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$1.3 M gift completes Carolina Challenge

The family of businessman Leo Brody donated $1.3 million to establish a scholarship fund for students from North and South Carolina.

Brody, who passed away in March 2003 at age 96, was known as a successful business leader. He opened Brody’s Department Store in Kinston, N.C., with the help of his brothers.

The Brody gift was matched at a rate of $1 for every $2 given by the Duke Endowment of Charlotte, N.C., a non-profit foundation unrelated to Duke University. The gift also completes the “Carolina Challenge,” a $21-million matching program established by the Endowment.

Two hundred and seventeen students have received financial aid funds generated from gifts matched in the challenge.

Mary Lou Williams Center director named

University officials appointed Chandra Guinn director of the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture at Duke University Aug. 3. Her appointment begins Oct. 3.

Adcock heads a team of seven attorneys who deal with issues ranging from employment law to health care financing at Duke.

During his tenure, he has worked closely with four University presidents.

According to a University press release, Adcock made the decision to retire three years ago but remained at the post after former President Nan Keohane asked him to guide the transition of the new University president and chancellor for health affairs last year.

Jeopardy! crew comes to Duke

The popular television quiz game Jeopardy! is coming to Duke to interview potential contestants.

The “Clue Crew” will test applicants Thursday, Sept. 1 between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m in Von Canon B in the Bryan Center.

Students who are accepted will play in the Jeopardy! 2005 College Championship.

Bombing victims leave Duke Hospital

Katie and Emily Benton, two of four Americans injured in the London bombings July 7, left Duke University Hospital July 22. Both will return for check-ups periodically.