Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence

The Duquesne University School of Pharmacy will celebrate its 100th anniversary during the 2024-2025 academic year. Throughout the year, we encourage you to connect with our history and celebrate the ways the School of Pharmacy has played an important role in our lives and communities.

Join us on April 4th and 5th as we celebrate our Centennial! This weekend will be filled with fun events, exciting guest speakers, award presentations and live music.

We are excited to have you on campus!

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to email%20us.

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Centennial Events

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Student Organization Carnival

Student Organization Carnival

Join us at the Student Organization Carnival on Friday April 4!  Learn more about what organizations accomplish.

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  • Student Union
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Rocky Bleier

Centennial Opening

Our guest speaker will be Rocky Bleier! Rocky Bleier's life story—a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam—has held audiences in rapt attention for years.

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  • Student Union
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Springfest 2025

Springfest Continuing Education Seminar

Duquesne University School of Pharmacy residents and alumni will deliver 4 hours of ACPE approved continuing education. In-person and virtual registration options will be available. More information regarding program specifics and registration will be coming soon.

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  • School of Pharmacy Building
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John Grabenstein

Centennial Gala

Day 2 of our Centennial Celebration is filled with many events! Join us starting at 5 PM for a reception, dinner, and a music/social hour.

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  • Power Center Ballroom
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Chapel of the Holy Spirit

University Mass

Attend our weekly mass at 11 AM in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Duquesne University.

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  • Duquesne University Chapel of the Holy Spirit
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Centennial Agenda

Appetizers will be served from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Africa Room, located on the 3rd floor of the Student Union.

After appetizers, please join us as former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rocky Bleier speaks to our attendees in the Student Union Ballroom. Rocky Bleier's life story—a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam—has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new American century.

Day 2 of our Centennial Celebration is filled with many events! Join us starting at 5 p.m. for our festivities which include:

5-6 p.m. – Welcome Reception 
Starting at 5 PM, join us for a welcome reception with appetizers, drinks and more!

6-8:30 p.m. – Dinner 
Dinner will be served from 6-8:30 p.m. as we honor the students, alumni, faculty and staff who have contributed to the success of the School of Pharmacy over the past 100 years. Speeches will be given by:

  • Duquesne University President Ken Gormley
  • Dr. David Dausey, Ph.D., Ed.D. – Executive Vice President and Provost
  • Dr. James K. Drennen III, Ph.D. – Dean, School of Pharmacy
  • Deans Bruce Martin, Pete Vanderveen, and Doug Bricker – Past Deans, School of Pharmacy
  • Centennial Award Winner: Col (Ret) John D. Gräbenstein, RPh, PhD – CEO, Vaccine Dynamics
  • Red Ring Award Attendees TBA

8:30-10 p.m. – Music and Social Hour 
After dinner, stay around for a night filled with live music, socializing and more fun as we conclude our Centennial Celebration.

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