How the Trauma and Struggles of World War I Helped Shape the …
WEBNov 8, 2018 · To understand the trauma that made the Great War such a seminal event, start with the top headline from the Sunday Times, July 2, 1916. The day, in fact, did not go well for England. It was the opening of the Battle of the Somme. In one day, the British forces took on nearly 60,000 casualties, 20,000 of them dead.
Immigration: Complexities and Challenges - Duke Today
WEBApr 12, 2021 · As Mexican Ambassador to the U.S., one of Martha Bárcena Coqui’s biggest challenges is to make the American public understand how their own future is directly linked to Mexico and its people. Coqui shared with a Duke audience how in the last 30 years, the two countries have gone from distant neighbors to essential partners.
Words of Welcome to Students During Orientation Week
WEBAug 22, 2019 · Look at all this food. And I’m not crying, you’re crying.’”. “A lot of what I needed to learn at Duke…was that it’s OK to ask for help. It’s something that is necessary for success.”. The welcomes also included social media messages. Here are covers of Instagram welcomes to law and Duke-NUS students.
Why Biology Matters - Duke Today
WEBOct 12, 2020 · Steve Nowicki discusses the importance of biology in understanding both ourselves, and the world around us. With the help of the author H.G. Wells, biology professor Steve Nowicki explains how the study of biology has helped shape our understanding of ourselves, our health and the world we live in. Part of Duke's Fundamental Concepts series.
Earn an Academic Degree with Duke’s Reimbursement Benefit
WEBJan 19, 2021 · The benefit provides Duke employees who have at least two years of continuous full-time service up to $5,250 per calendar year to cover a maximum of three classes per semester or quarter. For the 2019-20 fiscal year, Duke provided nearly $3.5 million in reimbursements to 1,043 employees attending 50 different schools.
Stiff, Achy Knees? Lab-Made Cartilage Gel Outperforms the Real …
WEBAug 11, 2022 · In 2020, they reported that they had created the first hydrogel strong enough for knees, which feel the force of two to three times body weight with each step. Putting the gel to practical use as a cartilage replacement, however, presented additional design challenges. One was achieving the upper limits of cartilage’s strength.
Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? | Duke Today
WEBSep 23, 2006 · Many school district policies state that high school students should expect about 30 minutes of homework for each academic course they take, a bit more for honors or advanced placement courses. These recommendations are consistent with the conclusions reached by our analysis. Practice assignments do …
Q&A: Why Inclusive Language Matters - Duke Today
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Inclusive language encompasses words and phrases that treat everyone equally and create a sense of belonging, said Hewitt, vice president for institutional equity at Duke. Inclusive language respects people of different genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities and other identities. Examples of inclusive language include:
12 Must-Have Experiences at Duke - Duke Today
WEBOct 21, 2016 · Help rainbow chard, radishes and potatoes thrive by volunteering at Duke Campus Farm. Every Thursday and Sunday, pending the weather, Campus Farm employees hold workdays for Duke community members and the public. From 3 to 5 p.m. both days at 4934 Friends School Road in Durham, volunteers help plant, harvest, pull weeds and work on small ...
Duke to Expand Aid for NC and SC Students
WEBJun 20, 2023 · Duke expects to enroll more eligible students from the Carolinas over the next five years and anticipates investing an additional $6 million to $7 million per year to provide the increased assistance. The new program adds to Duke’s array of financial and structural support for students, including more than $130 million each year in financial ...