Business Students, Alumni Recognized at Second Century Dinner

March 29, 2017

The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business’ Second Century Dinner will bring together current faculty, students, alumni and corporate representatives to celebrate the next class of Duquesne business graduates, honor distinguished alumni and share the school’s vision for the future.

Celebrating Innovation will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, in the Power Center. The evening begins with a reception in the Shepperson Suite followed by dinner and award presentations in the Charles Dougherty Ballroom. Dinner attendees will hear about new developments in the School of Business as well as the progress made over the past year thanks to the help of alumni and friends.

“This assistance has been integral to building opportunities for students and faculty and preparing the school for continued success,” said Dr. Dean McFarlin, dean of the business school. “Indeed, contributions from distinguished alumni and corporate partners are helping us offer experiential learning opportunities for our students, supporting cutting-edge faculty research and building 21^st century learning spaces.”

This year’s honorees include:

Beard Award for Leadership in Ethics

Presented to the senior who has shown dedication to the mission statement of Duquesne by demonstrating commitment to moral and spiritual values, the awardee is Rachel M. Jeswald, an accounting and finance major.

Beard Award for Leadership in Ethics Runner-Up

Rachel M. Russell, a management and information system management major.

James J. Byrne Award for Responsible Leadership

Presented to a part-time MBA student whose academic, professional and community service record exemplifies the business school’s values, the awardee is Robert T. Luke Jr., a senior specialist in e-commerce support for WESCO Distribution.

Dominion Distinguished Scholar Award

Presented to the senior who best exemplifies intellect, character and business insight, this honor goes to Catherine Hull, an accounting and information systems management major.