Wednesday, Feb. 6
Duquesne University’s Exclusion and Exploitation Film Series: Black Gold
Duquesne University’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures presents Exclusion and Exploitation, an eight-film series focusing on human rights issues. The film Black Gold chronicles an attempt to make globalization work for the producers of coffee, which after oil is the second-most traded commodity in the world. Directed by Marc Francis and Nick Francis, UK/USA. In English, 78 minutes.
7 p.m., Maurice Falk Hall, Mellon Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6404 for more information.
Thursday, Feb. 7
Export Basics: Expand Your Markets Through International Sales
Designed for new and exporters, this program addresses the essential elements of international business, including the mechanics and procedures necessary to develop effective and profitable overseas transactions. Presented by the U.S. Department of Commercial Services, R.L. Swearer Company Inc. and Meyer, Unkovic & Scott.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center.
8:30 a.m. to noon, Room 505, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: $45.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Friday, Feb. 8
Evolution and the Law
The annual Duquesne University Darwin Day event, Evolution and the Law will examine the history of teaching evolution in public schools and look at why it so often ends up in American courts. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Edward Larson, a Pepperdine University professor, will present From Dayton to Dover: A Brief History of the Evolution Teaching Controversy. Federal Judge John Jones III, of the Middle District of Pennsylvania, will present Our Intelligently Design Constitution: Reflections on Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District Two Years Later.
Sponsored by Duquesne’s Department of Biological Sciences in the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.
7 p.m., Power Center Ballroom, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free. Registration is required. Call 412.396.6332 or visit www.duq.edu/darwinday to register.
Sunday, Feb. 10
The Percussion Effect
This workshop for percussionists of all ages and skill levels will feature Matthew Duvall of Eighth Blackbird and American composer Mark Hagerty. The workshop will be followed by a recital by Duvall.
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., workshop, 4:30 p.m., recital, Room 322, PNC Recital Hall, Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.4632 for more information.
Monday, Feb. 11
The First Step: Business Startup Essentials
This workshop will address the many issues that face entrepreneurs in today’s changing world. Topics include business structure and formation, employee issues, insurance and taxation requirements, among others. Conducted by Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s SBDC.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room 505, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Tuesday, Feb. 12
Music for Lovers
Concert featuring the Duquesne University Jazz Ensembles with Directors Mike Tomaro and Sean Jones.
8 p.m., Room 322, PNC Recital Hall, Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Suggested Donation: $10.
Call 412.396.4632 for more information.
Wednesday, Feb. 13
Writing an Effective Business Plan
The importance of developing a sound business plan and putting it on paper is one of the most critical steps when starting or growing a business. Attendees will receive a sample plan and a business plan guide to keep. Presenters include Christine Hughes, Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Rebecca McBlane, Regional Development Funding Corporation, and Brian Ortman, Venture Support Services.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s SBDC.
9 a.m. to noon, Room 101, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: $45.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Duquesne University’s Exclusion and Exploitation Film Series: Death on a Friendly Border and Maquilapolis
Duquesne University’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures presents Exclusion and Exploitation, an eight-film series focusing on human rights issues. In Death on a Friendly Border, a young woman from a small village in Oaxaca, where more than half the men emigrate to the United States to earn money to send home, made the journey to follow her husband but died of dehydration in the desert. This poignant film puts a human face on a tragedy that occurs daily on the border that runs between Tijuana and San Diego is the most heavily militarized border between "friendly" countries anywhere in the world. Directed by Rachel Antel, Mexico/USA. In English and Spanish, 26 minutes.
In the film Maquilapolis, the place of women in modern Islamic society is seen through the eyes of one woman as she drives through the streets of Tehran in this critically acclaimed masterpiece by celebrated Iranian writer-director Abbas Kiarostami. Directed by Kiarostami, Iran. In Farsi with English subtitles, 173 minutes.
7 p.m., Maurice Falk Hall, Mellon Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6404 for more information.
Thursday, Feb. 14
Duquesne Contemporary Ensemble performance featuring Conductor David Stock.
8 p.m., PNC Recital Hall, Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Suggested Donation: $10.
Call 412.396.4632 for more information.
Sunday, Feb. 17
Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra concert, featuring Music Director Sidney Harth, and Lisa Pegher on percussion and Natasha Snitkovsky on piano.
8 p.m., Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Suggested Donation: $10.
Call 412.396.4632 for more information.
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Duquesne University Percussion Ensemble performance with Director Andrew Reamer.
8 p.m., Room 322, PNC Recital Hall, Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.4632 for more information.
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Duquesne University’s Exclusion and Exploitation Film Series: 10 and
Boundaries
Duquesne University’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures presents Exclusion and Exploitation, an eight-film series focusing on human rights issues.In the film 10, the place of women in modern Islamic society is seen through the eyes of one woman as she drives through the streets of Tehran in this critically acclaimed masterpiece by celebrated Iranian writer-director Abbas Kiarostami. Directed by Kiarostami, Iran. In Farsi with English subtitles, 173 minutes.
The film Boundaries addresses issues of gender conflict and the oppression of women, and despite its brevity touches on questions of mental illness, the complexities of US-Mexican relations and the unseen but very real borders that define our roles in life. Directed by Greg Turbin, USA. In English, 19 minutes.
7 p.m., Maurice Falk Hall, Mellon Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6404 for more information.
Sunday, Feb. 24
Brahms on the Bluff: The Clarinet Chronicles
In this final concert in the Brahms on the Bluff series, the focus is on the clarinet and will feature the Clarinet Trio, op. 114 and the Clarinet Quintet, op. 115, as well as Songs with Viola, op. 91. Performers include James Campbell on clarinet, Bass-Baritone Guenko Guechev, Donald McInnes on viola, Charles and Rachel Stegeman on violin, Anne Martindale Williams on cello and David Allen Wehr on piano.
2:15 p.m., pre-concert discussion on the “Muhlfeld connection,” the relationship between Brahms and clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld.
3 p.m., PNC Recital Hall, Pappert Music School, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Suggested donation: $10.
Call 412.396.4632 for more information.
Duquesne University Wind Symphony and Symphony Band performance with Conductor Robert C. Cameron.
8 p.m., Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Suggested Donation: $10.
Call 412.396.4632 for more information.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
QuickBooks® Made Easy for PC Users Only
The first of two workshops designed to provide information to broaden skills and answer questions, this event will address learning how to set up company files, process invoices and create financial reports. Presented by Dennis Piper & Associates, P.C.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center.
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Room 101, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: $45.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Credit Repair: What You Need to Know to Fix the Past & Find Success in Funding Your Business
In this workshop, attendees will learn how to get and interpret their credit score and report, the different ways to improve credit and how to avoid credit scams and identity theft. Presented by Melissa Aird, business consultant for Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s SBDC.
9 a.m. to noon, Room 403, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
The First Step: Business Startup Essentials
This workshop will address the many issues that face entrepreneurs in today’s changing world. Topics include business structure and formation, employee issues, insurance and taxation requirements, among others. Conducted by Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s SBDC.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room 505, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Duquesne University’s Exclusion and Exploitation Film Series: Faces of Change
Duquesne University’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures presents Exclusion and Exploitation, an eight-film series focusing on human rights issues. In Faces of Change, oppression is the common denominator between the causes of global crusaders. Director Michele Stephenson armed five activists with cameras, trained them and sent them to explore their communities. The result is a united world view that begs for a different common denominator. Directed by Michele Stephenson, USA. In English, 80 minutes.
7 p.m., Maurice Falk Hall, Mellon Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6404 for more information.
Friday, Feb. 29
International Roundtable Breakfast: How to import Into the U.S.
An ongoing series, this is designed for businesses that are interested in international business, international people living in Pittsburgh and international-minded business executives living in Pittsburgh. Attendees have the chance to increase availability and accessibility to international business resources in Pittsburgh, create contacts among participating companies and international people living in Pittsburgh, and receive a listing of all export resources and contacts.
Sponsored by Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center, the U.S. Commercial Service and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.
8 to 10 a.m., Room 707, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: $15.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
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Duquesne is a private, coeducational university with more than 10,000 students. An extensive selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs is offered across 10 schools of study. Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and 130-year tradition of academic excellence. |
