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Duquesne lights up with Night of Lights celebration

Mary Liz Flavin | news editor Nov. 18, 2021 Despite the first bitter winds of winter sweeping through A-Walk, students were filled with anticipation as they waited for a dazzling array of festive lights to appear across campus. Amid the excited crowd, the voices of carolers rang out in celebration. With a flip of the switch, President Ken Gormley kicked off the holiday season at … Continue reading Duquesne lights up with Night of Lights celebration

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Christmas cheer comes to campus with holiday decorations

By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Duquesne is suiting up to blanket the campus in all things red, green and festive. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than to bring out the fresh-cut trees, wreaths and multi-colored lights? Coleman Griffin, manager of sustainability, grounds and motor pool in the Department of Facilities Management, explained that the kick-off for … Continue reading Christmas cheer comes to campus with holiday decorations

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Panic! at the Festival: Third annual Thrival mixes genres

By Julian Routh and Jacob Guerra | The Duquesne Duke (All Photos by Jacob Guerra) After a week of events showcasing Pittsburgh’s growing technological and innovative scene, the third annual Thrival Festival shifted its allure to the 178-acre Almono site in Hazelwood this past weekend to host 25 distinguished musical performers on two stages. The music festival portion of Thrival has grown immensely; in 2013, … Continue reading Panic! at the Festival: Third annual Thrival mixes genres

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DU teams with city to improve traffic safety

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor The university’s Facilities Management Department teamed with Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works to install new poles, traffic lights and pedestrian signals near the edge of campus around Lieberman Hall. In an effort to make the busy intersection near the edge of campus safer for both motorists and pedestrians, the department installed 13 poles, 20 traffic lights and 22 … Continue reading DU teams with city to improve traffic safety

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