DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY TIMES

With an initial gift of $1.5 million from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation, the University has launched a new interdisciplinary center to explore the intersection between ethics and science, technology, and law from a Catholic faith-based perspective.

Duquesne University recently awarded the inaugural 2019 John G. Rangos Prizes for Faculty and Students. Made possible by a gift from John G. Rangos, Sr., the prizes recognize undergraduates, graduate students and faculty members who develop ideas that help address problems facing current and future generations in a fashion that forges creative pathways to educate and engage them.

President Ken Gormley invites faculty and staff to the fourth annual ice cream social Monday, July 1, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Academic Walk by the Union.

Incoming freshmen and transfer students will have the opportunity to kick off their Duquesne college experience at the annual Freshman Advisement Summer Transition (FAST) program July 9-12.

Benefit selections made during the 2019-2020 open enrollment period will go into effect July 1. Employees are encouraged to review their July 5 paystub to verify all benefit selections and other deductions. Employees can use DORI and Self-Service Banner to view their paystubs and confirm benefit information through bswift.

The Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with police agencies from other Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education university members, will conduct annual active shooter training in the St. Ann’s residence hall from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, through Thursday, June 27.

 A free weekday summer camp at Duquesne will give youth with disabilities a fun opportunity to develop their acting and communication skills while improving their self-esteem and confidence.

University employees are needed to volunteer at the 2019 Freshman Advisement Summer Transition (FAST) Lab.

 The Duquesne campus will be the site of an interactive educational experience built around many of the world’s most fascinating crimes and forensic scientific mysteries.

Computing and Technology Services (CTS) will launch a new login page for Duquesne University Office 365 email on Wednesday, June 19.

Members of the campus community are invited to test features and functionality of multifunction copiers provided by Hewlett-Packard, Canon and Xerox at a copier showcase hosted by Computing and Technology Services

University employees can get a 10% discount on the program registration fee for the City Music Center Summer Music Series.

Thousands of potential students and their families gathered on the Bluff this past weekend for the annual DuquesneFest summer open house.