Campus News (2007)
January
Looking at Lizards
A scientist from biodiversity-rich Madagascar spends time at the Duke Lemur Center exploring the genetics of lizards from his home island
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Federal Judge David F. Levi Selected as Dean of Duke Law School
Levi is Chief U.S. District Judge of the Eastern District of California and a national leader in legal reform and civil procedure
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
A Letter from President Brodhead to the Duke Community
The following letter from President Richard H. Brodhead was emailed on Jan. 8
Monday, January 8, 2007
Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonweath to Speak at Duke
Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks will deliver the 2007 Kenan Distinguished Lecture in Ethics on Jan. 18 and the Rudnick Lecture on Jan. 20
Monday, January 8, 2007
Living It Up at the Lampstand
Divinity students and staff showcase their talents every month
Monday, January 8, 2007
New Campus Directories Ready for Pickup
Please recycle old directories
Monday, January 8, 2007
New Year's Resolutions for Duke Employees
Duke benefits offer opportunities for staff to meet their goals during 2007
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Filmmaker Danté James to Chronicle Black America in Duke MLK Event
Also appearing at Duke for the MLK celebration is actress and commentator Nancy Giles
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Duke Begins Training Teachers of Gifted Children
Durham middle school teachers begin courses at Duke for teaching bright students.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation at Duke
About 900 people were evacuated from the Fuqua School of Business after a gas line was accidentally cut
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Campus Culture Initiative Update
The following message was posted Jan. 11 by intiative co-chair and Dean of Trinity College Robert Thompson
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Duke Senior Wins Award for Aspiring Foreign Correspondents
Emily Rotberg of Charlotte, N.C., has been awarded one of 12 scholarships from the Overseas Press Club (OPC) Foundation
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Walkin' and Talkin'
Duke and community members take to university trails for fun and exercise
Friday, January 12, 2007
Duke Chapel Christmas Eve Offering Provides Salaries For Haiti Clinic
Nearly $20,000 in Christmas Eve donations will go to health care workers near Port-au-Prince
Friday, January 12, 2007
Andrew Young takes King's Vision Globally
Civil Rights activist speaks at Duke's MLK celebration
Monday, January 15, 2007
Durham Mayor Bell's Remarks at MLK Observance at Duke
William V. “Bill” Bell delivered the following greeting at the Jan. 14 Martin Luther King Observance at Duke Chapel
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
The Dignity of Difference
London chief rabbi to discuss hopes for cultural peace
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Noted Business Leaders to Speak at Duke
The speakers will be part of a new course, “Small and Minority Business Finance,” that focuses on solutions to the unique challenges facing minority businesses
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Police Respond to Suspicious Package Report Jan. 17
Area near campus blocked off for two hours
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
President Brodhead's Second Interview with 60 Minutes
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Chapel and Fuqua Deans to Discuss Business of Doing Good
Lunchtime conversation on Jan. 24 will be second in a series
Thursday, January 18, 2007
A Million Meals Served
Duke, N.C. Central volunteers come together to bring food to the hungry
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Duke University Senior Wins Short Story Competition
Friday, January 19, 2007
Duke Law Program Presents 'Trying Cases in the Media: The Role of Prosecutor and the Press'
The lunchtime panel discussion at Duke Law School on Thursday, Jan. 25, is free and open to the public
Monday, January 22, 2007
Getting Fit in 2007
New program encourages employees to 'Eat Smart, Move More
Monday, January 22, 2007
New Options for Employees in Duke Fitness Club
Gyms in Cary and Raleigh added to offerings
Monday, January 22, 2007
Duke Community 'Comes to the Table' to Celebrate MLK
A look back at the 2007 MLK Week
Monday, January 22, 2007
New Faculty: Beth Holmgren Follows Polish Drama Across the Atlantic
In her upcoming book, Holmgren tells the tale of a polish actress' rise to fame in nineteenth century America.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Admissions Statement
Filming begins this week on admissions video for admitted students
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Career Week Advice: Go For Values and Experience
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Gen. Anthony Zinni to Deliver Terry Sanford Distinguished Lecture Jan. 29
Zinni is expected to draw on his extensive military experience to take a critical look at current U.S. policy in Iraq
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Duke Chapel Organ To Be Reconditioned
The chapel’s original organ, built and installed in 1932 by the Æolian Organ Company, will be removed and reconditioned over the next 18 months
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Duke Photography Updates Website
Hundreds of Duke images are available for purchase and use
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Meet the New Faculty: Elizabeth Ananat
New professor examines dynamics of poverty, welfare
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Durham's 'Black Wall Street'
Joint Duke-NCCU course looks at the history and people of Parrish Street
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Animal Physiology Expert Knut Schmidt-Nielsen Dies
To current members of the Duke community, Schmidt-Nielsen is perhaps most familiar as the man who stands contemplating a life-size camel in a bronze sculpture along Science Drive
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Two Duke Students to Preach at Worship Services Feb. 11
Students selected in chapel's annual competition
Monday, January 29, 2007
Harmony in Strings
Four decades of chamber music with the Ciompi Quartet
Monday, January 29, 2007
Across the Tracks
Melcher Award winner paints compelling portrait of homelessness
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Anglican Church Leader Discusses Homosexuality, Women, Scripture
George Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury, says The Episcopal Church broke from a resolution on sexuality.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
"Images" Exhibit Highlights Black Culture at Duke
Portraits of John Hope Franklin and Samuel Dubois Cook mix with student art.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey to Speak at Duke Feb. 7
[Updated Feb. 6: room change] Carey to address Anglican, Episcopal churches' heritage and future amid threats of schism.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
A Message to Women at Duke: Devise Ideas and Take Action
Jenkins speech at Women's Leadership Dinner urges women to build a campus culture that fits their values
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Kenan Offers Grants for Ethical Initiatives
Program supports events and research promoting ethical reflection and dialogues
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
February
Personalizing Health Care
Employee program puts a premium on prevention
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Scott Silliman on the War on Terror
Thursday, February 1, 2007
How Have You Engaged Diversity on Campus?
Thursday, February 1, 2007
The Civil War Reconsidered
Duke conference to explore the continuing legacy of the war
Friday, February 2, 2007
Ford Foundation President Susan Berresford to Speak at Duke Feb. 6
Friday, February 2, 2007
Court TV Anchor Jack Ford to Discuss Media Coverage of Duke Lacrosse Case on Feb. 7
Friday, February 2, 2007
Dig Out of Debt
Duke Credit Union seminars help employees clean up their credit history
Friday, February 2, 2007
French Cinema Goes to War
Series looks at France during World War II
Friday, February 2, 2007
Panel Discussion on ‘Being Female at Duke’ Feb. 8
Monday, February 5, 2007
Classical Antiquities Exhibition Opens at the Nasher Museum of Art
Monday, February 5, 2007
Chilly Days
Duke employees' tales of working in the cold
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
What is Knowledge in the Service of Society?
Conference explores what Duke's new goal actually means
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
What's the Draw?
Fencing competition begins Thursday
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Glad You Asked: About Duke's Disability Benefit
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Jump-start Your Career
Professional Development Tips for 2007; Employee forum set for Feb. 22
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
A Conversation with Dean Jo Rae Wright
Graduate School dean says increasing stipends, focus on mentoring among priorities
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Making Duke's Dollars Count
Purchasing supports minority and women-owned businesses
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
The Possibility of Doing Good
Chapel and Pratt deans to talk about engineering and social good
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Duke Student Government Honoring Employees
Students have to Feb. 21 to nominate staff members for award
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Spring into Shape
New Duke Run/Walk Club to begin March 5
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Affirming Duke’s LGBT Community
Workshop provides training on being a supportive ally
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Hoop Dreams
Basketball floor in Emily K. Center from past Duke championship
Friday, February 9, 2007
Dr. R. Sanders Williams Appointed to New Role at Duke Medicine
In his new role, Williams will have primary responsibility for the academic success across the entities that comprise Duke Medicine
Friday, February 9, 2007
Statement About Reported Sexual Assault of Duke Student
The following statement was issued by Duke Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Duke Launches Initiative to Make Civic Engagement Integral Part of Undergraduate Education
Beginning in summer 2008, any Duke undergraduate will be eligible to participate in an immersive summer- or semester-long service project with Duke support
Monday, February 12, 2007
Spoil Your Sweetheart
Duke discounts provide inexpensive ways of celebrating Valentine's Day
Monday, February 12, 2007
Almost Ready for Tea
Duke Gardens breaks ground on new Japanese tea house
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Remembering Greensboro
Duke students, faculty keep alive the conversation about the Greensboro shootings
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Memo on Norovirus at Durham VA Hospital
Symptoms of viral infection detailed
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Group Examines Durham County Lead Poisoning Hazards
Group members have begun drafting an action plan that will be discussed at a communitywide “Lead Summit” in late March
Thursday, February 15, 2007
An Ordinary Man
'Hotel Rwanda' hero comes to Duke to discuss lessons of hope
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Paul Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' to Deliver Crown Lecture in Ethics Feb. 21
Rusesabagina is expected to recount his struggle to save more than 1,000 refugees during the 1994 Rwandan genocide
Friday, February 16, 2007
Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Elias Chacour to Visit Duke
Archbishop Elias Chacour is known for his work promoting peace between Palestinians and Israelis
Monday, February 19, 2007
Primetime with the VP of Human Resources
Explore opportunities to get ahead at Duke
Monday, February 19, 2007
Zeroing in On a Weighty Enigma
One subatomic particle's mass gives hints about a still undiscovered prize
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
5 Women@Duke
Students, faculty and staff are invited to enter photographs in a contest to portray five Duke women
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Former Duke Provost William Bevan Dies
Psychologist founded famed Talent Identification Program
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Use Employee Discounts to Catch the Oscar-Nominated Movies This Weekend
PERQs offers discounts at several local theaters
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Star Trek Tech
History Channel broadcast features space-age research at the Pratt School
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Academic Council Elects Paula McClain as New Chair
Political scientist to become first African-American chair of the council
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Higher Education Awards Presented at NCPA's Winter Institute
Reporters Kevin Begos and Laura Giovanelli of the Winston-Salem Journal were this year’s winner s
Friday, February 23, 2007
A Day In A Duke Kitchen: Mastering Asian Flavors With Flair
Chef brings Asian cooking tips to Duke food service workers
Friday, February 23, 2007
Cook Society Lecture on Environmental Justice Feb. 28
Robert Bullard reports on how pollution disproportionately affects some minority communities.
Friday, February 23, 2007
In Talks Beginning March 1, Duke Professor Examines Darwin's Theories
Alex Rosenberg says Darwin offers best explanation of human culture, morality.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Former Duke Provost John Strohbehn Dies
Campus leader praised for contributions to Duke
Monday, February 26, 2007
From Godard to Godzilla
Through different series, film culture is thriving at Duke
Monday, February 26, 2007
Upcoming Conference on Future of Water in North Carolina
Duke experts among participants to discuss practical measures for ensuring adequate supplies of safe, clean water
Monday, February 26, 2007
United Nations Official to Speak at Duke March 1
Shashi Tharoor, the U.N.'s under-secretary-general for communications and public information, will discuss “Does the United Nations Have a Future?”
Monday, February 26, 2007
A Campus Party for Everyone
Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrate in an unusual place -- the library
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Clint Davidson on Helping Duke Employees' Careers
Primetime employee forum on professional/career development draws 300
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Duke's New Center for Athletic Excellence Named for Coach K
The facility, now under construction, will nearly triple the existing space to expand tutoring, computer resources, one-on-one counseling and team study space for Duke’s 600-plus student-athletes
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
March
Music with a Message
Mamadou Diabate performs on the 21-stringed kora -- a traditional African instrument with a long history
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Milestones in Music
The festival of new music is a collaboration between Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill held every two years
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Freshman Seminar About Google Gets Results
Class is part of computer science's effort to explore social dimensions of technology
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Awake for the Midnight Train
Inside Duke's Steam Plant
Friday, March 2, 2007
'A Place to Be Proud Of'
President Brodhead discusses how the lacrosse situation has affected the Duke community
Monday, March 5, 2007
Sean McNally Coaching A Young Duke Team on an Upswing
Former Duke student returns to teach baseball
Monday, March 5, 2007
Reading About Racism
Employee reading group examines racism and white privilege
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
A Conversation with President Richard H. Brodhead
As part of a national tour, Brodhead talks to a Triangle audience about service learning, the campus building boom and lacrosse
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
A New Kind of Classroom
Fuqua EE program is a leader in distance learning
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Building a Greener Future
French Family Science Center gets sustainable
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Nasher Museum of Art Presents 'Irwin Kremen: Beyond Black Mountain (1966 to 2006)'
The exhibition, which begins March 22, includes more than 160 works of collage, painting and sculpture
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Don't Let Daylight Saving Time Leave You Hanging
Earlier change affect technology systems and devices
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Seeing Is Believing at Upcoming Scientific Imaging Conference
Research gathering will be first at French Family Science Center
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Duke Senior Researches How Children Find Emotions in Faces
Friday, March 9, 2007
Getting SACS Credit
Duke looks for advice on selecting self-study topic
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Duke Forestry Student Awarded Luce Scholarship
Elizabeth Forwand's goal is to work with communities to help them better manage forests
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Coming Soon: Fresh Fruit and Veggies
Mobile Farmers Market sign-up begins March 27; First market is April 13
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Human Rights First Leader to Speak
Michael Posner to come to Sanford Institute March 19
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Coming South for Winter Learning
Northern 'snowbirds' help fill OLLI classes
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
What Were They Doing With that Crosswalk Dust This Week?
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Creating an Environment for Doing Good
Chapel Dean Sam Wells and School of Environment Dean William Schlesinger to host discussion
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Eatery Owner Grace Nordhoff Gives $200,000 to Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership
“I support what the partnership has done to improve the vital relationship between Duke and Durham,” says the owner of the Mad Hatter's Café and Bake Shop
Monday, March 19, 2007
Raymond D. Nasher, founder of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke, dies March 16
Nasher was one of the country’s leading collectors of modern and contemporary sculpture and had strong family ties to Duke
Monday, March 19, 2007
Crown Family Gift Supports Financial Aid and Summer Fellowships at Duke
The $5 million gift will provide endowment for need-based undergraduate scholarships, undergraduate summer fellowships and athletic scholarships
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Telling Stories
Students at the Center for Documentary Studies work with an advocacy group to collect the stories of Latino farmworkers and their families
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Duke to Appoint New Dean to Oversee Undergraduate Education
The new dean will serve as Duke’s principal spokesperson on undergraduate education and be responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of undergraduate life
Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Draw of the Focus Program
Program for first-year students gets them started on unexpected intellectual journeys
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Shootout on the Plaza
Friday, March 23, 2007
Former National Security Adviser to Speak at Duke
Zbigniew Brzezinski's talk on March 29 is titled “Will American Superpower Have a Second Chance?”
Friday, March 23, 2007
Visitors Invited to Walk Labyrinth in Duke Chapel
The labyrinth, a 40-foot circle containing a winding path, is an ancient spiritual tradition in many faiths
Friday, March 23, 2007
Duke to Host Nanotechnology Conference March 29-30
Business leaders and scientists discuss the invention and commercialization of the tiniest products.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Duke Junior Named Truman Scholar
Duke junior Andy Cunningham plans to use his scholarship for international development
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Documentary Depicts Pivotal Years of Terry Sanford's Governorship
The one-hour documentary looks at the former North Carolina governor's role in the emergence of progressive politics in the South; it premieres April 4
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Don't Panic!
Radio drama class gives students opportunity to try on 'Hitchhiker's Guide'
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Law School Cracks Top 10 in U.S. News Graduate Program Rankings
School of Medicine, Fuqua School of Business also among top dozen in their disciplines
Friday, March 30, 2007
Mold Discovered in Duke's Edens Quad
Preliminary test results indicate the mold inside the buildings “is of the type most commonly recurring in our local outdoor environment,” a Duke official says
Friday, March 30, 2007
April
Duke to Hold Earth Day Festivities on April 20
The festival will feature alternative-fuel vehicles, seedling giveaways and displays of fuel cell and biofuel technology, among other things
Monday, April 2, 2007
Partners in Care
Publication expores joint efforts to improve community health care
Monday, April 2, 2007
An Education in Ethics
Jimmy Soni found a passion for the study and practice of ethics
Monday, April 2, 2007
Documentary Film Recalls 'Secret" Duke-NCCU Basketball Game
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Terry Sanford and the New South
Documentary tells the story of how the Duke president helped to change the region
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Duke Student Found Dead Tuesday
The following email was sent Tuesday afternoon by Larry Moneta, Duke University’s vice president for student affairs, to the Duke student community regarding the death of junior Chris Sanders
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Meet John Cline of FMD
Department has stepped in to help numerous community projects
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Opening Doors to Higher Education
Duke's children tuition benefits sends 3,430 employee children to college
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Echoes of the Past
Faculty member Neal Bell's play puts a modern touch on Gilgamesh
Thursday, April 5, 2007
The Novelist's Journey
Angela Davis-Gardner comes to Duke as Blackburn visiting writer
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Help Us Redesign Duke Today
Friday, April 6, 2007
Never Stop Learning
OLLI provides an educational second wind to retirees
Friday, April 6, 2007
Thursdays at the Nasher
Tours and artists make First Thursdays a popular event
Friday, April 6, 2007
Duke Senior Wins Churchill Scholarship
Math major is the 11th Duke student to recieve the honor
Monday, April 9, 2007
Noah Pickus Named Director of Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke
Monday, April 9, 2007
UNC, Duke Announce Winners of Robertson Scholarships
Scholars receive full tuition and take courses at both schools
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Pepsico Program Helps Students Learn Claymation
3rd-graders at E.K. Powe benefit from library's technology program
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Statement from Duke President Richard H. Brodhead About the Attorney General Dropping Charges in Lacrosse Case
The following statement was issued by Duke President Richard H. Brodhead Wednesday afternoon
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Letter from Robert K. Steel, Chair of the Duke Trustees, to the Duke Community
The following letter was sent to members of the Duke community Wednesday night
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Full Frame and Duke University Libraries Announce Archive
Permanent collection of award-winning documentaries will be made available for viewing
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Duke Names Honorary Degree Recipients
The recipients will be computer scientist Anita Jones; South African church leader Peter Storey; Tony Award-winning dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp; and Florence Wald, founder of the American hospice movement
Monday, April 16, 2007
Len Elmore: From the NBA to the ABA
Noted sports commentator and lawyer speaks at the School of Law (video)
Monday, April 16, 2007
Dennis Woody -- Keeping Employees Happy
When it snows in the winter or swelters in the summer, HVAC worker makes a difference
Monday, April 16, 2007
Brook Berson -- A Passion for Patient Safety
Presidential Award winner ensures the best products are used in patient care
Monday, April 16, 2007
Thomas Owens -- “Physician Champion” Takes on Many Roles
Presidential Award winner has led change on several medical initiatives
Monday, April 16, 2007
Wanda Bride -- Helping Others Be the Best
Heart Center employee led unit that won top nursing award
Monday, April 16, 2007
Yunliang Yu -- Programming Help for Scholars
Presidential Award honors work that has is being used by scholars across Duke and the world
Monday, April 16, 2007
Marcus Butts -- IT Work in a Crisis
Duke Press employee learns how to keep systems up when little else is working
Monday, April 16, 2007
Duke Honors Presidential Award Winners
Monday, April 16, 2007
Message Regarding Virginia Tech Tragedy from Duke President Brodhead
The following message from President Richard H. Brodhead was released Monday evening
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Chapel Vigil Tuesday to Remember Victims of Virginia Tech Shootings
Service to be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Duke Holds Vigil for Virginia Tech Victims
Community gathered in front of Duke Chapel
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Symposium at Duke Thursday Looks at Legal Drinking Age
The symposium will include Duke students presenting research findings and policy recommendations that address the issue of underage drinking
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Duke Police Investigating Bomb Threat
Out-of-state call referencing Bell Tower considered not credible
Friday, April 20, 2007
Four Faculty Elected to ECAC
New terms begin July 1
Monday, April 23, 2007
Equity Policy Expanded to Include Transgender People
New wording aims to promote safe and welcoming environment
Monday, April 23, 2007
Art Students Present Work
The exhibition in the Smith Warehouse will be on display from April 26 to May15
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
In Times of Crisis
Duke's police chief, others reviewing Duke's emergency plans
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Jackie Podger -- Volunteering for Hospice
Duke employee finds joy and strength in giving hospice care
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Duke Teams Lead Math Modeling Contest
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Teaching Statistics: Jerry Reiter Named Undergraduate Teacher of the Year
University announces teaching and mentoring awards
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
In Search of Billy Joel Fans
Duke Scrobbler software helps people with similar music tastes find each other
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Duke Forest Surprises
Two little-used trails offer visitors education, beauty and solitude
Friday, April 27, 2007
John Hope Franklin To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Historian recognized for his contribution to the advancement of learning and commitment to civil rights
Friday, April 27, 2007
Eating Green at Duke
More campus eateries looking to buy local, buy organic
Monday, April 30, 2007
Test
Sunday, April 20, 2008
New Story Title
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
May
Duke Honors Distinguished Professors
Duke has awarded distinguished professorships to 22 faculty members
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Writing With Flair
Calligraphy class helps educate participants about Chinese culture
Monday, May 7, 2007
Farm Labor Organizer to Speak at May 17-19 Conference
Human rights activist Baldemar Velásquez is among more than 60 panelists participating in public discussions on labor relations
Monday, May 7, 2007
Bridging the Communication Gap
Staff from other countries learn English at Duke
Monday, May 7, 2007
Duke To Award More Than 4,000 Degrees During Sunday's Commencement
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
New Payroll Deduction Makes Using DukeCard Easier
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Duke Baseball Draws Fans
Team ends home season May 11-15
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
Ensure your family is protected with supplemental life insurance
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
This Commencement, Meet the Blue Devil
Student commencement speaker wears his school pride on his head
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Dialogue@Duke: What Makes You Feel Appreciated at Duke?
Employees speak out in Working@Duke
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
UPDATE: Police Issue Warning on Car Break-ins
Hondas are particularly targeted; Total now reaches 15 in May
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Senior Critiques Class Size in Puerto Rico
Senior Eddy Leal's analysis of test scores show smaller class sizes don't significantly improve performance.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Longtime Employee Roscoe Graham Dies
Employee noted for warm, open style of greeting Duke Hospital visitors
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Stay in Shape, Financially
Learn to set, meet financial goals during Financial Fitness Week
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Who Are You Gonna Call?
Human resources call center: A lifeline for faculty, staff
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Game On!
Program offers the ultimate in video gaming
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Student Honors and Laurels
National, departmental and university awards listed
Friday, May 11, 2007
New Postdoctoral Program Strengthens Young Faculty Pipeline
Concerned about faculty diversity, an undergraduate initiates Duke's postdoctoral scholars program
Friday, May 11, 2007
Bike to Work?
Win prizes during National Bike to Work Week beginning May 14
Friday, May 11, 2007
2007 Student Commencement Speech
David Schmidt talks about lessons learned in his secret life as the Blue Devil mascot
Sunday, May 13, 2007
New Flexible Work Policy for Faculty Approved
Policy to be added to Faculty Handbook
Monday, May 14, 2007
Meet Tony Brown
Professor has been the origin of countless student community projects
Monday, May 14, 2007
Agre To Consider Senate Run
Professor will take leave of absence from Duke
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Naming Evil
New book asks whether addressing evil helps or hinders in taking action
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Provost Seed Grants for Innovative Scholarship
Provost announces 2007-2008 Provost’s Common Fund Awards
Friday, May 18, 2007
Mathematics Professor is Duke's Latest Academy Member
Robert Bryant's geometric expertise has benefited superstring theorists
Friday, May 18, 2007
Fighting the Iraq War in West Duke Building
ROTC simulation wins national attention
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Enter the First Duke Today Scavenger Hunt
Win a free 30GB video iPod
Monday, May 21, 2007
Seeing Beyond Sight
CDS exhibit looks into the world of blind teen-agers
Monday, May 21, 2007
German Studies Professor Frank Borchardt Dies
Was a pioneer in the use of computers in language instruction
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Duke Credit Union to Move to Erwin Square
Move will allow more resources to be focused on service through technology
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Duke's Substance Abuse Policy
Duke offers resources and substance abuse services to employees
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Duke Announces Winners of A.B. Duke Scholarships
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Duke Announces Winners of B.N. Duke Scholarships
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Duke Announces Winners of University Scholarships
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Duke Announces Winners of Reginaldo Howard Scholarships
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Duke Announces Winners of Trinity Scholarships
Thursday, May 24, 2007
And the Winner Is ....
Duke Today Scavenger Hunt winners announced
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Duke and Union Reach Agreement
Contract with Local 465 approved for next three years
Friday, May 25, 2007
Teach for America Top Destination for Duke Grads
Students in general face favorable job market
Friday, May 25, 2007
Sullivan Award Winners Have The Right Idea
Medical student, FMD employee win university service honor
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
This Summer, Hang Out at the Lemur Center
Duke's collection serves both scholars and the community
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Staying Close to Home
Duke students work on service-learning projects in Durham over the summer
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Sex Sells
It's not a startling idea, but a Perkins Library exhibit shows that it is an old one
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Tent Sale This Weekend at Surplus Store
Big discounts plus employees get additional 10 percent off
Thursday, May 31, 2007
June
Committee Appointed for Regular Review of Joe Alleva
Community invited to offer comments, suggestions to the committee
Friday, June 1, 2007
Girls on the Run
Employee's program gets young local girls on track to a healthy life
Monday, June 4, 2007
Sex Appeal at the Library
Hartman Center exhibit highlights sex in advertising
Monday, June 4, 2007
Summer Music in the Gardens
Duke Performances series brings strings and gospel to Doris Duke Center
Monday, June 4, 2007
Arrests Made in Car Break-Ins
Police continue to investigate other incidents
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Proposed Immigration Reforms Could Impede Duke Research
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Duke's Hart Leadership Program Announces New Fellows
Three recent graduates are placed in organizations around the world to do research and fieldwork on pressing policy issues
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Monthly Parking Rates to Rise Slightly in August
Increase is between 20 cents and $2.75 a month
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Dance the Summer Away
There's an Argentine flavor to the ADF's 30th season in Durham
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Theory of Physics Explains Human Patterns
Engineer and sociologist collaborate on theory of social dynamics
Monday, June 11, 2007
My Story: Leslie Barnes
Employee recounts Heartbreak Hill and the Boston Marathon
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Science Blogs Feature First Lab Experience
Students sharing glimpse of summer lab fellowships
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Employee Discounts: Beadnicks
Employees get discounts on beading work
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Choosing Child Care
Duke partnership provides resources in finding centers
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Bleed Blue
Staff members can buy employee athletic pass for women's basketball and football games
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Primetime With the President
Brodhead to hold employee forum June 19
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Employee Spotlight: Jim Eagan
Duke transit bus driver is a jokester
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Want to Volunteer? Check Here
New Duke Today feature lists volunteer opportunities
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Federal Reserve Governor to Talk Savings and Investment June 23
As a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Frederic Mishkin is part of the bank’s group that sets the influential target federal funds rate.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Summer Hours for Campus Eateries
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Sixties Welfare Debate Contains Lessons for 2008 Candidates
In her new book, Duke historian Felicia Kornbluh chronicles the efforts of the National Welfare Rights Organization to advocate for a guaranteed income.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Giorgios Hospitality Group to Direct Café at Nasher Museum
The cafe will adhere to the “slow food” philosophy –- that is, simple, seasonal recipes with fresh ingredients that are organic and locally grown when possible
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Tea and Computer Science
Teaching award winner challenges students without intimidation
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Speaking With the President
At forum, Brodhead shares thoughts from campus culture to job development
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Summer Blogging with Students
From around the world, students write back from service and research projects
Friday, June 22, 2007
DUKE-NCCU Partnership Program Announced
Collaborative program involves both schools’ science, technology, engineering and mathematics departments
Monday, June 25, 2007
The Books of Summer
What are Duke staff, faculty and students planning to read during vacation or on rainy weekends? Here’s a sampling.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Carolina Chocolate Drops Kick-Off Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
A New Plan for Duke Surplus
New program focuses on donation of surplus Duke equipment to nonprofits locally and internationally
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Summer Fun at a Discount
Employee discounts give Duke families a break on summer activities
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Virtual Forest Yields Climate Clues
Thursday, June 28, 2007
July
Research Drive Roadwork Underway
Traffic will be directed to one lane
Monday, July 2, 2007
Refer a Nurse to Duke and Receive $5,000
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Police Departments Partner for Summer Food Drive
Duke community asked to donate nonperishable food items
Friday, July 6, 2007
Duke Communicators Win National Awards
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Nasher Museum of Art Presents New Acquisitions
“New at the Nasher” includes painting, photography, sculpture, video and installation
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Henkel Family Reunion at Perkins
Duke library acquired the Henkel press in 1931
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Road Work Planned for Erwin Road
Repaving, bike lanes to be added soon
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Teaching the Teachers
Riggsbee honored for her training of future teachers
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Facilities Management: Builders of Community
Dust bowls turned into green fields, playground (video)
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Computer Science Teaching to be Redesigned
Duke prof wins two-year award to reboot curriculum
Friday, July 13, 2007
Summer Pipeline to the Social Sciences
Summer programs aim at attracting minorities to graduate education
Monday, July 16, 2007
Lee Baker: Encouraging Students to Discovery
Cultural anthropologist honored with teaching award
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Engineering Dean Kristina Johnson to Become Provost at Johns Hopkins University
Pratt Dean Kristina Johnson sent the following letter to Provost Peter Lange on Wednesday announcing she will be leaving Duke in August
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Broadcast News
Duke employees advise local students on TV production tips
Friday, July 20, 2007
Update on Duke’s wireless network and Apple’s iPhones
Tracy Futhey, Duke’s chief information officer, provides the latest details of what caused Duke's wireless system to experience temporary disruptions in service
Friday, July 20, 2007
Duke Joins Group to Promote Interdisciplinary Scholarship
The university's participation reflects its commitment to interdisciplinary partnerships.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Everything You Want to Know about Scholarly Communications
Blog helps scholars follow complicated legal issues important to scholarship
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Our Secret Spots
Where Duke employees go for beauty and peace
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Treating the Spirit
Program helps cancer patients feel better about themselves
Friday, July 27, 2007
Talk to Me
The public is welcome at many lectures and talks on campus
Friday, July 27, 2007
Duke Performances in Context
New season includes tribute to Monk
Monday, July 30, 2007
Duke Launches Systems Biology
New Center in IGSP Receives $14.5 Million Grant
Monday, July 30, 2007
Duke Signs Climate Commitment
Monday, July 30, 2007
Watering the Campus in Time of Drought
Policies target water use both indoors and out
Monday, July 30, 2007
Chemist Named Dean of Natural Sciences
Alvin Crumbliss a Distinguished Duke Scholar Since 1970
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
The Duke Endowment Grant Supports Neighborhood Projects
$777,500 to support affordable housing, other projects
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Who Has the Answers?
Law, Duke libraries take on questions big and small
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Who Has the Answers?
Law, Duke libraries take on questions big and small
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
August
Shanahan Appointed to Kenan Post
Sociologist named institute's associate director
Thursday, August 2, 2007
New Record for Giving for Duke
2006-07 gifts total more than $380 million
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Manufacturing Error Renders 2008, 2009 Parking Permits Inoperable
Duke permit holders should retain old permits until replacements arrive
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Nursing Holds Educational Technology Fair
Fair showcases latest in clinical and educational technology
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Durham Arts Guild opens exhibit in Duke Faculty Commons
Friday, August 3, 2007
Sustainable Duke
What's happening green at Duke University
Monday, August 6, 2007
Cure for Care Costs
Duke Prospective Health keeps care costs down for employee, university
Monday, August 6, 2007
ABC's of Home Buying
Duke Credit Union offers tips for smooth process
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Get in Gear with Duke Medicine for the MS150
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
If you could change one thing at Duke to improve the campus climate for staff that wouldn't cost a cent, what would it be?
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Out to Lunch
Nuggets from eating on campus
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Meet Sylvia Lim
Visiting scholar is a mover and shaker
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Nature's Fireworks
Come Sunday night to Duke Forest to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Duke to Acquire Metrosport Facility
Fitness club to be turned into new home for Duke Diet and Fitness Center
Friday, August 10, 2007
Police Lead Summer Food Drive
Effort collects nearly 500 pounds of food for local hungry
Friday, August 10, 2007
Musicians Wanted for Duke Symphony Orchestra
Auditions are being scheduled now
Monday, August 13, 2007
The Unknown History of the Tuba Exchange
Stories from the CDS Summer Audio Institute
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Baseball and Reading in Vietnam
Summer program is first step toward closer ties with Hanoi University
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Cooking Up Some Family Flavor
Continuing Studies offers a variety of courses, workshops this semester
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
The University and Sustainability
September conference to explore university's role in promoting sustainability
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Nominate an Outstanding Postdoc Researcher and Mentor
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Linking Duke to Kenya
A colloboration helps Duke students to 'get out of their comfort zone'
Thursday, August 16, 2007
States of Mind
Romanian artists bring work to Nasher Museum
Friday, August 17, 2007
Former Provost Marcus Hobbs Dies
Chemist was instrumental in founding of Research Triangle
Friday, August 17, 2007
Keeping a Smile on Move-In Day
What you need to know for Tuesday
Friday, August 17, 2007
Public Policy Initiative at Duke Brings Nearly $16 Million in Gifts
The commitments support an initiative to transform the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy into a new school of public policy.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Married With Degrees
Faculty couples discuss how they make two academic careers work
Monday, August 20, 2007
Love in the Natural Sciences
Biologists make two academic career path work
Monday, August 20, 2007
Helicopters Give Cadets First Taste of ROTC
Cadets, Duke officials check out flying in Black Hawks
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Faculty member, history grad student win ACLS fellowships
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Brodhead to Class of 2011: Engage All of Duke's Opportunities
Duke's president cites the new DukeEngage program as a way to connect academic study with real-world problem-solving
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Two Added to University Counsel Staff
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
On Becoming a Member of the True and Multi-dimensional Duke University
Paula McClain speaks to new graduate and professional students
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
William LeFevre Named Duke Gardens' First Full-time Director
LeFevre comes from Philadelphia's Bartram's Gardens
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Note to Duke Motorists: Avoid Towerview Drive
Normal traffic not permitted through Saturday as students move in
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Duke Committee to Review President Brodhead
A similar review was carried out for Brodhead’s predecessor, Nannerl O. Keohane, after her first three years in office.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Christian Practices of Eating and Sharing
Two-day conference Oct. 5-6 to explore links between religious life and food practices
Thursday, August 23, 2007
ALERT: Duke Student Reports Off-Campus Robbery
The student said she was riding her bike in Trinity Heights when the robbery occurred.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Duke Dining Serves Up More Than a Meal
Dining Additions Aim to Enhance Campus Experience
Monday, August 27, 2007
Food & Bikes
New approaches to enhancing campus climate, improving faculty-student interactions
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Duke Integrative Medicine Expanding Hours of Center
Thursday, August 30, 2007
History Professor John Richards Dies at Age 68
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Project H.O.P.E.
Duke tutors give local at-risk children a future
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Duke Bike Program Launched
On first day, 95 out of 130 bikes leased
Friday, August 31, 2007
Music in the Open Air
Symphony orchestra to perform pops concert Sept. 2
Friday, August 31, 2007
Let's Ride
Making Duke and Durham more bike friendly
Friday, August 31, 2007
September
The Life of a Pay Statement
Getting you paid is a multi-step process
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Robert Ward to be Honored by Governor Sept. 13
Duke music professor cited for service to the arts in the state
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Create a Culture of Safety
Report occupational injuries online within 24 hours
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Keeping Your Health First
Sign up for health, dental, vision insurance Oct. 1-17; Duke Basic premiums to remain same for third straight year
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Reimbursement made easy with new health care card
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
OIT Offers Backup
New service lets employees get backup protection for their computers
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Nowicki, McLendon to Speak at Arts & Sciences Council Today
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Duke Press Meets Buffy
Crossover books, new marketing helps Press sell catalog in a changing environment
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Highlights from the Duke Press Catalog
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Primetime with Tracy Futhey
Chief information officer to discuss future of technology at Duke at Sept. 13 employee forum
Friday, September 7, 2007
McLendon Encourages Duke Community to Rebuild Mutual Trust
Dean says faculty, staff and students can all help repair strained bonds
Friday, September 7, 2007
University events planned to mark 911 anniversary
Friday, September 7, 2007
John Board Named Associate Chief Information Officer
Pratt faculty member will promote innovative use of information technology
Friday, September 7, 2007
Duke Presents "Slavery, Unenumerated Rights and the Constitution: Reflections on the Summer of 1787"
Duke's Constitution Day address on Monday, Sept. 17
Monday, September 10, 2007
Books, DVDs and Music a Keystroke Away
Tips on finding items from the Duke Library Catalog
Monday, September 10, 2007
Take a Step for the AHA Heart Walk
Fund raiser supports cardiovascular research at Duke and elsewhere
Monday, September 10, 2007
Students Get Their Own Ombudsperson
John Blackshear to serve as an impartial resource for students
Monday, September 10, 2007
OIT Reports Sluggish Blackboard System -- UPDATED
Monday, September 10, 2007
Parking Permits Update
Corrected new permits will arrive within the next two weeks
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Duke Forest Fire Contained Tuesday
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Duke Marks 9/11 Anniversary
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Undergraduate Experience Report Focuses on Space
Follow-up to CCI suggests keeping selective housing
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Mascot Candidates Show Character
Students tryout to become the actor inside the Blue Devil.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Global Greeters
Duke's International House welcomes visiting students, scholars to Duke
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
The Court of Public Opinion
Law conference to explore high-profile court cases
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Technology and the Duke Employee
Tracy Futhey talks about how employees can benefit from new technology
Monday, September 17, 2007
Every Drop Precious
Duke's water usage drops 9 percent this summer. Here's how you can help
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
John Hope Franklin Honored by National Archives
Historian cited for his work exploring our national heritage
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Conference on Student Privacy Rights
Faculty, staff and students invited to Oct. 1 event
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
National Opera Broadcast of 'La Boheme' to be Shown at Duke
Free broadcast Sept. 23 in the Bryan Center
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Gerst Program Holds Lecture on the Legacy of Slavery
Scholar Stanley Engerman explores slavery, emancipation and freedom Friday
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Cassie Phillips: Reporting from Cambodia
CNN features Duke Hart Fellow Cassie Phillips's work with children
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Unheard Voices
Duke conference on human rights focuses on abuses in war on terror
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Court of Public Opinion
A conference at Duke Law School Sept. 28 and 29 will explore the legal and ethical issues common to high-profile legal cases.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Proud Parade
On Sept. 29, thousands of people will converge on East Campus for North Carolina Pride Parade and Festival
Friday, September 21, 2007
Mysterious Happening
“Misterioso” is a hard-to-describe combination of theater, jazz and pageantry that's part of Duke's celebration of Thelonious Monk
Friday, September 21, 2007
Unheard Voices
Duke conference on human rights focuses on abuses in war on terror
Friday, September 21, 2007
A Challenge to Eat Local
Tuesday, Marketplace, Great Hall menus will feature locally grown ingredients
Friday, September 21, 2007
Dr. Dzau to Present State of Duke Medicine Talk Thursday
Monday, September 24, 2007
Statement on Educational Lending
Jim Belvin, Duke's director of financial aid, said the university's philosophy is to support access and choice for students
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
BB&T Gives $1.75 Million to Duke's Values and Ethics in the Marketplace Program
The grant will provide funds for the Power of Ideas Focus Program, lecture series, visiting faculty and post-doctoral students who serve as mentors to undergraduates.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
A Jazz Reunion Celebrates Thelonious Monk
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
New Climbing Wall Opens in Wilson Center
Belay classes now available
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Duke United Way Campaign Begins
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Duke Launches Diversity Website
Stories, policies and data underscore essential role it plays in Duke's research and education
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Animal Blessing To Be Held Outside Duke Chapel
Local animal protection and welfare groups will be on hand to distribute information from their respective booths.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
A Scholar's Paris
Alice Kaplan discusses doing research in one of the world's great cities
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Koskinen, Piva Presented with University Medals
Nicholases, Reiter, Nechyba honored for teaching and service
Friday, September 28, 2007
Pratt Pair Wins YouTube Contest
Seniors made video about their research project
Friday, September 28, 2007
Engineering Emeritus Professor John Artley Dies at Age 84
Friday, September 28, 2007
October
Fitzpatrick Named to Head Institute for Brain, Mind, Genes and Behavior
Neuroscientist wants to make it 'more than the sum of its parts'
Monday, October 1, 2007
Announcement from the Review Committee for President Richard H. Brodhead
Monday, October 1, 2007
Update on Water Conservation Efforts
Water use down; city is needing more conservation
Monday, October 1, 2007
Preventing Child Maltreatment Focus of Oct. 8-9 Duke Conference
Featured conference speaker Dr. David Olds also will present the Sulzberger Distinguished Lecture Oct. 10.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Night Vision
The Duke Teaching Observatory offers free, public open houses every other Friday during the academic year
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Face to Face with Durham History
Two events in October will feature 'The Best of Enemies,' a book about Durham's civil rights history
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
A Life of Service
A Duke graduate will share his experiences as a humanitarian worker, documentary photographer and U.S. Navy SEAL
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Katrina Survivors Preserve Memories
Five familiies who relocated to the Triangle after Hurricane Katrina take part in an exhibition at the Center for Documentary Studies
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Picturing Home
Family albums donated to the Special Collections Library capture 130 years of a middle-class, African-American family
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Coming Out
A former NBA player speaks about his experiences as a gay athlete
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Journalist Jeffrey Toobin to Discuss Inner Workings of Supreme Court
Toobin will discuss the court with Duke Law School Dean David Levi.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Building World-Class Leadership Teams Focus of Fuqua/Coach K Conference
Conference will feature a dialogue between Fuqua Dean Blair Sheppard and John Allison IV, chairman and CEO of BB&T, on current and future business needs centering on leadership capabilities.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Abstract American Art Coming to Nasher Museum
“Tastes of the Modern: Rothko, Rauschenberg, Oldenburg, Kline” includes significant examples of post-World War II modern art by four major American artists
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Building Bridges Across Towerview
New Athletic Council attempts to improve relationship between athletics, academics
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Longtime Trinity College Dean Robert Thompson to Return to Faculty
Thompson served as dean for 11 years
Friday, October 5, 2007
Duke Student Robbed Early Friday
The student was not injured and no weapon was used.
Friday, October 5, 2007
What We're Reading
Gothic best seller list shows what pages Duke booklovers are turning
Friday, October 5, 2007
Duke Investments and Darfur
Duke investment committee having open hearing on the situation in Sudan
Friday, October 5, 2007
Gen. Zinni to Teach Sanford Course
Former head of Central Command to teach course on leadership
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Bless All the Animals
Pets get the spiritual touch at Chapel service
Monday, October 8, 2007
Students Robbed at Gunpoint Off-Campus Early Tuesday
The students say there were robbed in the parking lot outside the Whole Foods store on Broad Street.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Duke Hosts Oct. 23 Forum on Durham Sustainability
Six local leaders are slated to take part in the forum’s keynote presentation, a panel discussion on sustainability.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
What Is the Spookiest Spot at Duke?
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Deans' Dialogues Series Resumes Oct. 17 With Business School Dean
Chapel Dean Sam Wells and Fuqua Dean Blair Sheppard will discuss “What would you do with $100 million?”
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Frontline for Ergonomics Improvements
Employees can start their own ergo committee
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Running on Vegetable Oil
Fuqua professor drives green around town and campus
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Prepping the Steam Plant for Winter
In one day, the plant gets a major makeover
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Informational Technology Review Announcement
Duke community invited to comment on IT as part of regular review of Tracy Futhey
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Carrying a Durham Student to College?
Duke volunteers needed for School Days
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Professional Development Program Opens Doors for Duke staff
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Harvard Smiles at Retirement Party
Long-time director of International House to step down
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Merson to Chair Midas Steering Committee
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Faculty Profile: Dan Ariely
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Doris Lessing's Nobel Prize Recognizes Impact of Women's Movement on Literature, Duke Professor Says
'Golden Notebook' author represented the world from a woman's point of view
Friday, October 12, 2007
King of Morocco Attends Lecture By Duke Professor Ebrahim Moosa
Friday, October 12, 2007
Man Charged in Connection with Robbery of Students
Robbery took place earlier this week in the Whole Foods parking lot near East Campus.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Berndt Mueller Receiving Physics Honor
Theoretical physicist cited for research and leadership
Monday, October 15, 2007
Hanging Out and Hooking Up
Social scientists study romance
Monday, October 15, 2007
Look Up in the Sky, It’s … Diving Blue Devils
Ten members of the Duke community will skydive from 13,500 feet onto campus on Wednesday.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Ready for Tea at the Gardens
New Gardens pavilion honors Durham's sister city Toyama
Monday, October 15, 2007
Paying for Better Schools
Duke employees with school children point to value in Durham school bonds package
Monday, October 15, 2007
Enterprising for Durham
HLP class looks to generate ideas to meet community needs
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
DukeReads Book Club Engages Students, Alumni
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Lisker Joins Undergraduate Education
Current director of the Women's Center to become associate dean
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Picking the Right College
Duke joins effort to provide prospective students with the information they need
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Why Women Succeed
Duke faculty team up to discover why some women are successful in a male-dominated field
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Duke Ratchets Up Water Conservation
Outdoor watering strictly limited on campus
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Staying Ahead on Duke's IT Issues
Duke IT specialists search for new technologies at Tech Expo
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Durham Police Asking for Information on Robberies
Suspects pretended to be law enforcement officers
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Brodhead: The International Dimensions of Duke's Ambitions
Speaking to faculty, president describes goals for international initiatives
Thursday, October 18, 2007
McClain: The Role of Faculty in University Governance
Academic Council chair speaks at annual faculty meeting
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Duke Water Conservation FAQ
Friday, October 19, 2007
Blue Devils Go Airborne
Friday, October 19, 2007
Student’s Prison Course Yields Literary Insights
Graduate Student Patrick Alexander says he has a new perspective on African-American literature after teaching a course on it in a prison.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Duke Public Affairs Chief John F. Burness to Retire
Burness was instrumental in establishing the nationally recognized Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership that helped strengthen Duke’s ties with the local community.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Historians John Hope Franklin and Romila Thapar Will Hold Public Conversation at Duke University
Two distinguished scholars will share their views of the role of the historian and social change
Monday, October 22, 2007
Our Meeting With J.K. Rowling
Duke employee and son hear the author reveal Potter secrets
Monday, October 22, 2007
Welcome to America
Duke employees face snafus from proposed verification system
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Letting Nature Take Its Course
Duke Gardens turns off the water
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky to Speak
Poet will hold two public events at Duke Oct. 30
Thursday, October 25, 2007
For Halloween, Spooky Tales from Duke
Things that go bump in the night on campus
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Medical Facilities Count for Half of Duke's Water Use
Dining going to disposable plates; hospital making fewer linen changes
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Three Faculty Named AAAS Fellows
Their research deemed scientifically or socially distinguished
Thursday, October 25, 2007
"The Doll" Short Film Premieres at Duke
Friday, October 26, 2007
Employee tips on saving water
Friday, October 26, 2007
Rhodes Scholar Returns to Duke To Discuss Character and Service
Duke alum is U.S. Navy SEAL, international photographer, humanitarian worker, boxing champion, Rhodes Scholar, and marathon winner. . . and he's only 33
Monday, October 29, 2007
Drilling Fire Safety
Keohane Quad drill keeps students alert to what they should do in fire emergency
Monday, October 29, 2007
Green Buildings
Two environmentally friendly Duke buildings open in November
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Sturm und Drang
Theater group uses strong connections to Duke
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Duke TV Spot to Debut During Basketball
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Students Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
A festival Nov. 3 will feature dancing, food and music
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The Women's Initiative Rolls On
Brodhead, Duke leaders discuss continuing work
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
November
Work of Editorial Cartoonist Goes on Display at Duke
Decades of contentious political cartoons by Kevin “KAL” Kallaugher will be displayed at Duke starting Nov. 7.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Latin American Film Festival Opens Nov. 1
24 films to be shown at six campuses in area
Thursday, November 1, 2007
The Hertha Sponer Story
New presidential lecture honors first Duke woman physicist
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Not Enough
The rain helped, but a Duke expert says it didn't change the need for water conservation
Friday, November 2, 2007
In Case of Emergency
Duke releases new emergency communications plan
Monday, November 5, 2007
Duke Files Waivers To Disavow Restrictive Covenants in Historic Deeds
Monday, November 5, 2007
A Policy of Equivalence
Same-sex couples benefit from Duke's domestic partner policy
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
On Being Human
Provost lecture series explores what is human nature
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
New Duke Credit Union Office Offers Convenience, Technology
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Putting Your Diet Into Words
Essay contest encourages employees to start the New Year feeling healthy
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Smashing a Car for a Cancer Cure
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
[UPDATED 11/12/07] Second Arrest Made in Connection With Assault of Grad Student
Incident occurred north of East Campus.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Biological Sciences Symposium Showcases Grad Student Work
Nov. 9 event to include keynote address by Genentech researcher
Thursday, November 8, 2007
The Team Behind DukeEngage
Enrichment program one of the winners of diversity, teamwork awards
Thursday, November 8, 2007
2007 Teamwork and Diversity Awards
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Hopes for a Foreign News Revival
Producer points to promising signs of commitment to international reporting
Friday, November 9, 2007
Scholarly Books Online
Duke University Press develops new pilot electronic book product
Friday, November 9, 2007
Smart Home Dorm Opens Its Doors
Ten-person residence is a living laboratory
Monday, November 12, 2007
Sudan Awareness Week at Duke
A speech by human rights activist and former child slave Simon Deng will highlight week-long activities.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Human Rights Film Festival At Duke
November films look at death penalty and brothels in India
Monday, November 12, 2007
French Family Science Center Opens
New center gets scientists out of 'silos' and into collaboration
Monday, November 12, 2007
A Message to the Duke Community from President Brodhead
Brodhead encourages water conservation steps at work and home
Monday, November 12, 2007
City of Durham Closes Parts of Pratt and Douglas Streets for Repairs
Closures to remain until April
Monday, November 12, 2007
Step Into Proper Running and Walking Form
Legendary coach Al Buehler gives employees advice
Monday, November 12, 2007
DukeReach
Website offers faculty and staff resources for reaching out to students
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Duke Senior Kristin Butler Wins Melcher Award for Excellence in Journalism
Butler is an opinion columnist for The Chronicle, Duke’s daily student-run newspaper.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Saving Water at the Golf Course
Greens remain green without city water
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Paula McClain: Leading the Academic Council
Thursday, November 15, 2007
John Rennie: Going Out on Top
Long-time soccer coach wrapping up his Duke career
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Duke Accepting Applications for Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
The Advanced Certificate program consists of three weekend symposia in Durham.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Fantastic danceTactics
Dance residency culminates in performances this weekend
Friday, November 16, 2007
Construction Around Parking Garage II
Maintenance project expected to last until summer
Friday, November 16, 2007
A Thanksgiving Treat
The Refectory to serve up a water-conserving holiday meal
Friday, November 16, 2007
Task Force to Evaluate Duke's Judicial Policies
Monday, November 19, 2007
Hart Leadership Turns 20
Program celebrates two decades of student engagement
Monday, November 19, 2007
LearnIT@Lunch short seminars allows Duke community to brush up on IT issues
Session today on Blackboard
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
New York Times Columnist Paul Krugman to Speak at Duke
Krugman will discuss the links between political partisanship and economic inequality on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Abundance of Disease, Absence of Health Workers
World Health Organization official to speak Thursday on how to change health care trends in Africa
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Dorfman Documentary On Oscar Shortlist
Five nomiees to be announced Jan. 22
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
A Strategic Plan for Athletics
Committee aims to set vision of the purpose of athletics at Duke
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Exploring the Lives of Palestinian Youths Through Photography
Duke alumna showcases project at Documentary Studies
Monday, November 26, 2007
The Growing Global Water Crisis
Miguel Medina navigates the politics of international water resources
Monday, November 26, 2007
Cancer Journal
Sanford Institute professor Susan Tifft writes about her battle with cancer
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Deans' Dialogues Series Continues Dec. 5 With Divinity Dean
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Time for Holiday Parties
First is Monday; New suncatchers sent to employees
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
'Pericles' Offers Action and Adventure
Duke Theater Studies Department mounts Shakespeare's story of the prince of Tyre
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Kenan Institute Announces Campus Grants
Funds support campus dialogue on ethical, moral issues
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Snyderman Honored for Work on Personalized Medicine
National award recognizes efforts to promote new frontier of medicine
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Duke Celebrates Allison Haltom
University Secretary to step down after almost 40 years as student, employee
Thursday, November 29, 2007
DukeEngage Grants to Seed New Student Programs
Faculty will use funds to develop new engagement projects
Friday, November 30, 2007
Practicing While They Preach
Divinity students try their hand at local churches
Friday, November 30, 2007
Holiday Gift Guide
How to Find Unique and Unusual Gifts at Duke
Friday, November 30, 2007
Testimonies of Freedom
Library's Human Rights Archive gives voice to the voiceless
Friday, November 30, 2007
Introspection: Stories From the Center
At the Center for Documentary Studies Through Jan. 6
Friday, November 30, 2007
Karl Rove To Speak At Duke Tonight
Friday, November 30, 2007
December
Want to Be a Mystery Diner?
Employees provide valuable feedback to dining services
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
University Obituaries
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Karl Rove on Bush Presidency, American Politics
Political adviser forecasts Republicans defeating Clinton for presidency
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Two Distinguished Historians Die
TePaske, Lerner were both long-time Duke professors
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Toril Moi Wins Literature Award
Scholar is honored by the Modern Literature Association
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Duke Law School Website Illegally Accessed
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Robbery Reported Near Towerview Drive
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Duke revamps main news website
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Duke Goes Downtown
University has been a quiet but key player in renaissance
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
CIT Offers New Grant Opportunities for Faculty
Programs includes support for IT projects based on Duke's strategic plan
Thursday, December 6, 2007
John Brown Hits the Chart
Self-released jazz album rises on the charts
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Fewer Flushes, More Conservation
FMD goes across campus to switch autoflush toilets
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Nasher Family Gives $1 Million to Nasher Museum of Art
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Behind Duke's Showerhead Giveaway
Eben Polk's suggestion came out of his natural resources work
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Primetime with Kemel Dawkins and Aaron Graves
Emergency planning is focus of Dec. 11 employee forum
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Duke in Pictures: Chanukah
Jewish Life at Duke sponsors celebration
Friday, December 7, 2007
Academic Council Considers Postdoc Policy
Three-year effort to regularize benefits proving to be complicated task
Friday, December 7, 2007
Duke's Got Talent
Monday, December 10, 2007
Duke Employees Snap Up all 5,000 Low-flow Showerheads
More are being ordered
Monday, December 10, 2007
Introspection and Stories
CDS faculty and staff showcase their own work
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Safety Advocates: The Lift Team
Staff makes work easier for caregivers on hospital fourth floor
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Giving Back
Duke faculty and staff offer knowledge in the service of society
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
New Chancellor’s Scholarship to Support Biomedical Students
$1.6 million will help internationals, others not eligible for NIH funding
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Duke White Pages Go Green
Recyling accepting phone books today
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Keeping Safe in an Emergency
Primetime covers what you should do, how you'll find out
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Duke in Pictures: Packing Food for the Needy
Employees collect food items for children at local school
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Duke Undergraduate Entrepreneurs in Action
Students pitch ideas for new community, business projects
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Duke’s Chief Technology Guru Tracy Futhey Recommended for Reappointment