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

january 2009

New Global Program Abuse and Abandonment in Film Carfang Commons Dedication Supplement Studied The first class in a new master’s pro- The annual human rights film series will A new area supporting team collabo- A study by Dr. Vicki Davis of the Mylan gram for women religious gathers in explore abuse and abandonment. rations will be dedicated in Rockwell School of Pharmacy examines black Rome. Page 5 Page 6 Hall. Page 7 cohosh. Page 11 Interim Law Dean, Advisory Board Named By Karen Ferrick-Roman ing the community together to discuss The Honorable Donetta W. Ambrose: The Honorable D. Brooks Smith: In December, Duquesne University historical and contemporary legal issues Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for named Kenneth Gormley interim dean of through programs that have attracted for the Western District of Pennsylvania; the Third Circuit; former Chief Judge the School of Law. Gormley has served high-profile, world-renowned figures, 1970 graduate of the Duquesne Univer- of the U.S. District Court for the West- as a professor of law on Duquesne’s has asked a panel of leaders from the sity School of Law ern District of Pennsylvania faculty since 1994 and is also associate legal community to serve as an interim The Honorable Max Baer: Justice Sen. Jay Costa Jr.: Pennsylvania vice president for advisory team. of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; state senator; shareholder of Grogan interdisciplinary “I invited these well-respected individu- 1975 graduate of the Duquesne Univer- Graffam, P.C.; 1989 graduate of the scholarship and als to assist the School of Law during this sity School of Law Duquesne University School of Law special projects time of transition,” Gormley said. “They The Honorable Ralph J. Cappy: Sen. Jane Clare Orie: Pennsylvania for the University. are committed to working together to Retired Chief Justice of the Supreme state senator; formerly a member of He made local directly engage with faculty, students, and Court of Pennsylvania; shareholder of the Pennsylvania House of Representa- legal history by alumni of the Law School to ensure that Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney P.C. tives and Allegheny County Deputy becoming the first the goals of the School are achieved. The Honorable Robert J. Cindrich: District Attorney; 1987 graduate of the academic to serve The prominent jurists, lawyers and Chief Legal Counsel for the University Duquesne University School of Law as president of the public officials serving on the new in- of Pittsburgh Medical Center; former Stephen C. Frobouck Esq.: Partner, Kenneth Gormley Allegheny County terim advisory board include: Judge of the U.S. District Court for the The Anderson Group of Companies Bar Association, with his one-year term Duquesne University Chancellor Western District Pennsylvania Inc.; 1968 graduate of the Duquesne ending in July 2008. and Law Professor John E. Murray, The Honorable Joy Flowers Conti: University School of Law His expert opinion has been sought Co-Chair: First lay president of the Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Kenneth J. Horoho Jr., Esq.: in the U.S. Congress and the Pennsyl- University, 1988-2001, former dean Western District of Pennsylvania; 1973 Partner, Goldberg, Gruener, Gentile vania Senate, where he has testified on of the law schools at the University of graduate of the Duquesne University Horoho & Avalli; past president of the wiretapping, obscenity law, presidential Pittsburgh and Villanova, chair of the School of Law Pennsylvania State Bar Association; pardons and the independent counsel ComPac 21 committee The Honorable Kate Ford Elliott: 1980 graduate of the Duquesne Univer- law. A prolific, award-winning writer, The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin, President Judge of the Superior Court sity School of Law Gormley’s current book project on the Co-Chair: Retired Justice of the Su- of Pennsylvania; 1978 graduate of the John R. McGinley Jr., Esq.: Mem- Clinton-Starr investigation is scheduled preme Court of Pennsylvania; Partner of Duquesne University School of Law ber, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, to be published by Crown Publishers (a Duane Morris LLP; 1980 graduate of the The Honorable Timothy K. Lewis: LLC; 1968 graduate of the Duquesne division of Random House) next year. Duquesne University School of Law Counsel to Schnader Harrison Segal University School of Law His book, Archibald Cox: Conscience of a The Honorable Maureen Lally-Green: & Lewis LLP; former Judge of the Gormley is of-counsel with the law Nation, won the 1999 Bruce K. Gould Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsyl- United States Court of Appeals for the firm of Schnader Harrison Segal & Book Award. vania; 1974 graduate of the Duquesne Third Circuit; 1980 graduate of the Lewis LLP. He replaces Don Guter, who Gormley, who has succeeded in draw- University School of Law Duquesne University School of Law will remain on the faculty. Nursing School Announces Laval Chair Appointment By Richard Tourtellott category of persons that can include the very young or very old, but can also include The School of Nursing has announced the appointment of people whose access to health care is limited or for any reason does not meet their Sister Rosemary Donley, S.C., to the newly created Jacques Laval needs. Endowed Chair in Justice for Vulnerable Populations, the ninth Examples of School of Nursing community service initiatives for vulnerable popu- endowed chair to be established by Duquesne University in the lations include the Nurse-Managed Wellness Center, which provides a wide variety past five years. of health care services to the elderly in locations throughout Pittsburgh’s neighbor- Currently, Sister Donley is a professor of nursing at The hoods, and Operation Churchbeat, which trains volunteers in the Hill District to Catholic University of America, where she also held positions recognize and respond quickly to heart attacks. as executive vice president and chief operating officer as well as In addition, Sister Donley will be responsible for teaching and conducting research dean of nursing. Sister Rosemary related to health care access and quality for underserved persons and communities. The Laval Chair is endowed through a bequest from the estate Donley, S.C. Developing stronger community partnerships, as well as organizing academic col- of the late Thomas F. Bogovich, a 1953 Duquesne business loquia and establishing an annual lecture series on social justice issues in health care graduate and retired Penn Hills funeral director. It is named for a 17th-century Spiri- will also be among her responsibilities. tan priest and physician who dedicated himself to caring for freed slaves on the small “I look at the Laval Chair as a good opportunity for me but also a golden oppor- Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. tunity for the School of Nursing’s faculty and students” Sister Donley said. “I’m very As holder of the Laval Chair, Sister Donley will spearhead the nursing school’s excited about what we can do.” community service efforts to provide health care services to vulnerable populations, a See Nursing Page 8 2 • Duquesne University Times • January 2009

Doug Kukta, Assistant Director of the Student Union ... on the Union Information Center Q: What is the Union Info Center? A: The Info Center provides informa- the “will call” window for the facil- A: The Union Info Center is part of tion about events at the University ity where the event is taking place. the Office of Student Activities and is as well as around the city. They also responsible for the daily management sell Port Authority tickets, sell tickets Q: Is there a timeframe for obtaining of the Duquesne Union, including the to campus events sponsored by the these tickets? NiteSpot, the second floor information Duquesne Program Council, provide or- A: Tickets are available during the desk and the Information Center on the der forms for tickets to Cultural District operating hours of the Union Info third floor. All events in the NiteSpot events, provide mailboxes and keys for Center. Order forms for Cultural are free. In addition, video games, pool student organizations, maintain a lost District events are picked up on tables, ping-pong tables, a foosball table, and found, and provide and set up audio Thursday afternoons. We recom- shuffleboard table and skeeball are avail- visual equipment for meeting rooms in mend that monthly bus passes be able for use. Computers connected to the Union. purchased during the week prior to Doug Kukta at the Information Center desk the internet are also available as well as a the beginning of the month. wide screen HD television. The new info Q: How do people go about obtaining desk on the second floor provides info tickets to events through the Info Center? Q: What information, aside from Univer- Q: What are the Info Center’s hours? mainly to people as they walk into the A: Go to the Information Center to sity events, does the Info Center offer? A: Monday–Wednesday: building. purchase tickets. DPC events require A: We provide directory information, 8:30 a.m. – midnight a University ID and cash or checks are directions, event information and any Thursday and Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. Q: What are the main services the Info accepted. Cultural District event tickets information pertaining to the University. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. Center offers? my also be ordered through the Info We will attempt to find answers to all Sunday: 10 a.m. – midnight Center. Tickets can then be picked up at questions. Business Managers Keep Eyes on Fiscal Operations Careful management of operating budgets will be a primary goal for all University labeled envelopes will be mailed first class and cannot go by bulk mailings. Check departments over the next six months. Directors and business managers will receive with mailing services for details. guidelines for reviewing and deferring any non-essential expenses until fiscal year 2009. • The human resources management recruitment team is restructuring responsibili- • The Internal Revenue Service has made changes that affect investment distribu- ties to serve all levels of hiring across a division. tion in Duquesne’s retirement plans. Employees will receive letters encouraging • The Office of Public Affairs is directing the editing and restructuring of all Univer- them to talk to their plan representatives. sity’s Web sites in preparation for a move to a new content management system. • Due to changes in U.S. Post Office policies, Duquesne’s mailing services can • Duquesne has added two new vendors: Paper Exchange, providing document now only accept electronic address files for bulk mail. Pre-typed envelopes or destruction, and Marathon Travel, providing travel services.

All of these technologies are now user-friendly, considered to be basic office skills. With the CMS, and a couple hours of training, you will use those same Update office skills to make updates and edits to Web sites. Bigger changes, like adding Tech pages and adjusting navigational links, will be in the hands of your school or By Alison Conte department Web content manager. These content managers will get a bit more Operator Please training, but they will be able to maintain Web sites from any computer without How exactly will a new content management system (CMS) make it easier to special software. update our Web sites? To understand, let’s look at how some other technological It will be quite a task to update, improve and transfer all our 150-plus Web breakthroughs were introduced into the workplace. sites into the CMS, but it will certainly be worth it. Public Affairs will be con- You may remember when “data entry specialists” were the only ones who could tacting each school and department to meet with their directors and Web teams. tabulate budget numbers on computer spreadsheets, or when documents were sub- In December, staff members from Student Life took part in the first Writing mitted to word processing typists to input changes. Once upon a time, we accessed for the Web Workshop, learning how to improve the readability of their Web a new, sophisticated communications tool only through a skilled technical expert: a pages. Representatives from management and business will participate in January, telephone operator who connected our calls. with admissions and academic affairs groups slated for February and March.

DU Approved for State’s First Alternative Energy Credits Duquesne University’s cogeneration or from conserving electricity through on campus is from clean energy sources.” facility has become the state’s first ap- energy efficient technologies. The credits Duquesne selected Nexant, the larg- proved distributed generation system can be sold or traded separately from est retail provider of environmental for creating Alternative Energy Credits the electricity itself, providing strong credit products, to create environmental More than 450 (AECs) under Pennsylvania’s Alternative incentives for investing in clean energy credits from qualifying campus proj- Energy Portfolio Standard program. sources, such as renewable energy and ects. “Duquesne has championed a very Receive Degrees The facility, which achieves overall energy efficiency. forward-looking, green energy policy for More than 450 students partici- efficiencies greater than 70 percent, “The University has had a strong quite some time,” said Darrell Sandlin, pated in Duquesne’s annual Winter qualifies as a Tier 2 energy source, commitment to sustainability and has manager of client services for Nexant Commencement on Friday, Dec. 19, generating 32,000 AECs—equivalent to been an early adopter of clean technolo- Clean Energy Solutions. “And we are in the A.J. Palumbo Center. Univer- 32,000 megawatt-hours of clean electric gies to efficiently light, heat and cool the delighted to have been able to help the sity President Charles J. Dougherty power. AECs represent the environmen- campus,” said George Fecik, executive University qualify for this important conferred degrees upon the students tal attributes derived from generating director of facilities management. “To- designation and create these very valuable and delivered the commencement electricity from renewable energy sources day, 100 percent of the energy consumed AECs.” address at the ceremony. Duquesne University Times • January 2009 • 3 Biology Professors Organize Annual Founders Week Citywide Darwin Celebration Celebrates Spiritan Heritage By Lisa Mikolajek Barton Duquesne University commemorates the values and vision of its founders, the When Duquesne University hosted its first Darwin Day lecture on Feb. 17, 2003, Congregation of the Holy Spirit, through the annual Founders Week observance. Dr. David Lampe was already looking forward to the pivotal year of 2009, which Sponsored by the Office of Mission and Identity, this year’s celebration is slated marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of The Ori- for Sunday, Feb. 1, through Friday, Feb. 6, and includes special events for employ- gin of Species. ees dedicated to increasing awareness of the Spiritan legacy. Lampe and Dr. John New this year is a historical exhibition of The Spiritan Story that was originally A. Pollock, both associate developed in France for the 300th anniversary of the Spiritan Congregation. A se- professors of biological ries of panels, reproduced with original artwork and an English translation, which sciences, have organized trace the history of the Spiritans from their founding in 1703 through 2003 will an unprecedented partner- be on display throughout the week in the Power Center. ship with other institutions The Rev. Paul V. Kollman, C.S.C., assistant professor of theology, University of throughout Pittsburgh to Notre Dame, has been invited to deliver the presentation, Spiritan Evangelization offer Darwin Celebration of Slaves in Eastern Africa: Courageous Endeavor or Moral Misstep? 2009: A Pittsburgh Part- All members of the University are invited to participate in the following events nership, a citywide series as their schedules permit. An RSVP to [email protected] is required for all events of events that will address except vespers. the enormous legacy of Darwin’s work. Founders Day Schedule of Events “For the past six years, Sunday, Feb. 1 Thursday, Feb. 5 we’ve focused on bringing 11 a.m., Mass in the University Chapel Founders Week Guest Speaker in renowned speakers who Noon, brunch in the Bayer Rotunda 3 – 4 p.m. in the Duquesne Room can educate the general The Rev. Paul V. Kollman, C.S.C., public on the science of evolution,” Lampe said. “For 2009, it was my goal to ex- Monday, Feb. 2 assistant professor of theology, pand this to something that would include not just the science of evolution but the Feast of Venerable Francis University of Notre Dame broader impact of evolutionary thinking, because it is clearly one of those profound Libermann, C.S.Sp. Spiritan Evangelization of Slaves in human ideas that has affected virtually every aspect of society.” Noon, Mass in the University Chapel Eastern Africa: Courageous Endeavor or Darwin’s theory has served as the foundation for all modern science, according to Lunch following in the Duquesne Moral Misstep? Dean David W. Seybert of the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. Room “Today, 150 years after Darwin’s seminal work, scientists continue to build upon his Spiritan Reception theory to advance our knowledge of the world around us in a wide number of disciplines, Tuesday, Feb. 3 4 – 5:30 p.m., Trinity Hall from biology and the other natural and applied sciences to theology and sociology.” Exhibit of The Spiritan Story Darwin Celebration 2009 will take evolution education to the Carnegie Museums 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., PNC Atrium, Friday, Feb. 6 of Pittsburgh, the National Aviary, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, the Phipps Duquesne Union, 2nd floor Luncheon for Administrators, Conservatory, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, and the Carnegie Library of Official opening with light refresh- Faculty, Staff Pittsburgh. Pollock has spearheaded the educational outreach effort, much of which ments at 12:15 p.m. Noon, Duquesne Room has been funded by his Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the Na- This pictorial exhibit, reproduced with The Rev. Don McEachin, C.S.Sp., tional Institutes of Health. original artwork from the French Prov- Spiritan missionary in the Dominican Darwin at 200, a speaker series at Duquesne in Spring 2009, reflects the vast reach ince and an English translation, traces Republic of evolution into the larger world of ideas. In addition to an evolutionary biologist the history of the Spiritans from their Spiritan Mission Today: A Contemporary who will speak on Feb. 12, Darwin’s 200th birthday, the roster includes experts in founding in 1703 through 2003. Approach in the Dominican Republic history, medicine, philosophy and theology. “Duquesne is proud to lead the effort to recognize and explore the ideas of Darwin Wednesday, Feb. 4 4:30 p.m., Vespers with the Spiritan and what his theory has brought to modern science, medicine and critical thinking,” Student Dinner with the Spiritans Community, Trinity Hall Chapel said Dr. Ralph Pearson, provost. “The participation of the variety of disciplines and 5 p.m., Power Center the unprecedented cooperation of so many of Pittsburgh’s prominent institutions is a Students are invited to join the testament to scope and importance of Darwin Celebration 2009.” Spiritans for an evening of fine food and For more information on the series, visit the Web site www.duq.edu/darwin2009. fellowship. Seating is limited; Dinner tickets avail- able on a first-come, first-serve basis, Jan. Synthetic Darwin 26-28 in the Duquesne Union, 3rd floor. One of the most innovative displays, Synthetic Darwin, will greet visitors at the Carnegie Science Center. Using a patented technology developed by the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, a computerized, interactive Synthetic Darwin will be able to answer 200 of the most commonly asked questions that Duquesne students collected from hundreds of individuals from the general public. DU Campus: Tops in the State in Darwin at 200, a Duquesne Speaker Series, Spring 2009 Evolutionary theory is the framework for all of modern biology, but it has also escaped its “Ask Here PA” Library Service scientific confines and has greatly impacted other areas of thinking.This lecture series is de- signed to explore some of those other areas and explain how Darwin’s ideas have changed By Randy Cole human thinking, both within and outside of the biological sciences. Ask Here PA is a 24/7 online chat reference library service available for free to all Penn- sylvania residents and students. According to Ask Here PA Coordinator Vince Mariner, • Feb. 9 • March 18 Charles Darwin 200th Birthday Lecture Darwin in the History of Ideas: From Duquesne had the highest usage of any academic single institution facility in 2008. Dr. Janet Browne, Aramont Professor of Natural Theology to Natural Selection Ask Here PA is staffed by reference librarians across Pennsylvania, as well as librarians the History of Science at Harvard, and participating in a national cooperative. Gumberg Library reference librarians have been • March 27 Darwin biographer/specialist, as part of staffing this service since August 2007. the Drue Heinz Lecture Series. Is the Human Hand a Serious Evolution- ary Topic? The DU community—students, faculty and staff alike—apparently take advantage of • Feb. 12 the opportunity to access reference help around the clock. The online service provides • April 1 Humans as an Evolutionary Patchwork fast answers to questions, using information found on the Internet and in research data- (Darwin’s 200th Birthday) Darwin and the Split Between Natural and Sexual Selection bases funded by libraries. In most cases, Ask Here PA librarians will provide an answer • Feb. 20 online in 15 minutes or less. If a question involves lengthy research, the librarians will • April 7 Social Darwinism and Philanthropy in provide patrons with a starting point and/or provide a referral for more information. Pittsburgh’s Gilded Ages: The Untold His- Evolution and Faith: What Is at Stake? tory of Charles Darwin, Herbert Spencer Duquesne users may access this service at www.library.duq.edu by clicking on “Ask a and Two of the Richest Men in the World Librarian” and then the Ask Here PA logo. 4 • Duquesne University Times • January 2009 Adeyeye Recognized for Outstanding Contributions

By Kimberly Saunders sional excellence as reflected by scholarly together; pharmaceutical unit processes, of more than 40 babies in an attempt to Dr. Moji and research contributions. Adeyeye was controlled release dosage form technol- prevent transmission of HIV as well as Christianah one of 15 fellows selected this year by a ogy, and granulation technology that are creation of an extended family home and Adeyeye, profes- committee composed of colleagues from directly related to manufacturing of the care for adults living with HIV/AIDS. sor of pharma- Europe, Australia and North America. drug product. She received a Fulbright Scholar ceutics at the “It is gratifying to be recognized by Adeyeye has authored numerous Award in 2005 for an African Regional Mylan School one’s peers as an outstanding scientist,” scientific publications and presentations Research Program on AIDS and AIDS- of Pharmacy at Adeyeye said. “I have not had time to and serves as a pharmaceutical industry Related Research. In 2006, she began a Duquesne Uni- really reflect on a lot of my scientific consultant in America. In addition, she compassionate treatment of 12 children versity, recently endeavors. This recognition helped to is a member of the National Institutes via extemporaneous compounding and was named a Dr. Moji Christianah crystallize them.“ of Health Special Emphasis Panel and dosing with drugs. Fellow in Phar- Adeyeye Adeyeye was born in Nigeria and reviews manuscripts for six pharmaceuti- A Mount Lebanon resident, Adeyeye is maceutical Technology by the American has been a member of the Duquesne cal journals. also the 2008 recipient of the Duquesne Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists faculty since 1989. Her area of exper- On a global level, Adeyeye is founder University Presidential Award for Service. (AAPS). tise is pharmaceutical technology. This of Drugs for AIDS and HIV Patients, an The AAPS provides a dynamic This prestigious award recognizes includes preformulation research, which organization committed to prevention international forum for the exchange individuals for outstanding contribu- involves understanding of the science education, care and treatment of HIV/ of knowledge among pharmaceutical tions that elevate the stature of the that makes the drug and the other ingre- AIDS children in Nigeria. This initiative scientists to enhance their contributions pharmaceutical sciences and for profes- dients in a formulation to work better grew to include funding for the delivery to health. Microfinance Topic of Ethics Forum Occupational

By Randy Cole ods developed over the last 30 Therapy Sets Deborah Drake, program manager at the Center for years to deliver very small loans Financial Inclusion with ACCION International will deliver to unsalaried borrowers, tak- Celebration an address entitled Microfinance in a Shrinking World: ing little or no collateral. More Duquesne University will honor its Advancing Entrepreneurship and Addressing Poverty at the broadly, microfinance refers to a occupational therapy students, alumni, next Beard Center for Leadership in Ethics luncheon forum, movement that envisions a world practitioners and fieldwork educators which will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to in which low-income households at the annual Occupational Therapy 1:30 p.m. at the Duquesne Club Downtown. have permanent access to a range Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 29. The Drake has worked with ACCION International since of high-quality financial services professional development event includes 1990 and with the Center for Financial Inclusion since to support their income-produc- best practice presentations, a student its launch in September 2008. She is the co-editor of The ing activities, build assets, sta- Deborah Drake showcase, alumni luncheon and a Commercialization of Microfinance: Balancing Business and bilize consumption and protect keynote presentation by Dr. Mary Law, Development and the co-author of Alchemists for the Poor: against risks. These services are not limited to credit, but include professor and associate dean (Health Sci- NGOs as Financial Institutions. Before joining ACCION savings, insurance and money transfers. ences) Rehabilitation Science at McMas- International, Drake was a banking specialist in the Finan- The Beard Center for Leadership in Ethics, housed in the ter University, which will begin at 5:45 cial Policy and Systems Division of the World Bank and a School of Business, was founded in 1993 with the help of a grant p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom and commercial banker in Washington, DC. She is a graduate from Duquesne alumnus Eugene P. Beard. The mission of the is open to the public. of Georgetown University and holds an MBA from Babson Beard Center is to promote moral integrity and behavior through Law’s research centers on the develop- College. ethics education and training to those who encounter, or are pre- ment and validation of outcome mea- Microfinance is defined as financial services for poor paring to encounter, moral challenges in the business world. The sures, evaluation of occupational therapy and low-income clients. In practice, the term is often used Beard Center hosts events throughout the year. interventions with children, the effect of more narrowly to refer to loans and other services from For more information or to register for the luncheon, visit environmental factors on the participa- providers that identify themselves as microfinance institu- www.business.duq.edu/beard or contact Rebecca Ellsworth Lig- tion of children with disabilities in day- tions. These institutions commonly tend to use new meth- man at 412.396.4005 or [email protected] to-day activities and transfer of research knowledge into practice. She is the lead author of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, an outcome Astle Named Pharmacist of the Year measure for occupational therapy now translated into 28 languages and used in By Kimberly Saunders many precep- She also researched, authored and pro- over 40 countries around the world. Janet K. Astle, R.Ph., an instructor tor training duced 30 state pharmacy law manuals Law’s address, Occupational Therapy’s in the division of clinical, social, and programs. As for the corporate entity. Impact on Participation in Occupations: administrative science and interim direc- adviser to the She joined Duquesne University A Review of Concepts and Evidence, will tor of the Office of Experiential Educa- Pennsylvania shortly after graduation, serving in explore the concept of active participa- tion at the Mylan School of Pharmacy, Pharmacists multiple part-time capacities including tion in one’s chosen occupation and its was named the 2008 Pharmacist of the Association– laboratory instructor for both the physi- impact on health and well-being. Year by the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Allegheny cal pharmacy and practice of pharmacy For questions or more informa- Association. This award is presented to County courses, instructor for the introduc- tion, contact [email protected] or call the pharmacist who has demonstrated Pharmacists tory and advanced Pharmacy Law and 412.396.5945. dedication to the profession and its Association Janet K. Astle, R.Ph. Ethics courses and assistant externship organizations. student chap- coordinator for the Mylan School’s Weather Reminder Astle has been instrumental in men- ter at Duquesne University, Astle has led experiential program. In 1996, she toring the practice experiences of more the group to win multiple national and moved to full-time status as assistant to Remember to visit the Univer- than 2,000 Duquesne students who state chapter awards. the director of professional experience sity’s Web site, www.duq.edu, or call have made significant contributions to Astle earned her bachelor’s degree in programs. Astle was recently promoted 412.396.1700 for information con- pharmacy in the state of Pennsylvania pharmacy from Duquesne University in to instructor and interim director of cerning weather-related cancellations and throughout the United States. She 1980. Upon graduation, she worked in experiential education. and closures. plays a vital role in the development of community pharmacy practice for Thrift Astle currently serves on the Pennsyl- Other options for these updates the University’s pharmacy practice sites, Drug Co. and provided consultation vania Coalition of Pharmacy Schools. include DORI, DU Daily and Black- and has developed and implemented services for a skilled nursing care facility. board. Duquesne University Times • January 2009 • 5 SLPA’s New Master’s Degree for Dr. Patrick Juola, associate professor Catholic Sisters Begins in Rome of computer science, recently received an award from the Text Analysis De- By Kelley Maloney velopers Alliance (TADA) as part of The first class is under way in the School of Leadership and Professional Advance- its 2008 TADA Research Evaluation ment’s new graduate program, which is designed to help Catholic sisters step into Exchange. His project on developing their challenging roles around the globe. Twenty-five students representing congrega- a less-intensive, back-of-the book tions from 13 countries, including Brazil, Nigeria, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Poland, index—which is funded by a two-year Bangladesh, Taiwan, Uganda and Vietnam, began the new Master of Science in grant from the National Endowment Community Leadership-Concentration in Leadership in Mission program in Rome Robert S. Barker, Duquesne Univer- for the Humanities (NEH)—was rec- on Dec. 12. sity Distinguished Professor of Law, ognized by TADA in the Best Use of The program’s initial activities included local excursions, an opening Mass cel- was one of three professors chosen HPC in Digital Humanities category. ebrated by Cardinal Francis Arinze and orientation. “The sisters were all very excited by the University of Buenos Aires The project is part of a new NEH to finally get to meet one another and the faculty and staff, and to begin their work (UBA) to judge the competition for, digital humanities initiative to support in the program,” said Dr. Dorothy Bassett, dean of the School of Leadership and and select the holders of, two chaired projects using or studying the impact of Professional Advancement. professorships in constitutional law at digital technology that offers scholars The program, developed in that university’s law school, the largest new methods of conducting research collaboration with the Project and most important law school in Ar- and presenting academic ideas. Management Board established gentina, on Dec. 2-4. During this visit, Dr. Kent Moors, professor in the by the Sisters of the Holy Family Barker was inducted as a member of political science department, traveled of Nazareth in Rome, was created the Asociación Argentina de Derecho recently to Las Vegas, Canada and to assist sisters in integrating their Constitucional. He had been a Visiting Russia to speak about oil prices. In Las spiritual formation with profes- Fulbright Professor of Constitutional Vegas, Moors served as a consultant/ sional development in leadership Law at the UBA Law School in 1995, analyst at the biannual meetings of and management and to provide and has spoken and lectured several the Association of American Petro- spiritual, ethical and organiza- times since then. tional leadership in a variety of The first class of Duquesne’s new master’s program for leum Producers. He also was a guest local apostolic settings. women religious gathered in Rome from around the globe. Dr. John Dwyer, assistant professor economist for the Canadian Institute, The part-time master’s program in the history department, wrote a book presenting the talk Assessing Risk in was designed through a series of on the seizing of American-owned Estimating Dimensions in Calgary, meetings with congregations in Africa, Asia and Europe. It consists of three six-week land in Mexico during the 1920s and and delivered the address Risk As- residential sessions at Duquesne University’s Rome campus and one session of study 1930s. The Agrarian Dispute: The Ex- sessment and Currency Stabilization (up to two courses, equivalent to six credit hours) at an accredited local institution in a propriation of American-Owned Rural Factors in Russian Oil and Gas Proj- sister’s country of residence. The entire master’s degree can be completed in two years. Land in Postrevolutionary Mexico, ects before the Russian Oil and Gas Sister Miriam Joseph Mikol, coordinator of the Leadership in Mission Project published by Duke University Press, Congress in Moscow. He co-chaired Management Board, discussed the timeliness of this degree. “Globally and locally, examines the interplay between both the Dec. 9 event. The following day, he religious congregations and individual sisters are faced with historical and contem- nations’ domestic affairs and bilateral presented a workshop on the impact porary challenges,” Sister Mikol said. “World conflicts, the ever-growing chasm foreign policies. of international currency fluctuations between the rich and the poor, the freedom of religion or the lack of it, tensions on Russian and Caspian oil and gas between a culture of death and one of life, the importance of people over profit, are Interim Law Dean Ken Gormley, who projects for the Russian Ministry of but a few of the sobering realities shaping socio-political and cultural environments. is also associate vice president for Finance’s Division of Analysis. “To meet these challenges, sisters require opportunities to deepen their religious interdisciplinary scholarship and commitment and expand their professional expertise. The Master of Science in Com- special projects, and Associate Pro- Robert J. Oltmanns, adjunct profes- munity Leadership is a wonderful opportunity to integrate spiritual formation with fessor of Journalism and Multimedia sor in the Environmental Science and professional preparation to enable women of faith to be leaders in Christ’s mission, Arts Maggie Patterson were two of Management program, authored a in service, in society and in the wider community,” Sister Mikol said. five area university professors to par- chapter in the recently published book Courses, taught by an international faculty, include Conflict Resolution and ticipate in a Dec. 2 panel discussion Crisis Communications: Practical PR Transformation, Strategic Thinking and Preparedness for Mission, Program Improve- following the opening performance of Strategies for Reputation Manage- ment and Development, Organizational Effectiveness and Spiritual Leadership, and the play Frost/Nixon at the Benedum ment and Company Survival, which Leadership for Global Mission. Center. Frost/Nixon is based on the takes a “how-to” approach and an “It is wonderful to have the chance to be involved in a project of this nature, one infamous interview between Presi- international view on corporate crises. that will have such a positive impact on the sisters and which will provide them with dent Richard Nixon and talk-show Oltmanns is president of the public re- opportunities for learning and for personal growth that they otherwise might never host David Frost, during which Nixon lations and marketing communications have had,” Bassett said. apologized for his actions. firm Skutski & Oltmanns Inc. Boards-by-Design Creates Business Member Program By Rose Ravasio Businesses can work with BBD to • Employee participation in a BBD Different membership levels are avail- Businesses with employees who are provide personal, professional and lead- Nonprofit Speed Dating event, able, but the average cost is $500 per interested in nonprofit board member- ership development opportunities for through which 20 nonprofits and employee for one year. Discount rates are ship opportunities can now take advan- employees as well as to offer opportuni- 20 individuals each meet in five- available for small businesses. Interested tage of a new Business Member program ties to attract and retain employees. minute increments before being businesses may call 412.396.4171 for offered by Boards-by-Design (BBD) at Based on membership level, BBD matched based on their nonprofit more information on the program. Duquesne University’s Nonprofit Lead- business members are eligible for numer- interests. Founded in 1996, the Nonprofit Lead- ership Institute. ous benefits through the program, some • Participation in quarterly net- ership Institute is dedicated to providing An innovative, comprehensive non- of which include: working events, where employees leadership development, resources, train- profit board-matching program, BBD • One year of participating in the have the opportunity to meet ing, best practices and other information connects nonprofit organizations with BBD board matching process. others participating in the BBD in support of peak-performing boards. qualified board candidates. Its focus on • Attendance for each employee at process. Any nonprofit organization that has Di- developing nonprofit boards that are the Nonprofit Leadership Insti- • Discounts for Nonprofit Leader- rectors and Officers insurance is eligible more representative of the community tute’s Leadership Academy, a pre- ship Institute training programs. to participate in Boards-by-Design and and better able to address the challenges mier training program focusing receive referrals of board candidates. of the future has resulted in more than on the roles and responsibilities of 600 board member placements. nonprofit board service. 6 • Duquesne University Times • January 2009 Professor’s Recommendations Shape African Policies

By Emily Goossen research on adults and children with dis- AIDS. Her research shifted to the needs The ongoing crises of African coun- abilities, as well as other stakeholders. of vulnerable children left orphaned by tries are well known around the world: The assessment, which is moving HIV and AIDS, including those with HIV/AIDS, starvation, civil war and lack through the Ministry of Health, is disabilities. of formal education. What is not as well expected to assist the government to From August 2003 through August known is the suffering of Africa’s physi- improve services for people with dis- 2004, Levers was a Fulbright Scholar cally disabled people, who typically do abilities. hosted by the University of Botswana not receive much government assistance Levers and another member of the in Gaborone. Her research project or legal support. Botswana team, F. Innocent Magweva, examined the cultural influences and In February 2008, Dr. Lisa Lopez conducted a similar study for the gov- contextual factors associated with the Levers, associate professor in the School ernment of Namibia in 2005. Govern- spread of HIV and AIDS. Based upon of Education, traveled to Botswana, a mental officials swiftly implemented these results, she has designed short-term country in southern Africa. Over a two- legislative change that improved the counseling and educational activities month period, Lopez worked with three lives of people living with disabilities in specific to culture and gender. Addition- While in Botswana, Lisa Lopez Levers made friends African colleagues on an evaluation for Namibia. The two hope for the same in ally, she has helped to develop sustain- with Sheba, a 6-year-old village girl who recently finished reception school and is now in Grade One. the Republic of Botswana Ministry of Botswana. able HIV and AIDS abatement endeav- Health. The Comprehensive Study of So- Levers has been visiting southern ors in sub-Saharan Africa. cial Safety Nets for People with Disabilities Africa since 1993, when she began Levers returns to Botswana in Febru- counselors to work with children in Botswana was the result and included working with those affected by HIV and ary, where she will train teachers and affected by AIDS. Abundance and Abuse 2009 Human Rights Film Series Focuses on Ethics, Environment By Richard Tourtellott Abundance and Abuse, the University’s second annual Human Rights Film Series, offers a lineup of award-winning films that address vital issues, from the ethics of Film Series Schedule global business to the destruction of the environment. All screenings are at 7 p.m. in Room 105, arose because of it. The predatory Nile perch, Organized by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, the festival is College Hall and are free and open to the which has wiped out native species, com- scheduled to run from Jan. 20 to Feb. 25. In addition to its compelling presentation public. mands a good price in European supermar- of timely issues, Abundance and Abuse exemplifies the University’s core values. kets while starving Tanzanian families have Mountain Top Removal to make do with the leftovers and arms deal- “This series deals with themes at the heart of our core curriculum, specifically Tuesday, Jan. 20 ers exploit the local economy to grow rich. social justice, globalization, diversity, faith and reason, and health care ethics as well Throughout southern Appalachia, coal min- During this year of the 200th anniversary as what we stand for as a University,” said Karl Skutski, a member of the series’ or- ing through mountaintop removal is on the of Charles Darwin’s birth, this film brings ganizing committee and an adjunct professor of film in modern languages. “More- rise, blasting and leveling highland forests to the fore the devastating consequences of over, these are award-winning films, each of which does an excellent job of bringing and destroying streams. The process literally introducing alien species into ecosystems changes the geology of the region. Citizens around the world, a true Darwinian night- profound meaning to topics we discuss daily in the classroom.” suffering from the resulting flooding, pol- mare that disrupts local environments and Every screening will begin with an introduction by an expert, and each film will lution and destruction of their homes are fosters the exploitation of human cultures. fighting back. begin at 7 p.m. in Room 105, College Hall. The series starts Tuesday, Jan., 20, with Speaker: Brady Porter, assistant professor, Mountaintop Removal, a documentary about families and communities in nearby Speakers: Bo Webb, an activist with Coal Bayer School of Natural and Environmental West Virginia that have been changed forever by large-scale mining operations that River Mountain Watch, and Dr. David Sciences, Duquesne University Lampe, associate professor, Bayer School literally dismantle the landscape to extract the coal beneath. Bo Webb, a community Frozen Angels activist from West Virginia coal country, will introduce the film and field questions. of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Duquesne University Tuesday, Feb. 17 On Monday, Jan. 26, the series continues with Fast Food Nation, a “mockumentary” This film investigates the brave new world of inspired by the best-selling book of the same name by Eric Schlosser. Fast Food Nation Fast Food Nation reproductive technology through interviews deals with the social, environmental and economic consequences of our reliance on Monday, Jan. 26 with wealthy sperm bank presidents, profes- This satirical feature film examines the health sional surrogate mothers, gene researchers, inexpensive, mass-produced meals. Rick Rehak, a marketing director from McDonald’s risks and environmental and societal impact radio talk show hosts, NASA scientists, Corp., will discuss his company’s social responsibility initiatives at the screening. of the fast food industry. A key focus of the infertile suburban couples, just-born and According to Edith Krause, department chair, presenting a human rights film film is how the U.S. meat processing indus- now-adult designer babies and women whose series is a unique learning opportunity that dramatizes vital issues for students and an try exploits illegal Mexican immigrants. blonde hair and blue eyes make them desir- able egg donors. The film warns of coming extension of the ideas about peoples and cultures presented in a classroom context. Speaker: Rick Rehak, marketing director, McDonald’s Corp. dangers that may divide society into genetic “Our students must be able to make comparisons, and an essential part of their haves and have-nots. learning process is to become aware of their roles as citizens in the global commu- A Killer Bargain Speaker: Rhonda Gay Hartman, associate nity,” Krause said. “Issues like women’s rights, the environment, diversity, globaliza- Tuesday, Feb. 3 professor and acting director of the Center tion, immigration—right down to the hidden costs of fast food—raise complex This searing human rights documentary un- for Healthcare Ethics, Duquesne University. questions that pop up in a wide variety of materials we use in our courses.” masks corporations that profit from Indian Hartman also teaches at the School of Law. textile production through the massive use of Attendance for the first season’s Human Rights Film Series exceeded expectations. pesticides, which kill indigenous workers and Persepolis Encouraged by that success, Krause, Skutski and organizing committee colleague destroy their environment. A Killer Bargain Wednesday, Feb. 25 Mark Frisch, an associate professor of modern languages, are hoping that faculty illuminates the dark side of globalization, An animated, coming-of-age story about across campus will incorporate one or more of this year’s films into their spring semester one in which desperately needed jobs in the a young Persian girl who grows up during coursework. The series also can be taken as a one-credit undergraduate course in Third World cause the shortening of lives of the Iranian Revolution, then flees her home many working poor. country for Europe in order to escape the modern languages and literatures. theocratic tyranny. In her journey, she strug- In addition to campus-wide faculty interest, the series’ organizers hope the films Speaker: Dr. James Burnham, Distinguished Service Professor, Palumbo-Donahue School gles with depression, a love affair, her ethnic, motivate students to find a way to become personally involved in the issues covered of Business, Duquesne University heritage and the temptations of the West, in the films, an unexpected outcome from last year. from Rock and Roll to designer clothes, in “A series like this can be an eye opener for students,” Krause said, explaining that Darwin’s Nightmare an attempt to find her identity and a place in the world. for one of last year’s films,God Grew Tired of Us, about the Lost Boys of the Sudan, Wednesday, Feb. 11 This chilling documentary is about the envi- “we invited Panther Bior, one of the lost boys featured in the film, to speak. As a ronmental consequences of introducing the Visit www.duq.edu/humanrights for details direct result of the film and his appearance, a group of students formedPanther’s Nile perch to Tanzania’s Lake Victoria and about the films and the series. Partners, now a recognized student organization whose members are committed to the depredations of the fishing industry that helping local refugees.” Duquesne University Times • January 2009 • 7 New Meeting Space to be Dedicated in Rockwell Hall

By Carolina Pais-Barreto Beyers The suite is named after alumnus and A new facility in Rockwell Hall, the board member Tony Carfang, the project’s Carfang Commons, will be dedicated on major donor, who personally met with Thursday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. Miciak and was convinced of the need for Created to provide a meeting space for a suitable meeting space to better serve the study and work in groups, the area hosts sev- business students. en private team rooms and shares the Peter “The goal to provide students with ample Mills theater lobby, which has been renovat- opportunities to develop a spirit of coop- ed and outfitted with modern furnishings, a eration and teamwork strongly resonated flat screen TV and an announcement moni- with me,” said Carfang, who is a partner tor. A Java City Café has also been added and director in the consulting firm Treasure to the Commons level and the Boyd Street Strategies. “I have seen many bright busi- entrance now offers handicap access. ness professionals unable to succeed due to Dean Alan Miciak identified the need for their inability to work effectively in groups. a meeting space in Rockwell Hall as high “My wife Carol and I take great joy from priority, as business classes­—emulating the seeing the benefits of our philanthropy business world—often require assignments directly impact the students,” Carfang said. and projects be done in groups. Together “I am convinced that Dean Miciak’s clear with the University’s development office, the necessary plan to foster a spirit of collaboration and camaraderie funds—more than $330,000—were quickly raised to will enhance the students’ academic experience, better build and furnish the area that formerly housed the equipping them for their careers.” Take 10 café. “We are very pleased with the new addition and “It was a spirit of cooperation and partnership between thankful to Tony Carfang and more than a dozen other the development office and the school of business that alumni for their support. The business school faculty made such an ambitious goal a reality,” said Jim Miller, is already incorporating the availability of the team associate vice president for university advancement. suites,” Miciak said. Duquesne Recognized for Community Involvement by Carnegie Foundation

By Rose Ravasio its story as driven by our mission and Spiritan identity.” Duquesne University is one of 119 institutions nationwide to receive the 2008 Designed to further encourage collaboration between universities and their larger Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Ad- communities, the foundation’s community engagement classification also includes vancement of Teaching. curricular engagement and outreach and partnerships as two additional, separate The foundation invited colleges and universities with an institutional focus on categories. community engagement to apply for the classification. Institutions elected to par- “The classification gives us a great opportunity to celebrate our successes, and see ticipate by submitting documentation describing their involvement with the local how we can continue and improve our support for university-community partner- community and beyond. Duquesne was among those recognized in the category of ships,” said Dostilio. curricular engagement and outreach and partnerships. “It is heartening to see this level of commitment and activity,” wrote Carnegie “Being selected for the Community Engagement Classification is an incredible Consulting Scholar Amy Driscoll, who directs the Community Engagement Classifi- honor,” said Lina Dostilio, director of service-learning at Duquesne, who coordi- cation process, in Duquesne’s notification letter. “Clearly, higher education is making nated the application. “It affirms our long legacy of seeking to serve and to learn real strides in finding ways to engage with and contribute to important community from our community partners, and the self-study process allowed Duquesne to tell agendas. There is much to celebrate.”

Students’ Research Finds Positive Impact of Nature Trails By Rose Ravasio increase proportionally the closer a prop- “The students’ findings have helped us the University. Duquesne University students ex- erty is to recreational trails and parks. identify necessary services for particular “I try to show the students that it is amined the impact of nature trails in These students are members of the neighborhoods and brought an authori- not very difficult to become involved Mount Washington and presented find- service-learning senior seminar, psychol- tative and professional voice to our com- in their own local community, and that ings on the impact on economic devel- ogy of social engagement, at Duquesne. munity,” Manspeizer said. “The surveys there are many groups and organizations opment, crime and safety, and physical Mount Washington’s Grandview Scenic they conducted for us in the past helped that can benefit from their passion and and mental health to members of the Byways Park is 240 acres, comprising us identify the need for increased youth expertise,” said Associate Psychology neighborhood’s Community Develop- smaller parks and well-developed nature programming at one of the parks. We Professor Eva Simms, a Mount Wash- ment Corporation (CDC) in November. trails. Students taking the class during are now in the final stages of bringing in ington resident who is teaching this The research indicates that green the last academic year and the current a suitable youth program for an unused semester’s seminar and is a member of spaces have a very positive impact on semester created and administered a building in that park.” the CDC. “This continuing collabora- community health; crime rates on hiking neighborhood survey about park use, Duquesne psychology majors are tion with our community partner has and biking trails is very low and criminal and conducted background research for required to take the service-learning been a great learning experience for our activity has decreased in areas adjacent a trails feasibility study. They worked in senior seminar, which is designed to students, and it has already made a posi- to well-used trails in many communities conjunction with Dr. Ilyssa Manspeizer, build a bridge between academic studies tive difference in the Mount Washing- across the nation; and real-estate prices Grandview Park’s resource manager. in psychology and social action beyond ton neighborhoods.” 8 • Duquesne University Times • January 2009 Future Biotech Essig Named Physician Assistant Educator of the Year Workers Gather at DU Dr. Michael J. Essig, medical director of the physician assistant (PA) program at Duquesne University, was By Karen Ferrick-Roman named the 2008 Physician Assistant Educator of the More than 80 high school and college students interested in careers in biotechnol- Year by the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assis- ogy and sciences looked into their futures in November, meeting with prospective tants. The award recognizes an educator who inspires, schools and employers at a program hosted at Duquesne. stimulates and challenges students and colleagues This event was part of a program called the 2+2+2 Biotechnology/Life Sciences through outstanding contributions to PA education Pipeline Initiative, which is designed to fill the gap of biotechnology and science and the PA profession. Essig, a family practice physi- employees in this region by encouraging students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and cian, is the first medical doctor to receive the honor, McKeesport Area School District to make the life sciences their careers. The students which is normally presented to a physician assistant. start the biotech- A resident of Murrysville, Essig has served as nology program medical director of Duquesne’s PA program since its Dr. Michael J. Essig during their junior inception in 1992. He teaches a variety of courses and senior years in the pre-professional and professional phases, including medical sciences I and II, in high school, clinical medicine I, II and III and applied pharmacology. continue with life “Dr. Essig’s greatest value is his dedication to the physician assistant students and sciences during his strong understanding of the PA profession,” said Dr. Bridget Calhoun, chair of community college the PA department. “He is truly committed to the success of our graduates and is an for two years and asset to the Department of Physician Assistant and the University.” spend an addi- Photo courtesy of Catalyst Connection Essig received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1978 and tional two years High school students tour a lab during the 2+2+2 event. completed a family practice residency at West Virginia University Hospital. In to finish four-year addition to his position at Duquesne, Essig runs a family practice in downtown degrees. For the program’s five years of existence, Duquesne University has been one Pittsburgh. He has previously been recognized for his clinical and teaching expertise, of the partner schools. including being named Teacher of the Year for three consecutive years at the Scott “The idea is to get high school students into a pipeline so they’re learning life Air Force Base Family Practice Residency Program, the Double Helix Prize from Car- sciences,” said Dr. Alan W. Seadler, associate academic vice president for research at negie Mellon University and the Distinguished and Meritorious Service Medals from Duquesne. “The program was established by the Pennsylvania Department of Com- the U.S. Air Force. munity and Economic Development because there was great concern that a number of our bright high school students were not selecting science and math as careers.” The 2+2+2 program has more than 500 participants who are moving smoothly between the levels of education, said Joan F. Schanck, director of education for the Pittsburgh In the Tissue Engineering Initiative, which oversees the program and participates as a partner. “We wanted students to enter into a program that helps to streamline their path forward,” Seadler explained. “They can look into the future and know exactly what Spotlight courses they will be taking, what the schools have to offer and what kinds of jobs are available for the successful graduate. It really is workforce development in a way that’s The Center for Metals in Biological Systems taking kids through the technology sector and, hopefully, supplying them as a new In the Spotlight focuses on centers and part of the technology workforce in universities or industry.” clinics operating from campus and shares information about their accomplishments. What: The Center for Metals in Biologi- Nursing continued from Page 1 cal Systems (cMBS) is an interdisciplin- ary organization of faculty members, According to Duquesne Nursing Dean Eileen Zungolo, the school’s faculty has postdoctoral fellows, graduate and un- identified health care disparities among the elderly, poor, disadvantaged and other dergraduate students from the biological marginalized groups as its top research priority. “Addressing social injustice is a sciences and chemistry and biochemistry key aspect of Duquesne’s Spiritan mission,” Zungolo explained. “By raising aware- departments. ness and knowledge and igniting responsiveness in our students, we are living this The cMBS seeks to advance under- mission of helping those most in need.” standing of the diverse roles and applica- Throughout her nursing career, Sister Donley has focused on providing better tions of metal ions in biological systems. Dr. Partha Basu care for the underprivileged and the chronically ill. A native Pittsburgher whose Faculty: Dr. Partha Basu, director; on metals in biology on Dec. 5, inviting father studied at Duquesne’s School of Business, Sister Donley claims that nursing Dean David W. Seybert, Bayer School local students and speakers from other is, ironically, a career that she probably never would have chosen for herself. Hear- of Natural and Environmental Sci- Pittsburgh institutions. Funding from ing the call to enter the convent and join the Sisters of Charity, the religious order ences; Dr. Ellen Gawalt, Dr. Mitchell the Bayer School of Natural and Envi- that taught her at Sacred Heart High School, she imagined a future as a teacher. E. Johnson, Dr. H.M. “Skip” Kingston, ronmental Sciences, the Mylan School However, shortly after entering the convent, she was assigned to carry trays of Dr. Tomislav Pintauer, chemistry and of Pharmacy and an endowment from food to ill members of her community, and conscientious dedication to the task biochemistry department; and Dr. Kyle the Kresge Foundation supports a high inspired an elderly nun, a former hospital administrator, to tell Sister Donley’s W. Selcer and Dr. John F. Stolz, biologi- quality instrument facility, including a superior that the young novice had the makings of an ideal nurse. cal sciences department. machine shop, an electronics shop and Sister Donley obtained a diploma in nursing from the now closed Pittsburgh Services: The cMBS provides expertise instrument maintenance, calibration and Hospital School of Nursing, which was located on the border of Homewood- in metals, in both natural and synthetic repair capabilities. Brushton and Lincoln-Lemmington. That experience put a human face on suffer- materials, focused on structure-function The center has research capabilities in ing and shone a light on the injustice of health care disparities for Sister Donley. relationships and the development of nuclear magnetic resonance, diffraction, She soon after she received a bachelor of science in nursing from St. Louis new applications. The center enhances optical spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, University as well as a master’s degree in nursing education and a Ph.D. in higher research collaborations, education and chromatography, imaging (microscopy and education and public health, both from the University of Pittsburgh. In 1977, training for students, research associ- gel), isothermal titration calorimeter, DNA while teaching at Pitt’s School of Nursing, she was awarded a Robert Wood ates, post-doctoral fellows and faculty sequencing, cell culture, centrifuge, dark Johnson Health Policy Fellowship, which sent her to Washington, D.C. through greater interaction with local rooms, radioisotope room, supercomput- For the past three decades, Sister Donley has taught courses in health policy at educational and research institutions and ing facilities and Sony, confocal light and The Catholic University. She has taught community health nursing there for the governmental agencies. electron microscopy. last 10 years—graduate-level course work she was instrumental in developing. Notable/Quotable: The center Contact Information: Dr. Partha Basu She will begin her duties as holder of the Laval Chair in August 2009. sponsored its fourth annual symposium at [email protected] or 412.396.6345. Duquesne University Times • January 2009 • 9 Students Premiere News Documentary on Pope’s Visit By Rose Ravasio Thirteen Duquesne journalism/multimedia arts students made media headlines last semester when they were selected as the only college TV crew to receive the cov- eted credentials to document Pope Benedict XVI’s U.S. visit, from April 15-20. Nearly six months later, the students shared the results of their once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the campus screening of the 52-minute documentary, Christ Our Assistant Professor Dennis Woytek shares a behind-the-scenes tale from the documentary. Hope: 2008 Pilgrimage of the Pope. “This documentary is another reason why Duquesne University is so special,” said Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik, who attended the November screening in the Power product far exceeded my expectations. Watching the reaction of the audience ap- Center Ballroom. “Of the three virtues—faith, hope and love—hope is the most dif- plauding their work made me feel like a proud father, relishing the accomplishments ficult to live. This documentary on Pope Benedict’s visit invites us to be a people of of daughters and sons!” hope. May we, and they, truly grow in the virtue of hope.” “The most rewarding part about teaching is seeing your students succeed. Even The students split into two groups to cover the pope’s visit, with one crew travel- better is to be there when they do,” added Woytek, who accompanied the students ing to Washington, D.C., and the other to New York City. on the trips. “From the outside, this event looked like a trip to some exciting cities After the screening, the audience of nearly 150 students, faculty and staff were but the students knew that this was going to be work, long days and nights and invited to participate in a question-and-answer session with the student documentar- thousands of people, network journalists and videographers. The students really did ians. experience what a journalist does every day. I was privileged to be a part of the team Assistant Professor of Multimedia Arts Dennis Woytek and Instructor/WTAE-TV and so proud to say these are my students from Duquesne University.” Anchor Mike Clark, who taught the students in class, commended the group on In addition to their hands-on work with the documentary, many of the students their hard work. also wrote articles for their hometown papers, blogged on the Internet and served as “When I formed the concept of creating a class where the students would produce correspondents for radio and television stations in Pittsburgh. a news documentary of the pope’s visit, I knew the students would engage in an DVD copies of Christ Our Hope: 2008 Pilgrimage of the Pope will be available international spectacle,” Clark said. “But I was blown away by how they all enthusi- for purchase in the near future. E-mail [email protected] to be placed on a contact list astically tackled their assignment. Their hard work, their creativity and their finished regarding the DVD. As Economy Sours, Duquesne Unemployment Going Green Compensation Clinic Gears Up for More Clients By Karen Ferrick-Roman stances have been dire.” with their peers. Environmentally Nationwide, unemployment has Simon agreed with her assessment. “The issues are repetitive; the facts are Conscious Campus reached its highest point since January “Many of them are two paychecks away different,” he said, noting that technical Facilities Management not only man- 1993, with the U.S. Labor Department from disaster,” he said. “If they are rules can be invoked to decide whether a ages Duquesne University’s “green cam- reporting 2.6 million jobs lost in 2008. denied benefits, rarely are they able to person is entitled to benefits. pus” efforts, but also leads the charge. This marked the highest yearly job loss afford lawyers.” For instance, a common debate may This feature highlights the University’s total since 1945. This is where the clinic and the law focus on whether the person is an em- efforts to conserve, preserve and protect These economic conditions may students can help. “Services are available ployee who would be eligible for benefits resources and promote environmentally make the 10th year of operation for the sooner rather than later,” Lewis said. or an independent contractor. sound practices across campus. Duquesne University School of Law’s “The longer you wait, the far worse posi- Appeals for unemployment benefits The Duquesne Union’s recent mod- Unemployment Compensation Clinic tion you’re in than when you first receive start with a referee, then may continue ernization is expected to become the one of its busiest, as it provides free help the denial.” to the Unemployment Board of Review, University’s first Leadership in Energy to the recently unemployed appealing to The law students involved in the clinic occasionally to the Commonwealth and Environmental Design (LEED) receive unemployment benefits, obtain during the Fall 2008 semester accepted Court and rarely, may reach the state Su- certified renovation project. To receive greater compensation or debating other three round of clients, Lewis said. preme Court. Simon and Lewis proudly this designation, the renovation needs issues. “We’re taking cases as fast as we get noted that more than one previous to meet a number of requirements, “Pennsylvania is in line with the rise them, and handling them well,” Simon Duquesne unemployment argument set including using sustainable products. in increased unemployment, which typi- said. “This is my best year doing this precedential case law in Commonwealth The products, many of which are cally bespeaks of an increase in unem- because the students are so dedicated.” Court. well-known in their industry for their ployment claims,” said Michael Simon, These five students, by the end of the While the newly unemployed could environmental quality, include: supervising attorney for the clinic. course, will have typically handled 35 reap financial gains through the clinic, • Casework and wood panels free The number of people laid off and to 40 clients, Simon said—and a higher Simon also sees benefits for the students from any urea-formaldehyde resins seeking jobs is up, according to job ser- number of cases because one client through hands-on experience. “No- and certified by the Forest Steward- vice centers at the Homewood YMCA, might have multiple cases. body makes a living off unemployment ship Council Downtown YWCA, NAACP and the A four-credit course, the clinic in- compensation law, but moving forward, • New, colorful furniture ranging Urban League, said Tracey McCants cludes an instructional component and the skill sets complement anything else from 20 to 80 percent in recycled Lewis, assistant director of clinical legal requires 8 to 20 hours of direct work you do as an attorney,” Simon said. “It content and Greenguard certified, education at Duquesne, who has con- from client interviews, collecting expert also teaches the value, at an early stage in which means it meets guidelines for tacted these centers to spread the word testimony, attending hearings and argu- one’s career, of giving back.” indoor air quality about the help available at the clinic. ing cases. As a classroom experience, For more information about the • All porcelain tile, carpet fiber and “If people are denied benefits, they Simon said, the clinic provides better Unemployment Compensation backing with 20 to 100 percent don’t know where to go for help,” Lewis results for both clients and students, Clinic or to arrange an appointment, recycled content. said. “They have free legal services avail- who spend several weeks in training on e-mail [email protected] or call While the certification process con- able through our clinic. In each of the evidentiary law, civil law and trial tactics Lewis at 412.396.4704 or Simon at tinues, the Duquesne community is cases we’ve had this year, the circum- and have the opportunity to discuss cases 412.856.8107. taking full advantage of the environ- mentally responsible new area. 10 • Duquesne University Times • January 2009 DU In The News

New Businesses Forced to Adapt Credit Crunch, Dim Prospects West Va. Dispute Goes to High Court Darwin’s Evolution Theory Events As They Struggle for Survival Blamed as Area SBA Loans Fall The Post Gazette quoted Law Professor To Begin in January A Nov. 2 Post-Gazette article on how small The Tribune-Review quoted Diane Sandstrom, Ken Gormley in a Nov. 15 article about the The Tribune-Review announced on Nov. businesses are adapting during the econom- consulting manager for the Small Business Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case 22 that the Carnegie Museum of Natural ic crisis featured an interview with Dr. Mary Development Center, in a Nov. 7 article about involving campaign contributions made by the History and Duquesne University will host McKinney, director of Duquesne University’s the sluggish economy and other factors Massey Energy chief executive officer during a weekly science lecture series focused on Small Business Development Center. The resulting in a 40 percent decrease in the a West Virginia Supreme Court Race. evolution beginning in mid-January, followed article also appeared on TMCnet.com. number of Small Business Administration by the unveiling of a Synthetic Darwin inter- loans in the Pittsburgh region during the last Duquesne University Students Produce view display at the Carnegie Science Center Fewer Colleges Require Students year. The article also appeared in Macro Documentary on Pope’s Visit at the end of the month. To Take SAT as Entrance Exam World Investor, TMCnet,com, Trading Market, The Post-Gazette featured a Nov. 18 article Director of Admissions Paul-James Calibre Macro and Quote.com. about student journalists from Duquesne Region’s Leaders Court Asian-based Cukanna was quoted in a Nov. 2 Tribune- University who have produced Christ Our Companies Review article about the National Associa- Holiday Season Could Be Buyer’s Paradise Hope: Pilgrimage of the Pope, a documentary On Nov. 23, the Tribune-Review quoted tion of College Admission Counseling calling WPXI-TV interviewed Marketing Professor about the April 2008 visit of Pope Benedict Brent Rondon, manager of global business on colleges to reduce the emphasis placed Audrey Guskey on Nov. 7 for a story on XVI to the U.S. programs for the Small Business Devel- on testing such as the SATs. The article also the “Black Friday” shopping day becoming opment Center, in an article about local appeared in Calibre Macro. a shopping “season,” with stores offering Duquesne Mock Trial Team is Champion leaders’ plans to push to expand the number discounts in advance of Black Friday. Guskey A Nov. 19 Post-Gazette article announced that of foreign-based companies with a major W. Pa. Last in Line for Pump Relief did similar interviews on Black Friday on members of the law school’s mock trial team presence in Pittsburgh. Dr. Kent Moors, an oil expert and professor WPXI-TV on Nov. 25, on WTAE-TV on Nov. won the American Bar Association’s National in the Graduate Center for Social and Public 27, on KDKA-TV on Nov. 28, and in the Labor and Employment Law Regional Closing Guantanamo Prison Policy, was quoted in a Nov. 3 Tribune- Tribune-Review and the Valley Independent Championship in Chicago. May Be the Easy Part for Obama Review article about gas prices in Western on Nov. 29. The Los Angeles Times quoted Law School Pennsylvania being the most expensive Colleges Cast Wider Net Dean Donald J. Guter, in a Nov. 24 article in the state. The article also appeared in State’s Unemployment Rate To Offset Smaller Enrollment Pool about President-Elect Obama’s vow to close Macro World and Calibre Macro. Moors was Better Than National Director of Admissions Paul-James Cukanna the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo also interviewed on the subject by WTAE-TV Donahue Chair in Investment Management was quoted in a Nov. 19 article in the Tribune- Bay. The article also appeared in the Boston on Nov. 4. Tom Nist was interviewed by KDKA-TV on Review about area colleges and universities Globe, the Salt Lake Tribune and the Chi- Nov. 7 about Pennsylvania’s and Pittsburgh’s starting to recruit more outside of Pennsylvania cago Tribune. Strange Ways of Predicting unemployment rate doing better despite the as the number of high school graduates in the The Outcome of Tomorrow’s Election national rate declining each month. state is expected to decrease. City Schools on the Forensic The Tribune-Review featured a story on Science Case Nov. 3 about unusual ways of predicting Why Dan Rooney Fell for Obama Former Judge Convicted Duquesne’s master’s in forensic science the outcome of an election. Dr. Vashista The Post-Gazette quoted Dr. John Lanasa, For Lying About Injuries in Auto Accident program was featured in a Nov. 24 article in Bhaskar, assistant professor of finance, was associate professor and chair of marketing Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz was quoted in the Tribune-Review on growth in employ- interviewed about the market’s impact on an and sports marketing, in a Nov. 9 article about a Nov. 20 article on Law.com about a former ment in the forensic science field projected election. Dan Rooney’s support of President-elect superior court judge being convicted on to increase more than 30 percent during the Barack Obama. charges that he lied about injuries and abused next 10 years. What Was Once a Dumping Ground, his position on the bench to receive a payout Volunteers Turn into a Park Black Cohosh Linked to Spread of Cancer from two insurance companies following a car The Mysteries of Messiaen The New York Times quoted Dr. Doug On Nov. 10, Telegraph.co.uk reported on accident. The article also appeared in The On Nov. 27, the Post-Gazette featured an Harper, professor of sociology, in a Nov. 3 a study, in which Assistant Professor of Legal Intelligencer and on Yahoo! Finance. article about how the School of Music will article about his involvement in a com- Pharmacology Vicki Davis was a researcher, mark the 100th anniversary of the year of munity planting day in Squirrel Hill through that shows taking the herb black cohosh Strange ‘Cheney’ Case the birth of French composer and organist which volunteers worked to expand and causes tumor cells to spread in women Takes a Strange Twist Olivier Messiaen, with Celebration Mes- beautify an unofficial park on city-owned diagnosed with breast cancer. Similar articles On Nov. 20, Mysanantonio.com featured an siaen, a four-day conference with master land that was previously being used as an also appeared on WebMD.com, MedicineNet. article about the indictment case involving classes and performances by Messiaen illegal dump. com, CBS News and BioSpace.com. Vice President Dick Cheney and former U.S. interpreters. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Law Duquesne Law Students Win Ecosphere Technologies Delivers Mobile professor and constitutional law expert Ken Retail Meets CSI at Target Forensics Lab UM-Hosted Tournament Water Recycling Plant to Newfield Gormley was quoted. The Valley News Dispatch reported on Nov. On Nov. 3, The Daily Record in Maryland Exploration in Oklahoma 27 that Target has gone all CSI to track announced that Duquesne University law A Nov. 10 article in the International Business Why is Gas Cheaper in Ohio? Taxes, down anyone committing crimes at its prop- students won the National Institute for Trial Times quoted Dr. Kent Moors, an Ecosphere Distribution Chain Are Behind erties by operating its own forensic science Advocacy’s Tournament of Champions held Advisory Board member, in an article about Higher Gasoline Prices in Pa. laboratories. Dr. Fred Fochtman, director at the University of Maryland School of the delivery of Ecosphere Technologies’ first The Sharon-Herald quoted Dr. Kent Moors, of the master’s in forensic science and law Law. A similar article appeared in the Nov. 5 Ozonix mobile water recycling system, a fully an energy policy expert and political program, was quoted. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. self-contained water recycling plant that can science professor, in an a Nov. 21 article be moved from well site to well site to process about Pennsylvania gas prices being more Greentree SportsPlex Cuts Prices to How Will No ‘Street Money’ Play frac flowback water. The article also appeared expensive than prices in Ohio. The article also Weather Economic Storm Today In PA? in TMCnet.com, Market Wire, NewsBlaze, appeared on Istockanalyst.com. A Nov. 28 article in The Pittsburgh Business A Nov. 4 article in The Post Chronicle Market Wire Canada, Macro World, Earth Times quoted Steve Greenburg, executive featured an interview with Law Professor Times, Calibre Macro and MSN Money. Economic Crisis Spurs Classroom in residence for sports marketing, regarding Joe Sabino Mistick, who addressed the Changes at Pittsburgh Business Schools a local fitness club decreasing its monthly legality of “street money,” a cash apparatus “Business Talk” The Pittsburgh Business Times quoted membership dues as a result of the down- used mainly by the Democratic Party to Dr. Kent Moors, an oil expert and professor Donahue Chair in Investment Management turn in the economy. reward its supporters on Election Day. in the Graduate Center for Social and Public Tom Nist in a Nov. 21 article about the impact Policy, was interviewed on WMNY-AM on Nov. of the economic crisis on teaching in the Retailers Could See a Blue Christmas Hampton Students Shop 11 regarding concerns over sufficient crude classroom. The Pittsburgh Business Times quoted Earlier for College oil supply in a declining oil price market. He Marketing Professor Audrey Guskey in a did another interview on gas prices with the Duquesne Admissions Director Paul Cu- Whitman Touts Green Approach Nov. 28 article about the bleak outlook on kanna was featured in a Nov. 5 article in The station on Nov. 21. The Nov. 21 Post-Gazette featured an this year’s Christmas shopping season as a Tribune-Review about students shopping article on the keynote address delivered by result of the economic crisis. The article also around and planning for college at an earlier Mock Trial Tournament Is Won New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman appeared in the Phoenix Business Jour- age. By Duquesne U. at a symposium on sustainable business nal, the Minneapolis Business Journal and The Buffalo News City & Region announced hosted by the Beard Center for Leadership in Columbus Business First. on Nov. 11 that a team of Duquesne University Ethics and the Palumbo-Donahue School of Analysis: Saudi King Seeks Sense law students won the national Buffalo-Niagara Two Hopefuls Emerge for President Of Obama Policy on U.S. Trip Business. A similar article also appeared in Mock Trial Tournament at the University of the Tribune-Review. Judge Post A Nov. 6 Reuters article featured Dr. Kent Buffalo. The Tribune-Review quoted Law Professor Moors, an energy policy expert and political Joe Mistick in a Nov. 29 article about the science professor, who addressed the Green Power has Environmental, Public Gas Prices Relations Positives for Local Company campaign to become president judge of the impact of the election of Barack Obama WPXI-TV and Fox News both featured inter- Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. on the direction of U.S. policy in Saudi Duquesne University was featured in a Nov. views on Nov. 12 with Dr. Kent Moors, an oil 22 article in The Beaver County Times about Arabia. The article ran in The Seoul Times expert and professor in the Graduate Center on Nov. 10. the many colleges and universities are leading for Social and Public Policy, about gas prices. by example with their green efforts. The article See DU In The News Page 11 also appeared on TodaysEnergySolutions. com and in the Ellwood City Ledger. Duquesne University Times • January 2009 • 11 Reilly Selected as Director of Environmental Health, Safety Madelyn A. Reilly, a resident of Pittsburgh’s Oakland neigh- Before joining InterTech, Reilly served as assistant general borhood, has been named director of environmental health counsel and as a staff attorney for PPG Industries. In addition, and safety at Duquesne University, effective Jan. 12. She she worked at Duquesne’s Institute of Professional Environ- replaces Paul King, who retired. mental Practice as part-time executive director and has served as Reilly, who is certified as a qualified environmental profes- an adjunct faculty member in the University’s forensic science sional, is experienced in environmental health and safety as and law program. well as enterprise risk management. She most recently served Reilly earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Indiana as corporate counsel for compliance and risk management at University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in reading from InterTech Security LLC, a Warrendale-based firm specializing West Virginia University and a juris doctor from Duquesne in design, installation and maintenance of electronic security University. She also serves on the board of directors for the and safety systems. Madelyn A. Reilly Holy Family Institute and Oakland Catholic High School. Herb Safety Questioned for Women With Breast Cancer By Rose Ravasio may suggest black cohosh may only influence this tions are more difficult. The biggest concerns may be While it’s widely believed that black cohosh can relieve type of cancer,” Davis pointed out. “We haven’t tested the use of black cohosh with breast cancer until more menopausal symptoms, especially hot flashes, findings other tumor types to know if black cohosh would act data are available to indicate its safety with different from a study by a Duquesne pharmacy professor indicate similarly.” tumor types, treatment lengths, and in combination that the herbal extract may cause cancerous cells to spread According to Davis, the mice were also tested for with other therapies,” she said. “Also, as some women in women who have breast cancer. long periods to ensure that they were exposed to black increase the dose if their symptoms continue, higher “The study suggests that there would not be any cohosh when tumors would begin to form. In contrast, doses could further enhance the effects observed in our increased risk of developing breast cancer if the woman Davis said that women only need to use the herb for a study.” was taking black cohosh before the tumor started to limited time while they are experiencing menopausal When asked about other nonprescription alternatives form. But, if there is a tumor, it may make it more symptoms. that women may use to treat menopausal symptoms, likely to spread outside the breast to other organs,” ex- “Black cohosh may not exert the same effect if only Davis said there are no simple answers. “Unfortunately, plained Dr. Vicki Davis, assistant professor of pharma- used for a few months,” said Davis. “However, it is there are limited options of over-the-counter and cology, whose research findings were published in the important to note that the dose tested was adjusted prescription drugs that have been fully investigated for October issue of Cancer Research. for the mice to correlate to the recommended dose their safety profile in regards to breast cancer or other Funded by the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Davis’s for women. Therefore, the mice were not exposed to cancer risks,” said Davis. “Studies on the effectiveness research focused on the HER2+ type of breast cancer. abnormally high levels to cause the increase metastatic of different therapies for alleviating hot flashes and other The testing found that mice that were fed an adjusted cancer.” symptoms that accompany the transition to menopause dose of black cohosh to mimic a woman’s daily dose Davis also clarified that black cohosh, which is not do not tell us if the therapy will modify the woman’s of 40 mg were 25 percent more likely to develop lung regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, cancer risk. For women with minimal symptoms, no tumors compared to mice that did not take the herb. is a complex product with numerous components that treatments may be necessary. But, quality of life must “We have to consider the limits of the study, which may have different effects on the breast and on cancer. be considered for women with hot flashes that are is only studying one type of breast cancer, so the results “Therefore, to provide simple or direct recommenda- moderate to severe in balance with the potential risks.” DU In The News

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Clarke Thomas: The Great Insight that article about Dr. Lewis Irwin, associate profes- Kent Moors, Duquesne professor and director responsibility of each of the Pennsylvania’s Binds Us sor and acting chair of political science, who is of the University’s energy research group, 67 counties. A Dec. 3 Post-Gazette opinion article a U.S. Army Reserve Colonel. about natural gas futures. mentioned Dr. David Lampe, an associate Buyer Beware Of On-Line Steeler Playoff professor of biology at Duquesne, and the Sunday Forum: Facing Facts New Drilling Technique Causes Contro- Tickets University’s Darwin Celebration 2009 event The Post-Gazette published commentary versy On Dec. 16, KDKA-TV interviewed he’s helping to coordinate. on Dec. 7 by Samuel Hazo, McAnulty iStockAnalyst.com quoted Dr. Kent Moors, marketing professor Dr. Audrey Guskey, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at professor and director of the University’s about consumers needing to be cautious Online Comments Lead To Privacy Duquesne University, on how people can be energy research group, on Dec. 14 about how about buying online football playoff tickets Complaint misled when they don’t have the facts. improperly treated ground water could pose because they may be fakes. On Dec. 3, WPXI-TV featured an interview problems for underground aquifers. with Dr. Joan Kiel, an associate professor Pittsburgh Council Questions City’s Animal Cruelty Case Pushed to Top and the HIPAA Compliance Officer for ‘Restricted’ Fund, Will Take Pay Raises Malls Have More in Store than Retail; Of- Court Duquesne University, in a story about On Dec. 8, WTAE-TV quoted Dr. James fices Move In The Post-Gazette quoted Ken Gormley, privacy violations online. Burnham, a finance professor at Duquesne On Dec.14, The Beaver County Times quoted professor and interim law school dean, in a University, on the use of the City of Dr. Audrey Guskey, a marketing professor at Dec. 17 article about an appeal of an animal Gasoline Led to ‘Total Kill’ in Turtle Creek Pittsburgh’s restricted fund. Duquesne and expert on the retail industry, cruelty case to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Post-Gazette featured a Dec. 4 article on the growing trend of service businesses about a gasoline spill in Turtle Creek. Duquesne University Qualifies for occupying retail space. Expert: Interest Rate Drop Won’t Affect Dr. Kyle Selcer, a biology professor at Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Program Pittsburgh Much Duquesne who has studied the creek, The Pittsburgh Business Times reported on ‘The Spirit of Duquesne’ Sculpture by K. WPXI-TV interviewed Duquesne Marketing was quoted about the wildlife devastation. Dec. 12 that Duquesne has qualified for the Mulcahy and R. Desmett Unveiled Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey on Dec 17 Biology Professor Brady Porter, who state’s Clean Energy Program. George Fecik, Designtaxi.com announced on Dec. 15 that about the impact that the Federal Reserve’s specializes in the study of fish, also was executive director of facilities management, glass sculptors Kathleen Mulcahy and Ron drop in interest rates is having on the quoted. was quoted. Desmett, whose love of glass art inspired the economy. creation of the world-known Pittsburgh Glass Duquesne Facility Earns Clean Power Vatican Reinforces Ban on Harm to Em- Center, recently unveiled their fabricated Psychology of Face Transplants is Sub- Credits bryos and welded stainless steel and cast glass ject of New Book by Allegheny College The Tribune-Review announced on Dec. 4 Dr. Gerard Magill, a professor of bioethics at sculpture titled The Spirit of Duquesne at the Professor that Duquesne University’s cogeneration Duquesne University, was quoted in a Dec. 13 University. MarketWatch,com reported on Dec.17 that facility is the state’s first approved article in the Post-Gazette about new Vatican Nathan Clendenin, a doctoral student in distributed generation system for creating directives on bioethics that are cautiously Counties Again Push State to Pay for clinical psychology at Duquesne University, alternative energy credits. open to some controversial research. Courts co-authored a book on the psychology of On Dec. 15, The Post-Gazette quoted Law face transplants that will be published in Army Spirit Runs Deep in Professor’s Pennsylvania Energized: State Poised to Professor Bruce Ledewitz in an article about April. Family Become Major Supplier of Fuel whether Common Pleas and magistrate’s On Dec. 6, The Tribune-Review featured an On Dec. 14, The Reading Eagle quoted Dr. costs should be a state responsibility or the 12 • Duquesne University Times • January 2009 Mind, Heart & Spirit Recipients Honored

The University honored its 2008 on its national board of directors. He is Mind, Heart & Spirit award recipients in a member of Duquesne’s Greek Alumni November with a special reception in the Council and regularly assists current Shepperson Suite in the Power Center. student brothers with service projects. Mind, Heart & Spirit Awards recog- nize Duquesne alumni who exemplify Michelle Zuckerman-Parker, the pillars of the University’s mission— Graduate Arts 2002, academic excellence; moral and spiritual Graduate Education 2007 values; ecumenism and diversity; service; Academic Excellence and world concerns. An assistant professor in the Center Winners include: for Genomic Sciences of the Allegh- Dr. Alison A. Kliber, Arts 1985 eny-Singer Research Institute at Al- Ecumenism legheny General Hospital, Zuckerman- Kliber is a physician with the East Parker directs the institute’s education Liberty Family Health Care Center, and workforce development initiatives. a faith-based organization that serves Among these programs is the Biotech- impoverished and uninsured residents of nology Research Collaborative, which The 2008 Mind, Heart & Spirit award winners are, from left, front row: Theresa A. Orlando, Dr. Alison A. the East Liberty, Garfield, Larimer and offers impoverished women an op- portunity to receive college educations Kliber, Patricia Walter Ray and Lincoln-Lemington neighborhoods. She Michelle Zuckerman-Parker. Second row: Eileen M. Spear, Leon Panella, William A. Manteris, Mark J. Sieg also mentors current Schweitzer Fellows and advance into careers as biotech- and Shawn R. Miller. at Pittsburgh universities. nologists. Not pictured is Thomas V. Stehle.

William A. Manteris, Patricia Walter Ray, Law 1979 Duquesne’s Spiritan Campus Ministry as a liturgist and musician with Ro- Graduate Arts 2001 and 2007 World Concerns and has served as office manager for man Catholic parishes and dioceses in World Concerns After serving five years as regional Resurrection Church in Brookline since Peoria, Ill., Pittsburgh and Washington, A dentist retired from his Beaver general counsel for Texas Instruments in 2006. She has volunteered for more than D.C. In May, he was appointed pas- County practice, Manteris has dedicated Singapore and Hong Kong, Ray was re- 10 years at the Bethlehem Haven shelter toral associate for liturgy and director his time and attention to human rights cruited by the U.S. State Department in for homeless women in Uptown. Trained of music ministries at St. Matthew’s activism. He serves as the volunteer 2000 to serve on a United Nations team, in reflexology, Spear gives foot massages Cathedral in the nation’s capital. Stehle dental director of the Free Health Care rebuilding Kosovo’s legal system after the to women struggling with unemploy- served as cantor for the installation of Center’s at Catholic Charities of the Balkan nation’s devastating war. She also ment, physical and mental illness, drug then-Pittsburgh Bishop Donald Wuerl Diocese of Pittsburgh. While earning served as a state department envoy fa- and alcohol addiction or physical and in 1988 and was selected by Wuerl— his degrees from Duquesne, Manteris cilitating legal and commercial develop- sexual abuse, providing physical, emo- now Archbishop of Washington—to traveled to Central and Latin America ment in Morocco, the former Yugoslav tional and spiritual relief. assemble and conduct hundreds of to study economic and human develop- republic of Macedonia and Albania. singers and musicians for an outdoor ment and to provide dental care to those Thomas V. Stehle, Arts 1981 Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI in need. He also has provided dental care Mark J. Sieg, Moral and Spiritual Values during the pope’s visit to Washington outreach overseas. Graduate Education 1979 Stehle has spent more than 30 years in April. Service Shawn R. Miller, Education 2006 Sieg is chief executive officer of the Academic Excellence Wexford-based St. Anthony School DU Community Calendar Miller is vice president of Tal-Million Programs and St. Anthony Charitable Laboratories, founder and organizer of Foundation. St. Anthony provides spe- January & February 2009 the Lab Ratz Science Club, an after- cial education services for children and school program offered throughout the young adults with autism and other cog- Thursday, Jan. 22 Thursday, Feb. 12 North and South Hills and in Arm- nitive disabilities. As CEO, Sieg oversees University Reception The Duquesne Contemporary Hosted by John Plante, Ensemble strong, Beaver and Butler counties. Lab operations at seven Catholic elementary schools and three high schools in the V.P. of Advancement David Stock, conductor Ratz groups meet weekly, introducing 4–6 p.m. 8 p.m./PNC Recital Hall children in elementary and middle Diocese of Pittsburgh. St. Anthony also Power Center Ballroom $10 suggested donation schools to basic scientific concepts provides post-secondary career training through hands-on experiments. for special needs students ages 18-21 at Tuesday, Feb. 3 Sunday, Feb. 15 Duquesne University. Faculty Chamber Recital Duquesne Symphony Orchestra Randolph Kelly, viola Jeffrey Turner, guest conductor Theresa A. Orlando, Eileen M. Spear, Education 1976 David Allen Wehr, piano Sidney Harth, music director laure- Graduate Arts 2001 David Premo, cello ate Moral and Spiritual Values Ecumenism 8 p.m./PNC Recital Hall 8 p.m./Carnegie Music Hall, Oak- Since 1993, Orlando has been director Spear previously worked for $10 suggested donation land of Miryam’s day shelter and treatment $10 suggested donation program for homeless women, located at Sunday, Feb. 8 Musique on the Bluff: Wednesday, Feb. 18 Bethlehem Haven, Uptown. She previ- The French Seasons Duquesne University ously served for 23 years as director of Spiritan Toot Suite Jazz Ensemble religious education for the Diocese of Discovery Joe Utterback, jazz piano The Music of Steely Dan Pittsburgh. An active advocate for social David Allen Wehr, piano Mike Tomaro, director justice since the early 1960s, Orlando is Sean Jones, trumpet 8 p.m./School of Music, Room 322 a member of the Thomas Merton Center Old Main’s original layout Bill Purse, bass guitar $10 suggested donation Billy Kuhn, drums and is a founder of the North Hills Anti- included an open cupola, 3 p.m./PNC Recital Hall Friday, Feb. 20 Racism Coalition. which made it the highest point $10 suggested donation Opera Workshop: in Pittsburgh’s skyline in 1885. Baroque Opera Night Leon Panella, Pharmacy 1966, Thursday, Feb. 12 Guenko Guechev, director Service In 1949, however, the cupola Carfang Commons Dedication 8 p.m./PNC Recital Hall Panella, who is now semi-retired, had to be removed to make 5 p.m./Ground Floor, Rockwell Hall $10 suggested donation joined the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity as room for the University’s an undergraduate and has remained ac- Calendar Notice: Please submit information for the Feb./Mar. 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