Jack Maxwell | staff writer Bagels, walking tacos and campus wide celebration seem like nice perks, but during Founders Week, they serve a deeper purpose. Founders Week, celebrated Feb. 2 to Feb. 6, honors Francis Libermann, a founder of the Spiritans and a vital figure in Duquesne University’s history. Throughout the week, events across campus have been taking place to honor his legacy while … Continue reading Founders Week reminds campus of roots
Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 10/29/2020 This week, Duquesne students waved their wands, cast their spells and made their potions as they participated in the Honors College’s annual Harry Potter celebration. Despite the restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the wizards and witches at Duquesne were able to safely celebrate the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Over the course of the week, the Honors College … Continue reading Harry Potter Week brings students riddikulus amounts of fun
Claire Neiberg | Staff Writer 11/01/18 On Oct. 26, the Honors College kicked off the Duquesne University Halloween festivities by hosting its annual Hogwarts Happy Hour, better known as the “Harry Potter Party.” This two-hour event featured games, food, prizes and a whole night of fun centered around the “Wizarding World” of Harry Potter. The Towers Multi-Purpose Room was transformed into a maze of Harry … Continue reading Hogwarts Happy Hour delights Potterheads
Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer 04/26/2018 This year would mark two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s 73rd birthday, and Pittsburgh’s legendary Hill District cannot wait to celebrate. Wilson was a famed African-American playwright who was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One of his most famous works, Fences, earned him his first Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award in 1987. Wilson dedicated the majority of his … Continue reading Honors College celebrates August Wilson’s birth
Sairah Aslam | Staff Writer 02/15/18 Duquesne University is honoring one of the Hill District’s enduring legacies, August Wilson. The university announced it will be creating a new August Wilson House Fellowship, bolstering the university’s reputation as a prominent contributor to the arts and culture in the Pittsburgh community and across the country. For about seven years, the August Wilson House in the Hill District … Continue reading New fellowship created in the spirit of August Wilson
By: Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke I wake a few minutes earlier than usual, get ready for the day and scurry toward the Assumption Hall lobby. When I enter, boxes of fresh donuts and steaming thermoses of hot chocolate and coffee greet me. The best part is: this breakfast won’t cost me a thing. After receiving the millionth “Advice and a Slice” email from … Continue reading Duquesne on zero dollars a day
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