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Philip Cook Discusses Gun Research
In the wake of last month's deadly shootings in Newtown, Conn., President Obama said the U.S. must consider new ways to combat gun violence. Public policy professor Philip J. Cook, who has long studied the effectiveness of gun control efforts in this country, participates in this live "Office Hours" webcast interview on the topic at noon Friday, Jan. 11, 2013.
A recent article in the (Raleigh) News and Observer describes the many media interviews Cook has done in the wake of the Newtown killings.
He is co-author of the book "Gun Violence: The Real Costs." His recent scholarly articles include "Q&A on Firearms Availability, Carrying, and Misuse" and "The Economist's guide to crime busting." He has served as a consultant to the Department of Justice and been vice chair of the National Research Council's Committee on Law and Justice.
"Office Hours" is Duke's live webcast series for the university community, and others, to engage with professors about their research and scholarship.
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Duke University MLK Observance
The Rev. William Turner discusses Duke University's nine-month, university-wide commemoration of 50 years of black students.Posted 5 months ago
Civic Engagement & Leadership for Public Life (Hart Leadership Program)
Steve Schewel, Visiting Assistant Professor at Duke University, discusses the importance of leadership in the public life and the role of civic engagement in the context of making cities work.Published 5 months ago
Blue Print: ACC Preparation
Behind the scenes as the Blue Devils gear up for the start of ACC play.Published 5 months ago
Online Learning, en Masse
More top colleges are offering free massive open online courses, but companies and universities still need to figure out a way to monetize them.Posted 5 months ago
Coach K Named USA Coach of the Year
Mike Krzyzewski was named a co-recipient of the 2012 USA Basketball National Coach of the Year award.Posted 6 months ago
2012: The Year in Review
A look back at 2012 with photographs of memorable Duke moments.Published 6 months ago
Project SHARE
This holiday season Duke staff, faculty, and students donated a record amount to Project SHARE, spreading joy throughout the Durham community.Published 6 months ago
Robert Lefkowitz Receives Nobel Prize
Duke's Robert J. Lefkowitz, MD, James B. Duke Professor of Medicine, receives this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Stockholm, Sweden, December 10, 2012© Nobel Media AB
source: http://Nobelprize.org
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The Week at Duke {in 60 Seconds}: Scholarships; White House Visit; Defense Talk
Duke University juniors Danny Nolan and Audrey Adu-Appiah deliver a week's worth of campus news in a minute.Published 6 months ago
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on National Security
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter spoke at Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy on Nov. 29, 2012. Carter talked about issues related to national security issues such as the upcoming budget sequestration cuts, with Peter Feaver, professor of political science and public policy at Duke.Posted 6 months ago
DukeEngage in Bennettsville Project
Following their DukeEngage in Bennettsville, S.C. program, two Duke student participants have continued working on a project started during the summer program. The project focuses on nutrition and healthy living. The DukeEngage in Bennettsville program, in partnership with the Children Defense Fund's Freedom Schools program, focuses on academic enrichment, leadership development, health, and civic engagement.Published 6 months ago
The Week at Duke {in 60 Seconds}: Graduation Speaker; Lizards; Adventurous Alumnus
Duke announced its 2013 commencement speaker. Melinda French Gates is a Duke alumna, former university trustee and co-chair of the Gates Foundation with her husband, Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The French Family Science Center on Duke's campus bears her family's name. The latest issue of Duke Magazine profiles alumnus Andrew Skurka. The two-thousand-and-three grad completes hikes stretching thousands of miles and was a 2008 National Geographic "Adventurer of the Year." If you're into the new "Lincoln" movie, check out the recent talk by Duke Professor Paul Finkelman on "How a Railroad Lawyer Became the Great Emancipator." Duke researchers have found that a species of Puerto Rican lizards may be better able than suspected to tolerate temperature variations caused by climate change. And, Duke professor Kari Lock Morgan is out with a new textbook on statistics, which she co-wrote with her mother, father and two brothers. One of her brothers, Eric Lock, is a post-doctoral fellow at Duke.
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Froshlife Trailer
Froshlife Trailer written and directed by King Lu.Credits to Alex Lark for Director of Photography during the Lily Library scene.
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Kyle Singler Gets Buckets in Detroit
Why is Kyle Singler standing in the Belle Isle Fountain? Find out that, and why he's called The Bucket Man. Singler makes buckets all around Detroit.
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