Cross-Cultural Mission Experiences provides students at Duquesne University the opportunity to leave their mark on other areas around the country and beyond. Not only are students able to see new, unfamiliar areas, but they also have the remarkable ability to provide services to those less fortunate. Continue reading
Tag Archives: service
University Holiday Drives
Our campus is currently engaged in several holiday drives (some of which will conclude prior to the publication of this document) and these include:
The Angel Tree to benefit the Brashear Association and Hill House. Gift tags can be taken off the tree located on the 3rd floor of the Union and returned to the DUV office in the Center for Student Involvement. Gift cards purchased in $5.00 increments from Giant Eagle are also requested to support the two food pantries that are sponsored by the Brashear Association. Gifts should be returned to Room 305 Union no later than Dec. 15, 2014. Continue reading
Duquesne University Volunteers (DUV) Fair
On Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 over 70 community and student organizations participated in the DUV Fair in an effort to provide students to become involved in service opportunities.
Freshman Clean Up
On Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 over 250 volunteers participated in the Freshman Orientation project in collaboration with DUV, the South Side Chamber of Commerce and the Pennsylvania Resources Council. Students were introduced to the community in groups led by current Duquesne students and South Side residents who stressed the importance of being good neighbors, and also gave them the opportunity to become immersed in a new community.
Student Life Division Projects
This past summer, members of Student Life actively participated in projects for Catholic Charities, which included making Pray it Forward prayer bracelets and packing school supplies for the children who participated in the summer lunch program.
South Side Initiatives
Join Duquesne University Volunteers (DUV) by participating in South Side initiatives with the amazing community organizations in the south Pittsburgh communities. For more information, please contact pustorinoa@duq.edu.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2014
Students Take Alternative Spring Breaks
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- (L-R) Attila Mihalik, Elana Famularo, Mary Ames, Michelle Stiller, Skyler DeWitt, Catherine Connolly, Caitlin Reilly, and Aaron Thomas helping at Habitat for Humanity.
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- (L-R) Aaron Thomas, Anjali Singh, Mary Ames, Jessica Livingston and Elizabeth Faber pose in front of the Guadalupe day care.
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- (L-R) Kate Lecci, Elizabeth Faber, Mary Ames and Meghan Roach enjoying a fresh cut Florida orange.
This spring break, 60 students traveled to three different locations for Spiritan Campus Ministry’s annual Cross-Cultural Mission Experiences (CCMEs). Students assisted in home repair and community projects in Mullens, WV; worked with migrant farmworkers to understand the injustices in Florida’s tomato fields in Immokalee, FL; and helped to rebuild homes affected by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, LA. In all of the experiences, students were able to get a taste of the culture of the area through food, conversation with members of the community, and working together on a variety of projects in the areas. Below are students’ reflections on their experiences on the CCMEs. Continue reading
School of Nursing Students on Spring Break in Nicaragua
Spring Clean-Up
Cross-Cultural Mission Experiences
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- Students marching with members of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and allies for better wages and working conditions in Florida’s tomato fields.
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- Students who attended the trip to San Juan de La Maguana, Dominican Republic this past fall
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- CCME banner designed by the students attending a trip
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- The day camp at the Spiritan Mission in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
Duquesne University Volunteers
Students are encouraged to visit the Campus Link page for DUV (Duquesne University Volunteers) to look at upcoming service opportunities. Additionally, applications are being accepted for the Executive Board of Up ’til Dawn, the Duquesne University organization dedicated to sharing the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information contact the DUV office in 305 Union.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Towers staff was joined by students from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Cares and individual families for the day of service.
Holiday Helpings
The Duquesne University Volunteers (DUV) are supporting several different holiday drives for local community programs. Continue reading
Cross Cultural Mission Experiences 2013
DU Named to Community Service Honor Roll for Seventh Consecutive Year
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has recognized Duquesne’s commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement for a seventh consecutive year. The University was named by the CNCS to its 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
In addition, it is the fourth consecutive year that Duquesne University received the recognition of Honor Roll with Distinction, a commendation that highlights exemplary programs and levels of student involvement. Duquesne is the only Pittsburgh school and one of just five Pennsylvania universities among the 113 institutions across the United States to receive this special recognition. Continue reading
Duquesne University Volunteers
In December, the Duquesne University Volunteers sponsored campus efforts to support the Brashear Association and the Hill House with their Angel Tree and Holiday Helpings.
The Angel Tree provides toys, books and clothing to children at the two community groups. Holiday Helpings enables individuals to collect non-perishable foods and Giant Eagle gift cards to provide families at both Brashear Association pantries with holiday meals. Continue reading
Duquesne University Volunteers
This December, Duquesne University Volunteers (DUV) is sponsoring campus efforts to support the Brashear Association and also the Hill House with their Angel Tree and also with Holiday Helpings. Continue reading
Residence Hall Association & Hurricane Sandy Relief
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) recently concluded an effort in the residence halls to raise money for victims of Hurricane Sandy. With numerous Duquesne students coming from areas hardest hit by the storm, RHA members believed that raising money for the victims was a great way to serve both the mission of RHA and the mission of the University. Continue reading
Duquesne University United Way Campaign Surpasses Goals, Sets Record
Duquesne University has a strong tradition of providing financial support to our community through United Way of Allegheny County. It was recently announced that this year was the University’s most effective United Way campaign to date. New records were set in monetary giving, employee participation and number of campaign leaders. Continue reading
Delta Zeta Donates to Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
The Duquesne chapter of the Delta Zeta sorority recently presented the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic with a $1,000 donation as part of its philanthropy efforts. Chapter members presented a check to Dr. Mikael D.Z. Kimelman, associate professor and chair of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology, on October 23.
Duquesne University Volunteers
DU Students Sweep Up
In the 2011-2012 academic year 8,430 faculty and students volunteered and recorded 248,956 hours of service with DUV. Student organizations also raised $140,476.88 in philanthropic efforts.
The DUV Fair took place on September 4 with a great interest from students and their organizations in the over 65 represented community partners that were present. A networking breakfast for the community organizations was held first to introduce staff to our students’ interests, demographics, and organization profiles to maximize positive relationship development of students and the community sites. Continue reading