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Opa! Honors College hosts Greek cultural dinner

Mary Liz Flavin | news editor Sept. 16, 2021 Students all over campus celebrated Greek culture on Tuesday by enjoying traditional food, learning about customs and participating in a dance. On Sept 14, the Honors College hosted a Greek cultural dinner in the Towers multipurpose room.  Dr. Kathleen Roberts, the Director of the University Honors College, has been a part of the tradition for over … Continue reading Opa! Honors College hosts Greek cultural dinner

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ODK helps raise awareness of domestic violence

Owen Donohue | Staff Writer 09/27/2018 On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Duquesne University chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) hosted a fundraiser festival to benefit the Women’s Center and Shelter of Pittsburgh and promote domestic violence awareness. Attendees of the Fall Festival for Change enjoyed carnival games, live music, food and prize giveaways. Dozens of other Duquesne organizations collaborated with ODK to make the event … Continue reading ODK helps raise awareness of domestic violence

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Greek Week ends with a music-filled evening

Natalie Schroeder | Staff Writer 04/19/2018 On Saturday, April 14, Greek Week concluded with its final event: Greek Sing. Each sorority was paired with a fraternity, created their own theme and performed on the Palumbo Center’s stage in hopes of earning a trophy. The event includes two segments: Formal Sing and Informal Sing. Each chapter performed its choice of song, and many dedicated the songs … Continue reading Greek Week ends with a music-filled evening

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Alpha Delta placed on probation for alcohol violation, hazing

Raymond Arke | News Editor 03/15/18 With the misdeeds of Greek Life members across the nation dominating headlines, one of Duquesne’s fraternities has been placed on disciplinary probation by the Office of Greek Life and the Office of Student Conduct. According to Rebecca Mickler, director of Greek Life, Honor Societies and Professional Organizations at Duquesne, the Alpha Delta, Pi Chi Chapter was placed on disciplinary … Continue reading Alpha Delta placed on probation for alcohol violation, hazing

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Students defend, question Greek life

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke With racist chants and photos of naked, unconscious women putting fraternities at Penn State and Oklahoma University in the national spotlight, members of Duquesne’s sororities and fraternities are defending Greek life, while others on campus call its value into question. On March 17, police announced a criminal investigation of the Pennsylvania State University Kappa Delta Rho fraternity chapter … Continue reading Students defend, question Greek life

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