Global Health Week seeks to inspire student activism
(03/30/12 4:00am)
Prompted by one student’s death, Duke Global Health Week continues to probe issues of health disparity.
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Prompted by one student’s death, Duke Global Health Week continues to probe issues of health disparity.
World leaders must coordinate their efforts in order to address issues in global health, journalist Laurie Garrett said.
Students interested in global health may soon be able to pursue a major in the field.
Wherever music therapist Tray Batson and his guitar go, the healing effects follow.
Despite the relative youth of the Duke Global Health Certificate Program, students note that the field of global health offers a rich array of post-graduate career opportunities.
Duke Student Government recapped projects during the Fall and set the tone for the Spring at its meeting Wednesday.
A University effort to reduce indoor air pollution in India has gained national recognition.
This Fall, students have had to say goodbye to The Hub.
The University’s digital library will turn a new leaf this Fall as its collection is expanded to include a multitude of previously unavailable titles.
Walking down Coal Pile Drive, students were once greeted by a heap of coal that rivaled the height of the nearby Bryan Research Center. Now, the scene is largely dominated by the hustle and bustle of construction: an assortment of loaders, excavators and other machinery looms over workers sporting hard hats and reflective safety vests. Yet, nothing—not even the busyness of construction—can mask the eminent personality missing from this dusty picture.
Studying with a highly motivated friend may not be as inspiring as many students may think, according to a recent study.
Some types of water can now sustain fires, instead of putting them out.
Possible replacements for Duke’s discontinued cable TV services are still under consideration, though some changes are already in place for next year.
Students taking the MCAT tomorrow may feel lucky they will not be taking the revised test.
A group of Duke researchers found that some Twitter users are indirectly revealing their political affiliations without necessarily tweeting about politics. The three researchers, graduate students in political science, analyzed the accounts politicians, celebrities and institutions follow on Twitter as well as the users that follow those accounts. This process allowed the researchers to place users on a spectrum ranging from the far left to the far right. The Chronicle’s Julia Ni spoke to David Sparks, one of the researchers and a doctoral candidate, about the findings of this study and its implications.
As students pack their bags to prepare for Spring Break trips, many have even larger ambitions to see the world.
Throw on that vintage wear and party with class tonight at the Madmen and Madwomen Library Party.
Being the best requires learning from the best, and studying the fine art of camouflage in squids is no exception.
Carolyn Titus, deputy manager of Durham County, has worked in Durham County for almost three decades, watching as Durham developed. She has served 11 years in her current position in which she has directed economic development efforts and supervised health, human services and public safety agencies within the county government. Set to retire in March, The Chronicle’s Julia Ni spoke with Titus about changes in Durham since first arrived.
Children who display symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to be obese as adults, a new study suggests.