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Enroll Now For Health Benefits Grant Funding Available Black Bodies, White Gazes Ethics and Regulation During an Read about the updates to the Through Stimulus Package New book explores every day, Economic Downturn University benefit selections.Page 2 Faculty are encouraged to submit philosophical race issues. Page 4 Symposium addresses future of bank- proposals for funds available. Page 3 ing and financial industries.Page 5 New Liberal Arts Dean Named By Rose Ravasio At UD, Duncan helped to create the nation’s first Dr. Christopher M. Duncan has been named the dean of the McAnulty College undergraduate degree in human rights studies; initiated and Graduate School of Liberal Arts at Duquesne University effective July 1. and supports the school’s annual Human Rights Week; “We are very fortunate to have someone of Dr. Duncan’s caliber in this key leader- is co-creator of the Dayton Civic Scholars Program; ship role,” said Duquesne President Charles J. Dougherty. “He is an accomplished and serves as a Marianist Educational Associate. Prior scholar with a deep commitment to Catholic higher education. Dr. Duncan will to joining UD, Duncan was an associate professor of bring new energy and fresh perspectives as the dean of the College.” political science and coordinator of distinguished exter- Currently a professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at the nal scholarships at Mississippi State University. There University of Dayton (UD), Duncan will oversee operations of the McAnulty he received the Alumni Association’s Upper Division College and Graduate School, which was founded in 1878 as the first of Teaching Award and the Honors Professor of the Year. Duquesne’s 10 schools. “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue my “I am deeply honored by my selection as dean and hope to prove myself worthy of work in Catholic higher education in this new and the trust and confidence expressed by the Duquesne community in its choice,” said expanded role,” said Duncan. Dr. Christopher M. Duncan Duncan, age 45. “I am especially excited about furthering the Spiritan mission of Duncan is the author of numerous scholarly publica- Duquesne and working with new colleagues and collaborators to help foster transfor- tions, including the book The Anti-Federalists and Early mative education for our students, innovative and provocative scholarship among the American Political Thought and the article Catholicism, Poverty and The Pursuit of faculty, and faithful service to both the local and global community.” Happiness, which appeared in the Journal of Poverty. His works have also appeared in Duncan’s current research includes work on the relationship between the religious American Political Science Review, the Journal of the Art of Teaching and Commonweal, belief and political activism in American politics, and he has done work on welfare among others. reform and American political culture. He has taught numerous courses, including He earned a B.A. in philosophy and political science from the University of Catholic Social Teaching and American Public Policy, Seminar in Theories of Justice, Michigan, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from Wayne State University. and Catholicism and American Civic Engagement. Duncan and his wife, Laura, have three children. Zungolo Reappointed as Dean of Nursing

By Karen Ferrick-Roman In Zungolo’s tenure students from as far away funding from the Robert Wood Dr. Eileen Zungolo has been reap- as dean, the School of as Texas, California and Johnson Foundation to help allevi- pointed to a three-year term as dean of Nursing has expanded and Palestine. ate the nation’s nursing shortage by the School of Nursing at Duquesne. enhanced its academic • Adding a new offering financial aid to expand the Zungolo has been serving in this role offerings as well as its endowed chair, the corps of new nurses enrolling in ac- since she came to Duquesne in 2002 research and community Jacques Laval celerated nursing degree programs. from Bouve College of Health Science at outreach efforts. Endowed Chair in • Adding a state-of-the-art nursing Northeastern University, where she was Some notable examples Justice for Vulnerable facility, the Irene Fritzky Nursing dean of nursing. of these accomplishments Populations, to Laboratory, to house a wide variety “I am certainly pleased at my reap- include: lead community action of instructional facilities, including pointment and look forward to my con- • Pioneering the first research initiatives that several computer-controlled man- tinued work with the talented faculty and completely on- Dr. Eileen Zungolo incorporate service and nequins that mimic a wide variety students in Duquesne’s School of Nurs- line Ph.D. among care to the community. of ailments and conditions. ing. Together, we have been developing a Schools of Nursing nationwide. In August, Sr. Rose- • Increasing applications and selec- strategic plan for the next five years which The School of Nursing’s online mary Donley, S.C., tivity to the Second Degree BSN outlines our goals to advance our scholar- graduate programs allow students will become the (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) ship and continue toward the excellence to create flexible learning environ- inaugural chair. program, a fast track designed for of our academic programs,” Zungolo said. ments that make educational and • Earning the prestigious des- those with undergraduate degrees In announcing her reappointment, career goals achievable realities. ignation as a National League wishing to switch careers into President Charles J. Dougherty noted • Doubling enrollment in a new, for Nursing (NLN) Center of nursing. that colleagues submitted a positive online Doctor of Nursing Practice Excellence in Nursing Education • Establishing the Center for Nurs- evaluation of Zungolo’s performance. program, which is designed to for “creating environments that ing Research to facilitate faculty “Important as well is her clear track advance the practice expertise of promote student learning and research endeavors. record of leadership as a member of nurses with master’s degrees in professional development.” • Winning a $912,000 continua- the University’s administrative team,” a clinical specialty or a specific • Being at the forefront of insti- tion grant from the Department Dougherty said. role. The program has attracted tutions nationwide to receive See Zungolo Page 2 2 • Duquesne University Times • April 2009 Enrollment Opens For Health Benefits Employees

By Carolina Pais-Barreto Beyers much will benefit from smaller deduct- how pleased they are with this option be- Check Your Duquesne employees have until mid- ibles and higher premiums. cause of how much they save,” Steed said. W4 Status night on Sunday, May 31, to complete “Every year, many employees do not This year, Duquesne University will their benefit selections. Employees are take advantage of the opportunity to re- contribute $100 to the medical flex- By Alison J. Conte reminded that certain selections, such as view their options, resulting in selections ible spending account of the first 200 The new federal stimulus package flexible spending account and vacation that may not make the best use of their employees who complete a health risk as- has changed how taxes are with- purchases, do not carry over from year to dollars,” Steed said. sessment with their health care provider. held, which may make more money year and require re-enrollment. Selections made during open enroll- This option is available to all employees, available to workers starting with the While co-pays, deductibles and co- ment remain in effect for the entire fiscal including those who have not enrolled March 13 pay checks. insurance will remain the same for medi- year—July 1 through June 30, unless the in a medical flexible spending account in The “Making Work Pay” tax credit cal and dental plans’ designs, premiums employee experiences a “life event” as the past. Health risk assessment is an on- is intended to provide a refundable have increased on most medical selec- described by the IRS. line, confidential questionnaire managed tax credit, up to $400 for singles and tions and dental plans. The vision plan Employees are strongly encouraged to by health care providers. It assesses key up to $800 for married couples filing has retained the same price and design. utilize the free preventive care services health-related behaviors and provides a joint return, according to informa- “Survey data indicates that DU’s ben- offered by their medical providers, such each participant with a personalized action shared at the March 19 business efits program is robust and generous,” as routine exams and checkups. The tion plan for optimum health. manager’s meeting. said Donna Steed, benefits manager. University provides for preventive care The benefits office conducts several As a result, employees may want to “Health insurance premiums have gone at no cost to its employees in an effort to sessions to offer in-depth explanation adjust their W4 status if they are mar- up because medical costs have gone up. promote well-being and early detection. about general and specific benefits topics. ried and both they and their spouses The University continues to pay for The flexible spending account is a The sessions last approximately one work, are single but claim married approximately 85 percent of employees’ valuable option that is often overlooked. hour and provide an opportunity for status or can be claimed by someone premiums, which means the cost has Employees can select an amount to employees to have their questions an- else as a dependent. Because of the increased for Duquesne as well.” be deducted from their paychecks in swered by a benefit expert. RSVP on the way the credit is structured, these Employees should take the time to biweekly installments on a pre-tax basis. DU Training Tracker Web page at www. conditions could give these work- learn about the plans and to assess which These funds can be used toward an dutraining.duq.edu or call the benefits ers an over-credit of $400 to $800, one best fits their medical needs and the array of approved health care expenses office at 412.396.5105. Employees may money that would be owed to the IRS needs of their families. Careful consid- during the flexible spending plan year, contact the benefits office to schedule or reduce annual refunds at tax time. eration can save employees money while which now runs for 14 ½ months. These individual appointments. More information is available at providing appropriate health coverage. approved expenses include co-pays, over- The 2009-2010 Open Enrollment www.irs.gov. As a rule of thumb, those who use little the-counter medications and more. Benefits Fair will take place on Wednes- Additionally, because Jan. 1, 2010 will benefit from higher deductibles and “Employees who take advantage of the day, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is a bank holiday, the pay date will smaller premiums, while those who use flexible spending account often report in the Duquesne Union Ballroom. be changed to Dec. 31, 2009, and 27 pays will be reported on W2s for 2009. The meeting participants also heard Century Club Changes Enhance about emergency communications practices and how to report ethics Visibility and Recognition for Alumni violations and concerns.

By Bob Woodside committee. The most notable changes will take place in the Zungolo continued from Page 1 Prospective students are introduced to the Century Club nature and timing of events. of Distinguished Duquesne Alumni at a very early stage—if Before this year, Century Club inductions were conducted of Health Resources and Services they’re paying close attention. at a private banquet on the first night of Homecoming week- Administration to develop a forensic The Administration Building’s first-floor hallway—im- end, typically a Thursday in October. Now, the dinner will research focus in its Ph.D. program. mediately outside the undergraduate Admissions Office—is be held in early September, coinciding with the convocation • Initiating the RN+WIN Program, adorned with large bronze plaques bearing the names of those marking the beginning of a new academic year. which has staffed neighborhood who have received the University’s most prestigious alumni “We’re building a whole day of events that will allow the wellness programs with retired/vol- recognition. However, it’s unlikely that many of these future new Century Club members to interact with students, fac- unteer nurses in 10 community loca- graduates take much notice as they fill out paperwork and ulty and staff,” Shepard said. “Honorees will be encouraged tions, as part of the Nurse-Managed wait for appointments or campus tours. The same is true to speak to classes in their respective schools and fields, and Wellness Center. of the hundreds of faculty and staff members who busily to have breakfast or lunch with faculty members.” Zungolo, former president of the NLN, pass through the corridor daily. Until now, it’s been equally Century Club inductees will also be honored during the has received national recognition for her improbable that many of these students or employees would late afternoon convocation and will be invited to the annual accomplishments and dedication to the actually encounter a Century Club member during their years President’s Reception following the program, where they will field of nursing. She and three of her on our Bluff. have an opportunity to meet and mingle with employees. faculty members were among the first in The odds of such meetings will improve dramatically begin- The formal dinner will remain exclusively for new and the nation to be designated as certified ning this fall, as part of several changes being made to the previous inductees, their guests and student recipients of the nurse educators by the NLN. Goals of venerable 31-year-old organization. Century Club Scholarship, along with representatives of new this certification include distinguishing The Century Club was established during the University’s members’ schools. Event format changes will include replac- academic nursing education as a specialty 100th anniversary in 1978 to recognize Duquesne’s most dis- ing the reading of citations with multimedia introductions, area of practice and as an advance practice tinguished graduates. Fewer than 300 men and women have giving attendees a more personal sense of the honorees’ lives role within professional nursing, and dem- been inducted into this hall of fame. Selection is based upon and works. onstrating a commitment to professional not only a person’s exceptional professional achievements, but The changes will reveal Century Club members to be development, lifelong learning and nursing also their service to humankind and their alma mater. much more than names engraved on a wall plaque. Instead, education. “The members of the Century Club are outstanding role they will become living exemplars of the University’s mission The NLN also named Zungolo a fellow models for our students and staff, yet they remain relatively and values. of the Academy of Nursing Education. unknown to most of the Duquesne community,” explained “Rather than casting the Century Club as some sort of se- In this role, she is recognized for leader- Julie Shepard, director of alumni relations. “We need to shine cret society, we’re providing an opportunity to give our most ship and the promotion of policy that a brighter spotlight on these individuals.” outstanding graduates the public recognition they deserve advance nursing education. Additionally, The rigorous consideration and selection criteria will remain and to share their remarkable experiences with the entire the American Academy of Nursing selected the same, though Century Club members and representatives Duquesne community,” Shepard said. Zungolo to serve on its board of directors, of nominees’ schools have been added to the recommendation acknowledging her numerous accomplishments. Duquesne University Times • April 2009 • 3 Stimulus Package Adds Billions to Available Grant Funding; Faculty Members Encouraged to Submit Proposals By Karen Ferrick-Roman ing available with various deadlines. For “This is much higher than the na- a draft of the 2010-2015 Strategic Plan Opportunity is knocking for faculty more information, visit the Web site of tional average and demonstrates that sets the goal of $20 million per year in members who dream of funding for re- the Office of Research, www.research. our faculty have an excellent chance at research funding from all sources. search projects, thanks to the American duq.edu. an award,” he said. “Because of this new Faculty members who have ques- Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) “The Recovery Act is a rare occasion money, a well-written, well-supported tions about grant writing or who would of 2009. for academic research in which the fed- proposal has a very good chance of being like help either identifying funding The act funds the following federal eral agencies have significant additional funded. We encourage faculty to submit sources or with specific proposals agencies: money,” said Dr. Alan W. Seadler, associ- proposals during this funding round should contact the Office of Research • National Institutes of Health ate academic vice president for research. and encourage everyone to prepare their through Marianne Volk, [email protected] (NIH), $10.4 billion ($8.2 billion “It’s a tremendous opportunity for our documents as early as possible.” or 412.396.6326, Christine Pollock, to support scientific priorities) faculty to further their research pro- Submitting early might be key to suc- [email protected] or 412.396.5175, • National Science Foundation, grams and to add support for graduate cess, Seadler said. The federal govern- and Jim Phillips, [email protected] or $2.5 billion students. The economic downturn has ment has issued notifications cautioning 412.396.4290. • Department of Energy, $30.7 bil- taken away many other funding options universities about a potential flood of lion for basic research in energy, available to Duquesne faculty and the proposals on or near the deadlines. They biofuels, battery technology, clean ARRA dollars can be the stimulus which have expressed some concern regarding Remember When fossil energy and renewable energy our researchers have needed. the ability of the electronic submission Applying For Grants: as well as other projects “We need to take advantage of the system to able to handle the anticipated • Ask the Office of Research to review • National Endowment for the moment,” Seadler added. “The Chal- volume. “Everyone in the country may your budget as soon as it is available— Arts, $50 million lenge Grant represents a mechanism for be trying to submit near the deadlines, even if the rest of the proposal is “The funding being made available faculty to support cutting-edge work and we may have a problem uploading incomplete—to assure that University has the potential to greatly enhance that is in its very early stages of develop- proposals,” Seadler said. and federal guidelines are met. No one is scholarship and research at Duquesne,” ment. This is a marvelous chance to be Additionally, the Office of Research happy when a proposal is rejected for a said Provost Ralph L. Pearson. “This awarded money for projects that have needs time to review proposals to help budgetary error. opportunity could bring many projects preliminary data and to use the award ensure that budgets are correct, that • Make sure your department chair and dean are aware of the proposal and ap- from the stage of ‘an interesting idea’ to to generate sufficient results to apply for documents meet guidelines and that the prove transmittal forms. valuable research.” traditional agency funding.” submissions are complete. When pos- • Submit your proposal as soon as pos- The NIH has Challenge Grant dead- Duquesne faculty have been very suc- sible, proposals should be submitted well sible. Federal agencies are already warn- lines that occur during the last week cessful in their fund-raising activities, in advance of the federal deadline. ing that electronic submissions may be of April, depending on the request for with awards for over 30 percent of all In Fiscal Year 2008, grant funding at dramatically slowed on deadline days. proposal. Other agencies also have fund- proposals submitted, Seadler said. Duquesne increased to $13 million and

Cancer Specialist, U.S. Steel Corp. World Literatures Symposium CEO To Receive Honorary Degrees Focuses on Federico Fellini By Rose Ravasio Duquesne University will present honorary degrees to two respected professionals at By Richard Tourtellott Duquesne’s Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 8, at the A.J. Palumbo Center. The Legacy of Federico John P. Surma Jr., chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the United Fellini, a daylong sympo- States Steel Corp., will receive an Honorary Doctor of Business Leadership from the sium devoted to the work Palumbo•Donahue School of Business. Dr. Martin C. Mihm Jr., senior dermatopathologist of the iconoclastic Ital- at Massachusetts General Hospital, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science from the ian film director will take Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. place in the Power Center Surma, who has been at U.S. Steel since 2001, has also served as the organization’s chief Ballroom on Thursday, financial officer, chief operations officer and president. He is a board member at The Bank of April 16. New York Mellon, Calgon Carbon Corp. and the Allegheny Conference on Community De- The event includes velopment. Surma was the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s CEO of the Year in 2007, which scholarly perspectives from marked the first time a major manufacturer’s chief executive received the honor. experts in the fields of Mihm is a 1955 summa cum laude graduate of the McAnulty College of Liberal Arts, English, film studies, philosophy and modern languages from across the where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science. At Duquesne, he earned the Gold nation, whose presentations will explore subjects such as Fellini and Fan- Medal for General Excellence in 1955 and was inducted into the Century Club of Distin- tasy and Circuits of Time, Dreams and Memory in the Cinema of Federico guished Alumni in 1985. One of the most admired cancer specialists in the world and a Fellini. pioneer in malignant melanoma, Mihm established the critical field of dermatopathology, Along with talks addressing the directorial technique and poetic which concerns the microscopic diagnosis and treatment of skin lesions. He is a clinical pro- vision that created La Dolce Vita, La Strada, 8 1/2, Nights of Cabiria, fessor of pathology at Harvard Medical School and has co-founded various clinics, including Juliet of the Spirits and other landmarks of world cinema, the symposium the Melanoma Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital. Mihm’s numerous honors include will include a roundtable discussion offering personal reminiscences of the Gold Humanism Award at Harvard Medical School and the Founder Award from the encounters with Fellini’s art. The moderator will be Bill Judson, former American Society of Dermatopathology. curator of film and video at the Carnegie Museum of Art and currently a In addition to the honorary degree presentations, the following schools will host these visiting documentary scholar at Robert Morris University. speakers at their diploma ceremonies on Saturday, May 9. At the conclusion of the symposium, Distinguished McAnulty Pro- Patricia S. Yoder-Wise, professor at the Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing at Texas fessor and Professor Emeritus Samuel J. Hazo will deliver a special tribute Tech University, will speak at the School of Nursing ceremony at noon in the Union Ball- to Dr. Albert C. Labriola, recently deceased acting dean of the McAnulty room. College to whom the event is dedicated. Mihm will deliver remarks at the Bayer School ceremony at 3 p.m. in the Union Ballroom. The Legacy of Federico Fellini is hosted by the Department of Modern th Gloria Ladson-Billings, the Kellner Family Professor of Urban Education at the University Languages and Literatures and will be the 36 installment of the annual of Wisconsin-Madison, will speak at the School of Education ceremony at 3 p.m. in the Western Pennsylvania Symposium on World Literatures. Palumbo Center. The symposium is free and open to the public and will be followed Joyce A. Bender, chief executive officer and founder of Bender Consulting Services, will by a reception and dinner. Cost for the dinner is $30 per person. Reserva- deliver the address at the John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences ceremony at 6 p.m. tions are required. For information, call 412.396.6415. in the Palumbo Center. 4 • Duquesne University Times • April 2009 Yancy Book Penetrates Every Day, Philosophical Issues of Racism

By Rose Ravasio Sartre says,” Yancy said. “So it really is the black When deciding upon the title of his new book, body returning the gaze and looking at and Black Bodies, White Gazes: The Continuing Signifi- examining whiteness to see how it operates, and cance of Race, Dr. George Yancy reflected on some to begin to show the ways in which racism acts of his own personal experiences. in this very subtle way.” “I chose the title because of my experiences liv- Dr. Cornel West, the Class of 1943 Professor ing as a black male situated within an American of Religion at Princeton University who reviewed context where the racist divide has primarily been Yancy’s book, wrote “This courageous and bril- along white and black lines,” explained Yancy, an liant book…is the most philosophically sophis- associate professor of philosophy at Duquesne ticated treatment we have of the most visceral who is African American. “I think that writing issue in America and modernity: the black body this book was important because it dares to talk within the changing context of whiteness.” about whiteness, blackness and the difference West himself was pulled over by a police officer between the two.” who accused him of trafficking cocaine. When Asked why he chose the topic, Yancy cited a West identified himself as a professor of religion recent comment by U.S. Attorney General Eric at Princeton, the officer replied, “Yea, and I’m Holder, saying, “Though the nation has proudly the flying nun,” and then used a racial slur. thought of itself as an ethnic melting pot, in “In many ways, that police officer was saying things racial we have always been and continue that the flying nun is just a sitcom and unreal, to be, in too many ways, essentially a nation of and that it can’t be real that a black male can cowards.” be a professor of religion,” said Yancy. “So I’m “When I first heard that, I remember wish- interested in the way in which the ‘white gaze’ ing (Holder) had said that before my book came has become habitual and regimented and fixed out,” said Yancy. “It really captures the book Dr. George Yancy in terms of its relationship to the black body. I’m because in that text—Black Bodies, White Gazes— interested in that history of the ‘white gaze.’” it explores issues and questions around race, such as what whiteness means, what Racism has evolved, Yancy said, but it is still a significant issue. “Many argue that it means to be white and privileged, what it means to be a target of racism or to be we live in a post-racial society, that we have somehow gone beyond race,” said Yancy. black in a country where white racism continues to prevail.” “Ok, fine—we are not living in the context of ‘Jim Crow South’ anymore, but that The motivation for writing the book, Yancy said, was to penetrate a polite way of doesn’t mean that our work is done. In many ways, my book is saying, ‘Look at the talking about race and racism and picking examples that allowed him to ascertain elephant in the room.’ There is something about these black bodies, white gazes, I what is really going on when people say that racism is still alive in America. think that needs to be taken more seriously.” He cites various examples in the book, including those he refers to as “mundane The reason why that is the case, argues Yancy in the book, is mainly because white- instances” that attempt to depict what it means to experience racism. One example ness in America or the “transcendental norm,” as he refers to it, often goes unnamed Yancy provides happens when he walks near a car that has white people in it. “I’ll or unmarked. hear that door lock, and it’s not just one or two times, it’s a whole lot of times,” said “Unlike blackness, which is often marked and named and often defined as differ- Yancy. “We want to talk about racism in grander terms, but in its every day way of ent or deviant, whiteness is simply the norm,” said Yancy. living, we experience that kind of thing.” In addition to his work in the areas of critical race theory, critical whiteness studies French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre claimed that for 3,000 years, Europeans have and philosophy and the Black experience, Yancy is an award-winning author who has had what he called a certain “look.” published several books, including African-American Philosophers: 17 Conversations “In many ways, Black Bodies, White Gazes, is an attempt to offer a counter-look, and What White Looks Like: African-American Philosophers on the Whiteness Question. if you like, that contests the white look that has been dominant for 3,000 years, as Black Bodies, White Gazes is published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Inc. President and CEO of Bayer to Speak At Beard Ethics Luncheon Forum

By Randy Cole intern in the polyurethanes group. Since The Beard Center for Leadership in Greg Babe, president and chief execu- then, he has held several management Ethics was founded in 1993 with the tive officer of Bayer Corp. and Bayer positions and is the chair of the Bayer help of a grant from Duquesne alum- MaterialScience LLC, will address Why Political Action Committee. nus Eugene P. Beard. Its mission is to Reputation is Your Most Important Asset at Babe is on numerous committees promote moral integrity and behavior the Beard Center for Leadership in Eth- and boards, including the Pittsburgh through ethics education and training to ics luncheon forum on Tuesday, May 5, Technology Council and Duquesne those who encounter moral challenges in at 11:30 a.m. at the Rivers Club. University Board of Directors. A native the business world. The senior Bayer representative for of West Virginia, Babe holds a Bachelor For more information or to register the United States and Canada, Babe of Science in mechanical engineering for the luncheon by Tuesday, April 28, is responsible for the North American from West Virginia University. visit www.business.duq.edu/beard or activities of the worldwide Bayer Group, This luncheon forum is sponsored contact Rebecca Ellsworth Ligman at an international health care, nutrition by Consol Energy and in partnership 412.396.4005 or [email protected]. and innovative materials group. Previ- with Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. and the Registration fee is $90 per person or ously, he served as president and CEO of Allegheny Conference on Community $700 per table of eight. Bayer Corporate and Business Services Development. LLC. He joined Bayer in 1976 as an Greg Babe Duquesne University Times • April 2009 • 5 Financial Symposium to Address the Role Of Ethics, Regulation in Economic Downturn By Randy Cole ics and regulation, which are aimed at combating this A co-author of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the chairman public perception. Oxley was integral in legislating 21st Participating Panelists of BNY (Bank of New York) Mellon and others noted century standards for corporate transparency. Now, with Ethics Panel in the banking and investment industry will discuss the act in effect for seven years, the former congressman • Eugene F. Maloney, executive vice president, new approaches and future directions for the banking will reflect on the act’s impact and offer his suggestions Federated Investors and financial services industry at an upcoming forum for additional changes in financial practice and corporate • Bradley R. Agle, Ph.D., associate professor, at Duquesne University, Ethics, Regulation and Risk governance. Katz Graduate School of Business, University Management: A New Paradigm for the Financial Services Following the risk management panel, Kelly will of Pittsburgh Industry. conclude the day with his comments on the interdepen- • Moderated by Melanie L. Fein, Fein Law Offices The symposium, slated to be held in the Power Cen- dent roles of ethics, regulation and risk management in Regulation Panel ter Ballroom from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April influencing the future of the industry. Kelly was among • Kenneth L. Andrichik, senior vice president, 21, will offer panel discussions in addition to keynote the first bankers called to Washington to discuss the chief counsel and director of mediation and speakers Michael Oxley, former Congressman and co- crisis with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and strategy, FINRA Dispute Resolution author of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and Robert P. Kelly, former Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson. Addi- • Steven D. Irwin, commissioner, Pennsylvania chairman and chief executive officer of BNY Mellon. tionally, Kelly has been asked to lead an effort to provide Securities Commission The event is aimed at drawing together professionals industry input on future bank regulation. • Stephen A. Keen, partner, Reed Smith LLP to explore how leaders in the financial services industry Each of the three panels will include a host of financial • Moderated by Matt Hardin, owner, Hardin can re-establish stability in light of recent turns in the services, and regulation and compliance personnel. Ad- Financial Consulting LLC market. ditionally, attendees will gather in small discussion groups Risk Management Panel “Public trust has been shaken, and these are three key during the day’s networking breaks to address topics such • Anthony J. Carfang, partner and director, paths to restoring trust and working through the crisis. as mark-to-market accounting, fiduciary standards and Treasury Strategies Inc. We expect that our dialogue will expand awareness, regulatory issues. Consensus opinions of these discussion • Greg Melvin, chief investment officer, C.S. capture important ideas and help to shape the conversa- groups will be reported to attendees and shared, as appro- McKee LP tion throughout the industry,” said Tom Nist, Donahue priate, with legislators and regulators. • Stephan Schenk, senior vice president, operat- Chair in Investment Management at Duquesne Univer- The event is presented by Duquesne Univer- ing risk management, PNC Financial Services sity. sity’s Beard Center for Leadership in Ethics, the Group Inc. • Moderated by Thomas J. Nist, Donahue Chair In a poll of 1,000 consumers conducted from Feb. 28 Palumbo•Donahue School of Business’ Donahue Chair in Investment Management, Palumbo•Donahue to March 2, independent public relations firm Waggener in Investment Management and the School of Law’s School of Business, Duquesne University Edstrom Worldwide and RT Strategies found that only Securities Arbitration Practicum, along with the Greater 8 percent of American consumers have full confidence Pittsburgh Compliance Roundtable. For more information or to register by April 13, visit www.business.duq.edu/financialsymposium. in banks and other financial services companies. CLE continuing education credits are anticipated to Oxley’s keynote will follow morning sessions on eth- be offered. Going Green Summit Focuses On Human Experience, Religion By Randy Cole Are Possible? Time to Decide Curry, director of the Silverman Center. Environmentally On Tuesday, April 28, and Wednesday, • Dr. Richard Kearney, Boston Col- “Attendees can expect to hear critical April 29, academics from across North lege, Returning to God After God: reflections on these topics by some of Conscious Campus America will convene for a discussion of Levinas, Derrida, Ricoeur the most important philosophers of phenomenology, theology and the mar- • Dr. Edith Wyschogrod, Rice Uni- Facilities Management not only man- religion working in the world today and riage of the two at Duquesne’s Simon ages Duquesne University’s “green cam- versity, Confessional Memoirs: The can also have a chance to enter into dia- Silverman Phenomenology Center’s 27th pus” efforts, but also leads the charge. Phenomenology of Telling It All logue with these major philosophers.” annual symposium, Phenomenology and This feature highlights the University’s • Dr. Jean-Luc Marion, University The symposium is free and open to the Theological Turn. efforts to conserve, preserve and protect of Chicago and University of the public, but seating is limited. To The event, which will be held in the resources and promote environmentally Paris-Sorbonne, On the Founda- register and for further information, sound practices across campus. Power Center Ballroom, will run from 9 tion of the Distinction Between visit www.duq.edu/silverman2009 or To improve the environmen- a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and will feature Theology and Philosophy. contact McCurry at phenomenology@ tal quality on campus, Facilities four presenters, each followed by a panel President Charles J. Dougherty will duq.edu or 412.396.6038. Management partners with many of scholar respondents. open the symposium with a welcome Inspired by Dr. Amedeo Giorgi, the vendors, including the University’s Four papers will be presented and each on Tuesday morning. Lampert will Simon Silverman Phenomenology Cen- food-service provider, ARAMARK. speaks to different areas and concerns present in the morning and Kearney in ter was founded at Duquesne in 1980 In the last three years, ARAMARK within the theological turn in phenom- the afternoon. Wyschogrod and Marion and is named after Simon Silverman, the has implemented many measures to enology. Presenters are: will present on Wednesday, respectively. late president of Humanities Press and reduce the environmental impact of • Dr. Jay Lampert, University of “The symposium is important be- the center’s first major benefactor. The their operations, including: Guelph, Do the Arguments for cause it raises some of the most funda- center is renowned for its collections in • Recycling 100 percent of the Saturated Phenomena Prove That mental questions of the modern and phenomenological research and known fryer grease used across campus They Are Necessary or That They postmodern ages,” said Dr. Jeffrey Mc- widely for its annual symposium. to be converted into bio-diesel fuel. • Eliminating bottled condiments Hughes Earns National Recognition by switching to bulk dispensers. Dr. Tammy Hughes, associate professor in Duquesne Uni- your peers for your work,” Hughes said. • Purchasing napkins made 100 versity’s school psychology program in the School of Educa- “I am especially proud of the coordinat- percent of recycled content. tion, received the President’s Award for Outstanding Service to ed efforts between NASP and Division • Converting Options Food Court Children from the National Association of School Psycholo- 16 of the APA to help children, parents from paper to all china with the gists (NASP). The award was presented during the NASP’s and teachers build healthy and safe envi- goal of reducing the use of foam. annual convention in Boston on Feb. 27. ronments.” Hughes, who serves as president of the Division of School Besides her leadership in the APA, • Using soy based ink and 100 Dr. Tammy Hughes percent recycled paper in the Psychology-American Psychological Association (APA), was rec- Hughes serves as co-chair of the School printing of all meal plan bro- ognized for her work and collaboration among national groups Psychology Leadership Roundtable and is a past president of chures. to find solutions to social problems that children face. Trainers of School Psychologists. She also is on the school psy- “There is no greater honor than being acknowledged by chology board of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. 6 • Duquesne University Times • April 2009 Nursing’s DNP Program Offers Alternative to Ph.D. By Rose Ravasio says works very well because it’s distance Zungolo, dean and professor of nursing. faculty and opt to complete doctorate The School of Nursing has found education, and it is very convenient for “Part of that would include educating degrees. success with its new online Doctor of them,” said Kate DeLuca, graduate advi- that staff on all of the mechanics of be- Yvonne Weideman, an instructor in the Nursing Practice (DNP) program, which sor in the nursing school. “I think we’ll ing a sexual assault nurse but also devel- School of Nursing, is a full-time student is designed to advance the practice ex- have another great class this year.” oping policies and procedures regarding in the DNP program. “The program has pertise and range of nurses with master’s While management been fascinating—I’ve learned so many degrees in nursing in a clinical specialty the of victims, different things,” said Weideman, who or a specific role. school’s “I think that we have a very creating is focusing on the education of nursing The DNP program, an alternative to Ph.D. a ‘service’ students and curriculum design. “You the school’s Ph.D. program, has doubled program is flexible program.” within the have this new knowledge that is being applications for its fall 2009 cohort from research- —Dr. Eileen Zungolo facility that developed, but now it’s ‘How do I take last year, and the school is aiming for based, the Dean, School of Nursing wasn’t there this knowledge and apply it into some- planning on admitting 25 additional DNP is before.” thing and bring it into reality? I love to students. The current cohort for the grounded in the practice or specialty to Another specialty area represented create programs—I enjoy doing things 32-credit program includes 13 full-time which the student is already commit- among the current cohort is higher like that, so that is where a DNP program and two part-time students who hail ted. Among the current DNP cohort are education, which inadvertently affects was more apropos for me.” from as far away as Texas, California and professionals who specifically work with the current nursing faculty shortage in “I think that we have a very flex- Palestine. Iraq veterans with closed-head injuries as a positive way, according to Zungolo. ible program,” said Zungolo. “And it’s In contrast to other DNP programs well as nurses with forensic backgrounds “More and more DNP students are seek- one that takes individuals who have offered locally, Duquesne’s is totally dealing with incarcerated adolescents. ing jobs positions in higher education, so advanced practice experience and helps online. Students are required to come to “One of our current DNP students is it is helping the nursing faculty shortage them advance the knowledge they have campus only for their initial orientation interested in helping the staff within an greatly,” she said. into new career goals.” and subsequently when they complete emergency room environment improve The degree, which can be completed For more information on the DNP, the program after five semesters. their skills in dealing with victims of in two years, is particularly appealing visit www.nursing.duq.edu or call “This is a program that everybody sexual assault,” explained Dr. Eileen to master’s-prepared nurses who are on 412.396.4945.

Workshop Focuses Political Science Professor On Green Strategies Examines Human Rights Sustainability—meeting today’s needs without compromising financial, human By Kelsey Sobecki or natural resources for tomorrow— Why are certain global problems recognized as human rights issues, while has emerged as an influential corporate others are not? Rights on the Rise: The Struggle for strategy that impacts bottom line profits New Human Rights, a book edited by Dr. Clif- and improves an organization’s competi- ford Bob, associate professor of political science at tive advantage. Managers need tools and Duquesne, highlights campaigns to persuade the information to stay ahead of the green- Dr. Aleem Gangjee, Distinguished human rights movement to move beyond tradi- collar economy to uncover and develop Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at tional concerns and embrace pressing new ones. sustainable value. Duquesne University’s Mylan School The book analyzes conflicts over issues neglected Duquesne University’s Center for Cor- of Pharmacy, worked with members of by the international human rights movement, ex- porate & Executive Education (CCEE), in his team who gave eight presentations plaining how and why campaigns succeed or fail in conjunction with faculty from the MBA at the American Chemical Society’s gaining global recognition. Issues discussed include Sustainability program, will host Inside national meeting on March 22-26 in South Asian Dalits (Untouchables), sexual minor- the Sustainability Revolution: Getting to the Salt Lake City. ities and disabled people. Other chapters examine Point of Creating Value, a daylong work- Dr. Kent Moors, a professor in the Dr. Clifford Bob economic rights and water rights and discuss efforts shop that will be held Thursday, May 7, in political science department, recently to make AIDS an international health crisis. the Power Center Ballroom. returned from Canada where he was Bob said he wrote the book to help others understand how new human Workshop participants will explore the featured guest expert economist rights issues arise. “I focus especially on how aggrieved groups seek to politicize how to make sustainability a viable busi- at the ninth annual Arctic Gas Sympo- and internationalize their problems—often by portraying longstanding, so- ness strategy in this hands-on workshop. sium held in Calgary, Alberta on March cially accepted situations as novel claims to rights violations. I was particularly “Organizations that adopt sustain- 4. He delivered the presentation As- interested in why major international human rights organizations (Amnesty ability strategies can capture real value sessing the New Economic Realities International and Human Rights Watch) sometimes accept, sometimes reject in a number of ways,” said Dr. Robert and Risk in Northern Gas Deliveries, these claims,” he said. Sroufe, a faculty member in the MBA during which he discussed the global By writing the book, he says he hopes to contribute not only to scholarly de- Sustainability program in the John F. gas market and prospects for Cana- bates in political science and international law but also to public understand- Donahue Graduate School of Business, dian Arctic natural gas. Ed Stelmach, ing about human rights law and activism. and one of the facilitators at the work- Premier of Alberta, introduced Moors The book was completed in part through a grant from the Russo Family shop. “Some can earn more money by at the symposium. Foundation and published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. offering products that improve image, reduce energy consumption or create new markets, thus creating a catalyst for Dean Zungolo Wins John McGrady Award long-term growth. Value can also be cap- Spiritan tured by saving money through modify- Discovery In honor of her commitment to community service, School of Nursing Dean ing practices and redesigning systems.” Eileen Zungolo will be presented with the John E. McGrady Award at the 36th Additional presenters include William Annual Art Rooney Award Dinner and Auction on Thursday, April 16. McGrady Blackburn, a renowned sustainability The initial subjects offered at was a past chair and was also a member of the Catholic Youth Association (CYA) expert, and Matt Mehalik, a program Duquesne gave instruction of Pittsburgh’s board of directors for more than 40 years. The McGrady Award manager at Sustainable Pittsburgh. recognizes the recipient’s dedication to serving the community. The workshop cost is $950 per person. in the classical, scientific and An estimated 800 of the region’s top business and civic leaders will attend the Group discounts are available. For more commercial subjects, along with event, which benefits to the CYA of Pittsburgh, a nonsectarian organization that information, contact the CCEE at religious training. provides wellness services, educational opportunities and recreational experiences 412.396.6190. for Pittsburgh’s youngsters and older adults. Duquesne University Times • April 2009 • 7 Revolutionary Women Helped To Shape Identity of America

By Kelsey Sobecki for the presence of women and children Dr. Holly Mayer, associate professor among the troops was because British and chair in the history department, soldiers drove most out of their homes, presented her research on women’s roles causing the now-homeless families to during the Revolutionary War as part of move from camp to camp with their a seminar sponsored by the Center for husbands. Women and Gender Studies to celebrate This research is important, Mayer Dr. Rahmon Hart Women’s History Month in March. believes, because it shapes the identity of Mayer’s research focused on “camp America and the way Americans viewed followers” who accompanied the army themselves in terms of their standing in Hart Recognized during the Revolutionary War. Her society. By Newspaper work battles the misconception that “In particular, I want to determine these women were prostitutes. While if and how military service fed into the Dr. Rahmon Hart, director of the some, indeed, were, her research finds definition of American citizen, differen- Office of Multicultural Affairs, has that most of the women who traveled tiating that from American inhabitant,” been selected by the New Pittsburgh with the army were wives or daughters Mayer said. “If such is the case, then Courier as one of the Fab 40, a select of the soldiers. Sometimes, women were those who could and, especially, did group of African Americans under even able to find work with the army. serve were in one category and those age 40 being honored for service and Also, if army officers enrolled wives who could not, such as women, were in leadership in the Pittsburgh area. and children on company rosters, they another. Hart was among those honored Dr. Holly Mayer were afforded rations. Another reason on March 27 at the Sen. John Heinz History Center. The New Pittsburgh Courier said Hart was chosen for Annual OMA Unity Banquet Slated for April 24 demonstrating “ability, determina- By Kimberly Saunders University in Nashville, focusing on the problem of racism in the tion, focus and fortitude to tackle The Office of Multicultural Affairs will host the third annual global community. Her professional experience encompasses being the challenges that lie ahead while de- Unity Banquet and Scholarship Benefit on Friday, April a development consultant in West Africa and a program fying the negative images that are so 24, at 6 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom. The event coordinator for programs on Race and Gender and Gen- often used to portray Black youth.” was established to celebrate diversity and academic ex- der-based Violence in Education at the African Gender Since arriving at Duquesne in July cellence among Duquesne’s community of scholars and Institute at the University of Cape Town. In addition, 2006, Hart has created the annual to honor a select group of students for their outstanding she taught at the Universities of Hartford and Unity Banquet and Scholarship Ben- accomplishments. Connecticut, and Brevard College in North Carolina. efit, and has initiated and enhanced The keynote speaker for the event will be Dr. She has received numerous awards and honors other programs at the University. Nontombi Naomi Tutu. The third daughter of from organizations such as the California State Previously, Hart served as coor- South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and wife Legislature, the Kentucky State Branches of the dinator of student development at Nomalizo, Tutu founded and was the chair of the Tutu NAACP, the Boston City Council, Outstanding Carnegie Mellon University and as residence hall director at Illinois State Foundation. The foundation provided scholarships Dr. Nontombi Naomi Tutu Youth Women of America, Who’s Who of Afri- to South African refugees so that they could learn cans in America, and Dollars and Sense magazine. University, among other positions. skills that would make them self-supporting while in exile as well The OMA Unity Banquet and Scholarship Benefit is open to A Pittsburgh resident, he received as to prepare them for constructive roles in the free South Africa. all members of the University community as well as the public. his doctor of education in educa- Born in South Africa and educated in the United States, Tutu Admission is $45, free to Duquesne University students with tional leadership from Duquesne has advocated for educational and professional development ID. Proceeds will benefit the OMA Scholarship Fund. For res- earlier this year, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Slippery opportunities for Africans throughout her career. Tutu serves ervations or more information, call the OMA at 412.396.1117 Rock University. as program coordinator for the Race Relations Institute at Fisk or visit www.oma.duq.edu. DU In The News

Moonlighting Serenades More Workers Obama Lifts Stem Cell Funding Ban on istockanalyst.com and tmcnet.com. service or tax increases. A similar article also On March 4, The Tribune-Review quoted On March 10, The Tribune-Review quoted appeared in TMCnet.com, Individual.com and Associate Professor of Economics Anthony John Pollock, associate professor of biological Homeowners as Landlords, a New Reality JS online. Davies in an article about Pennsylvania sciences at Duquesne, about the previous On March 14, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review workers who are holding two or more jobs to limitations on stem cell research not allowing quoted Dr. Antony Davis, associate professor Some Industries Hold Their Own, make ends meet financially. scientist to do meaningful experiments that of economics, in an article about many Even Prosper, in Bad Times could improve lives. A similar article also homeowners becoming landlords of property in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette featured a Stelmach Says Proposed Natural Gas appeared on TMCnet.com. order to build security. March 17 article about recession-proof Pipelines in Arctic Will Benefit Oil Industry jobs and fields. Donna Billings, director of The Canadian Press featured a March Mechanic’s Charges a ‘Test Case’ The Decline of CIVILITY: Where We Duquesne’s professional certification pro- 5 article on natural gas pipelines in the The Post-Gazette quoted Law Professor Are And How We Got There gram for business and personal coaches and Arctic. Duquesne Professor Kent Moors was Bruce Antkowiak on March 11 in an article The Reading Eagle featured an article on Wexford-based life coach, was quoted. interviewed. Similar articles also appeared in about a case involving a fatal crash in which March 15 about the decline of civility and 97.5 Ezrock, AM980, QX104, Kelowna Daily, a mechanic was charged with involuntary quoted Dr. Janie M. Harden Fritz, a professor Cyber Schools Hang in Balance CKTB, CJDC, news 91.9, 790 CIGM, News manslaughter. Similar articles also appeared at Duquesne University, who has studied On March 17, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 88.9, Canadian Business and Metronews.ca. on scrippsnews.com. trends in civility among Americans. The article quoted Dr. David Carbonara, director of also appeared on TMCnet.com. Duquesne’s instructional technology pro- Young Seekers Battle More Homeowners Refinancing gram, in an article about the uncertain future Lack of Job Experience As Interest Rates Fall Milwaukee County’s Borrow-and-Invest of cyber charter schools. On March 9, The Tribune-Review quoted On March 14, The Beaver County Times Plan Could Pass This Week Nicole Feldhues, director of Duquesne’s quoted Tom Nist, the Donahue Chair of Invest- On March 16, the Milwaukee Wisconsin Oil Prices Career Services Center, in a story on how ment Management at Duquesne, in an article Journal Sentinel featured Dr. James Burnham, Duquesne Political Science Professor Dr. the lack of job experience impacts finding a about more homeowners in the region are a finance professor at Duquesne, in an article Kent Moors was interviewed by the Fox Busi- job. refinancing home loans as interest rates con- about Milwaukee County, which is looking into ness Network on March 18 about Russian- tinue to decrease. The article also appeared cutting a deal that would avoid reductions in OPEC moves and weekly EIA oil figures. 8 • Duquesne University Times • April 2009 Season Ends, New Legacy Begins for Basketball Teams The Duquesne men’s and women’s Under Coach Suzie McConnell- TechUpdate basketball teams both ended their 2008- Serio, women’s basketball had a By Alison J. Conte 09 seasons with history-making records history-making 20-win season and and post-season tournaments, ushering set a school record with six consecu- Training Starts for Web Conversion in a new era of basketball success on our tive conference game wins. They also Are you responsible for posting Web content for your school or department? If Bluff. made their first-ever post-season so, it’s time to learn the technical side of the new Site Studio content management Coach Ron Everhart led the men’s appearance in the Women’s NIT, tak- system (CMS). team to its best season since 1971. ing on Butler University in the first The University is continuing the process of moving Web sites to a new server. Following a second-place finish in the round at the Palumbo Center. After Content managers will be invited to technical training on the new Site Studio edit- Atlantic 10 Championship, the Dukes electrifying play in the second half, ing tool over the next three months. We have scheduled 34 sessions over 17 days in earned a spot in the National Invitation the Dukes lost in the final seconds, April, May and June. The course is taught by a CMS professional trainer. All Web content managers should attend two 2-hour sessions. The first, Site Tournament (NIT) in the first round, 59-58. Senior Kristi Little scored a Studio Basic, covers organizing file storage, creating Web pages, and adding and the team’s first post-season appearance team high 24 points, and the team editing copy. Users are encouraged to practice these skills and return a week or in 15 years. Despite a double overtime finished the season with a mark of two later to attend Site Studio Advanced: Importing Photos, Linking to Web Pages 116-108 loss to Virginia Tech, the 20-12. and PDFs, and Managing Text Components. Dukes finished with a record of 21-13. Congratulations to both teams for Those who should attend will be invited to sign up through Training Tracker. You Senior guard Aaron Jackson scored 46 their outstanding performance and must complete the basic session before you can sign up for the advanced course. If points, tying the fourth-highest total in tenacity! you are not contacted and feel you need this training, contact me at [email protected]. school history. Writing for Web Users Those who write copy for academic Web sites will be invited to a Web Writing Workshop during April and May, taught by the Office of Public Affairs’ Web team. This program reviews how Web users gather information and how to compose Web pages to catch user interest, motivate and educate them. The Web Writing Workshop can be attended before or after the technical sessions. The Office of Public Affairs has been working with each department and school to optimize Web content and to convert all the University Web sites to the new CMS. Content for internal audiences will be moved to DORI, while information for prospective students and other external audiences will stay on www.duq.edu. Each workshop is customized for a specific division, so sign up in Training Tracker only after you get an email invitation to do so. Visit the Forms Channel on DORI Use the Forms Index channel on DORI’s Working or Learning tab to access all Above: Duquesne President Charles of the University’s business, human resources and management forms, which are J. Dougherty poses with the Women’s listed alphabetically and by department. Basketball team. Left: Duquesne Men’s Basketball Guard Aaron Jackson with Dougherty.

DU Community Calendar April & May 2009

Monday, April 6 Thursday, April 16 8 p.m./PNC Recital Hall Thursday, April 23 Duquesne University Percussion Duquesne University Jazz Ensemble $10 suggested donation Duquesne University Jazz Ensemble Ensemble Mike Tomaro, director Mike Tomaro, director Devin Flynt, director Westmoreland Jazz Society Second Annual Information Systems 8 p.m./Room 322, School of Music 8 p.m./ Room 322, School of Music, 7 p.m./Westmoreland Museum of Management Networking Event $10 suggested donation Free admission American Art for students and professionals 5 - 6 p.m./Duquesne Union Ballroom Friday, April 24, 8 p.m. and Tuesday, April 7 Thursday, April 16 Register at www.business.duq.edu/ Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m. Rediscovering Rachmaninoff Duquesne Contemporary Ensemble Network/ISM by April 15. La Finta Giardiniera Opera Workshop Festival Grand Finale Duquesne University Symphony David Allen Wehr, piano; Guenko David Stock, conductor Tuesday, April 21 Orchestra Guechev, bass-baritone; Anne Martin- 8 p.m./PNC Recital Hall Duquesne University Wind Symphony Guenko Guechev, director; Nicoletta dale Williams, cello; Natasha Snitk- $10 suggested donation and Symphony Band Conti, guest conductor; Sidney Harth, ovsky, piano; Edisher Savitski, piano; Robert C. Cameron, conductor music director laureate Maxim Mogilevsky, piano Friday, April 17 8 p.m./Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland Carnegie Music Hall, Carnegie 8 p.m./PNC Recital Hall University Reception $10 suggested donation $10 suggested donation $10 suggested donation Host: President Charles J. Dougherty Power Center Ballroom Wednesday, April 22 Sunday, April 26 Wednesday, April 8 4 - 6 p.m. Duquesne University Women’s Guild Fashion Show Seventh Annual Graduate Center for Electronic Ensemble Union Ballroom, Duquesne Union Social and Public Policy Conference Monday, April 20 Lynn Purse and Ken Karsh, directors Luncheon at noon Issues of Energy and Environmental Double Bass Recital Series 8 p.m./PNC Recital Hall Call 412.396.5748 for ticket information. Policies featuring PSO Bass Section members $10 suggested donation 10 a.m. - 6 p.m./Duquesne Room, Jeffery Turner, double bass; Duquesne Union Alaine Fink, piano

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