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For James B. Duke Professor of Geology Orrin Pilkey, retirement does not mean endless fishing and golfing trips, and not just because such diversions would hurt the coastal ecosystem.
Although many students transferring to Duke during the past few years complained of being ignored by student development and academic affairs administrators, the thirteen transfer students who arrived on campus last week seemed far more satisfied than their predecessors. Lingering concerns remain, however, about transfer credits and housing placement.
The pesky Y2K bug threatens to interrupt services at Duke on Jan. 1 just like anywhere else, but University officials say their millennium-induced problems should be minimal.
In an effort to curtail public perception of an apathetic generation of Americans, about 150 members of "Generation X" met last night to discuss ethics, leadership and their contribution to society.
Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, spoke yesterday afternoon on the problems of displaced people. The lecture, which drew a crowd of 300 to the Griffith Film Theater, highlighted the connection between asylum-seekers and globalization.
Can you save the planet and drink "creamy Frangelican" coffee at Alpine Bagels and Brews at the same time?
Although Duke Student Government and most students agree that this year's tenting policy was much improved compared to previous years, DSG is forming an unofficial advisory board to explore additional modifications.
University officials deemed the post-Carolina-game bonfire a success, noting that only one individual sustained minor injuries. But their figures were slightly inaccurate; the flames may have slain a tree.
"Language is the only thing that separates us from the truth," said Bart Marshall Thursday night, quoting mystic Richard Rose. Marshall, a Vietnam veteran, has devoted his life since the war to "getting beyond illusion to the ultimate truth."
The initial surplus of parking spaces present in early September has disappeared. West Campus' parking capacity is 1195 vehicles, and only six remain unsold, said Chuck Landis, manager of Parking Services.
Interested in meeting space-users' requests for more diverse food options, the University decided to permit outside caterers to serve Bryan Center events at the beginning of the academic year. Han's Fine Chinese Cuisine, Alpine Bagels and 17 off-campus options now join University Catering in offering food to both student and non-student groups.
