Mission Matters

Faculty, staff and graduate students can still register to attend the Spiritan Pedagogy Conversations community-building reception being held on Wednesday, April 18, at 4 p.m. in Room 613 of the Union to mark the end of the 2017-18 academic year.

Submissions for the 2018 part-time faculty mission micro-grant will be accepted online until Monday, March 19.

The Center for Catholic Faith and Culture (CCFC) is currently accepting applications for the 2018 part-time faculty mission micro-grants.

Faculty, staff and students will have the opportunity to purchase ethically sourced products from around the world and enjoy special activities as part of this year’s Fair Trade Week, which will run from Monday, Nov. 27, through Thursday, Nov. 30.

The Catholic Artistic Imagination series continues on campus with an event that will explore the art of satire and instances of its use within and against religious traditions.

Faculty and staff are invited to register now to attend the Catholic Artistic Imagination series’ off-campus community excursion to the Society for Contemporary Craft in the Strip District to explore Shelter: Crafting a Safe Home.

The 27th annual Spring Clean-Up is a one-day, large-scale litter pick-up and greening event that takes place throughout the South Side and Greater Hill District neighborhoods; however, it is much more than that.

A financial boost from a University crowdfunding initiative helped broaden the service provided by nearly 60 Duquesne students during the University’s recent spring break Cross-Cultural Mission Experiences (CCME).

By the Rev. Bill Christy, C.S.Sp., and Debbie Kostosky A tradition in the Catholic Church has been to bless chalk at the Masses for Epiphany and then use that chalk as part of the blessing of one’s home in the new year.

A team of 35 Duquesne students will be among the first to see Pope Francis in his historic first visit to the United States later this month.

While Spring Break provides an opportunity for students to vacation or stay home for relaxation, 65 Duquesne students and staff will take this time to embark on Cross-Cultural Mission Experiences (CCME) that will impact six different areas in the country.