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Duke on Demand Highlights for the Week of October 23, 2011
This week in Duke on Demand .... The university's new public service announcement -- produced with the help of students -- will air during Duke games. Duke students and faculty get a lesson in the history of flamenco dance. And, an "Office Hours" webcast conversation examines the work of entrepreneurs.Published 1 year ago
Immigration and Security
In a live, interactive "Office Hours" conversation, Duke Professors Noah Pickus and David Schanzer take viewer questions on immigration and domestic security in advance of a campus talk by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on October 20, 2011. Interview by production assistant Tia Brueggeman.Published 1 year ago
Chemistry Without Textbooks
In chemistry Professor Steve Craig's course, students go without textbooks and lectures but prepare using online materials and videos. It's one example of Duke faculty members trying innovative approaches to changing the undergraduate classroom.
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Duke on Demand Highlights for the Week of October 16, 2011
A virtual arm is guided by only a monkey's thoughts, in a new experiment by Duke researchers. Duke filmmaker Josh Gibson uses the classic look of 35 millimeter film to capture the creepy character of North Carolina kudzu. And, the DukeReads alumni book club takes to the internet with a discussion of professors' favorite books.Published 1 year ago
Universities' Role in Entrepreneurship
A live "Office Hours" conversation with Kimberly Jenkins, the university's senior adviser to the president and provost for innovation and entrepreneurship. She is joined by Duke senior Sidney Primas. David Jarmul, Duke's associate vice president of news and communications, conducts the interview. Learn more at http://entrepreneurship.duke.edu.Published 1 year ago
Welcome Video
Duke's new public service announcement airs during some televised sports games. Two students, Daniel Aum, Trinity, ‘10 and Uki Deane, Trinity, ‘11, developed the concept and produced and directed the commercial. These students submitted their winning proposal for a contest that was sponsored by the Office of Public Affairs & Government Relations and the Art of the Moving Image program at Duke. Emily Ladue, instructor in the Art of the Moving Image program, and Denise Haviland, Director of the Office of Marketing & Strategic Communications provided direction and leadership to the students. Meg McKee, of the Office of News & Communications provided the narration. Final production on the spot was done by Scott Wells of Duke Media Services.
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Duke on Demand Highlights for the Week of October 9, 2011
A new documentary "What Love Is" chronicles the lives of 50 women participating in the Duke Pathfinders cancer care program. Duke Law School faculty preview consequential cases set to be heard by the Supreme Court. And, the Duke Translational Medicine Institute has a new clinical trial to address drug addiction.Published 1 year ago
A Vine on Film
Duke University filmmaker Josh Gibson captures the grainy essence of North Carolina kudzu. Learn more at http://ami.duke.edu.Published 1 year ago
A Literary Take on Everyday Images
Duke University Professor Wahneema Lubiano answers questions about using literary tools to understand images in the media and objects in everyday life during a live "Office Hours" conversation October 6, 2011.Learn more at http://www.dukeofficehours.com.Published 1 year ago
Ariel Dorfman: Feeding on Dreams
A live conversation with Ariel Dorfman from Duke University's Perkins Library.Published 1 year ago
Education Activist Diane Ravitch Visits Duke
Duke's Program in Education and Durham Public Schools join to bring Diane Ravitch to campus and Durham schools http://today.duke.edu/2011/10/ravitich
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Duke on Demand Highlights for the Week of October 2, 2011
This week on Duke on Demand ... An "Office Hours" conversation with Professor Kathy Rudy explores the philosophy of animal rights. A new book by Duke Chapel Dean Samuel Wells and alumna Marcia Owen explores a peaceful response to violent crime. And, Long-time chemistry professor James Bonk receives the University Medal for Distinguished Meritorious Service, along with Duke alumnus and Trustee Emeritus Karl von der Heyden.Published 1 year ago
Film Captures Cancer Experiences
A new documentary by a Duke alumnus chronicles the lives of 50 women in Duke's Pathfinders cancer care program. Learn more: http://cancer.duke.edu/dccrp/modules/research3/index.php?id=30/, http://www.chapel.duke.edu and http://ami.duke.edu/.Published 1 year ago
Sam Wells and Marcia Owen: Being Present in the Midst of Violence
Duke Chapel Dean Samuel Wells and alumna Marcia Owen answer viewer questions about their new book, "Living Without Enemies: Being Present in the Midst of Violence," during an "Office Hours" conversation September 29, 2011.Published 1 year ago
Responding to Violence
A new book by Duke Chapel Dean Sam Wells and alumna Marcia Owen explores one group's peaceful approach to crime in Durham. Learn more at http://www.ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=3456.Published 1 year ago
