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The Academic Guides Program
Introduced in Fall 2020, the Academic Guides program is a Duke Endowment funded initiative of the Office of Undergraduate Education. Members of this team create evidence-based, holistic approaches to student engagement that support students’ academic and emotional well-being and build resilience. By placing the Academic Guides’ offices in the residence halls on West Campus, the program seeks to normalize help-seeking and expand access to available academic services.
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Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert Lefkowitz and David M. Rubenstein Discuss Life, Jewish Values, Path to the Nobel Prize
From funny, personal stories of his mother’s reaction to his research awards – “that’s very nice, Bobby, but it’s not the Nobel” – to wise advice about mentorship and persistence, Dr. Robert Lefkowitz delighted over 200 viewers who tuned in to his virtual interview at Jewish Life at Duke with former Blue Devil David M. Rubenstein ’70 earlier this week.
The conversation, introduced by Emma Mehlhop ‘21, a Jewish senior studying Economics and Global Health, was an entertaining and insightful peek inside the life and work of the cardiologist turned legendary scientist whom the Swedish press corps dubbed “the happiest Laureate.” Lefkowitz shared stories of his career path, family and personal life, and how his Jewish values shaped his life.
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Flag of the Week: Chile
This week we travel to South America to visit Chile, one of the longest and narrowest countries in the world.
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Monthly Interview: Yui Tsuzuki
Yui Tsuzuki arrived in Durham six months ago with her husband, who is a visiting scholar at the Duke Law School. They call Japan home.
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Flag of the Week: Gambia
This week, we received a request from a member of our undergraduate international student community.
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Monthly Interview: Lou-Ann Stock
This month, I talked to Lou-Ann Stock, who is visiting from France to practice her English.
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Monthly Interview Series: Rubens Farias
Thank you Rubens for agreeing on being our featured student for the month! As a Karsh Scholar I have been able to appreciate your openness to new students and willingness to help everyone and before you leave I want to share your story with everyone!
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Erik Ludwig’s legacy lives on at Duke through gift to CSGD
Erik Ludwig (1976-2015) graduated from Duke in 1998, and his legacy continues to
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