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Examining Food
A new "University Course" looks at food from professional and academic perspectives. http://trinity.duke.edu/university-course.Published 6 hours ago
Tracking Trees at Duke
Two Duke graduate students show how they inventory Duke's trees to be included in the i-Tree program. Duke is among a growing number of college campuses using the computer program. The work is part of continued campus landscape analysis by Facilities Management, which includes studying trees, turf and planting across about 350 acres. The goal is to better understand the natural landscape of Duke.Published 6 days ago
Healthy Options: Duke Farmers Market
Shoppers at the Duke Farmers Market not only have access to farm-fresh produce, but fruits and vegetables that are healthier and offer more nutrients than what they may be able to find at some grocery stores. The market offers a convenient way to pick up strawberries, potatoes, squash and more each week.For more information, visit http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/wellness/farmers/
Published 1 week ago
Desk Yoga from Duke Integrative Medicine
Learn stretches and exercises to do at your desk from Duke Integrative Medicine's Kim Turk, LMBT :http://www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org/Published 2 weeks ago
The Green Devils at Duke School of Nursing Strike Again
Duke University's School of Nursing (DUSON) is competing in the "Green Devil Smackdown," an eight-week team competition to encourage sustainable behaviors on campus. Teams of Duke community members earn points for "green" actions, such as taking the bus, carpooling or completing the Duke Carbon Calculator.In true wrestling style, the team that earns the highest average points per participant will be crowned champion and receive a custom-designed Green Devil championship belt, among other prizes. In addition, a drawing will be held at the end of the competition to award grand prizes to three individuals who participate in four of seven rounds of the competition. Prizes include an Amazon Kindle, bicycle and tickets to Duke basketball games. For more information: http://sustainability.duke.edu/action/smackdown/
Published 1 month ago
David Brizel Saves a Baby's Life on an Airplane
Duke doctor David Brizel responds to a medical emergency on a flight from London to Raleigh-Durham and saves the life of a baby.Posted 1 month ago
Duke's 2012 Edible Book Festival
Every year, Duke Libraries hosts an Edible Book Festival to benefit the Library Memorial Fund. In its seventh year, the festival hosted numerous food-based creations that reflected famous books or book titles. Students, faculty and staff provided entries made of a variety of items - from turnips to fresh fish.During the event, visitors vote for which entry is the most or least edible as well as the "punniest."
For more information or pictures from past Edible Book festivals, visit http://library.duke.edu/about/depts/preservation/edible.html
View the 2011 festival here: http://youtu.be/QjKKQe21lhc
View the 2010 festival here: http://youtu.be/asExZUxvKsQ
Published 1 month ago
Spring Plant Sale '12: Growing and Cooking with Herbs
Duke Gardens volunteer Beatrice Litt talks about some popular herbs for cooking, how to use them and how to grow them. We'll be selling these herbs at the Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, March 31, 2012, from 8 a.m. to noon. You can also get first dibs at our member preview sale March 30 from 5-7 p.m. (you can join on site). Sarah P. Duke Gardens is at 420 Anderson St., Duke University, Durham, NC. Info: http://gardens.duke.edu. Plant sale info: http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/plant-sale-spring12.htm .Published 1 month ago
Green Devils at Duke School of Nursing
Duke University's School of Nursing (DUSON) is competing in the "Green Devil Smackdown," an eight-week team competition to encourage sustainable behaviors on campus. Teams of Duke community members earn points for "green" actions, such as taking the bus, carpooling or completing the Duke Carbon Calculator.In true wrestling style, the team that earns the highest average points per participant will be crowned champion and receive a custom-designed Green Devil championship belt, among other prizes. In addition, a drawing will be held at the end of the competition to award grand prizes to three individuals who participate in four of seven rounds of the competition. Prizes include an Amazon Kindle, bicycle and tickets to Duke basketball games. For more information: http://sustainability.duke.edu/action/smackdown/
Published 2 months ago
Green Devil Smackdown: 'Still G-R-EEN'
The Green Devil Smackdown's sustainable hero is back. The Green Gaucho loved the enthusiasm from the Duke School of Nursing's Smackdown video, so he wanted to show them how he's staying green.Check out the School of Nursing's video here: http://youtu.be/-WxrbQr9Ibo
The Green Devil Smackdown is an eight-week competition to see who can bend collective behavior to their will and force emissions into submission at Duke University.
Partners in battle can include students, faculty and staff in teams of 10 to 100 members who will compete against other teams on campus by earning points for taking different sustainable actions or accepting challenges during the competition. At the end of the competition, the team that earns the highest average points per participant will be crowned champion and take home the custom-designed Green Devil championship belt as well as up to $2,000 in offsets purchased to mitigate the team's carbon footprint at Duke.
For more information, visit
http://sustainability.duke.edu/action/smackdown/
Published 2 months ago
Green Devil Smackdown Trash Talk
The Green Devil Smackdown is an eight-week competition to see who can bend collective behavior to their will and force emissions into submission at Duke University.Partners in battle can include students, faculty and staff in teams of 10 to 100 members who will compete against other teams on campus by earning points for taking different sustainable actions or accepting challenges during the competition. At the end of the competition, the team that earns the highest average points per participant will be crowned champion and take home the custom-designed Green Devil championship belt as well as up to $2,000 in offsets purchased to mitigate the team's carbon footprint at Duke.
For more information, visit
http://sustainability.duke.edu/action/smackdown/
Published 2 months ago
Duke DIY: Reporting a Phishing Attempt
Duke DIY is a series of instructional videos that help employees use the various programs, benefits, resources and services offered at Duke.In this video, faculty and staff can follow the steps to report an email phishing attempt to the OIT security staff.
Published 2 months ago
Green Devil Smackdown Challenge
The Green Devil Smackdown is an eight-week competition to see who can bend collective behavior to their will and force emissions into submission at Duke University.Partners in battle can include students, faculty and staff in teams of 10 to 100 members who will compete against other teams on campus by earning points for taking different sustainable actions or accepting challenges during the competition. At the end of the competition, the team that earns the highest average points per participant will be crowned champion and take home the custom-designed Green Devil championship belt as well as up to $2,000 in offsets purchased to mitigate the team's carbon footprint at Duke.
For more information, visit
http://sustainability.duke.edu/action/smackdown/
Published 2 months ago
Green Devil Smackdown Thumb War
The Green Devil Smackdown is an eight-week competition to see who can bend collective behavior to their will and force emissions into submission at Duke University.Partners in battle can include students, faculty and staff in teams of 10 to 100 members who will compete against other teams on campus by earning points for taking different sustainable actions or accepting challenges during the competition. At the end of the competition, the team that earns the highest average points per participant will be crowned champion and take home the custom-designed Green Devil championship belt as well as up to $2,000 in offsets purchased to mitigate the team's carbon footprint at Duke.
For more information, visit
http://sustainability.duke.edu/action/smackdown/
Published 3 months ago
HealthCheck: Health in a Snapshot
A great way for Duke employees to start living better is to participate in HealthCheck - a free, confidential health assessment given through LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program.Spend 20 minutes with a LIVE FOR LIFE nurse and discover all the positive health habits you have ... plus develop strategies for those you may want to change.
HealthCheck gives you the opportunity to have your cholesterol, blood sugar (for those at risk), blood pressure, height and weight measured and your body mass index calculated. A questionnaire will give you feedback on your current health measures and health practices.
Employees who work 20 hours or more and are eligible for health insurance benefits may participate annually.
For more information, visit
http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/wellness/assessment/index.php
Published 3 months ago
