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(12/12/03 9:00am)
President Brodhead, it's time to dream.
The Duke University Board of Trustees bestows upon you today an honor it has only granted eight times before--the presidency of one of the most respected institutions of higher education in the South, the United States, and indeed, the world.
It is clear that you are an excellent choice to lead Duke--your commitment to teaching, to scholarship and to students has rung true in your many years at Yale University. You garner great respect from all members of the Yale community and we are confident you will continue this strong leadership at Duke.
You are inheriting one of the youngest, fastest-growing and strongest universities in the country, which under your predecessor's tenure has made tremendous strides toward and has achieved many levels of greatness. However, there are still many goals to be accomplished and at least a million more left to be dreamed.
So start dreaming. And dream big and fresh and, dare we say it, outside of the box, because as solid and healthy of a footing as Duke stands upon now, it does not need a president who wants simply to continue riding our skyrocketing trajectory. Rather, Duke needs a president who believes there are destinations beyond our own solar system worth aiming for and that our current knowledge, methodologies and technologies are not enough to get us to those next galaxies.
Understand that perhaps unlike other schools, the alumni, faculty, students, doctors, administrators, staff and employees of this university do not care about magazine rankings, the size of our endowment or our undergraduate admissions yield. These are mere numbers--always in flux and always with room for improvement.
Instead, the Duke community cares passionately about the dogged pursuit of excellence. Duke's international reputation or the cache the name carries with it on a resume or in a cocktail party conversation means nothing if the University community does not believe that that reputation has been earned and has been reinforced by each individual's experience.
No decision you will make during your time at Duke will ever be met with complete approval, but treat those who will be impacted by your actions with fairness, respect and a certain touch of Southern hospitality--along with our youth and basketball, that Southern charm may be what separates Duke most from our peers--and your success is guaranteed.
Today is your day, but get ready, because beginning tomorrow, every waking moment of your life will be focused on Duke's dogged pursuit of excellence. And, hopefully, every dreaming moment will as well.
Welcome to Duke, President Brodhead.
(09/19/03 4:00am)
Fuqua jumps again in WSJ poll
(09/19/03 4:00am)
Two caught sleeping in BC
(09/19/03 4:00am)
Currently, University policy mandates that all parties on campus hosted by selective groups and fraternities be open to all students. However, at a recent Duke Student Government forum, Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta hinted that he was in favor of on-campus groups hosting closed, or members-only events. Both open and closed parties have intrinsic benefits and drawbacks, making it difficult to argue for the supremacy of one system over the other. Ideally, University officials will abolish the rule banning closed events, leaving groups free to host a mixture of open and closed events at their discretion.
(09/17/03 4:00am)
(09/17/03 4:00am)
The North Carolina Senate is currently in the midst of a heated debate that will determine the future of medical malpractice lawsuits in the state. One of the primary points of contention is a proposal to cap "pain-and-suffering" damages awarded to plaintiffs. While patients and family-members negatively impacted by negligence or malpractice on the part of health care providers deserve compensation, a reasonable limit should be placed on monetary awards. If non-economic damages are not capped, skyrocketing insurance rates could force many physicians and health care providers to close their doors, and place an unnecessary strain on the health care system as a whole.
(09/15/03 4:00am)
In the wake of the attacks of Sept. 11, the United States Congress hurriedly passed a series of measures aimed at increasing the government's capability to monitor and respond to terrorist threats. Collectively termed the "Patriot Act," the measures provided for enhanced surveillance--wire taps, interception of electronic communications--,closer monitoring of international monetary movements, increased border security and the removal of judicial obstacles to investigating terrorism. The Patriot Act was passed in the interest of national security, despite concerns that its provisions laid the groundwork for a gross perversion of civil liberties.
(05/22/03 4:00am)
If the expansion of the Atlantic Coast Conference proceeds as planned, Miami, Syracuse and Boston College will accept invitations to join Duke and the eight other ACC schools to form the fourth "super-conference" in the nation. While the addition of three new schools would solidify the ACC's place as a force in college athletics and increase revenue, expansion would threaten the survival of existing conference rivalries and non-major athletic conferences.
(03/06/03 5:00am)
Duke University is among the most wealthy, resource-rich institutions of American higher education, but the true worth of an university is measured by the people who lead it. This week's dual announcements that Duke's top two leaders plan to step down reinforces, above anything else, how wealthy the institution truly is.
(02/28/03 5:00am)
Junior Clifford Davison, current Duke Student Government vice president for facilities and athletics, is clearly the best candidate for DSG executive vice president next year, both because of his experience in the organization and his understanding of what the office of executive vice president entails.
(02/28/03 5:00am)
In the race for Duke Student Government vice president for academic affairs, junior Avery Reaves stands out for his in-depth knowledge on the issues and his extensive experience within DSG, having served for two years on the Academic Affairs Committee.
(02/27/03 5:00am)
Both candidates in the race for Duke Student Government Vice President for facilities and athletics bring powerful ideas to the table, but only junior Alex Niejelow has the experience and comprehensive vision necessary to serve.
(02/27/03 5:00am)
Only one candidate, sophomore Andrew Wisnewski, is running for Duke Student Government vice president for community interaction. Wisnewski brings several good ideas and much enthusiasm to the table, but at the same time he needs to think more carefully about several important aspects of his job.
(02/20/03 5:00am)
In a tragedy of unspeakable sadness that has drawn the attention of the nation, Duke University Hospital officials admitted this week that on Feb. 7 a surgeon transplanted a heart and lungs of the wrong blood type into the body of 17-year-old Jésica Santillán. Now, as Santillán lies in her hospital bed awaiting a miracle, the Duke community and the medical profession should take time to reflect on the meaning of recent events and consider how such a mistake can be prevented from ever happening again.
(11/02/01 5:00am)
In just days, Durham voters will have the opportunity to infuse 11 of the city's schools with $51.8 million of much-needed money. The bonds will help build a new elementary school in southern Durham and renovate and add classrooms to several others. These additions will alleviate the current overcrowding and offset future student increases, as the school system predicts 17 percent enrollment growth over the next six years.
(10/29/01 5:00am)
At 10:15 p.m. last Tuesday, a student was robbed at gunpoint in the Blue Zone parking lot. Although the incident was the first of its kind in the fewer than two years of the lot's existence, students have long questioned the security of the Blue Zone. Unfortunately, officials have not increased safety measures in the immediate aftermath of the robbery, but this incident should force a reexamination of campus parking.
(10/26/01 4:00am)
From staff reports
(10/26/01 4:00am)
In order to obtain funding, student groups must navigate a nebulous system in which multiple groups--including Campus Council, Duke Student Government and the Duke University Union--allocate money. Fortunately, Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta has realized this inefficiency and has proposed reforming the system. Although he has not made any decisions, the discussions thus far seem to lend too much credit to the Campus Council model while downplaying the importance of a directly elected body.
(10/26/01 4:00am)
From staff reports
(10/26/01 4:00am)
After the state House voted 62-57 to give initial approval to new House district lines, two Democrats spoke out Wednesday against the map that they had supported just one day earlier. Rep. Mary McAllister, D-Cumberland, and Rep. Alma Adams, D-Guilford, claimed that the new map left very few districts with a black majority. "I just don't believe that we will have as many African-Americans again [as] in this House today," McAllister said.
