THE DUQUESNE U NIVERSI T Y MAY 2008 New Wheels Brick by Brick A Healthy Partnership Carpe Diem A new service provides a flexible car- Duquesne has a legacy of recycling Ohio Valley General Hospital joins a Through the dedication of JMA fac- sharing option on campus. Page 4 in a large way—by reusing buildings regional partnership with the Mylan ulty, students seized the opportunity to for new purposes. Page 7 School of Pharmacy. Page 14 document the Pope’s visit. Page 15 New Robes, Bettis Speech Highlight Spring Commencement By Randy Cole speech, honorary degrees were bestowed upon Cynthia President Charles J. Dougherty conferred more Baldwin, former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice; than 1,300 degrees to graduating students donning Bishop David Zubik, of the Pittsburgh Diocese; and J. new blue robes on May 2, as family, friends, faculty Brett Harvey, president and chief executive officer of and administration gathered at the A.J. Palumbo Cen- CONSOL Energy. ter for the commencement ceremony and a speech by Following the conferring of degrees and the reces- former Steeler running back Jerome Bettis. sional, family members of graduates wove their way into Bettis, who retired after a Steelers Super Bowl win back hallways of the Palumbo Center, eager to secure a in the 2005-2006 season, described three stages of handshake or a picture with Bettis. Some stopped Bettis life as learn, earn and return. He urged the gradu- on his way to meet the media, asking for autographs, ates to earn their place in the world with what they inspired by his advice and excited at the chance to con- have learned and to return their talents, services and gratulate the Bus on his football career. time to their communities. He also told students to After the ceremony, graduates and their guests made remember that returning is the most important and their way to Academic Walk for pictures and an fulfilling part of one’s life. outdoor reception. “It’s important to learn. It’s important to earn. But On May 3, each school held diploma ceremonies it’s really important to give back,” Bettis said. across campus at various times. Graduates walked across Bettis’ speech received enthusiastic applause and the stage to accept their diplomas in a more intimate some graduates waved Terrible Towels. Following his environment as friends and family looked on. Guest speaker Jerome Bettis, left, meets with President Charles J. Dougherty before the ‘Spirit of Duquesne’ Installed May 2 Commencement cer- A sculpture that will “light the way” emony. Additional photos from the event are on Page 16. for the Duquesne community for years to come has been installed on campus to mark the 130th birthday of Duquesne Presents Honorary Duquesne University. The piece, The Spirit of Duquesne, Doctorates at Commencement was created by local artists Kathleen Mulcahy and Ron Desmett and By Rose Ravasio funded by gifts to the University from Duquesne University presented three outstanding citizens with honorary doctoral alumni and friends. The sculpture, degrees at its May 2 Commencement ceremony. a symbolic flame representing the Cynthia A. Baldwin, a retired justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and Holy Spirit, is composed of steel and current partner at the firm Duane Morris LLP, was presented with an Honorary glass to capture Pittsburgh’s industrial Doctor of Humanities. She is a 1980 graduate of the School of Law. heritage. J. Brett Harvey, president and chief executive officer of CONSOL Energy, one At night, it is lit from below. The of the nation’s largest coal producers, was presented with an Honorary Doctor of new artwork can be found on the Business Leadership. In addition, Harvey was the keynote speaker at the Business pedestal in the Locust Street circle. School’s Diploma Ceremony on Saturday, May 3. “The sculpture will soon become a The Most Rev. David A. Zubik, D.D., bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, was potent symbol of Duquesne, a beauti- presented with an Honorary Doctor of Education. Despite not being able to attend ful exemplar of the Spirit Who Gives Commencement to personally receive his honorary degree, Zubik was the featured Live. Members of our Duquesne speaker at the School of Education’s Diploma Ceremony on Saturday. He is both a community will enjoy this work of art 1971 graduate of the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts and a as an emblem of our mission and will 1982 graduate of the School of Education. draw inspiration from it for genera- The Spirit of Duquesne greets passersby at the Retired Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis delivered the commencement address at tions to come,” said President Charles Locust Street circle. The sculpture celebrates the 130th birthday of DU. the event, and Duquesne President Charles J. Dougherty conferred degrees upon J. Dougherty. more than 1,360 graduates. 2 • Duquesne University TIMES • May 2008 Aaron Mitcham, director of internal audit … on the Internal Audit Office Q: What are the responsibilities of the risk assessment. We met with more of processes that are unfamiliar to distractions internal audit office? than 50 members of the University them, we can offer sound advice based of poorly A: This office provides a monitoring administration, including vice on our knowledge of best practices functioning function for the internal controls presidents, directors, deans and budget and on what has been successful for practices allows of the University and serves as an managers to gain a deeper insight of the other departments engaged in similar our employees internal consulting resource to all our processes and practices of each office. endeavors. We can assist the University to concentrate departments. Currently, our initiatives These meetings help us to better identify community to achieve its goals while on what really Aaron Mitcham range from examining ethics compliance the risks the University faces, which can minimizing costs, ensuring compliance matters so we can all better serve our to creating a comprehensive record range from business environment risks and improving controls. students. retention policy, reviewing the payroll to operational risks, and to minimize the process because of the recent Banner impact of these potential threats. Q: How does the Office of Internal Audit Q: Does your office interact with students? implementatio, and analyzing the support Duquesne’s mission? A: We recently implemented efficiency and effectiveness of the many Q: What kind of services can the internal A: As a tuition-driven University, a student auditor program that processes and operations that keep the audit office provide to the various we realize that students have an provides professional experience for University running. We plan to expand University offices? expectation for the institution to be upperclassmen undergraduates and the office’s focus to include areas of A: The internal audit office should be well managed. Our office supports graduate students. These students will information technology audit and viewed as a resource for the University the mission by actively monitoring have the opportunity to gain hands-on general computer controls. community in the areas of process the University’s processes and assisting experience in a real business setting. improvement and consultation. employees to create and operate well We are pleased for this chance to have Q: In the last few months, your staff has For example, if a given department defined, standardized processes with interaction with students. visited several offices. Why? contacts us because it is developing a decreased likelihood of fraud and A: We just completed an annual new program that involves a variety increased effectiveness. Minimizing the University Accreditation is Reaffirmed After a multi-year process, a Middle States Commission on Higher Education Update team has reaffirmed the accreditation of Duquesne University. Tech In March 2008, a Middle States evaluation team of eight representatives from a By Alison Conte variety of colleges and universities visited campus for four days and spoke to numerous More Ways to Improve the Web University stakeholders, documenting the report’s research, analysis and recommenda- Certainly young adults in high school spend a lot of time on the Web. But when tions. The team commended Duquesne for embracing the Spiritan mission and for its they are through browsing YouTube and MySpace, how do they use it to research many successes at implementing that mission, and made its positive recommendation. colleges? This and other questions were answered in Market Research Reveals What For the past three years, the Duquesne University has been involved in an institu- Students Want on the Web. tional Self-Study, a process of reflective engagement to enhance and strengthen the The May 22 program discussed: University’s planning and development, to better the education of our students and • How prospective students use the Web in college search to document how Duquesne meets the Middle States accreditation requirements. • How high school students fare when using Duquesne’s Web site This Self-Study Report was presented to the Middle States Commission in De- • What Duquesne students think about DORI cember 2007. The document described a mission-centered, dynamic institution with To make the most of this knowledge, content managers and other school recruiters numerous strengths, from the quality of students and the teaching and scholarship attended Summer Shake Out for Web Sites on May 21, learning how to revitalize their of faculty, to sound fiscal management. It also identified areas for improvement that own Web sites’ structure and content, to improve navigation and usability. will impact the next strategic planning process. CMug Meets For more information on the Self-Study Report and the Middle States Accredita- tion Team’s response, visit www.middlestates.duq.edu/report.html. On April 9, about 55 of Duquesne’s Web posting pros gathered for the first meet- ing of the Content Managers Users Group (CMug).