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Duke Alumnus Yizheng He Wins 2010 Chopin Video Award
Yizheng He, who studied piano at Duke for four years with Pei-Fen Liu, won the 2010 Chopin Video Contest sponsored by Deutsche Grammophon.
The contest, celebrating the Chopin bicentennial, was judged by Alice Sara Ott, one of the best Chopin interpreters of her generation.
Yizheng's winning video, in which he performs Chopin's B-flat minor Nocturne Op. 9, No. 1, was filmed in Baldwin Auditorium at Duke University.
Published 2 years ago
Unveiling of Bull City Connector
Duke and Durham officials gathered Monday for the launch of the Bull City Connector, the fare-free service linking city destinations, including Duke, Durham's historic and revitalized downtown, Ninth Street and Golden Belt. Learn more.
Published 2 years ago
Willa Brigham: Making Stories from Nature, v.1
Sarah P. Duke Gardens' Arts in the Garden series will present Willa Brigham on Nov. 20, 2010. Willa is a storyteller, poet, recording artist and host of the regional Emmy Award-winning morning television show "Smart Start Kids" on WRAL and public television. With her work, Willa aims to empower children and adults alike to believe in themselves. Willa demonstrates in this video how easy it is to make stories from nature. Duke Gardens is at Duke University in Durham, N.C. Info: sarahpdukegardens.org, tickets.duke.edu + willabrigham.com. Stay tuned for more of Willa's stories in Duke Gardens.Published 2 years ago
Sunday Service - 8/15/2010 - Christy Lohr
A service of worship in Duke University Chapel. Dr Christy Lohr delivers a sermon entitled "Am I a God Nearby?." Bulletin.
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Randai Lecture by Kirstin Pauka
by Miriam Sauls Randai from West Sumatra, Indonesia, features unique percussion (pants-slapping), singing, circular dance, and martial arts that combine to form a dynamic theater-dance hybrid unlike anything in the West. Kirstin Pauka from the University of Hawaii visited Duke University theater studies department and taught Randai and lectured about the art form to students and faculty.
Published 2 years ago
Randai Demonstration by Duke Students
by Miriam Sauls Randai from West Sumatra, Indonesia, features unique percussion (pants-slapping), singing, circular dance, and martial arts that combine to form a dynamic theater-dance hybrid unlike anything in the West. Kirstin Pauka from the University of Hawaii visited Duke University theater studies department and taught Randai to students. Here is a demo.
Published 2 years ago
Highlights From First Football Practice
Highlights from the football team's first practice of the season.Posted 2 years ago
Meg Brown, Special Collections Conservator
This interview is part of our 10 Years, 10 People project highlighting the staff of the Duke University Libraries Conservation program. More information can be found on our website. http://library.duke.edu/about/depts/preservation/Published 2 years ago
Coach Cutcliffe Comments at First Football Practice
David Cutcliffe, Duke head football coach, talks about how his team is looking at its first practice.Posted 2 years ago
A Shared Responsibility: Safety at Duke
Duke student Brea Davenport and Duke Police Chief John Dailey, share helpful tips on how members of the Duke community can stay safe by taking advantage of safety resources at Duke.Published 2 years ago
Teaching Global Health in China
Since 2009, Duke faculty have co-taught the two-week diploma program with faculty from PKU. The program introduces the Chinese population to global health challenges in their own country and around the world, while helping them to think critically and collaboratively about ways to solve them. Learn why makes it unique, and why Duke's presence in China is important.Published 2 years ago
Sunday Service - 8/8/2010 - Nancy Ferree-Clark
A service of worship in Duke University Chapel. The Reverend Nancy Ferree-Clark delivers a sermon entitled "Where Your Heart Is." Luke 12:32-40 Bulletin.
Published 2 years ago
Employee Kick-Off Celebration message from David Cutcliffe
More than 11,000 Duke faculty, staff and family members turned out for last year's football season opener at Wallace Wade Stadium. Now employees have the chance to create another sea of Duke blue in the stands to start the 2010 season.As part of the annual Duke Employee Kick-Off Celebration, tickets are now available to all Duke faculty and staff for the Sept. 4 opener against Elon University. The event is sponsored by Duke Athletics and Human Resources and is part of Duke Appreciation.
The fun begins at 4 p.m. at K-Ville Quad , where employees and their friends and family members can enjoy entertainment and a catered meal at no charge and be a part of the "Blue Devil Walk" football team march to the stadium before kick-off.
Published 2 years ago
Women's Soccer First Practice Highlights
Highlights from the women's soccer team first practice of the season.Posted 2 years ago
Coach Cutcliffe Previews the Football Season
David Cutcliffe, Duke head football coach, looks ahead to the upcoming season. Learn more.
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