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Two Dukes Enter Hog Waste Partnership
Duke University and Duke Energy are building a pilot project to turnhog waste into renewable energy and carbon offsets.
Published 2 years ago
U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
Secretary Gates delivers the Ambassador S. Davis Phillips Family International Lecture at Duke University. The event was organized by Duke political science professor Peter Feaver, a former special adviser for the National Security Council.Published 2 years ago
NEH Chairman Jim Leach on Civility in a Fractured Society
During an address at Duke University September 20, 2010, Jim Leach, who chairs the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), warned that growing stridency poses a danger to democracy, which depends on people settling disagreements through open debate and willingness to compromise.Published 2 years ago
A World Together: Duke and Global Development
Join William Boulding, J.B. Fuqua Professor of Business Administration, and Deputy Dean, Fuqua School of Business, L. Gregory Jones, Vice President and Vice Provost for Global Strategy and Programs, and Michael Merson, Director of Duke Global Health Institute, for a session moderated by David Jarmul, Associate Vice President of Duke News & Communications, on Duke's global ambitions and impact.Published 2 years ago
Drumming and Dancing Master Class at Duke
The Resurrection Dance Theater of Haiti taught a Master Class to Duke students and members of the community on September 18, 2010. The dance troupe is part of the St. Joseph Family, which runs three homes for former street children, child slaves and disabled children. They were on a US tour to raise funds to rebuild two of their homes which were destroyed in the recent earthquake.
Published 2 years ago
Duke Gardens: Meet the Propagation Team
Sara Smith talks about her work with the Duke Gardens volunteer propagation team and curator Jason Holmes, including preparing for the semi-annual Plant & Craft Festivals. The next festival is Sept. 25, 2010. For information about the festival or volunteering: www.sarahpdukegardens.org. Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a 55-acre public garden on the campus of Duke University in Durham, NC.Published 2 years ago
Global Health Trips 2010: Students Showcase Fieldwork
Undergraduate, graduate and medical students presented their summer research as part of DGHI's third annual GH TRIPS event. The event gives students the opportunity to reflect on the challenges, lessons and realizations of doing global health field research -- and how their experiences have shaped their world view or career path.Published 2 years ago
The Duke Idea: What in the World.
The Duke Idea is a series of talks led by President Richard H. Brodhead and various Duke leaders, held in venues across the nation. Topics generally focus on Duke's vision for the university of the 21st century and its place in shaping and serving society. We invite you to join Duke alumni and friends for a conversation about the ideas that make a difference in people's lives.Published 2 years ago
A Tour of the Nasher Museum of Art
Join Katherine de Vos Devine JD/MA'10 for a tour of the exhibit she helped curate at Duke's Nasher Museum of Art. The exhibit highlighted the art and law of political cartoons, giving Devine a unique opportunity to draw on both her legal training and her studies in art history and fine art.Published 2 years ago
Imam Abdullah Antepli Discusses Islam in the U.S
A conversation between Iman Abdullah Antepli and Samuel Wells, Dean of Duke Chapel.Published 2 years ago
Amy Abernethy on Supplemental Oxygen Therapy (WRAL)
From WRAL: Supplemental oxygen might not actually help many patients who routinely get it in a hospital or palliative care setting, according to a multinational survey led by Duke University Medical Center researchers.Posted 2 years ago
Mark Anthony Neal: 'Left of Black: A Contrarian View of Blackness' - Episode 1
Mark Anthony Neal of African and African American Studies talks with author Zelda Lockhart and Stephane Dunn, a professor at Morehouse.Published 2 years ago
Cathy Davidson on Learning in a Digital Age
Duke University professor Cathy Davidson takes questions from viewers during online "Office Hours" about how digital media is changing the way students learn. Learn more at http://www.hastac.orgPublished 2 years ago
Durham, N.C. - Where Retirees Play (CNN Money)
Duke University offers a large number of continued learning courses for retirees, keeping them active in the college town of Durham.Posted 2 years ago
Doing Good in the Neighborhood 2010
Every year, the Doing Good in the Neighborhood campaign invites Duke employees to donate to one or more of six giving options. Whether big or small, your donation to Doing Good in the Neighborhood makes a difference in our community. http://doinggood.duke.edu/Published 2 years ago
