Gumberg Library

The Gumberg Library is a hub for academic exploration, distinctive intellectual resources, information literacy instruction, co-curricular programming, and expert library services for the Duquesne University community.

The library boasts newly updated individual and collaborative study areas, a FlexTech classroom and a rare book reading and seminar room. Also housed within the library are The Maureen P. Sullivan Curriculum Center, The Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center, and the University Archives.

Your donation will be used by Gumberg Library to help:

  • Continue renovations throughout the library. In 2020, Gumberg Library updated the 5th floor with increased access to power, new glass-walled collaborative study rooms, furniture, and microwave area – but this is just the beginning! As student needs continue to evolve, Gumberg aims to meet the demand for flexible collaborative and private study areas. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for spaces and furniture that can be configured to allow socially distanced study, as well as other safety measures in the building. Your gift to Gumberg will help us continue to enhance library spaces and provide a welcoming, dynamic, and safe place to study and gather.
  • Provide stimulating co-curricular programs such as author visits, expert panel discussions, and cultural and educational events. In 2020, Gumberg hosted a Women in Science panel discussion with Duquesne faculty and alumni, a common read, and a virtual presentation featuring Science Communicator Emily Graslie. Your donation will help the library continue to provide high-quality programming that explores and expands upon coursework across campus.
  • Fund our student scholarship. The Gumberg Library Endowed Student Scholarship Fund was founded in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions of the library’s student employees, to help students who are working their way through college, and to demonstrate the importance of the University’s mission. The scholarship is awarded annually in April to coincide with National Library Week.

Don't forget to also spread the word!

An additional way to make a major impact on the Duquesne Day of Giving is to help us spread the word via social media, e-mail, text, word of mouth! Share this address www.duq.edu/dayofgiving with #DUQDayofGiving and encourage your family and friends to make a donation. Go Dukes!

Gumberg Library Donor Heatmap
Rank State Gifts
1 PA 26
2 NJ 2
3 OH 1
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Gumberg Library Dollar for Dollar Match
The Gumberg Library Leadership Team will match donations to Gumberg Library dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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$10,000
Duquesne Day of Giving Participation Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of John B'70 and Carolyn George, if 500 gifts are made to any area of campus on the Day of Giving it will unlock a $5,000 gift; an additional $10,000 will be unlocked if 1,000 gifts are made; and an additional $10,000 will be unlocked if 1,500 gifts are made.
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
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Leaderboard
Amount Raised Leaderboard
Which area of campus will earn the most total dollars in donations on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your favorite area of campus to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Department Raised
1 Athletics $115,082.00
2 School of Law $38,970.37
3 School of Business $30,355.21
4 Student Success Fund (COVID Relief) $25,000.00
5 School of Nursing $22,555.30
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Leaderboard
Number of Gifts Leaderboard
Which area of campus will receive the most donations on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your favorite area of campus to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Department Gifts
1 Athletics 607
2 Study Abroad 212
3 Student Success Fund (COVID Relief) 207
4 Liberal Arts 167
5 School of Law 141
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Leaderboard
Who is Giving?
Which Duquesne University community group is making the largest impact on the Day of Giving?
Please Check All of Your Duquesne Affiliations
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alumni 1,295
2 Current Employee 444
3 Current Parent 336
4 Friend 285
5 Current Student 111
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Leaderboard
Most Gifts by Class
Which Duquesne University class will make the most gifts on the Day of Giving? Make a gift now and tell your classmates to get your class to the top of the leaderboard!
Duquesne University Graduation Year
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2009 41
2 2011 35
3 2007 34
4 2014 34
5 2018 33
6 2005 32
7 2016 32
8 2006 31
9 2020 30
10 2017 30
11 1992 29
12 2012 29
13 2008 26
14 2015 24
15 2004 23
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