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    Sitting In: Middleton-Cox: Multiple measures of progress  Nov 20, 2009
    In a recent article in Educational Leadership (November 2009, Vol. 67, No. 3), Susan M. Brookhart, a senior research associate at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, identifies that in order to use multiple measures for success, we need to understand their purposes. This is true in the field of education; however, it is also true in any line of work. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)

    UCLA Returns Home To Meet Hawai'i  Nov 19, 2009
    Butts, a standout player at the University of Tennessee (2001-04) and then in the WNBA, came West from Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA), where she was an assistant coach in 2007-08. In addition, has continued on staff as the Director of Operations after serving on the Bruin coaching staff for 19 seasons. (Uclabruins.com)

    PG South: Key injury ruins Lebo's chance at volleyball title  Nov 19, 2009
    " Begor will bid good-bye to four starters who will graduate, including her daughter, Kate, a four-year starter and three-year setter who has accepted a scholarship to Duquesne University. The other three seniors starters are Alex Taylor, Rebecca Riemer and Gratton. "We lose two middle hitters, one outside hitter, and my setter [and daughter]," Begor said. "But we also have some great players coming back, including some girls who have been on the bench waiting for their chance. "We always have... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Bolding To Have Surgery on Fractured Wrist  Nov 17, 2009
    PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University guard/forward Melquan Bolding (Mount Vernon, N.Y./Notre Dame (Mass. Prep) has been diagnosed with a fractured right wrist and will undergo surgery Tuesday morning to have a screw inserted to stabilize the fracture. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)

    Pittsburghers reach out to quake victims  Nov 15, 2009
    And last Sunday, the Italian consulate and several other organizations held a benefit dinner at the Alpine Club in Bridgeville for displaced students attending Duquesne University. According to Carla Lucente, Pittsburgh's honorary Italian consul, a half-million Western Pennsylvanians are either Italian born or Italian-American. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    James wants league tribute to Jordan  Nov 14, 2009
    Guard Austin Carroll of Bedford, the son of former Boston Celtics and Duquesne University coach John Carroll, signed a letter of intent to play for Rutgers. Carroll is a postgraduate student at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H.. (Boston Globe)

    Dukes Tip Off 2009-10 Season at 8 pm Friday  Nov 14, 2009
    This is the 94th season of basketball for Duquesne University men's basketball (1,258-952. 569). (CollegeInsiders.com)

    Dukes Sign Pair of Guards  Nov 13, 2009
    PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University head men's basketball coach Ron Everhart has announced the signing of a pair of guards - both of whom are coaches sons - to National Letters of Intent. Guard (Oakdale, Pa. (GoBlueWolverine.com)

    Ravenstahl defends his proposal for tuition tax  Nov 11, 2009
    The list of fees assembled by the administration included eight fees charged by Duquesne University, the largest of which were a $2,083 university fee for such things as campus police, counseling and career services, a $1,042-per-semester M.B.A. sustainability fee, a $650 parking fee and a $330 per-semester Law School fee. Duquesne spokeswoman Bridget Fare said the mayor's list included fees that only a subset of students are charged, like the M.B.A. sustainability charge for overseas study in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Schools throw book at mayor's tuition tax  Nov 10, 2009
    Duquesne University rallied its staff with an e-mail calling the proposed 1 percent levy on tuition "an attack on college access and affordability. "[I]t would be extremely shortsighted to create a disincentive for students to come to Pittsburgh colleges and universities," Duquesne President Charles J. Dougherty wrote, calling the proposal illegal. Tuition tax at a glance Mayor Luke Ravenstahl wants to place a 1 percent tax on tuition, which could be complicated in a world of financial aid,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Pa. women earn less, gender gap narrows  Nov 10, 2009
    Angela Arrington, director of the women's executive leadership program at Duquesne University, also sees small glimmers of hope based on the response of corporations to her program, which launched in 2007 and provides coaching and mentoring opportunities for women in management positions. Besides enrolling their female executives in the program, businesses including Westinghouse Electric Co., GlaxoSmithKline, Giant Eagle, EQT, Highmark and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center allow... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Point Park brings MBA program to workplaces  Nov 10, 2009
    Susan M. Suver, vice president of human resources, said in written statement: We have had programs from Duquesne University, the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business and now Point Park University. These programs allow our employees the flexibility of scheduling and travel while achieving higher education. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Duquesne's Jason Duty cuts no corners and takes no credit  Nov 8, 2009
    Duquesne University Jason Duty has gone from walk-on to starting guard at Duquesne ... Take a trip to Duquesne University, walk into basketball practice or a study session in the library and introduce yourself to senior guard Jason Duty. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    UNM's Roman Martinez Named Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Candidate  Nov 5, 2009
    Lobo senior one of 30 candidates for national award. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Themwc.com)

    Bye is greeted as a goodbye by the Patriots  Oct 31, 2009
    Things figure to be a bit more festive at Duquesne University where Bodden, once the big man on campus, is to be feted this weekend. Along with former fellow Duquesne products Candace Futrell (who went on to play in the WNBA) and Damien Pottinger (who went on to play in the Major Indoor Soccer League), Bodden is to be honored at a banquet on the school s Pittsburgh campus Friday night and introduced at halftime of Saturday afternoon s football game against Wagner College at Rooney Field. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)

    Geologists Studying Groundwater Arsenic Levels In India Empower Bengali Women, Children  Oct 27, 2009
    Datta is collaborating with Karen Johannesson at Tulane University and John F. Stolz at Duquesne University. Results of studies by Datta and Columbia University researchers in the Meghna River in Bangladesh appeared Oct. 6 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Science Daily)

    The Fumbler: Shaq vs. a "real" local star -- The Fumbler  Oct 23, 2009
    WPIAL CLASS AAAA -- (Big East Conference) CENTRAL CATHOLIC over Kiski Area (Duquesne University); Woodland Hills over PLUM. (Foothills) GATEWAY over Connellsville; NORWIN over Latrobe; McKeesport over HEMPFIELD; ERIE MCDOWELL over Penn-Trafford. (Great Southern) Bethel Park over CANON-MCMILLAN; Mt. Lebanon over BALDWIN; UPPER ST. CLAIR over Peters Township. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Pittsburgh native hoping to lead Cavaliers to NBA title  Oct 19, 2009
    Komoroski graduated from North Catholic in 1978 and from Duquesne University in 1982. In 1982, he started working in the front office of the Pittsburgh Spirit of the Major Indoor Soccer League. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Exhibit intrigues young researchers  Oct 16, 2009
    John Pollock, a Duquesne University biologist and science filmmaker, produced the video game that attracted so much attention from children. As with other exhibit attractions, the game captures the interest of students but provides scientific background and details in clear language to promote education. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    PG South: Tough schedule helps Lebo volleyball team rise to the top  Oct 15, 2009
    "Kate is a four-year starter who has already committed to Duquesne University," coach Begor said. "She started as a freshman as a right-side hitter, then move to setter her sophomore year. It's great to have a setter with as much experience as Kate has.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    2 judicial candidates agree not to campaign  Oct 14, 2009
    "If it's true, it denigrates the spirit of the partisan election system," said Bruce Ledewitz, a Duquesne University Law School professor. "Obviously, the system is set up to encourage real elections. If you don't have real elections the system is not working.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Duquesne announces hall of fame class  Oct 13, 2009
    New England Patriots defensive back Leigh Bodden, former WNBA player Candace Futrell and Orlando Sharks forward Damien Pottinger make up the 2009-10 Duquesne University Hall of Fame class. They will be honored at a banquet Oct. 30 and introduced to the crowd at halftime of the Wagner-Duquesne football game Oct. 31. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Intestinal transplant patients are living longer  Oct 11, 2009
    Her original medical problems began after she gave birth to her son, who is now 21 and attending Duquesne University. "I began having sharp pains in my stomach and I was admitted to the hospital twice, but they told me nothing was wrong and sent me home," she said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Reaction to award for Obama is mixed  Oct 10, 2009
    " Mr. Doyle said the award showed the reversal in how the global community views America now versus under the leadership of George W. Bush. Indeed, the award may be understood better from outside the U.S. than from within, said Kent Moors, a political science professor at Duquesne University and frequent international traveler who in the past several weeks has spent time in Russia, Turkey and London. "I don't think people in the United States are quite prepared for the image and popularity that... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Christian Brumbaugh, South Fayette / Kate Begor, Mt. Lebanon (Today)  Oct 8, 2009
    She has committed to play for Duquesne University next year. What does it mean to be considered the best team in the state. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Duquesne player suspended over arrest (Yesterday)  Oct 7, 2009
    Duquesne University men's basketball player B.J. Monteiro, who was arrested over the weekend along with two others in his home state of Connecticut in connection with a theft that occurred Aug. 7 at a house party, has been suspended indefinitely by coach Ron Everhart. "We are very disappointed in B.J.'s lack of judgment and hope it does not negatively affect the other student-athletes in our program," Everhart said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Duquesne guard Monteiro charged with theft  Oct 6, 2009
    PITTSBURGH -- Duquesne University sophomore guard is facing charges in his native Connecticut that resulted from the alleged theft of an iPod, a laptop computer and cash. Police in Torrington, Conn. (ESPN -- College Basketball)

    Dukes hang on, win emotional battle against Colonials  Oct 4, 2009
    The passion and intensity generated by the football rivalry brought out some of the best and worst from the Duquesne University and Robert Morris teams. They engaged in an emotionally charged game filled with scintillating plays and countless penalty flags. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Letterman takes scandal head-on  Oct 3, 2009
    " That is where Mr. Letterman's humor and Midwestern self-deprecation could help him, said Dr. Audrey Guskey, a marketing professor at Duquesne University. "His brand has changed forever. But he's a comedian, not a politician -- if people don't like the brand they can change the channel. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    PG South: Coach's daughter realizes her goal, a scholarship  Sep 23, 2009
    He also was a highly successful head football coach at Duquesne University and Seton-LaSalle ... "The only thing I ever pushed her on was effort," said Greg Gattuso, whose older daughter, Jackie, attends Duquesne University. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Duquesne to host NCAA tournament in 2012  Sep 22, 2009
    Duquesne University athletic director Greg Amodio calls it the culmination of a lot of hard work ... " Madness is back What: NCAA first- and second-round men's basketball tournament games with Duquesne University as host. When: March 15 and 17, 2012. Where: Consol Energy Center, which will accommodate 18,450 fans. History: Duquesne was the host of the first and second rounds of the NCAA men's tournament in '97 and '02 at what is now Mellon Arena. Colin Dunlap can be reached at or 412-263-1459.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Bonnies finish second at Leo Keenan Invite  Sep 22, 2009
    Duquesne University - 316-317/633 12. Ottawa - 321-323/644 13. (Gobonnies.com)

    Duquesne to host opening rounds of 2012 NCAA Tournament (Yesterday)  Sep 22, 2009
    As was first reported earlier today by the Post-Gazette, Duquesne University and the soon-to-be-completed Consol Energy Center, will host NCAA first and second round men's basketball tournament games March 15 and 17, 2012. "Duquesne University is proud to bring one of the premier sporting events in the nation back to Pittsburgh," said Duquesne director of athletics Greg Amodio in a news release ... The selection marks the fourth time the Duquesne University has been chosen to host an NCAA... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Closings prevail as city welcomes G-20  Sep 21, 2009
    Duquesne University has canceled classes and will close university offices from Sept. 23-25. Point Park University will close its campus, including its residence halls, from Sept. 23-26. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Final Results  Sep 20, 2009
    1 Bucknell University 291 276 298 865 +25 2 Canisius College 284 292 296 872 +32 3 Robert Morris Univ. 292 285 302 879 +39 4 BUCKNELL BLUE 304 287 295 886 +46 5 LAVAL 293 297 302 892 +52 6 Lafayette College 299 292 303 894 +54 7 Colgate University 306 295 295 896 +56 8 Fordham University 294 298 305 897 +57 9 Lehigh University 302 293 303 898 +58 10 OTTAWA 305 295 304 904 +64 11 Messiah College 309 304 299 912 +72 12 Duquesne University 302 303 309 914 +74 13 St. Peter's College 300 305 315 920... (Bucknellbison.com)

    The Fumbler: Pardon this interruption  Sep 18, 2009
    NON-CONFERENCE -- CENTRAL CATHOLIC over Mt. Lebanon (Duquesne University). Tomorrow night. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    CATHOLICS: Bishops questions details of health reform  Sep 16, 2009
    In a column in the National Catholic Reporter, Duquesne University law professor and canon lawyer Nicholas Cafardi criticized those bishops using the strongest rhetoric about government involvement in health care. He wrote they are "espousing political positions, not moral ones" and practicing politics that "would warm 's conservative Republican heart.". (USA Today -- News)

    It's pool-ka time!  Sep 13, 2009
    " For at least one of them, the quirky event also was a life jacket. Rado Angelov, who became an impassioned accordionist at age 7 in Sofia, Bulgaria, came to the United States in 1992. While attending Duquesne University, he performed with the Tamburitzans but no longer is part of an organized band. He was resigned to playing alone on the front steps of his home in the Central North Side when he heard about the band forming to play in a pool. "I didn't think it was that crazy," he said. "I... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Federal report finds deficiencies in use of forensics  Sep 12, 2009
    "This isn't a pro-defense report," Mr. Mearns said after speaking on a panel at "Does Forensics Need Fixing?" The one-day seminar was hosted by the Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law at Duquesne University. "Really, the thrust of the charge from Congress and the thrust of the report is these changes advance the interests of law enforcement and therefore the interest of the public because they make us safer. "This isn't about letting defendants go on technicalities based on... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Pennsylvania State Revenue Department Announces Fall Tax Seminar Schedule  Sep 11, 2009
    Nov. 2 Duquesne University Duquesne Union, Locust St., Pittsburgh To register, contact: Pat Police at or (412) 396-1643. Nov. 5 The Woodlands Inn and Resort Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre To register, contact: Margaret Petty at or (570) 408-4460. (PR Newswire)

    Benny Benack III has a horn and a Facebook page  Sep 11, 2009
    " Sean Jones, the Duquesne University professor and member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra who was Benny's trumpet teacher for the past three years, has only praise for his protege. "Benny is a rare combination," he says. "He has a lot of natural ability, musicianship that has been passed down from his family, and he also has a tremendous work ethic. So with those two things, he's destined for success. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Sept. 11 remembrance planned at Duquesne  Sep 11, 2009
    Darrell Sapp/Post-Gazette James Regar and Chris Inzirillo stand in St. Ann Hall near McCloskey Field on the Duquesne University campus, where Mr. Inzirillo is planning to have a human "flag" during a remembrance ceremony for Sept. 11, which will start at 7:30 tonight ... So at 7:30 tonight, Mr. Humphrey plans to keep a yearly ritual alive by attending a Sept. 11 remembrance at Duquesne University, where he is a 21-year-old senior. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Pittsburgh area to commemorate Sept. 11  Sep 11, 2009
    Duquesne University will hold its regularly scheduled mass at noon, which will include a reflection on 9/11 and be followed by a Holy Hour from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Robert Morris University will hold a remembrance program at noon in Rogal Chapel on its Moon campus. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Art II now flying solo as Steelers begin quest for No. 7  Sep 10, 2009
    It is the reason, he tends to joke, he went to law school at Duquesne University and became an attorney who specializes in corporate law. His grandfather, Art Rooney Sr., the late founder of the Steelers, told him, "All we do is spend time with lawyers. Why don't you become a lawyer?" So he did. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Dems hold full caucus for town office positions  Sep 9, 2009
    He was a librarian at Hudson High School for 34 years, and received his Bachelor of Arts from Saint Anselm College, a Master of the Arts from Duquesne University, and a Master of Library Science from the SUNY Albany. He was selected as Volunteer of the Year from Columbia County, is vice president of the Greenport Senior Citizens, former president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Hudson, and past president of the Hudson Teacher s Association. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    Some Catholic Bishops Question Gov't Health Care  Sep 8, 2009
    In a column in the National Catholic Reporter, Duquesne University law professor and canon lawyer Nicholas Cafardi criticized those bishops using the strongest rhetoric about government involvement in health care. He wrote they are "espousing political positions, not moral ones" and practicing politics that "would warm Rush Limbaugh's conservative Republican heart.". (KIRO TV, WA)

    Challenges, future of oil join Duquesne with Ghana  Sep 8, 2009
    Twenty students from Ghana will come to Pittsburgh next summer as part of an exchange program with Duquesne University to foster the kind of partnership President Barack Obama called for when he visited the West African country in July. The students, from Ghana's Institute of Professional Studies in Accra, will spend a month here examining the interaction of community, government and industry leaders in addressing the environmental and social consequences of extracting natural gas from the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Spread of H1N1 expected in local schools  Sep 3, 2009
    At Duquesne University, a spokeswoman said there were no confirmed nor suspected cases of H1N1. Pennsylvania State University in State College does have H1N1 cases on campus. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    One last Pitt-Duquesne City Game at the Arena  Sep 3, 2009
    "It's only fitting that Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh square up one last time under the Mellon Arena roof for a game on December 2, 2009," Mellon Arena general manager Jay Roberts said. "It's going to be a great game to cap off a great basketball tradition.". (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Women's Volleyball starts season on rough slide  Sep 1, 2009
    In their first contest Saturday, the Hounds lost 3-1 (10-25, 18-25, 15-25) to tournament host Duquesne University in the Dukes' home gym. Camaioni almost reached a third consecutive double-double, but fell short with nine kills and 10 digs. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)

    Algebra can be the beginning and end  Sep 1, 2009
    "There's a certain way of thinking and reasoning that algebra promotes that all people need as adults," said Melissa Boston, assistant professor of mathematics education at Duquesne University. Algebra -- which can be described as the study of patterns, functions and variables -- is more than a math. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Agencies struggle as their needs rise, donations drop  Aug 30, 2009
    Over time she moved out, graduated from the former Duff's Business Institute, got a job at Duquesne University and remarried last fall. The couple talked about how this year, for the first Christmas in a long time, they wouldn't have to rely on donated gifts for the kids. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Start math learning early, make it fun  Aug 30, 2009
    " a book on how parents and teachers can help children love math. "Math needs to be fun for children because when it is not, they disengage and their performance goes down," she said. Her research shows that an interest in math is the most important factor in children continuing with the subject, even more so than achievement. "When children enjoy math, they do well in the subject and they become powerful," she said. That doesn't mean Dr. Boaler thinks math has to be easy to be enjoyable. "Math... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Dukes coach gets extension  Aug 27, 2009
    Duquesne University athletic director Greg Amodio announced head women's basketball coach Suzie McConnell-Serio signed a multi-year contract extension through the 2013-14 season. Financial terms of the deal were not released. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    McConnell-Serio's contract extended at Duquesne (Yesterday)  Aug 27, 2009
    Duquesne University athletic director Greg Amodio announced today that head women's basketball coach Suzie McConnell-Serio signed a multi-year contract extension through the 2013-14 season ... "Her proven ability as a leader and teacher of the game, combined with an unparalleled work ethic, has built a solid foundation for the future. Suzie and her staff have recruited the type of student-athletes who represent Duquesne University in an exemplary manner, on the court, in the classroom and in the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Swine flu hits CMU, PSU  Aug 26, 2009
    Duquesne University, where classes resumed on Monday, also reported no problems to date. West Virginia University did not respond. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Pitt Football: Panthers Byham defeated big odds  Aug 23, 2009
    He was going to Duquesne University to try out for the Pittsburgh J.O.T.S., an AAU basketball team. "He calls me and says 'I'm on my way to Pittsburgh, Pap. I'm trying out for the J.O.T.S.' "I said, 'How much money do you have on you. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    For class of 2009, degree doesnt mean a job  Aug 22, 2009
    In an annual survey of college seniors released last month by Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, this years graduating seniors were markedly more pessimistic about their job prospects than in years past. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Beimel faces Nats for first time since trade  Aug 20, 2009
    Something of a late bloomer, he was drafted in the 18th round in 1998 out of Duquesne University by the Pittsburgh Pirates and came up through that system, pitching for them in the big leagues in 2001-03. He spent time with Tampa Bay and Minnesota before signing with Los Angeles, for whom he was a stalwart for three seasons prior to '09. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)

    PG North: Fox Chapel grad Urso takes a shot at guard for new ABA team  Aug 20, 2009
    The coach will be John Ashaolu, the older brother of Sam, who was shot after a dance on the campus of Duquesne University in September, 2006 and never played for the Dukes. Urso was impressed with the caliber of player at the Phantoms tryout. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Is 'hooking up' to blame for loss of commitment?  Aug 19, 2009
    "I think it's a big part of college life," said Joe, 19, a sophomore at Duquesne University ... Brenden, a 21-year-old Duquesne University senior, believes that college students are generally too consumed with self-discovery to pursue committed relationships ... Jenny, 20, a senior at Duquesne University from Beaver County, said that she and her "inner circle of friends" choose not to hook up even though it is a big part of college life. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Tigers' eighth-inning rally sinks Mariners  Aug 19, 2009
    It's a Duquesne University shirt given to him by his former Minor League teammate, Josh Wilson. "It's superstition," Cabrera said. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)

    ISU called military-friendly  Aug 19, 2009
    The list was developed with the assistance of a committee consisting of university officials from schools such as Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University. Other Idaho schools that G.I. Jobs listed in the top 15 percent are the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Boise State University and the University of Idaho in Moscow. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Mistrial declared in case against ROTC instructor  Aug 18, 2009
    Bruce Antkowiak, a law professor at Duquesne University, said there are no circumstances in a criminal trial when a polygraph test or its results can be referenced. The courts prohibit mention of polygraphs for the same reason they prohibit calling body language or voice inflection experts to testify whether they think the defendant is being truthful, he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    PG South/East/West/North: Riverhounds still keep the faith  Aug 13, 2009
    " Evans and Klein aren't the only people associated with the Riverhounds with local ties. The Green Tree Sports Plex now owns the franchise, and at least three other players are area natives: Nathan Salsi, Joe Zewe and Matt Langton. The locals seem to be taking the health of the franchise and local soccer community in general to heart. Salsi, a defender who graduated from Norwin High School in 1999 and played for Duquesne University, serves as the team's captain. Zewe, an East Allegheny... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Pirates Notebook: Kerrigan denies ordering Pujols hit  Aug 12, 2009
    He seemed more focused on watching his son, Mark Tracy, a former first baseman and catcher at Duquesne University, take batting practice with the Rockies, the team that drafted him this summer. "He's a big, strong kid," the elder Tracy said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Was traffic jam a harbinger of mess for G-20?  Aug 12, 2009
    Some schools, such as Duquesne University and Community College of Allegheny County, have already decided to close, and others are considering following suit. On the cultural front, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will postpone its season-opening weekend concerts of Sept. 25, 26, and 27 at Heinz Hall, moving them to open dates on June 4, 5, and 6, 2010. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    City prepares massive cleanup ahead of G-20  Aug 10, 2009
    "You'd be surprised what you can do with college students when motivated with pizza," said Luci-Jo DiMaggio, a campus minister at Duquesne University. Along with the student group Evergreen, she runs monthly cleanups in Uptown, and is gearing their September effort toward the Fifth-and-Forbes corridor from Oakland to Downtown, plus its side streets. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Tulo's surge leads to Rockies' run  Aug 8, 2009
    The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies. Colorado (60-49) vs. Chicago (57-50), 6:10 p.m. MT. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)

    Reading service for the blind to cease operation  Aug 7, 2009
    In an attempt to cut costs, RIS entered a management agreement with WDUQ in 2004 and relocated to WDUQ's headquarters at Duquesne University. The move saved RIS about $60,000 of its $250,000 annual budget, and also reduced administrative overhead. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    PG North/South/East/West: Local AAU team earns accolades  Aug 6, 2009
    Enter Freedman, who, after getting married in August of 2007, decided to leave his post as an assistant at Duquesne University two weeks later. Hoping to take a break from the hectic, always-on-the-go life of a college assistant, Freedman chose to go another route. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Duquesne U. to cancel classes during summit  Aug 5, 2009
    Duquesne University to cancel classes during summit ... Duquesne University officials, concerned about fallout from the G-20 summit, plan to cancel classes and close university offices from noon on Wednesday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 25. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Effect of team's sale on Art Rooney Jr. setting in  Jul 31, 2009
    The Rooney family's connection to Saint Vincent actually goes back to before there was an NFL. The Chief played on campus against the university's prep team while he was a member of the Duquesne University prep team -- Holy Ghost Academy. "We figured it out that the first time would have been around 1913 or 1914," Art Jr. said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Penn State is nation's top party school  Jul 28, 2009
    Duquesne University ranked eighth in dissatisfaction with the library and 20th in low acceptance of gay community. Grove City College ranked in the top 20 in nine different categories, most of them around its conservative reputation, including No. 2 for low acceptance of gay community; No 3 for most conservative students; No. 6 for most religious students and No. 11 for stone-cold sober schools. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Natural causes biggest threat on Pa. death row  Jul 26, 2009
    Daily American - Natural causes biggest threat on Pa. In the decade since, Pennsylvania has executed no one. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    VH1 "You Oughta Know" Artist Eric Hutchinson Performs on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" This Friday  Jul 25, 2009
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    I Michael Coslov, Tube City IMS, LLC's Chairman & CEO to Retire  Jul 25, 2009
    and graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. (PR Newswire)

    PG North: Springdale pair bound for American Legion All-Star Game (Yesterday)  Jul 24, 2009
    PG North: Springdale pair bound for American Legion All-Star Game. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Woman's photos of Cuba on display at The Grit  Jul 24, 2009
    Spradlin - who soon is moving to Pittsburgh to teach photography at Duquesne University and hold a residency at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts - recalls the arduous process of the Cuba trip, which she took with her mother and aunt. It took five months to fill out the paperwork, and by the time her aunt's visa was completed, her mother's was set to expire in a week. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    PG North/South/East/West: The Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club celebrates 25 years of homeland heritage across the Atlantic (Yesterday)  Jul 24, 2009
    "When I'm on the river I can do only one thing, row, as opposed to being mother, artist, and teacher," said Antel, a Dormont resident who teaches art at Duquesne University ... Correction/Clarification: (Published July 24, 2009) Barbara Antel, a Dormont resident who teaches art at Duquesne University, was quoted in this article on Irish curragh racing and not properly identified in July 23, 2009 editions. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Former Dukes guard signs with German team (Yesterday)  Jul 22, 2009
    Former Duquesne University guard Gary Tucker signed a contract to play professionally with Science City Jena of the German Pro A League. Tucker, who averaged 8. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Gary Tucker to Play Professionally in Germany  Jul 21, 2009
    PITTSBURGH - Former Duquesne University guard (Pensacola, Fla. Southern Union College) has signed a contract to play basketball professionally with Science City Jena of the German Pro A League. (Goduquesne.com)

    Volleyball to Sponsor "Dig for the Cure" Match  Jul 21, 2009
    PITTSBURGH - The Duquesne University volleyball team will once again help in the fight against breast cancer with their "Dig for the Cure" program to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Duquesne's selected "Dig for the Cure" match for the 2009 season will be Sun. (Goduquesne.com)

    PG West: Much-traveled Bishop Canevin grad DiMaria will take his game to Wyoming  Jul 16, 2009
    DiMaria had signed with Duquesne University that fall, but was granted a release from his scholarship when coach Danny Nee resigned the following spring. A "free agent" again, DiMaria elected to attend Patterson School, a top-notch prep school in North Carolina, before committing to Kent State. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Pitt students lend a hand in Ghana  Jul 14, 2009
    A Hershey native who graduated from Duquesne University in 2006, Ms. Grespin spent her time teaching at a number of primary schools, where she was particularly interested in assessing the students' education level and what kind of books they would like to see in the finished library. And when she was not teaching, she was at the local market talking to women about the feasibility of micro loan financing and whether such a financing scheme would enhance their lives if it were available to them. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

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