DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY TIMES

Faculty, staff, students and the public are reminded to watch an upcoming webinar presented by the University and Duquesne Athletics and co-sponsored by the Atlantic 10 (A-10) Commission on Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

Registration is open for Politics, Contentious Elections and Civil Discourse, a free and timely event that will be held virtually via Zoom from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21.

You Make Me Sick, a board game that teaches students about the immune system, infectious diseases and good health habits, has won a 2020 International Serious Play silver medal in the category of U.S. and Canada Tabletop K-12 STEM Education.

The coronavirus pandemic and widespread unemployment across the nation have led to a significant increase in people needing food. Hunger isn’t a new issue, but it is one that scholars, activists, professionals and others will be addressing at the upcoming 11th annual McGinley-Rice Symposium.

The Department of History and Dollar Bank have partnered to create the annual Pittsburgh History Speaker Series, which will feature expert discussions of local history.

The University’s 2021 United Way Campaign has begun. Although different from past campaigns, this year it is considered a “rollover campaign” continuing from last year. The goal remains the same—to raise funds for Pittsburgh and surrounding communities.

Duquesne University is one of several institutions hosting one of the world’s largest events on sustainability, which faculty and students can attend virtually for free.