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Durham police nab 3 of 5 robbery suspects
by Zak Kazzaz in News
Three of the five people who allegedly assaulted and robbed a sophomore male on campus around 10:15 p.m. Friday have been arrested and are being held by Durham Police.
Sherika Burnette, 19, Zecora Hajambo, 17, and another female, 13, whose name was not released, were arrested on counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury.
Duke hires first Muslim chaplain
Abdullah Antepli to join staff as full-time imam
by Christopher Ross
The University announced Monday that it hired Abdullah Antepli to serve as its first full-time Muslim chaplain.
Duke will be joining a very small group of universities across the country-including Georgetown University, Princeton University and Yale University-that have full-time imams.
New dean joins Trinity ranks
by Julia Love
Kevin Moore, the current associate dean for research at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, will join Duke in July as Trinity College of Arts and Sciences senior associate dean for faculty affairs, George McLendon, incoming dean of Trinity College and dean of the faculty of Arts and Sciences, announced Friday.
Patients file suit against DUHS contractors
by Julia Love
Dozens of patients who were accidentally treated with tainted surgical instruments at Duke University Health System hospitals in 2004 filed a civil suit Tuesday in Durham against the companies contracted by the University to sterilize the equipment.
In November and December 2004, DUHS physicians operated on more than 3,600 patients using instruments mistakenly cleaned with hydraulic fluid.
Police forces to practice emergency response
by Ally Helmers
Duke University and Durham police departments will conduct a joint mock exercise in rapid deployment Sunday as part of their emergency response training.
The exercise will begin around 7 a.m. at the Gross Chemistry Building. Most of the drill will be conducted inside the building.
CEO of DUHS appointed first VP of clinical affairs
Dr. William Fulkerson, CEO of Duke University Hospital, will assume the new position of senior vice president of clinical affairs for the Duke University Health System effective July 1, Dr. Victor Dzau, chancellor for health affairs and president and CEO of DUHS, announced Tuesday.
News Briefs
Rape trial rescheduled for November The court trial for Michael Jermaine Burch, 21, has been rescheduled from June 23 to Nov. 10. Burch has been charged with felonious second-degree rape for the alleged assault of a female Duke student in February 2007. Durham Superior Court representatives said prosecutors do not comment on pending trials.
Farmers Market brings fresh touch to Durham
by Ashley Holmstrom
The first rays of the hot summer sun drifted down among sounds of laughter, scents of freshly-baked pastries and bright colors of sweet strawberries and fresh vegetables at the Durham Farmers Market.
Market-goers wandered through rows of tables and tents lined on both sides of a walkway underneath The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, choosing which goods to purchase and stopping frequently to talk to friends, vendors and farmers.
Writing program named for Thompson
by Cate Harding
The Board of Trustees honored outgoing Dean of Trinity College Robert Thompson by renaming the University Writing Program after him. The announcement was made during a presentation by Provost Peter Lange in the Gothic Reading Room May 3.
"He's the perfect person to name the Writing Program after," said Joseph Harris, director of the Writing Program.
Crime Briefs
Cover your eyes A person unaffiliated with the University was cited for indecent exposure, received a trespass warning and was transported home from the Duke Emergency Department Friday morning. Double whammy A man unaffiliated with Duke and driving without a license was cited for two violations Monday morning after being caught speeding on Anderson Street at Campus Drive.
Erwin eateries shake up off-campus dining
by Vanessa Kennedy
The departure of long-time student favorite Francesca's Italian Grill and the arrival of Noodles and Company have spiced up the restaurant scene on Erwin Road. Francesca's, a member of Duke Dining's Merchants on Points system, closed June 13, and Noodles and Company, a globally inspired restaurant, opened June 14.
Local wine shop seeks to educate residents
by Vanessa Kennedy
Precious few Americans know a good bottle of wine when they see one. But the owners of Wine Authorities, a store in Durham that opened just eight months ago, are determined to change that.
"Wine is still a mystery to this country," said Craig Heffley, who co-owns the store with Seth Gross.
