. 1. Forlenza received his bachelor’s degrees in year term as board In his new role, his responsibilities will psychology and biology from Hunter College– of director for the include oversight of all academic programs the City University of New York, his master’s Pittsburgh Business Donna Steed and supporting the continued growth and and doctoral degrees in biological and health Group on Health. success of the school, which is geared toward psychology at the , and She also is a member of the finance nontraditional learners. His academic back- his master’s of public health in epidemiology at committee for the group. Founded in ground encompasses biological and behavioral the University of North Carolina. 1981, the non-profit organization and sciences, public health and epidemiology. Before becoming an academician, Forlenza business-only coalition works toward Most recently director of strategic research Michael Forlenza was a professional dancer, personal fitness improving the delivery, cost and qual- at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation and the trainer and massage therapist. He combined and ity of health care. Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative, Forlenza brings a applied those interests in investigating the ways the mind wealth of academic and nonprofit expertise to the position. and body connect and influence the development of chronic His previous experience includes serving as an assistant illness. professor of health sciences at Simon Fraser University in 8 • Duquesne University Times • September 2007 The Rev. Sean M. Hogan, C.S.Sp., Celebrates 40 Years as a Spiritan

By Kimberly Saunders From 1968 through 1975, Hogan The Rev. Sean M. Hogan, C.S.Sp., performed missionary work in the His first administrative role executive vice president for student Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya. As life at Duquesne University, will principal of Kiriku High School and at Duquesne was as asso- celebrate his 40th anniversary of his pastor of Thika, his parish included ciate director of develop- ordination on Sept. 24. 11 high schools, 27 grade schools and Born at Ballingarry, County Limer- two hospitals. During those years, he ment, where he had par- ick, Ireland on Aug. 26, 1941, Hogan was responsible for the construction ticular responsibility in the was the second of eight children of of several churches, the development Mary and Patrick Hogan. Educated of several credit union projects and first capital campaign for at Rockwell College, the building of the first youth center in Tipperary, Ireland, he Kenya, Thika Youth Center. law school development entered the Holy Ghost Hogan came to the United States in 1980. Fathers at Kilshane in May 1975 and began his graduate The Rev. Sean M. Hogan, Novitiate, Tipperary, studies at Duquesne University, receiv- C.S.Sp., is shown, above, after administering the in September 1959. He ing a master’s degree in education in from 15 to more than 600 over the past sacrament of baptism. In studied philosophy and 1976. His first administrative role at 25 years. the photo at the right, theology at Holy Ghost Duquesne was as associate director of Since 1986, Hogan has “served God Hogan, left is ordained on College, Dublin, and development, where he had particu- by serving students” through his many Sept. 24, 1967. The cam- taught at Blackrock Col- lar responsibility in the first capital roles within the University’s Divi- pus community rejoices with Hogan, executive vice lege before joining the campaign for law school development sion of Student Life. He celebrated his president of the Division Spiritan Congregation. in 1980. In 1982, he became the first Silver Jubilee at Duquesne in 1992. of Student Life, as he He was ordained at Holy director of the Office of International Vice president since 1988 and execu- celebrates 40 years in the Ghost College, Kim- Education at Duquesne University tive vice president since 1991, Hogan priesthood. mage Manor, on Sept. and founded the International Student has touched the lives of generations of 24, 1967. Organization, a group that has grown Duquesne University students.

Freshman Class is Largest in Four Years By Rose Ravasio This semester Duquesne University welcomed its largest freshman class in the past four years. The group of approximately 1,368 freshmen marked a 3.4 percent increase from last year’s class. Scenes from a Move-In “I’m especially proud of how the University community worked intelligently and collaboratively to enroll this freshman class,” said Paul-James Cukanna, The annual arrival of the freshman class energized executive director of admissions. the Duquesne campus on Additionally, the overwhelming majority of this freshman class—84 percent— Aug. 21-22. Some Kodak had ranked Duquesne as their first-choice school for higher education, according moments cropped up while to a survey through the Office of Admissions. Another 14 percent listed Duquesne the new group of students, as their second choice. the largest of the last four “Enrolling students for whom Duquesne is their school of choice will positively freshman classes, settled impact the overall educational experience and engagement of our students,” Cu- in. One father, apparently, kanna said. “It will also positively impact future measures of student satisfaction, was already prepared with retention and graduation. Given that academically talented students have options his “Duquesne Dad” shirt. at many schools, these statistics speak highly of the University’s position in a Meanwhile, the orienta- highly competitive marketplace.” tion crews also contrib- Several variables impact the University’s enrollment objectives: capacity, the uted their speedy service to assist with Move-In. mandate to provide a premium educational experience to Duquesne students, competition in the marketplace, the desire to enroll a diverse group of academi- cally talented and motivated students, the need to meet budgetary objectives and alignment of enrollment with the institution’s strategic plan. “In other words, the number of freshmen that we enroll each year is not ran- dom,” said Cukanna. “Rather, it is the result of a lot of discussion, planning and hard work throughout the University.” While working with overall University targets, the admissions office also works with administrators and leaders in each school to determine separate, realistic enrollment objectives. With this incoming class, a number of schools are experiencing large increases in freshman enrollment from last year. These include: • Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, up nearly 38 percent • McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts, up more than 22 percent • A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration, up more than 10 percent. Additionally, one in every 10 freshmen is a Duquesne legacy, with at least one immediate family member who is a Duquesne graduate, showing generational support for a Duquesne education and university experience. The admissions office also reports a 25 percent increase in campus visits. Duquesne University Times • September 2007 • 9 Lecture Presented by BSNES Explores Importance of Global Biodiversity

By Emily Goossen In the United States alone, 41 percent of all lecture, in part, because of the unique Duquesne-University of Cologne exchange prescription medication contains active ingredients program. The two universities have a multifaceted partnership that includes derived from living species. Most people do not graduate studies, undergraduate studies and faculty exchanges. realize how their everyday lives could be affected “Professor Hillebrand is an accomplished researcher in biodiversity, a dynamic by the destruction of wetlands and other important speaker and a welcome guest to the Duquesne community,” said Dr. Bob Volk- habitats across the planet. mar, interim director of the Center for Environmental Research and Education. To address the issue of global biodiversity, A reception will follow this free event, which is open to the public. For more the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental information, please visit www.science.duq.edu or call 412.396.4900. Sciences will sponsor a Rachel Carson Centen- This event is affiliated with a wider conference, sponsored by Duquesne nial Lecture by Professor Helmut Hillebrand of University and other institutions, designed to inform the public and scholars the University of Cologne. His address, Current about biodiversity in the 100th year anniversary of the birth of Springdale native Helmut Hillebrand Trends in Biodiversity: Should We Be Con- Rachel Carson, mother of the U.S. environmental movement. A conference to cerned?, will focus attention on global biodiversity celebrate Carson’s environmental ethic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 8 on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Pappert Lecture Hall of the Bayer Learn- a.m. to 5 p.m. at University Center of Carnegie Mellon University. Featured key- ing Center. note will be Dr. E.O. Wilson, Pellegrino University Research Professor Emeritus Hillebrand’s major research interests examine global biodiversity patterns at Harvard and a pre-eminent biological theorist, discussing Sustaining the Web and control of plant diversity in regional and local environments. An associate of Life in Modern Society. To learn more about the Rachel Carson Legacy Series, professor for the Institute for Botany and director of the International Masters of visit www.rachelcarsonhomestead.org. Environmental Science Program at the University of Cologne, he was invited to

Homecoming: Welcome Back to Mixing, Mingling, Football and Festivities

Duquesne’s annual Homecoming festivities include a student-alumni Network- ing Night, an alumni wine and cheese reception, AutumnFest, pig roast, Dukes vs. Frostburg State football game, Sunday Homecoming Mass and brunch. A sampling of activities follows. For a complete schedule, visit www.duq.edu/ homecoming. Unless otherwise indicated, reservations for all Homecoming events may be made by contacting alumni relations at 412.396.6209 or 800.I.LOVE.DU or on- line at www.alumni.duq.edu. Thursday, Sept. 27 student life. Tickets are $35 each. For edu. Homecoming Disco Ball Career Networking Program more information, contact alumni rela- AutumnFest on the Walk 7-11 p.m., Union Ballroom 5-7 p.m.—Ballroom, Union tions at 412.396.6209. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.—Academic Walk Dust off your leisure suits and plat- Friday, Sept. 28 Saturday, Sept. 29 Celebrate the season with a stroll along form shoes and dance the night away All Alumni Wine and Cheese “Common Ground” Coffeehouse beautiful Academic Walk. Enjoy food at this fun event for all alumni. Great Reception 9-11 a.m.—Mellon Hall Lobby booths, entertainment, crafts, music music, several food stations and an 5:30-7 p.m.—Roof Deck, Forbes Av- Stop by and celebrate the “common and more while supporting our student open bar will be available. Bring your enue Garage ground” you share with your fellow organizations. Be sure to bring the friends and fill a table or two. Tickets All alumni are welcome. This event Duquesne grads with special brews of kids for special activities! are $25 each; advance reservations are required. is free, but advance reservations are coffee and treats. This event is free, but Homecoming Pig Roast required. advance reservations are required. Our 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. —Tent on College Sunday, Sept. 30 African-American Alumni Dinner alumni board of governors’ members Hall Lawn Class of 1957 Pin Ceremony 7-10 p.m.—Duquesne Room, Union and alumni volunteer group will be on Go hog wild at this pre-game lunch co- Sunday Mass and Champagne All African-American alumni are hand to meet you. sponsored by alumni relations, athletics Brunch invited to this special dinner. Celebrate Finding Health Information on the and Greek life. The event is free, but 11 a.m. —Duquesne Chapel/Union the accomplishments of fellow Afri- Internet advance reservations are required. Ballroom Join the class of 1957 as they are rec- can-American alumni and friends, and 10-11 a.m.—Room 408, Gumberg Dukes vs. Frostburg State meet some of our current outstanding Library ognized at the Homecoming Mass. All Football Game alumni are invited to this traditional African-American students. Tickets are Visit to learn how 1 p.m.—Arthur J. Rooney Field $35 each. For more information, con- to find, evaluate and use health infor- Mass to witness the “blessing of the Cheer our championship Dukes on to 50-year pin” and welcome this special tact alumni relations at 412.396.6209. mation on the Internet. You will have victory over the Bobcats! Halftime ac- the opportunity to explore excellent group of alumni back to campus. 10-Year Reunion Dinner tivities include the presentation of the Immediately following Mass, enjoy a 7-10 p.m.—City View Café, Union consumer health information Web sites 2007 Homecoming Court, including and will receive user guides. Health champagne brunch in the Union Ball- Can you believe you graduated 10 the crowning of the Homecoming king room. Fifty-year graduates are special years ago? Come back to campus for a screenings, such as blood pressure, and queen. Football tickets are $6 each. will be available. The event is free, but guests. The cost of the brunch is $15 special dinner hosted by the Rev. Sean per person; advance reservations are M. Hogan, executive vice president for space is limited. Contact Lisa Sciulli at 412.396.5346 or [email protected]. required. 10 • Duquesne University Times • September 2007

Pharmaceutical Company Christine Jordanoff, professor of music education, was named among a select Options Rights to Gangjee’s group of local “Women in the Arts: Found- ers, Pioneers, Instigators.” Jordanoff is Cancer-Fighting Compounds the director of choral organizations in the Mary Pappert School of Music as well as By Karen Ferrick-Roman commonly used Taxol and Vincris- the artistic director and conductor of the The cancer-fighting technology and tine, these compounds target tubulin, Children’s Festival Chorus. Along with 35 other women whose achievements have compounds developed by Dr. Aleem which cancer cells need to migrate and helped to create a vibrant arts community Gangjee, Distinguished Professor of survive. However, unlike the existing in Pittsburgh, she was honored at a June Medicinal Chemistry at Duquesne, drugs, the Duquesne compounds are Robert S. Barker, Distinguished 13 gala celebration at the New Hazlett have been optioned to Delphian Phar- not expelled by the cancer tumor’s Professor of Law, was designated an Theater on the North Side. maceuticals, a San Francisco biotech protective mechanism. Drug resistance illustrious guest of the city of Sucre, Bolivia, where he spoke at the X Dr. Mikael D.Z. Kimelman, chair and company. develops because of this protective associate professor of the Department of These compounds not only battle International Seminar sponsored by mechanism. Bolivia’s Constitutional Tribunal. The Speech-Language Pathology, was cho- cancer cells that other drugs have been Unexpectedly, it was discovered that July 18-20 seminar was devoted to La sen as president-elect of the Council of unable to combat, but make formerly the Duquesne compounds not only Justicia Constitucional en el Siglo XXI. Academic Programs in Communication drug-resistant tumors susceptible, once While in Bolivia, Barker also spoke on Sciences and Disorders. This national battle cancer on their own merits but council comprises about 250 universi- again, to other cancer-fighting medi- restore the tumor’s sensitivity to the constitutional topics in the cities of Tarija and Santa Cruz, and was a guest on ties with programs in communication cines. other commonly used cancer drugs so several television and radio programs. sciences and disorders. Because the developing resistance to that drugs can be used in tandem, to the The second edition of his book, La previously effective cancer chemother- greater benefit of the patient. Constitucion de los Estados unidos y Bruce Ledewitz, professor in the School of Law, delivered the keynote address to apeutic agents is a major cause of death Under the optioning arrangement, su dinamia actual, was published in Bolivia during his visit. the State Convention of the Pennsylvania in cancer patients, new and more effec- Duquesne retains patents for the com- League of Women, in Myerstown on tive drugs are needed to treat patients pounds, while Delphian holds rights to Sister Donna Marie Beck, professor June 2. His speech was titled Judicial with drug-resistant tumors. use the technology and compounds. and director of the Department of Music Independence and the Role of the Citizen in Judicial Decision-Making. Information on the compounds was Delphian president and founder Dr. Therapy at Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music, has been named reported in the June 14 online issue of Kumar Gadamasetti, himself a medici- Margaret Patterson, associate profes- the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry by Professional of the Year in Music Edu- nal and pharmaceutical drug develop- cation by Cambridge Who’s Who. Only sor of journalism, has been recognized Gangjee and Dr. Charles D. Smith at ment chemist, noted, “Duquesne has one member is chosen annually from for meritorious service to Kappa Tau the Medical University of South Caro- one of the finest medicinal chemistry each discipline as a Professional of the Alpha, the national college honor society lina. Detailed studies of the compounds Year. The honorees are selected based for students majoring in journalism and programs in the country.” mass communication. Patterson was discovered by Gangjee show that like on their accomplishments, academic achievement, leadership and service. honored at the annual awards luncheon held during the annual Association for Dr. Antony Davies, associate pro- Education in Journalism and Mass Com- Hill House Director Tapped fessor of economics at Duquesne munication in Washington, D.C., on Aug. University, discussed research on the 10. She has served as chapter advisor To Lead Innovation Zone economics and ramifications of No for 17 years. Child Left Behind at a panel hosted on Dr. Gary Rentschler, associate pro- By Karen Ferrick-Roman Capitol Hill by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University’s Capitol Hill fessor in the Department of Speech- William O. Generett Jr., director of economic development for the Hill House Campus. Davies’ findings showed that Language Pathology and director of the Association, will lead the Pittsburgh Central Keystone Innovation Zone (PCKIZ) data at the state and school district Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, was as executive director. levels indicate that decision-makers are recognized as Volunteer of the Year at unable to influence the quality of educa- the annual convention of the National The PCKIZ, a consortium led by Duquesne Univer- Stuttering Association (NSA) in Atlanta sity and the Hill House Economic Development Corp., tion. If contributors to quality education, as measured by standardized testing, in June. The organization honored Rent- was funded by state and private sources earlier this are outside the control of government schler for his work as creator and editor year to generate job growth in technology fields. Of- agencies, he determined the best way of an NSA newsletter aimed at children fices will be based in the Hill District’s Hope Square, to ensure quality education is to allow called Stutter Buddies. Rentschler also has written parts of the NSA Web site, adjacent to the Hill House Association on Centre parents the freedom to choose where to send their children. www.westutter.org, especially targeting Avenue. teachers who have children in their class- “Bill Generett’s experience as a lawyer and entrepre- Dr. Tammy Hughes, associate profes- rooms who stutter. He also contributes to neur, and the knowledge and insights he has utilized as sor in the Department of Counseling, an “ask the expert” feature. economic director of the Hill House will prove invalu- Psychology and Special Education, is Dr. Calvin Troup, associate professor in able assets to the launch and growth of the PCKIZ,” president-elect of the American Psy- chological Association’s (APA) Division the Department of Communication and said Steve Schillo, chairman of the PCKIZ board of Rhetorical Studies, delivered the com- William O. Generett Jr of School Psychology. She will begin directors. “He knows, first-hand, what it takes to get a her three-year term in 2008. Hughes mencement address, Whose House Will company up and running, and he now is in a position also serves as associate editor of Psy- You Build?: A Question of First Priorities chology in the Schools. After College, for the Geneva College to share that knowledge with the tech community and help to launch these com- graduation ceremony on May 12. panies and bring jobs to Downtown, Uptown and the Hill District.” Since February, Generett, 36, a Point Breeze native, has led the entrepreneurial ventures of the Hill House, including the construction of a full-service grocery store and the purchase of commercial and residential real estate. He also has suc- Boards-by-Design Director ceeded in attracting tenants to commercial areas of the Hill District. Most of Generett’s background and training focus on law, though he remains an Named to New City Commission advisor to Comforcare Senior Services, a nonmedical home-care company that he Allison Jones, director of Boards-by-Design, a program of the Nonprofit founded. Leadership Institute that matches boards and potential board members, has been Through tax incentives and support services, the PCKIZ will serve entrepre- appointed to a new City of Pittsburgh commission. neurs with startup technology businesses in areas such as medical devices, tissue The Propel Pittsburgh Commission is dedicated to meeting the concerns and engineering, drug discovery, pharmaceutics, compliance engineering, digital needs of the City of Pittsburgh’s young adults and young professionals. Its 35 media, record management, software, cyber security and nanotechnology, as well members are ages 20 to 34. Chaired by the mayor, the commission intends to as owners of fledgling businesses poised for growth. encourage young adults’ participation in government, to identify or create oppor- Partners in the PCKIZ, besides Duquesne and the Hill House, include the Al- tunities in issues affecting young adults and to inform officials representing young legheny Conference, Allegheny County Department of Economic Development, people about issues specific to them. Carlow University, City of Pittsburgh, Community College of Allegheny County, “I am very excited to have been selected to serve on this commission, and I’m Heinz Endowments, Idea Foundry, Innovation Works, Institute For Transfusion looking forward to the opportunity to work with other young professionals to Medicine, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, PNC Bank, Point Park Univer- make an impact on our region,” said Jones, who was selected from roughly 500 sity, UPMC Health Plan and the R.K. Mellon Foundation. candidates. The new commission will meet in September. Duquesne University Times • September 2007 • 11 New Technology Improves Teaching and Learning in Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

By Kimberly Saunders In the sports world, coaches have long used play-by-play analysis of their ath- letes’ performances to help teach, motivate and inspire team members to improve their game. This same technology, developed and enhanced by Iris Technologies, is now being used by Duquesne’s speech-language pathology department to ad- vance the clinical education of first-year graduate students. Known as the Landro play analyzer, this sophisticated system can digitally record multiple speech therapy sessions as well as catalogue multiple behaviors within each session in real time. The Landro system replaces the conventional single video camera, VHS record- er and monitor the department has used for the past decade to evaluate therapy sessions in the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. The new system includes nine video cameras and five play analyzers connected by a centralized server. This integration allows clinic faculty to quickly and seamlessly sort and then access in- formation by client, student, instructor or countless pre-determined criteria, such as medical diagnosis or a particular speech behavior. Duquesne University is the first university in the region to offer this fully integrated play analysis system. Dr. Mikael D.Z. Kimelman, department chair of the speech-language pathology department, “The potential of this system as a teaching tool is tremendous,” says Dr. demonstrates the new $250,000 play analyzer in use at the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. Mikael D.Z. Kimelman, department chair and associate professor in the Univer- sity’s Department of Speech-Language Pathology. “It allows us simultaneously to she did in the next session,” he said. record, code and organize behaviors or other factors. We can then search and find The system can be accessed from dedicated computers within the clinic, the specific coded behaviors very quickly within a single recording or across multiple teaching lab and the student resource room, as well as from the desktop com- recordings throughout our entire database. In addition, we can observe up to four puters of every faculty member involved in clinical education. Sessions can be treatment rooms concurrently in real time, start and stop a recording session, and monitored as they occur, enabling the department’s clinical supervisors to provide control the cameras from any computer on the system.” immediate inputIn theand feedback to student clinicians if necessary. Faculty, students For example, Kimelman continued, the system can record and tag particular and clients can review recorded sessions at a later date, and analyze and evaluate speech patterns of a client who stutters. Upon reviewing the recording, the student numerous aspects of the therapy session. clinician can learn how to identify the correct and incorrect behaviors in a much The system was installed this summer, funded in part with a grant from the more systematic way, from session to session. Students can also monitor and PNC Foundation, and has been operating since the start of the 2007 academic evaluate their own professional and personal behavior in the clinic setting. year. “We expect that this new technology will significantly enhance the efficacy “If a student sees herself saying ‘um’ 15 times in a five-minute sampling of a of our clinical education for students and positively impact our clients as well,” session, she can work on eliminating that behavior and then see for herself how Kimelman said. DU Alumnus Named Bishop; New Greek Life Director Welcomed By Rose Ravasio Installation Set for Sept. 28 After visiting Duquesne for the first time, Rebecca Jamrozik, new Director of Greek Life, Honor Societies and By Karen Ferrick-Roman to others, Professional Organizations, said she immediately fell in The Duquesne University communi- making them love with the place. ty congratulates its alumnus, the Most feel special,” “People were friendly and the campus is beautiful,” said Rev. David A. Zubik, on being named Grasinger Jamrozik. “I also felt a deep connection with Duquesne bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. said. “He because it is a reputable Catholic, mission-driven Univer- Zubik, who will be installed on never forgets sity, which is very similar to John Carroll University, my Friday, Sept. 28, has strong ties with anyone. previous institution.” Duquesne. He received his undergradu- He really Jamrozik, who served as assistant director of student Rebecca Jamrozik ate degree, cum laude, in May 1971 in attends to activities and a Greek advisor at the Cleveland university, liberal arts and returned to Duquesne people. He’s replaces Ron Shidemantle. Jamrozik has a B.A. in journalism and political sci- for graduate studies, earning a master’s a priest’s Rev. David A. Zubik ence from Ohio State University and an M.A. in college student affairs from the degree in secondary school admin- priest. University of South Florida. She was a Greek life graduate advisor and a house istration in 1982. In addition, Zubik “Anything we asked him to do, he director at the University of South Florida, a student life coordinator for the contributed his expertise and insights did above and beyond,” Grasinger said. Florida Southern College and a collegiate leadership consultant for the Alpha Chi to the campus community as a member According to the Diocese of Pitts- Omega sorority, of which she is a member. of the University’s Board of Directors burgh, Zubik had served in vari- “I think my past experience will help me succeed at Duquesne,” said Jamrozik, from 1996 to 2003. ous school and chaplain posts in the a native of Youngstown, Ohio. “I am a first-generation college student who grew “We are delighted that he’s returning Pittsburgh area before being appointed up an hour from Pittsburgh. I understand the history, culture and economy of this to Pittsburgh as our bishop,” said the administrative secretary to then-Bishop region and can apply this to student advising. I think my experiences traveling for Rev. Sean Hogan, C.S.Sp., executive Anthony Bevilacqua in 1987. The next my sorority as well as previously working at a Catholic university will help me vice president of the Division of Stu- year, he was named administrative succeed at Duquesne as well.” dent Life at Duquesne, who has known secretary and master of ceremonies to Jamrozik is passionate about Greek life and believes in partnerships and collab- Zubik since the 1980s. “I know that he then-Bishop Donald W. Wuerl, whose oration. “The Duquesne Greek community has a solid foundation. Greek students has tremendous interest in education position he will fill. Zubik has held are very involved within the campus community, they excel in academics, they and will work hard for the betterment other administrative positions in the are devoted to service and they have committed advisors and alumni,” she said. of the diocese and its parishioners.” diocese, including vicar general and “If you work in a department that is interested in working on a new initiative with Raised in Ambridge, Zubik attended general secretary, which made him the Greek community, call me up and let’s talk.” St. Veronica High School in his home- responsible for administration of the Greek life is important to a university, Jamrozik said, because it provides op- town. He was taught there and later in diocesan central offices. portunity to involve students in values-based organizations. Duquesne currently graduate school by Dr. Mary Frances In 1997, Zubik was ordained an has nine sororities, 10 fraternities and five Greek leadership organizations, includ- Grasinger, C.S.J., professor of educa- auxiliary bishop in Pittsburgh and, in ing the Order of Omega National Greek Leadership Honor Society. In addition, tional administration at Duquesne. 2003, he was named bishop of Green the University has several Greek service, honor and academic sororities and “He has a marvelous ability to relate Bay, Wisc. fraternities. 12 • Duquesne University Times • September 2007 Sklar Skywalk Dedication Spiritan The literal crowning glory of the current construction project on Forbes Avenue will have its day of recognition. The Sklar Skywalk will be dedicated in a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 28, at 12:30 p.m. The entire Duquesne Discovery community is invited to these festivities. The Rev. , C.S.Sp., became president of the University in 1899. He believed in developing the whole person by education for the mind, the heart and the spirit, and the school had a strong sports program, all coached by Spiritans. Going Green Environmentally Conscious Campus

Facilities Management not only manages Duquesne University’s “green campus” efforts, but also leads the charge. This new feature will highlight the University’s efforts to conserve, preserve and protect resources and promote environmen- Some very visible signs of summer construction on campus, from left, included: The bricking of the sidewalk leading from the Sklar Skywalk; the cleaning tally sound practices across campus. of the Duquesne Union (top) and the new coat of color given to Fisher Hall (bottom); and the installation of University pennants near campus. Transforming empty campus space into lush green areas filled with native plants adds to the quality of life. The plants and grass in these Summer Projects Result in areas help clean the air through photosynthesis, cool the surrounding Improvements, Visible and Invisible environment, filter rainwater helping limit erosion and provide a habitat By Richard Tourtellott modernized much of the building’s maintenance category. Such regularly for animals. Native plants have been Faculty and students returning to residence areas. scheduled jobs include window caulk- the choice greenery for Duquesne’s our Bluff for fall arrive after most sum- On the other hand, improvements ing; heavy cleaning; painting; electri- Facilities Management staff because mer maintenance and renovation jobs in Brottier Hall, which are part of an cal, plumbing and masonry repairs; they provide these benefits, plus have been completed, but many cam- ongoing project that will probably replacing awnings, doors, carpets and potentially work more efficiently. pus improvements are quite conspicu- require five or six years for comple- windows; and sealing the decks of the Plants such as the small, flowering ous, even though few have witnessed tion, may not be so easily spotted. The parking garage and the concrete exte- serviceberry tree or the large shady the work being done. work has taken place on the building’s rior of buildings, which this summer oaks lining Academic Walk work No one could miss the results of the largely hidden heating, ventilation and was done to the Duquesne Union. well here because they are accus- stain applied to the exterior of Fisher air conditioning system. The price tag for all that general tomed to this region’s environment Hall, transforming the yellow-brick Substantial work in the Energy maintenance work in the summer is and climate. Native plants have building to brick red. Center this summer will also remain $1.8 million, according to George fewer pest problems, require less Gumberg Library patrons see the invisible. The Energy Center, an Fecik, executive director for Facilities maintenance and demand less water. redesigned Maureen P. Sullivan Cur- environmentally friendly facility that Management. riculum Center on the fifth floor, a is sometimes referred to as the campus Two years ago Fecik and his team renovation that increased the useable cogeneration or “co-gen” plant, sits drew up a planning document to proj- space of the center by 50 percent. Also next to Gumberg Library and makes ect maintenance tasks and their costs easy to see, a new decorative coating a significant portion of Duquesne’s over the next 50 years. According to on the walkway connecting the Forbes electrical power. Fecik, the document, based on industry Avenue Parking Garage elevator and A model of sustainable or “green” figures for maintaining and replac- Locust Street makes the concrete sur- design, the plant uses steam created as ing building components, helps them face look like hand-laid brick. a byproduct of making electricity for predict work and expenses, but visual Likewise, few can miss the new light heating, and through an evaporative inspections always take precedence poles lining the section of McAnulty process, transforms the steam into cold over a planning document’s predictions Drive between Forbes Avenue and water for air conditioning. and unforeseen repairs are sometimes Locust Street or the recently built This summer, the co-gen plant ex- necessary. retaining walls and decorative plants panded its chilling capacity, and crews Whether planned years in advance in the area between Forbes Avenue and connected the facility to the Palumbo or accommodated at the last minute, Brottier Hall. Center via cooling pipes, which will Duquesne’s maintenance and renova- Call the COPS Similarly, renovations in St. Martin’s make it possible, eventually, to sup- tion jobs are often possible only in the As another security enhancement, a Living Learning Center would be plant the Palumbo’s 20-year-old, summer when the campus is relatively new hotline has been added to report difficult for anyone familiar with the power-consuming, roof-mounted air empty. police, fire or medical emergencies on building’s former interior to overlook. conditioners. “The only chance we have to do campus. This summer’s work there created Other projects handled in the sum- these things is during the summer,” For the fastest response to a call in lounge areas on each floor for residents mer months by Duquesne University’s Fecik said. “When most of the stu- case of any emergency on campus, dial and visitors, and is the third phase of Facilities Management work crews and dents leave, we just jump in.” the Campus Police hotline at 412.396. a multi-year project that has already outside contractors fall into the routine COPS (2677). The hotline operates 24/7, every day of the year. Duquesne University Times • September 2007 • 13 Brahms on the Bluff Set for Final Four By Richard Tourtellott Professor David Allen Wehr says that he and his concert, Sunday, Sept. 23. colleagues in the Mary Pappert School of Music “We also have access to wide array of world- work hard to be superb teachers, and they have class guest artists who understand the historic found that a good way to become better teachers nature of what we’re doing, and they want to be is to challenge themselves as performers. a part of it,” Wehr said. Wehr, the Jack W. Geltz Distinguished Piano Donald McInnes, violist and holder of the Professor, is in a position to understand how Primrose Chair at the University of Southern accepting a performance challenge can improve California, exemplifies that category of musi- teaching. He is artistic director for Brahms on the cian. At the conclusion of this season, he will Bluff, an ambitious performance series presenting have performed in each of the three seasons of the complete chamber music of Johannes Brahms, Brahms on the Bluff. which is set to kick off The Final Four, its third Andrés Cárdenes, violinist and concertmaster and concluding season (see sidebar). of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, is anoth- Brahms on the Bluff With its 12 concerts, four per year for three er example of a world-class performer attracted The Final Four, the third and concluding season seasons, Brahms on the Bluff has unquestionably to the stage of PNC recital Hall by Brahms on Concerts take place in PNC Recital Hall in the School of Music on the been an ambitious undertaking, but the series also the Bluff. Cárdenes is scheduled to play the campus of Duquesne University. Pre-concert events begin 45 minutes has been a welcome challenge for the faculty. three Brahms trios (for piano, violin and cello) before each concert. A complimentary reception follows each perfor- Along with the series’ guest artists, Brahms on with Wehr and Martindale Williams in a special mance. A $10 donation is suggested. the Bluff has relied heavily on the talent in the Tuesday evening performance, Oct. 30. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 Music School, including those of Wehr, who is the Though the series has attracted stellar guest 3 p.m. principal performer. artists and large audiences, Wehr claims that the “Dual-ing” Pianos “Here at Duquesne, we are very well positioned goals of the series have been educational from Variations on a Theme of Haydn for two pianos, op. 56B to do something like this because we have such a the outset, and Brahms on the Bluff has been Two-piano Sonata, op. 34B Horn Trio, op. 40 strong core faculty,” Wehr said. successful in that regard, too. Previous seasons of Brahms on the Bluff, for On a basic level, music students are exposed Special pre-concert program: Ann Labounsky, chair of organ and sacred music, performing the Eleven Chorale Preludes, op. 122. example, have showcased the playing of a faculty to important repertoire performed by world- lineup that includes violinists Rachel Stegeman class players in their own school, and when mu- William Caballero, French horn Cynthia Raim, piano and Charles Stegeman, pianist Natasha Snitk- sic students see the faculty practicing, perfecting Charles Stegeman, violin ovsky and cellist Anne Martindale Williams, who and performing, Wehr says they are seeing that David Allen Wehr, piano is also a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony the faculty is “modeling the kind of professional Orchestra. behaviors we expect of our students.” Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 Those performers will appear in this season’s In addition, another educational benefit, 3 p.m. Brahms on the Bluff concerts as well, and so will Party of Five faculty development, is a natural byproduct of String Quartet no. 3 in B-Flat major, op. 67 faculty members Guenko Guechev, chair of voice, presenting a series like Brahms on the Bluff. Variations on a Theme of Schumann for Piano, op. 9 and William Caballero, French horn, also a mem- “Everyone who’s been involved in this series Piano Quintet in F Minor, op. 34 ber of the Pittsburgh Symphony. In addition, Ann has learned new works,” Wehr said. “The fac- Christopher McGlumphy, executive director of the Pittsburgh Chamber Labounsky, chair of organ and sacred music, will ulty who play in the series immerse themselves Music Society, presents the pre-concert talk. present a special performance of Brahms organ in the music, learn Brahms better and therefore Donald McInnes, viola music at 2:15 p.m. before the season’s opening teach the music better.” Natasha Snitkovsky, piano Charles Stegeman, violin Rachel Stegeman, violin Information Literacy SAILS David Allen Wehr, piano Anne Martindale Williams, cello into Gumberg Library Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007 By Randy Cole 8 p.m. Triple Play What is a term used to describe what a journal Fellowship Available Three trios for piano, violin and cello article is about? Is it ethical to use the ideas of an- Gumberg Library is partnering with faculty Jim Cunningham, host of WQED-FM’s Morning Show, presents the pre- other person in a research paper? Research ques- across campus to bring information literacy to concert talk and shares an Edison wax cylinder recording of Brahms. tions can be daunting for a college student. The the classroom through innovative projects in the Andrés Cárdenes, violin Gumberg Library is helping to make it easier for students’ discipline. Gumberg faculty members David Allen Wehr, piano freshmen to use and evaluate information by tak- are developing assignments that pair a student’s Anne Martindale Williams, cello ing an active role in assessing student information topic of interest with information literacy exer- literacy with an initiative called Project SAILS. cises in the University core course. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 Gumberg faculty members are encouraging 3 p.m. Faculty members who develop students’ infor- The Clarinet Chronicles seniors to take the Standardized Assessment of In- mation literacy skills through their courses are Clarinet Trio, op. 114 formation Literacy Skills (SAILS) during October. eligible to be awarded an information literacy Clarinet Quintet, op. 115 Incoming freshmen in 2004 were the first to be fellowship. For information, contact Diana Sasso Songs with Viola, op. 91 tested in information literacy, and these students at [email protected] or 412.396.5680. The pre-concert talk explores the relationship between Brahms and will be administered the same test as seniors this Richard Muhlfeld, the foremost clarinetist of the composer’s era. fall. By readministering the test, Gumberg faculty October. Additionally, faculty members who teach James Campbell, clarinet members and multidisciplinary partners from seniors will receive letters highlighting ways to Guenko Guechev, bass baritone faculties across the University hope to evalu- encourage participation. Faculty will receive letters Donald McInnes, viola ate information literacy learned as a result of the with reminder cards to distribute to students. Charles Stegeman, violin Rachel Stegeman, violin University’s initiative. Gumberg Library is the first to utilize the Stan- David Allen Wehr, piano All faculty members are invited to encourage dardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills Anne Martindale Williams, cello their fourth-year seniors to take the one-hour as- (SAILS) in a pioneering way, as a longitudinal sessment. study. For more information on Project SAILS, For information call 412.396.4632 or visit www.music.duq.edu. A campus-wide campaign will raise awareness visit www.projectsails.org. of the assessment initiative in September and 14 • Duquesne University Times • September 2007 New Program Fills Gap, Enhances Leadership in Women Executives By Rose Ravasio National reports show that organiza- assignments under the guidance of tions truly leverage the diverse talent and respect, experience and friendship. tions with women in key leadership external coaches/mentors that they have.” An opportunity to reflect on what’s positions have strengthened their • collaboration with an executive An organization that keeps a pulse important to their careers, their family corporate reputation, attracted and re- steward, who serves as a culture on the varied issues that arise within and themselves.” tained tremendous talent, successfully change agent within the organiza- Pittsburgh’s workplace, the CCEE The question for executives today, targeted and succeeded in new markets, tion and as a mentor to the partici- describes ideal candidates for the says Arrington, is whether or not they and differentiated themselves from the pant Women’s Executive Leadership Pro- are able to truly leverage the talents of competition. • executive forums in which to share gram as emerging female leaders who women to achieve remarkable corpo- In support of these findings, the new best practices and promote organi- consider themselves “fast trackers,” rate results. “Experience, development Women’s Executive Leadership Pro- zational change. who are always looking for ways to and opportunity are vital,” she says. gram at Duquesne University, devel- “There is tremendous, diverse talent improve themselves and their organi- “The Women’s Executive Leadership oped by the Center for Corporate and in many of the city’s organizations,” zations, and who have an understand- Program is a truly comprehensive, Executive Education (CCEE), is de- explains Angela Arrington, director of ing and passion for the business. executive offering that is custom- signed to both enhance leadership skills the CCEE. “We hear from our clients What will women gain from par- designed for business women. Our of female executives as well as answer that what may be missing is the ability ticipating in the Women’s Execu- approach brings the best elements of a need in the business community. and/or opportunity for women to be tive Leadership Program? “For one, leadership development together in a Over the course of six months, authentic and highly successful as they growth in her current position and the way that we believe will yield tremen- the Women’s Executive Leadership move up and take on more responsi- confidence to tackle current and future dous benefits for both the participants Program offers participants a four-part bility in the organizations they serve. challenges that she will face within the and their organizations.” experience that includes: Experience, development and oppor- organization,” says Arrington. “An ex- For more information on the Wom- • authentic leadership and global tunity are all important and further, we citing opportunity to share, learn from en’s Executive Leadership Program, business skill development think a partnership that includes both and build a strong network of peers call the CCEE at 412.396.6190. • opportunities for organizational the organization and the participant is among her fellow cohort members contributions via strategic stretch essential. Our goal is to help organiza- and instructors that is based on trust New Degree in Disability Luncheon to Feature Health Care Supply Chain Management DU Alumna, CEO Linda Dickerson Duquesne University’s A.J. Palumbo Linda Dickerson, chief executive officer of the National Duquesne University’s National Leadership Institute Honor- Undergraduate School of Business is Aviary and a 1983 Duquesne alumna, will be the featured ary Advisory Council, Dickerson also serves as a member of pleased to announce a new offering in speaker at the second annual Disability Awareness Lun- the advisory boards for the Rangos School of Health Sci- health care supply chain management. cheon. ences, the A.J. Palumbo School of Business, the Nonprofit The degree, offered in partnership She will discuss Workers with Disabilities: Talent for a Leadership Institute and the Small Business Development with the University’s Mylan School of Winning Team, at the luncheon, which is scheduled at noon Center. She has been involved with numerous other civic and Pharmacy and John G. Rangos School on Monday, Oct. 15, in the Duquesne Room. business organizations. of Health Sciences, will be available to Dickerson also is a principal of 501(c) (3)2, a consulting The annual disability luncheon is sponsored by the Presi- students starting this academic year. firm that specializes in nonprofit management. A graduate dent’s Advisory Council on Diversity and the Office of Mis- The program’s goal is to contribute of Carnegie Mellon University, she received her master’s sion and Identity to raise the consciousness of the Duquesne to improving the effectiveness and effi- degree in career studies from Duquesne. Formerly president University community about disabilities. Nationwide, ciency of the health care supply chain, of Riverview Publications Inc. and publisher of Executive October has been designated Disability Awareness Month. bringing to the health care industry Report, she also served as principal of Dickerson & Man- Duquesne is participating by celebrating accomplishments significant cost-reducing and service- gus Ink., an issues management and strategy consulting made by individuals with disabilities and reaffirming the improving benefits that have been real- firm specializing in crisis communications and community University’s commitment to ensuring that equal opportunities ized in top-notch supply chain manage- affairs. are available—and accessible—to all Duquesne faculty, staff ment systems in the non-health care She is a member and past president of the Homeless and students. sectors. Graduates may pursue profes- Children Education Fund, and a member and past chair of The event is open to all faculty, staff and students. To sional opportunities in many sectors the Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau as register, contact Janine Peiritsch at 412.396.5097 or e-mail of the health care industry, including well as the Zoological Society of Pittsburgh. A member of [email protected] by Wednesday, Oct. 10. medical supplier and pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospital systems and medical distribution companies. Collection of Music Theorist, Composer While other industries have maxi- mized the latest practices in supply Hindemith Dedicated in Archives chain management to their advantage, A collection of more than 100 items owned by German-American com- the health care industry has seen only poser Paul Hindemith, including personal letters, rare photographs, sketches, limited success in making systemwide programs, autographed books and other items, were dedicated at Duquesne supply chain management improve- University’s Gumberg Library on Sept. 5. ments, according to an article in the Hindemith (1895-1963) was one of the leading composers of his era and Journal of Supply Chain Management, an important music theorist. The collection was bequeathed to Duquesne Winter 2005 issue. “A key requirement by Phyllis Flick, a close friend of the composer and his wife. Flick met for improving health care supply chain Hindemith in the 1930s, when the composer and his Jewish wife fled Nazi performance is supply chain education Germany after his works were pronounced “degenerate” art. as it relates to the health care industry,” Flick was also a close friend of Carolyn Bruno Shankovich and Dr. Robert the article reported. Interdisciplinary program courses Archivist Thomas White, left, and Dean Edward Shankovich, chair of musicianship in the Mary Pappert School of Music. Kocher discuss the Hindemith collection. At the dedication ceremony, University Archivist Thomas White and Dr. will provide students with the back- Shankovich discussed the importance of the collection to scholars and musi- ground for supply chain management cians. career opportunities in health care. Duquesne University Times • September 2007 • 15 DU In The News DU In The News

Below is a sampling of recent news coverage: Rising Gas Prices ‘Fact of Life’ Few Pa. Teachers are Nationally economy, which aired on the CW Network’s On May 8 and May 9 the Tribune-Review, Certified Consumer Tuesday program. Gorillas’ Hidden History Revealed KQV-Radio, KDKA-Radio, WTAE-TV and A May 19 Tribune-Review article on Dr. Michael Seaman, assistant professor KDKA-TV talked with Dr. Kent Moors, teachers who are not nationally credited 9th Annual Entrepreneur’s Growth of biology, commented on genetic political science professor, in an article reported that Duquesne was among Conference Scheduled research being conducted on gorillas in about rising gas prices. USA Today also only three state schools chosen to have Pop City Media included an article in its the April 20 issue of Science magazine. quoted Moors in an article about worldwide Centers for Teaching Excellence, designed June 6 Webzine about the Entrepreneur’s relationships with Iran on June 10. He to assist teachers in becoming nationally Growth Conference hosted by Duquesne’s Duquesne MBA Program to Focus on discussed Congressional moves regarding certified. Chrysler Small Business Development Sustainability the oil industry on KDKA-TV’s Sunday Center. The May 1 Post-Gazette featured an Business Page on July 1 and was quoted Regional Experts Say Parents Need to article about the new Duquesne MBA in by UPI in an analysis piece on Aug. 13. ‘Unplug’ Children Staff in Place; Dukes’ McConnell-Serio sustainability. A May 20 Tribune-Review article Ready to Recruit Pittsburgh Businesses Forge Foreign addressed how important it is for kids to The June 6 Post-Gazette included an 1 Creditor Might Break Even in Relations get away from the television and start article about the new women’s basketball Bankruptcy The May 10 Tribune-Review covered the thinking “outside the box.” Director of coach, Suzie McConnell-Serio. The May 1 Tribune-Review quoted Law first Europe Day hosted by the Duquesne Early Childhood Programs Dr. Julia Professor Mark Yochum about Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center. Williams was quoted. Onorato’s Prospects Might Hinge Brewing Co.’s bankruptcy case. On Fight Duquesne University Names Pappert Newsmaker In a June 7 Tribune-Review article about Car-Sharing Company Coming To Board Chairman A May 22 Tribune-Review Newsmaker Allegheny County property assessments, Pittsburgh The May 11 Post-Gazette included featured Dr. Albert Labriola, who was Law Professor Joseph Sabino Mistick was KDKA-TV aired a May 1 story about an article about the new chairman of named acting dean of Duquesne’s quoted. Flexcar, a “car sharing” company that is Duquesne’s Board of Directors, P. David McAnulty College and Graduate School coming to Pittsburgh. Marketing Professor Pappert. The Tribune-Review ran a similar of Liberal Arts for the 2007-08 academic Ex-Steeler Player Russell finds niche in Dr. Audrey Guskey was quoted. article on May 14. year. Recycling The June 8 Tribune-Review featured this Starting Salaries for Pitt, Duquesne Move Over, Diamonds: New Stamps are Duquesne Dean Calls for Habeas article about former Steeler Andy Russell Law School Grads on the Rise Forever Corpus for Detainees and his speaking at the Entrepreneurs The May 4 Pittsburgh Business Times The Tribune-Review featured a May 11 The May 22 Post Gazette included an Growth Conference at Duquesne. featured an article about the increase article about the new stamps that can article about the terror detainees in starting salaries for Duquesne and Pitt law be bought at the current postage price, Guantanamo Bay and their rights. Law U.S. Open school graduates. and can be used after prices continue to School Dean Donald J. Guter was quoted. KDKA-TV aired an interview with Marketing increase. Dr. Audrey Guskey, marketing A similar article appeared on May 28 in the Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey regarding the CIA Director Hayden Addresses professor, was quoted. Tribune-Review. U.S. Open on June 10. The interview also Duquesne Graduates aired on KDKA Radio on June 12 and June Articles about Duquesne’s commence- Stage Set for March of College Retired Executive Learned Lessons in 16, and on The CW Consumer Tuesday on ment ceremony, with keynote speaker and Graduates Leadership During WWII June 11. DU alum Gen. Michael Hayden, director The May 13 Washington Times applauded The May 24 Post-Gazette featured an of the CIA, were included in the Post-Ga- Duquesne’s sports leadership master’s article about Le Herron, a speaker at a Academic to Head Bar Association zette, Tribune-Review and on Zwire.com program in an article on the rise in luncheon sponsored by Duquesne’s Beard The June 12 Post-Gazette featured an and Pennlive.com on May 5. specializations majors. Center for Leadership in Ethics. article about Law Professor Ken Gormley The Tribune-Review also covered the talk, being the first academic to head the Hispanic Woman’s Rise to CEO a Road Moms’ Legacies Leave Their Marks which focused on treating workers well to Allegheny County Bar Association. Map for Graduates Regionally on Stage, in the Arts, Parks improve companies. The May 5 Post-Gazette featured an The May 13 Tribune-Review featured Jonesin’ article about entrepreneur Linda Alvarado, a Mother’s Day article about maternal 10 Teachers in Pittsburgh Catholic The June 13 Cleveland Free Times who received an honorary degree from legacies and included the mother of Board Schools Earn Bushel of Awards featured an article about Assistant Music Duquesne and spoke at graduation for the Chairman David Pappert, who dedicated The May 30 Tribune-Review included Professor Sean Jones, who will play a Duquesne Schools of Business. the Mary Pappert School of Music in honor an article about 10 Pittsburgh Catholic concert in Cleveland. Pop City Media of his mother. school teachers who received Golden featured Jones in a June 20 article. Duquesne Teacher Shaped Young Apple Awards. Of the 10 awards, five were Minds and Musicians Newsmaker Duquesne alumni; Michelle Bossong, Colleges Pledge to Cut Emissions The May 5 Post-Gazette featured an The May 14 Tribune-Review featured a Brian Klisavage, Sister Antoinette The June 13 Tribune-Review discussed article about Carmen Rummo, a retired newsmaker on Mylan School of Pharmacy Kostelnik, Kathleen Medjimorec and Jean how colleges are pledging to cut back on professor emeritus of music at Duquesne Associate Dean James K. Drennen Riley. emissions that cause global warming. It University who was honored for his years III, who has introduced the Journal of was reported that Duquesne generates 85 of teaching. Pharmaceutical Innovation, a publication of Duquesne Professor Will Help percent of its electricity from a natural gas the International Society for Pharmaceutical Stuttering Children turbine. The article also appeared on Philly. Muddle on How to Value Advanced Engineering. The May 31 Tribune-Review featured com. Placement Tests an article about Dr. Susan Felsenfeld of A May 6 Post-Gazette article addressed Governor Rendell Announces $45.7 the Department of Speech-Language School’s Approach Delighted Deluliis how college credit Advance Placement Million in Health Research Grants Pathology, who won a prestigious grant of The June 15 Pittsburgh Business Times (AP) tests. Admissions Executive Director A May 14 article on PR-inside.com reported about $10,000 from the Fulbright Senior featured information on Duquesne’s MBA Paul-James Cukanna talked about the about $45.7 million dollars in health Specialty Program. She will visit Burkina- program and alumnus Nick Deluliis, CEO science courses at Duquesne and the research grants to be given by the state. Laso in West Africa to help children and president of CNX Gas Corp. effect that AP classes have on students. Duquesne will receive $71,320. with stuttering problems to speak more smoothly. Federal Court Easier Newsmaker/Dateline Pittsburgh Finding That First Job After College On Bad Search Warrants The May 7 Tribune-Review as well as the The May 15 Tribune-Review included an Public Has Right to Know Jurors’ In a June 18 Post-Gazette article about Post-Gazette noted that Dr. Alan Seadler article about college students and their Names, Top Pa. Court Says bad search warrants, Law Professor Bruce has been named associate academic vice search for jobs after college graduation. A June 1 Tribune-Review article quoted Antkowiak was quoted. president for research at Duquesne. Linda Alvarado, speaker and honorary Law Professor Ken Gormley about a degree recipient at Duquesne’s recent recent court ruling that the public has the Car Rental Tips The Cure: Western Pa. Become an Schools of Business graduation, was right to know the names of jurors. KDKA Radio Pittsburgh Weekly and The Important Player in the Fight to Stop quoted. CW Consumer Tuesday programs on June Cancer Talking With… James Weber 19 both aired interviews with Marketing The May 7 Tribune-Review featured City, County Chiefs’ Wins Cement Power A June 3 Post Gazette featured a Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey regarding car an article about western Pennsylvania The May 16 Tribune-Review quoted question-and-answer column with Dr. rental tips. researchers who battle cancer. Dr. Aleem Law Professor Joseph Sabino Mistick James Weber, director of the Beard Center Gangjee, Distinguished Professor of about important issues that will need to be for Leadership and Ethics. Richer You Are, More You Pilfer Medicinal Chemistry at the Mylan School addressed when newly elected politicians The June 20 Post-Gazette featured an of Pharmacy, and Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby take office. Pittsburgh Arts Festival article about the amount of employees who and Dr. Vicki Davis, pharmacology On June 5, KDKA Radio aired an interview use office supplies at work for their own professors, were interviewed. The Tribune- North People News with Marketing Professor Dr. Audrey personal use. Dr. James Weber, director of Review Web site included segments of The May 17 Post-Gazette article about Guskey about the Pittsburgh Arts Festival. the Beard Center for Leadership and Ethics their videotaped interviews. The article Duquesne student Marine Sgt. Roger Another Guskey interview, focusing on at Duquesne, was quoted. The article also also appeared in the . Miranda reported that he was named the summer vacations, aired on KDKA-TV’s ran in the Fredericksburg, Md., News-Post. 2007 Outstanding Continuing Education Pittsburgh Today Live the same day, More DU In The News can be found at Student. as did Guskey’s interview on Ireland’s www2.duq.edu/times. 16 • Duquesne University Times • September 2007 Diversity at DU: Be Informed-Get Engaged How does Duquesne value—and pening on campus. among the groups sharing information Educational Resources on Islamic promote—diversity in the classroom, in The event, co-sponsored by the are: Studies the workplace, and in student programs President’s Advisory Council on • The Center for Health Care Di- • The Department of Occupational and activities? Find out at the inaugural Diversity and the Office of Mission versity Therapy. Diversity Fair on Thursday, Oct. 11, and Identity, aims to raise awareness • The American Evaluation Asso- After the fair, a guest speaker is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Duquesne of the various practices and initiatives ciation/DU Graduate Education scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in the Ball- Ballroom. under way at Duquesne that embrace Diversity Internship Program, room. From 4:30 to 6 p.m., a coffee More than three dozen groups plan to diversity and inclusion. which focuses on global and and dessert bar, along with entertain- share poster presentations, exhibits and The Diversity Fair will include a international education studies in ment and salsa dance lessons, will informational materials. Faculty, staff sampling of international cuisine and Namibia and a southern Africa wrap up the day’s session. and students are invited to learn about seeks to inform visitors about campus short-term study abroad the programs and services that are hap- groups and initiatives. For instance, • CERIS, the Consortium for The University Diversity Statement In accordance with the mission statement of Duquesne University, we serve God entation. This commitment is the responsibility of every member of the Duquesne by serving students through the maintenance of an ecumenical atmosphere em- University community. On our campus and in all our efforts, broad ecumenism is bracing diversity and inclusion. Guided by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and both a response to the contemporary world and a timeless striving for the libera- its members in over 60 countries, and consistent with our Catholic tradition, our tion of humanity from everything that offends dignity and freedom. In this way we commitment to inclusive excellence encompasses every aspect of personhood— advance the Reign of God in response to the Holy Spirit who gives life. including age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion and sexual ori- Second Annual Unity Week to Strengthen Sense of Community DU Community Calendar By Rose Ravasio September & October 2007 After its successful launch last year, Unity Week has become an annual event and will be held from Sept. 23-29 on Duquesne’s campus. Sunday, Sept. 30 Anne Martindale Williams, cello Established by the Black Student Union and the Student Government Associa- Duquesne University Wind 3 p.m., PNC Recital Hall, School of tion in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), Unity Week Symphony and Symphony Band Music was created as a way to increase the sense of community and appreciation of Robert C. Cameron, conductor $10 Suggested Donation diversity on Duquesne’s campus. 8 p.m., Carnegie Music Hall, “Events are designed to encourage students to embrace diversity, by not judg- Thursday, Oct. 11 $10 Suggested Donation Diversity Fair ing others based on their race, ethnicity, gender, beliefs or orientation; to be a 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Union Ballroom servant to those in need; to respect the ideas and values of others; and to practice Monday, Oct. 1 integrity in an effort to create a community of civil and responsible citizens,” Duquesne Symphony Orchestra The Duquesne Contemporary explained Rahmon Hart, director of the OMA. Sidney Harth, music director Ensemble This year’s Unity Week events include: Ann Labounsky and Andrew David Cutler, conductor • Sunday, Sept. 23, Mass, 9 p.m., Duquesne Chapel Scanlon, organ 8 p.m., PNC Recital Hall, School of • Monday, Sept. 24, Faculty/Staff vs. Students basketball game, 8 p.m., A.J. 8 p.m., Epiphany Church Music $10 Suggested Donation Palumbo Center Wednesday, Oct. 3 • Tuesday, Sept. 25, Leadership Development Institute, 5 to 8 p.m., Duquesne University Jazz Ensembles Sunday, Oct. 14 Duquesne Room Mike Tomaro and Sean Jones, Duquesne University Symphony • Wednesday, Sept. 26, Address by State Rep. Jake Wheatley, 4:30 p.m., directors Orchestra Duquesne Room 8 p.m., Room 322, School of Music Sidney Harth, music director • Thursday, Sept. 27, Unity Week T-Shirt Day $10 Suggested Donation 8 p.m., Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland • Friday, Sept. 28, Homecoming Pep Rally, 6 p.m. $10 Suggested Donation • Saturday, Sept. 29, Dukes Football Game, 1 p.m., Rooney Field Sunday, Oct. 7 Friday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Oct. 21 Ninth and 10th graders from Pittsburgh City Schools have been invited to the Admissions Open House 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Freshman Parent Weekend Leadership Development Institute, which will be facilitated in part by Duquesne Please register online. students. Participants will receive a Unity Week T-shirt and certificates of Calendar Notice: Please submit completion. “It is our intent to ‘lift as we climb’ and empower the rising leaders Brahms on the Bluff: Party of Five information for the Oct./Nov. DU of the Pittsburgh community,” Hart said. Natasha Snitkovsky and David Allen Community Calendar by 3 p.m. on Co-sponsors for Unity Week include the executive vice president of student Wehr, piano Fri., Oct. 5. Please include event title, name and title of speaker(s), life, the Duquesne Program Council, the Office of Student Activities, the Office Charles Stegeman and Rachel Stegeman, violin date, time(s) and location(s). Send of Residence Life, Duquesne University Athletics, the Office of Spiritan Campus information to [email protected]. Donald McInnes, viola Ministry, the Office of Commuter Affairs and the Multicultural Program Advi- sory Council. To sign up for the Faculty/Staff vs. Students basketball game or for more information on Unity Week, call the OMA at 412.396.1117.

Nursing School Earns National Accreditation Th e Du q u e s n e Un i v e r s i t y The School of Nursing recently has “This is a very noteworthy honor and The CNNE strives to promote ongo- been reaccredited for the maximum a testament to our faculty and qual- ing self-evaluative practices in nursing TIMES allowed timeframe for its Bachelor of ity of instruction,” said Dean Eileen education and its programs encour- Published by Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master Zungolo. “We are continually looking age institutions of higher education to Duquesne University of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs for ways to improve patient care and develop effective professionals and Public Affairs, by the Commission on Collegiate education.” socially responsible citizens. 220 Fisher Hall, Nursing Education (CCNE). Founded in 1937, the School of In the review process, the CCNE Pittsburgh, PA 15282 The CCNE, a national indepen- Nursing offers RN-BSN and Ph.D. considers information provided by Telephone: 412-396-6050 dent accreditation agency, awarded degrees in addition to degrees leading employers, alumni, current students www.duq.edu Duquesne’s nursing school the maxi- to the BSN and MSN. and faculty. mum 10 years of accreditation.