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Duq organizations come together for holiday season

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | staff writer Last Friday Duquesne was transformed into a winter wonderland for its annual Night of Lights. A horse-drawn carriage trotted up and down A-Walk, carolers sang on the perron and President Ken Gormley did the honor of lighting up the campus, kick starting the Christmas season. During the Christmas spectacular, the Office of Orientation hosted Santa’s Workshop, giving student organizations the … Continue reading Duq organizations come together for holiday season

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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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Fall Festival sends off students for Thanksgiving break

Capri Scarcelli | A&E Editor 11/19/2020 Carrying on tradition, Duquesne replicated its annual “Night of Lights” Christmas celebration with SGA Fall Festival: a sweet send-off for Thanksgiving (and winter) break, carefully following CDC policies throughout the event. Hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA) and partnered with Residence Life, Parkhurst Dining and Commuter Affairs, the event took place both virtually and in Duquesne’s residence halls … Continue reading Fall Festival sends off students for Thanksgiving break

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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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Campus tradition continues Thursday

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke  Duquesne’s 17th annual Night of Lights will take place on Thursday to ring in the holiday season. The evening will begin with Christmas caroling outside the Student Union on Academic Walk by Duquesne’s Chapel Choir. SGA President Attila Mihalik said the caroling will start at 4:30 p.m. and end when the lights come on at 5:15 p.m. Following … Continue reading Campus tradition continues Thursday

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