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WEB4 days ago · Duke Today is produced jointly by University Communications and Marketing and the Office of Communication Services (OCS). Articles are produced by staff and faculty across the university and health system to comprise a one-stop-shop for news from around Duke. Geoffrey Mock of University Communications is the editor of the 'News' edition.
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WEB4 days ago · Duke Today is produced jointly by University Communications and Marketing and the Office of Communication Services (OCS). Articles are produced by staff and faculty across the university and health system to comprise a one-stop-shop for news from around Duke. Geoffrey Mock of University Communications is the editor of the 'News' edition.
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WEB2 days ago · A July storm knocked over a tree that damaged Stagg Pavilion on East Campus. Photo courtesy of Duke Facilities Management. Duke Athletics Director of Sports Performance and Olympic Sports Performance Coach Dan Perlmutter, far right, talks with colleagues in the weight room in the Scott Family Performance Center. Photo by Travis …
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.
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.
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 improve scores on class tests at all …
12 Must-Have Experiences at Duke - Duke Today
WEBOct 21, 2016 · Get a breathtaking 360-degree view of Duke campus and Durham by taking the hidden stairs to the top of Duke Chapel. The Chapel “Tower Climb” is restricted to groups directly affiliated with the university and must be sponsored by one full-time Duke faculty or staff member. Schedule a climb by sending email to …
Why Young People Don’t Vote – And How to Fix That
WEBJan 29, 2020 · Steve Hartsoe. Voter turnout among young Americans has been dismal since 18-year-olds earned the right to vote with the passage of the 26th amendment in 1971. While 18–29 year-olds account for nearly 22% of the voting age population, they made up just 13% of the voting electorate in 2018 – and that’s an improvement over …
Duke Study: Homework Helps Students Succeed in School, As …
WEBMar 7, 2006 · Duke University researchers have reviewed more than 60 research studies on homework between 1987 and 2003 and concluded that homework does have a positive effect on student achievement. Harris Cooper, a professor of psychology, said the research synthesis that he led showed the positive correlation was much stronger for secondary …
Celebrating Duke's Centennial Year - Duke Today
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · Celebrating Duke's Centennial Year. As part of Duke's Centennial celebration in 2024, Working@Duke will highlight historical workforce moments and issues and showcase staff and faculty who shaped Duke during its first century. Additionally, we will feature present-day colleagues who are actively contributing to a bold and visionary …