T H I S WO

R L D, O U R PAT H

MY MARK

O R I E N TAT I O N

2015

STUDENT GUIDE

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The Duquesne University Mission Statement

Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a Catholic University, founded
by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, the Spiritans, and
sustained through a partnership of laity and religious. Duquesne serves
God by serving students through commitment to excellence in liberal
and professional education, through profound concern for moral and
spiritual values, through the maintenance of an ecumenical atmosphere
open to diversity, and through service to the Church, the community,
the nation, and the world.

T H I S WO
R L D, O U R PAT H

MY MARK

Expectations of a Duquesne Student

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1. Read, understand and live out the values contained in

the Mission Statement.
2. Build on the values you have received from those who
love you and strive to meet their expectations.
3. Be diligent and sincere in your education, open to
learning and change and strive for academic excellence.
4. Be honest and have integrity in all that you do.
5. Recognize the importance of service to others and
our community.
6. Grow spiritually, preparing for life, not just for a career.

WELCOME TO DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY! We are happy to have

you here and are excited for you to come make Duquesne your
home. Whether you are an incoming freshman student, transfer
student, or international student, our hope is that you are able to
find a place here where you can grow, learn, create a community,
and form a family of supporters around you. We encourage you
to use orientation as a starting point for your involvement at
Duquesne. This handbook will act as a guide for you during this
week, giving you information about the schedule and all the
events that will take place. Enjoy and happy orientation!

7. Appreciate diversity, welcoming to others.

8. Respect your body and avoid addictions.
9. Develop a sense of self around your ethical and
spiritual values.
10. Develop friendships and know the value of teamwork.
11. Be proud of Duquesne, show school spirit and support
University activities.
12. Be at peace, love God, your neighbor and yourself.

Table of Contents:

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When You Arrive..............................................................2

People to Know.................................................................3
Meet the Team Leaders.............................................4
Directors and Chairs.....................................................5
Burgh Bucks........................................................................6
Tuesday, August 18...........................................8

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Wednesday, August 19....................................8

Thursday, August 20........................................10
Friday, August 21...............................................13
Saturday, August 22.........................................16
Sunday, August 23............................................17

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When You Arrive

People To Know

1.

Be sure to head over to the Orientation Tent on Assumption Commons!

Here you will pick up your orientation bag, which contains all of
the essentials for orientation including your lanyard and badge,
your schedule, and your new student folder.

2.

Before you move in, you will go to the tent in front of your Living
Learning Center where you will pick up your keys and room
packet. This is different from the Orientation Tent!

3.

Remind your parents or guardians to take their cars to either the

Locust or Forbes Garages where they can park for free that day
and throughout the week of orientation.

4.

Take all the time that you need to unpack and get your room
organized. Our first event doesnt start until 7:30pm!

*If you were not able to make it to the orientation tent, please visit
the Office of Orientation in the union Room 309A sometime on
Wednesday, August 19 to pick up your bag!

Team Leaders 190 upper class students who have volunteered

throughout the past year and their last week of summer to give you a
hand at finding your way around campus and answer any questions
you have as you go through the Orientation experience! Theyll be
available to you throughout the fall semester too, just in case any new
questions come up.

Chairpersons 20 upper class students who have worked their tails

off since last October to plan the events, decorate the campus, and
train the staff to make Orientation Week the best it can be!

Commuter Assistants Upper class commuter students assigned

to incoming commuters to discuss life living off campus and work
out any issues that might come up. Youll meet with them during
Orientation and throughout the fall semester.

Resident Assistants Upper class students assigned to each floor of

the Living Learning Centers. Theyll help to resolve issues that may
arise while living on campus.

OMA Leaders Upper class students who lead the pre-orientation

for the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Theyll be around helping out
with orientation for the rest of the week as well!

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Brianne Haneman and Colin Macfarlane

Myriah Kingston and Derek Tannous
Andrea Bennardi and Jamie Crain
Abby Cox and Zach Zatyko
Christina Levi and Christina OMalley
Diana Killian and Colby Simpson
Andrew Rowley and Kristen Ku
Youstina Seliman and Brandi Berger
Ian DiBruno and Courtney Armstrong
Emily Matthias and Jordan Seifarth
Olivia Goodwin and Maggie Connelly
Meaghan Dugan and Colin Staudt
Lauren Zawatski and Tommy Fagan
Sammi Kantz and Zac DeJames
Will Snyder and Catherine Hull
Grant Frey and Ann Therese Lambo
Rhiannon Lewis and Brad Franjione
Lauren Caffrey and Conor Burns
Morgan Hamby and Allison Kachel
April Ngo and Aubrey Weihaus
Shelby Rocco and Rachel Jeswald
Eric Banas and Desiree Johnston
Anna Zenkova and Rachel Willis
Adam Cabrera and Sami Flynn
Zach Neal and Erin Womer
Zach Blanchette and Lauren Mahokey
Eric Blau and Kristen Young
Jeremy Campbell and Alex Matejczyk
Taylor Cavalovitch and Mackenzie Rodgers
Jess Myers and Gregory Chingas
Jaime Demjanick and Meghan Gleason
Lauren McCaig and Austin Gagliardi
Kelly Raso and Nathan Gartland
Mary Michelsen and Nathan Hursh
Maura OShea and Donald Karaisz
Abby Marrotta and Johnathan Kloss
Eric Mason and Maggie Elias
Kimberly Miller and Austin Perry
Kelly Francis and Anthony Priore
Dan Priore and Aoife Iaria
Alex Quitter and Ansu Benjamin
Rachel Brosius and Keith Rentler
Faba Malik and Jake Roba
Brandon Ross and Anna Zuschnitt
Andrew Russo and Molly Grady
Eric Russo and Brenna Moriarty
Gwyn Wallace and Zachary Beggs
Jacque Madler and Nick Sepesy

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Kyle Smith and Erin Cosgrove

Maria Grande and Aaron Thomas
Zach West and Bethany Kelly
Tyler Wilson and Caroline Vikell
Cristina Perrotta and Madison Wrubleski
Sarah Wolinsky and Ashley Sutaria
Christina Wolf and Emily Herold
Kathleen Rhoa and Kylie Wilson
Tess Walsh and Rachel Mowatt
Allison Perry and Elise Wilson
Lauren Casertano and Allison Williams
Lindsay Layer and Nicole Witkowski
Bridget Wiberg and Nora Hurchick
Sophia White and Jessica Kulwicki
Tori Abbondanza and Jayne OMalley
Jenna Weinholtz and Becca Polinski
Molly Flannery and Shelby Wasil
Katie Rhone and Gina Gallucci
Ashley McIntyre and Sara Allego
Amanda DeJames and Abbey Moonis
Mary Davis and Josh Lamonde
Brittany Blackburn and McKenna Lohr
Devyn Brewster and Emily Ricard
Selina Penvose and Mary Katherine Byrne
Nicole Carota and Allison Goodwin
Catherine Clements and Jachi Lee
Emily Scott and Rachel Costa
Elizabeth Nguyen and Emily Shemanski
Jules DeLay and Sarina Shah
Marlee Ebbert and Don Crawford
Chelsea Sammarone and Rachel Strickland
Kathleen Russell and Alyssa Tarr
Autumn Schultz and Catrina Macri
Brittany Gaunt and Jasminne Velandia
Shane Myers and Jamie Niemiec
Erin McFadden and David Rojas
Mikayla Measey and Amber Shields
Kasey Edwards and Bridget Kiener
Brea Hogan and Madeline ONeill
Catherine Ruddy and Alana Staniszewski
Halle Immormino and Emma Rae Ranger
Erin Hayden and Irene Jankowski
Sarah Funyak and Becca Goldinger
Megan Graf and Emily Hough
Leah Shaheen and Julianna Twigg
Jaclyn Brink and Molly Smith
Janie Messina and Pete Mysels
Hannah Quirk and Scott Bifano

Chairs and Directors

Adam Wasilko

Noah Palmieri,
Ellie Holman,
Ashley Gottschalk,
and Chris Leonard

Director of Freshman
Development and Special
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Burgh Buck Chairs

Dr. Sarah Dalton

Assistant Director of
Special Services

Marta Kessler,
Ventura Simmons,
Anne McKendry,
and Rachel Sweetnitch

Liz Keller
Director of Orientation 2015

Entertainment Chairs

Emily Squiller

Emily Farbacher
and Matt Bell

Assistant Director of
Orientation 2015

Multimedia Masters

Katie Rop
and Abbie Ruppel
Office Coordinators

Kallie Crawford
and Joe Ratay

Julia Marn
and Emily Kinley

Andy Schmidt

Promotions Chairs

Parent, Transfer and

Adult Learner Chairs

Graduate Assistant, Office of

Freshman Development

AJ Vogt, Nick Valvano,

Leah Hornfeck, and
Maria Inks

Danielle Carapellotti

Staff Coordinators

*Please call the Office of Orientation at 412.396.6641 with any questions concerning team numbers!

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Graduate Assistant,
Special Services

The Burgh Buck

Challenge

Burgh Bucks
To help you get the most out of your Orientation experience, a special
currency has been created to reward you for any enthusiasm, dedication,
participation or knowledge you demonstrate during the week of
Orientation.
This currency, called Burgh Bucks, can be redeemed for numerous prizes,
which range from school supplies to Duquesne apparel to gift cards to an
Xbox, GoPro camera, or Penguins tickets! Each prize can be won at the
Burgh Buck Auction on Sunday, August 23. So get excited, get out there,
and get some Burgh Bucks!
Make sure to stop at any of the Burgh Bucks Counting Stations throughout
the week to have Team Leaders count your Burgh Bucks prior to the
Auction. This will expedite the process when it comes time for the auction
and it will make it easier for you to carry around your winnings. Not to
mention this gives you the chance to win BONUS BURGH BUCKS!

Have your stash counted on Thursday and receive a 10% BONUS

Have them counted on Friday and receive a 5% BONUS

Get them counted up on Saturday and receive a 2% BONUS

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You received a Burgh

Bucks Rewards Card with
your Event Pass attached
to your lanyard. We
challenge you to attend
the events listed on the
card and be sure to have it
stamped or hole-punched
by an Orientation Chair.
The more events you
attend, the more stamps
you get. The more stamps you have, the more Burgh Bucks youll receive!
Just show your card to a staff member at any of the events listed to have them
validate it, then redeem it at the Burgh Bucks Auction!

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Orientation Mobile App

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Scan the QR code on the back cover or visit

www.duq.edu/DUmark to see our schedule, campus map,
Twitter feed, Instagram photos and more! Remember to
#DUMark to get your photos added to our continuous feed!

9:00am-1:00pm - Free Time

Use this time to wrap up any loose ends including getting your ID,
going over your meal plan, walking through campus, and going
through your schedule and classes so that youre prepared for the
first day!

9:00am-12:00pm - General Info Fair

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

8:00am-5:00pm - Move-In.
When you move in, be sure to go to the Orientation Tent on
Assumption Commons, go to your respective tent at your Living
Learning Center, and check out the cookout on Assumption
Commons as well! The cookout, sponsored by Residence Life and
Orientation, will be open from 10:00am-4:00pm for all parents,
students, and families.

7:30pm - Ice Cream Social and Movie

This is your first chance to meet the Orientation and Residence Life
staff as you stop by Assumption Commons for some free ice cream
sponsored by the amazing Office of Residence Life! A movie will be
shown outside beginning at 9:30pm. In addition, the Orientation
Staff will be hosting a speed friending event where you can meet a
bunch of new people in less than 30 minutes!

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

7:00am-9:0am - Breakfast
Hogan Dining Center

7:45am - Mass in the Chapel

Administration Building Old Main (optional)

9:00am-12:00pm - Language Placement Exams

These exams are for students enrolled in the McAnulty School of
Liberal Arts, for students wishing to take a language certification,
or for education majors seeking a language certification. Exams can
be taken at any point during this time frame. They are administered
on a walk-in basis. If you have any further questions, please call the
Modern Languages Department at 412.396.6415.

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Stop by the second floor of the Duquesne Union (next to Starbucks)

to check out all of the different services that Duquesne and the city
of Pittsburgh have to offer!

11:00am-1:30pm - Lunch
Hogan Dining Center

1:00pm-2:00pm - Resident Assistant/

Commuter Assistant Meeting
Residents, your meeting is in the lounge of your floor in you Living
Learning Center (LLC). Commuters, your meeting is in Pappert
Lecture Hall in Bayer Hall. Transfer resident students, your meeting
is in College Hall 104.

2:45pm-4:00pm - Matriculation
A.J. Palumbo Center
University president Charles J. Dougherty, along with the entire
Duquesne family, will officially matriculate you as a Duquesne
student. Students will enter through Gate A. Parents, please enter
through Gate B.*Appropriate attire for guys: shirt and tie, for girls:
dress, skirt, or dress pants.

4:00pm - Mens Soccer

Come out to support your Mens Soccer team as they go head to
head with Detroit in this exhibition game on Rooney Field.

4:15pm-7:00pm - Find Your Crew: Team Meeting #1

and Dinner
The location and time of your first team meeting can be found on
the back of your name badge on your lanyard.
Teams 1-33 & Team Transfer: You will meet in your respective
classrooms at 4:15pm and then proceed to dinner at 5:00pm
with your team.

Teams 34-62: You will meet in your respective classrooms at

5:00pm and then proceed to dinner at 5:45pm with your team.

Teams 63-98: You will meet in your respective classrooms at

5:45pm and then proceed to dinner at 6:20pm with your team.

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7:30pm-8:30pm - A Cultural Cruise:

Tamburitzans Performance
A.J. Palumbo Center
Our world-renowned Eastern European Dance troupe, the
Tammies, have fans all over the map! Check out this special
performance and become part of their tradition of ethnic and
religious song and dance.

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8:30pm-9:30pm - Guest Appearance by Iceburgh,

the mascot of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Join Iceburgh in front of the union fountain for photos. A huge
thanks to the Penguins for their support this year throughout
orientation!

9:00pm-12:00pm - Make Your Mark...Literally:

Graffiti Dance
4th Floor Ballroom, Duquesne Union
Come to the ballroom with your shirt sponsored by the Center
of Student Involvement, PNC Bank, Admissions, and Alumni
Relations that you received in your move-in bag. The Orientation
staff will hand out glow bracelets and markers. Sign away!

11:00pm-1:00am Late Night Option:

Glow-in-the-Dark Sports
Join some members of the orientation staff on McCloskey Field
for glow-in-the-dark pick-up games of soccer and Frisbee. This
event is a great way to meet people who may want to join your
Intramural team later on in the year!

Thursday, August 20, 2015

7:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Hogan Dining Center

7:45am - Mass in the Chapel

Administration Building Old Main (optional)

8:30am-9:00am RA/CA Meeting

These meetings are held in the same location as Wednesday.

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8:45am-9:15am Gather in the Ballroom

Each morning we will convene in the ballroom to go over important
information concerning the events of the day, the scavenger hunt
clue, and any surprise raffles/events that may be occurring!

9:15am-11:00am Duquesne Travel Tips

During this time you will hear brief presentations from Dr. Douglas
Frizzell, the new Executive Vice President for Student Life, Dr.
Timothy Austin, the university provost, and Mr. Adam Wasilko, the
Director of Freshman Development and Special Services.

11:00am-12:00pm Meet Your Deans

Get to know your dean, professors, and school faculty! Join
members of your school in the rooms listed below to learn more.
Locations for Meetings:
A.J. Palumbo School of Business:
Laura Lecture Hall, Mellon Hall
B
ayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences:
Maurice Lecture Hall, Mellon Hall
B
iomedical Engineering:
Duquesne Union Room 119
J ohn G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences:
Wolfe Lecture Hall, Bayer Hall
M
ary Pappert School of Music:
PNC Recital Hall, Music School
M
cAnulty College of Liberal Arts:
Duquesne Union Ballroom
M
ylan School of Pharmacy:
Pappert Lecture Hall, Bayer Hall
S
chool of Education:
Brottier Commons
S
chool of Nursing:
College Hall Room 104

12:00pm-1:00pm School Luncheon

Academic Walk
Walk with your classmates to A-Walk to get lunch with the faculty
and staff of your school of study.

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1:00pm-1:45pm Burgh Buck Counting

Duquesne Union, 3rd floor
Scavenger Hunt: check social media for the clue and once you get
the clue, head to the union ballroom, 4th floor, to check in with
the chairs for a chance at winning a prize! The prize winner will be
announced before the Calibrating Your Moral Compass event.

1:45pm-2:20pm Unfolding Your Map:

Team Meeting #2
Please check you name badge for the location of this meeting!

2:30pm-4:15pm Calibrating Your Moral Compass

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Union Ballroom, 4th Floor

Meet back in the union ballroom for a presentation on safety, good
decision-making, and sexual assault awareness by members of the
Duquesne community and local community advocates.

4:30pm-7:00pm Dinner
Hogan Dining Center

4:30pm-8:00pm Talent Show Auditions

Union Ballroom, 4th Floor
*Please speak to a team leader or chairperson to schedule a time for
an audition!

6:15pm-7:00pm Burgh Buck Counting

Duquesne Union, 3rd floor
Scavenger Hunt: check social media for the second clue and once
you get the clue, head to the union ballroom to check in with the
chairs for a chance at winning a prize! The prize winner will be
announced before the First Class Laughs event.

8:00pm-9:15pm First Class Laughs:

Comedian Buzz Sutherland
Union Ballroom, 4th Floor
Join award-winning comedian Buzz Sutherland in the Union
Ballroom for a night of laughter and fun. Be sure to get there early
for prize announcements!

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9:30pm-11:00pm World of Wonder:

Mentalist Craig Karges
Union Ballroom, 4th Floor
Come prepared to have your mind blown by the amazing mentalist
Craig Karges whose tricks will leave you wide-eyed with wonder!

11:00pm:1:00am - Late Night Option: Salsa Dancing

Hang out in the Union Ballroom after the mentalist for a night of salsa
dancing with Pittsburghs own Michael Thornhill. This is a cool chance
to expand your knowledge of other cultures in light of this years
theme!

11:00pm-12:00am Late Night Option: Live Work Out

If you are even slightly interested in fitness, health, or well-being, this
event is for you! Sponsored by the Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity,
join some fitness instructors on McCloskey Field for a sample of a
couple of types of workouts.

Friday, August 21, 2015

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7:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Hogan Dining Center

9:00am-9:20am Gather in the Ballroom

Come to the ballroom early to be entered into a drawing to win tickets
to a Pittsburgh Penguins game!

9:30am-10:00am Welcome Aboard

Union Ballroom, 4th Floor
Join President Charles Dougherty for his formal welcome to Duquesne
students. Stick around for the drawing at the end of the presentation!

11:00am-12:00pm Burgh Buck Counting

Duquesne Union, 3rd Floor
Scavenger Hunt: check social media for the first clue and once you get
the clue, head to the Union ballroom to check in with the chairs for a
chance at winning a prize! The prize winner will be announced before
the Tour of Talent event.

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11:00am-1:45pm Lunch
Hogan Dining Center

12:00pm-1:30pm Biomedical Engineering

Information Session
Libermann Room 605
BME students should meet here for a presentation concerning their
program and to hear from a speaker.

1:00pm-2:00pm Map Out Your Major: DU Majors

You and your team will get a chance to explore the city. Choose a
destination or two and see what the city has in store for you! This is
a great chance for locals to share their knowledge of the city and for
students from out-of-town to learn about different neighborhoods of
the city. Team leaders and students should coordinate where to meet
prior to the tour.

6:30pm-7:00pm Scavenger Hunt

This is your chance to hear from upperclassmen student about your

major. You can ask any questions that are on your mind and youll
get honest answers from students who have gone through it all!

Check social media for the fourth clue and once you get the clue,
head to the Union ballroom to check in with the chairs for a chance at
winning a prize! The prize winner will be announced before the Tour
of Talent event.

Locations for Meetings:

A.J. Palumbo School of Business:
Rockwell Lecture Hall 1, First Floor

4:00pm-6:30pm Dinner

Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences:

Wolfe Lecture Hall, Bayer Hall
John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences:
Rockwell Lecture Hall 2, First Floor
Mary Pappert School of Music:
College Hall Room 104

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3:45pm- 6:00pm Path Through Pittsburgh:

Team Meeting #3

McAnulty College of Liberal Arts:

Pappert Lecture Hall, Bayer Hall
Mylan School of Pharmacy:
Laura Lecture Hall, Mellon Hall
School of Education:
College Hall Room 105
School of Nursing:
Fischer Hall Room 719 (one floor above skywalk)

2:00pm-3:00pm Honors College Meeting

Wolfe Lecture Hall, Bayer Hall

2:00pm-3:00pm Learning Communities Meeting

College Hall Room 104

2:30pm-3:30pm Exploring Your Faith

Stop by Spiritan Campus Ministry on the first floor of the Towers
LLC to hear about the services that they offer.

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Hogan Dining Center

Come out to the Steel City Classic Day 1 to

support your Womens soccer team
Rooney Field
5:00pm Pitt vs. Saint Francis
7:30pm Duquesne vs. Robert Morris

7:30pm-9:30pm Tour of Talent

Union Ballroom, 4th Floor
Come to the annual talent show the see the amazing talent in your
new class!*Please talk to your team leader as early as possible if
you plan to audition.

9:30pm-11:00pm In Flight Entertainment: the

Dueling Pianos
Union Ballroom, 4th Floor
See Pittsburghs famous Dueling Pianos up close and personal as they
give a great concert that is sure to inspire and move you.

11:00pm-1:00am Late Night Option: Trivia

Red Ring
Come down to the Red Ring on Forbes Ave in the Power Center for
a trivia night hosted by the Office of Greek Life. This will test your
knowledge of Duquesne, pop culture, and other random fun facts!
*Please consult either Liz or Emily during the evening events for a
voucher for a free appetizer for this event! You must have a voucher
to get a free appetizer! Vouchers are limited, so get them quickly!

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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Sunday, August 23, 2015

9:00am-12:00pm - Volunteer Voyage

10:30am-1:30pm Brunch

Help the Southside community clean up their neighborhood. This is a

great way to start off college on the right path! *Please sign up ahead
of time online for this event by clicking on the link on the middle of
the home page of the website: www.duq.edu/orientation.

Hogan Dining Center

10:30am-1:30pm Brunch

All are welcome to the Mass of the Holy Spirit with celebrant Most.
Rev. David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh. It is a beautiful Duquesne
University tradition. All are welcome to this event!

Hogan Dining Center

2:00pm-2:20pm Bon Voyage!: Team Meeting #4

11:00am-12:00pm Mass of the Holy Spirit

(optional)

*Please check your nametag for the location of the meeting.

12:00pm-2:00pm Boxed Lunches

2:30pm-4:00pm Propel Your Pride:

Dukes 101 Pep Rally

A-Walk
This is for students and their families who attended the mass.
During this time, Encore show choir will give a special performance
to the new students to showcase their talents.

A.J. Palumbo Center

This is your time to show off your school spirit. The pep rally will
incorporate cheers, the fight song, and will showcase Duquesnes
athletic teams. Gooooo Dukes!

4:00pm-5:00pm Burgh Buck Counting

Duquesne Union 3rd Floor

4:00pm-6:30pm Dinner
Hogan Dining Center

Come out to the Steel City Classic Day 2 to

support your Womens soccer team
Rooney Field

1:00pm Pitt vs. Robert Morris
3:30pm Duquesne vs. Saint Francis

1:30pm-3:30pm Burgh Buck Counting

Duquesne Union Ballroom

7:00pm Mens Soccer

Come support your Mens soccer team in their exhibition game
against Washington State University on Rooney Field.

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8:00pm-12:00pm Enchantment Under the Seas:

Marriott Dance
Get dressed up and head on over to the Marriott City Center, right
across from Consol Energy Center. The evening will be semi-formal,
meaning dresses, skirts, or dress pants for ladies and shirts and ties for
men. No tickets or dates are required; just come, hang out, eat snacks,
and dance the night away with your friends and team members!

3:30pm-5:30pm Burgh Buck Auction

After all of Your Burgh Bucks have been counted, this is the place
you will want to be! Here you will have the opportunity to win all
sorts of prizes. Play your bucks right and you could walk out with a
sweet prize!

4:00pm-7:00pm Dinner
Hogan Dining Center

11:00pm-1:00am Late Night Option: Coffee Power Hour

If large dances arent really for you, stop by the Duquesne Union
Fishbowl on the second floor to listen to some chill music, drink
some coffee or tea, and socialize. This event was coordinated by SGA
and orientation.

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Acknowledgements
Adam Thank you for being the most passionate, Duquesne-obsessed person that
we know. Without you, none of this program would have been possible. Thanks
for answering all of our questions, taking us to buy gummies, offering moral
support, basically acting like an old man all the time, and being a fantastic friend.
We love you!
Sarah Thanks for always talking to us about home design, baking and your dog.
We seriously love you so much and are so happy that we got to know you this
year. You are the coolest, hippest, least eye-cabbage-y person we know. Also,
youre extremely stylish. Thanks for all the support and love you gave us this year!
Tam You are the most fabulous, organized, hard-working woman that we
know and never cease to amaze us with your knowledge of Duquesne. Thanks for
having the best laugh in the office and for always answering our stupid questions.
You are the best!
Dr. Frizzell Thanks for working with us this year on such short notice! We are
extremely grateful for your support and willingness to jump right into all of the
orientation festivities. Congratulations on the new job; we cant wait to see what
the future hold for orientation under your guidance!
Fr. Hogan Your support throughout the years for orientation has been such
a blessing. Thank you for your confidence in us and for all the help that you
consistently provided to orientation. The way you affected so many students lives
is incredible and we are so appreciative. Thank you!
President Dougherty - Thank you once again for your continued support of
Orientation and for allowing us to make you the face of the $500 Burgh Buck!
Dave Jakielo Congrats on the new job! Well miss you as our go-to guy for all
things publications. Thanks for letting us be so weird and not getting upset at the
insane amount of emails that weve sent you!
Taylor Tobias Thank you for the beautiful design. Despite some setbacks at the
beginning, we love everything that youve created for us. Your work this year has
truly been its best and well be honest, we brag to people about how good your
designs are!
Cheryl Knoch Thank you for you constant support for orientation and for
students as a whole. We appreciate how youve helped us so much this year in the
planning process! Thanks for always being there!
Marc Grandillo Thanks for your help with everything this year; we appreciate
how you are always right there with us trying to make things bigger and better
than ever before!

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Amy Gross Orientation would be a mess and a half without you. You are the
most fabulous person ever. Thank you for answering endless questions, printing
endless packets, and booking endless rooms. You are the queen of 25Live!
Thanks, Amy!
Sharon, Annie, Dan, and all Res. Life Staff Thank you for your help and support
this year and all years. We cannot say it enough, but thank you. All that you do
is so essential to our program and we truly appreciate coordinating this special
week with you.
Chairs You are all so amazing. Without you, the two of us are just lost
visionaries. You make things happen. You inspire us when we are uninspired.
Your passion for freshmen, Duquesne, and life in general is unmatched. We
need more people like you in this world. Thank you for being a group of strong
individuals as well as for being a cohesive group. We appreciate more than you
could ever know. Most importantly, thanks for being our friends. We love you.
Team Leaders You guys are the most under-appreciated, over-worked,
amazing people on Duquesnes campus. You keep us coming back day in and day
out. Thank you a million times over for all that you do. Without you, orientation
does not exist. You are the ones inspiring and challenging the freshmen, not us.
For that, we are overwhelmingly grateful.
The Student Life Directors have been so helpful through the entire planning
process of Orientation. This is a program that takes a lot of work from a lot of
different angles and we could not have done it without your help! Thank you!
Wed like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the Deans and their staff, for
planning and organizing amazing events and for striving to make this program
the best yet!
Most importantly, wed like to thank
you, the incoming Class of 2015.
Thank you for choosing Duquesne
University as your own. We
hope that after this week, we
somehow inspired you to go
out there and make your own
unique mark on Duquesnes
campus. You are the heart and
soul of Duquesne.

-Liz and Emily

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Quick Tips for New Students

Some of our student staff got together and decided on our best tips for
New Students at Duquesne:

GET INVOLVED and do it early!

You get more out of the college experience if youre involved outside
of the classroom. Here are some opportunities to help guide you to
the right place:

Orientation Blood Drive:

Duquesne Expo / Support Services Fair

Wednesday, September 2: 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Academic Walk

Meet the members of the clubs you got information on in the
Orientation Student Session!

Volunteer Fair

Thursday, September 3: 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Academic Walk

DUV has countless opportunities for those who are interested in
giving back to the University and surrounding communities.

Monday, August 24: noon 5 p.m. Africa Room

Come support the community by donating blood, sign up in
your Teams or by calling 412.396.6641.

Dont be afraid to ask upperclassmen for advice,

weve all been new to Duquesne.
Make friends outside of your major.
Take advantage of on campus resources.
Dont forget about the free classes at the Power Center.
Plan something for fun often enough to keep you stress free.
Acquire good time management skills; they will be a lifesaver.
Use the buddy system and stay smart!
Dont go home too often.
Experience the city. It is amazing.
Every time you walk into a building, you are not always
on the first floor.
Learn to take the stairs, you can stay fit and the
elevators can be slow.
Dont burn all your flex right away!
Keep an open mind about Orientation.
BE YOURSELF!

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CAMPUS MAP

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