Students at Duquesne University received emails this month asking them to take a short survey to identify topics — such as race, gender and sexuality — that can make them uncomfortable when raised in class. It asks them to describe cases where professors responded well or poorly. “Recently, students have
by Alicia Dye | staff writer March 24, 2022 Parkhurst workers at Duquesne University have been fighting for a better wage and a better contract with their employer, Parkhurst, over the last week, leading to [.]
Comments Off on Hundreds of pharmacy students trained to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Courtesy of Phi Delta Chi
Pharmacy students, although typically not allowed to administer vaccines, have been given emergency training and special authorization from Gov. Wolf to assist
in the COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Over 300 Duquesne pharmacy students have been trained and are now certified to administer the vaccine.
Kellen Stepler & Zoe Stratos | The Duquesne Duke
1/28/2021
Courtesy of Phi Delta Chi
Pharmacy students, although typically not allowed to administer vaccines, have been given emergency training and special authorization from Gov. Wolf to assist
in the COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Over 300 Duquesne pharmacy students have been trained and are now certified to administer the vaccine.
TribLIVE s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox.
A faculty-elected oversight body recommends that Duquesne University President Ken Gormley rehire Gary Shank, the education professor fired for using a racial slur during a virtual lecture on race and language in September.
“While Dr. Shank’s use of the N-word was misguided, it was not malicious,” concludes a report by the University Grievance Committee for Faculty, which reviewed Shank’s case, including by conducting interviews and holding a hearing. “Therefore, while sanction of Dr. Shank’s behavior is warranted, it does not reach the level requiring dismissal.”