Duquesne University’s Family Weekend was held Oct. 18-20. The University welcomed over 340 families, totaling over 960 attendees for the three-day event. Weekend highlights included the Family Jam at the Red Ring, University Resource Fair and continental breakfast, Father Hogan’s welcome address, Academic Open Houses, Campus Tours, Family Service Project, Departmental Open Houses, Taste of Pittsburgh Picnic Lunch, Family Talent Show and Mass followed by Sunday Brunch hosted by President Dougherty.

The Office of Residence Life hosted the Family Weekend Talent Show. This year the tradition of the talent show had a new twist with students and their family members performing in the talent show. Talents ranged from vocal performances, a magician, instrumental performances, and a comedy act. Students competed with family and friends for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places prizes. A people’s choice award was also given out. Residence Life would like to thank everyone who participated and was also able to help in planning this year’s talent show.

Participants:
Vinne Longhi (from the Semi-Supervillains) vocal and instrumental performance
Kim Vu-vocal and instrumental performance
Sophie Graf-Harpist
Theresa Walsh and sister-vocal performance
Rhiannon Lewis and sister-comedy act
Angela LoMonte and brother-vocal and instrumental performance
Margaret Ardillo and sister-vocal and instrumental performance
Emily Hutchinson and friend-vocal and instrumental performance
Dylan Vessel-magician
Labib Palis Duarte-violinist

People’s Choice Award: Emily Hutchinson and brother
3rd place-Sophie Graf
2nd place-Angela LoMonte and brother
1st place-Kim Vu
(include photos Talent Show, Talent Show2, Talent Show3)