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When the eight-year Campaign for Duke concluded in 2004, its $2.36-billion total was the largest sum ever raised by a university in the South. Nationwide, only four universities had taken in more money to that date, while no institution had ever topped $3 billion. In other words, the drive was a truly monumental achievement.
Last week, Duke added two impressive new jewels to its crown-the futuristic 6,000-square-foot Home Depot Smart Home, a dorm-cum-research laboratory run by the Pratt School of Engineering, and the French Family Science Center, the $115-million, 280,000-square foot facility that brings together the chemistry, biology, biological anthropology and anatomy, physics and mathematics departments under one massive roof.
By nearly any measure, Durham politicians have had a dismal two years.
When the rest of the country pauses to honor America's military personnel (both living and dead) next Monday, Duke University won't join in. There will be no on-campus remembrances a la 9/11 or Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will proceed as normal. Even our University calendar-which advertises activities like an open house tour for the Home Depot Smart Home Nov. 12-makes no mention of the occasion.
Here's a phrase I never thought I'd begin a column with: Good going, Tar Heels.
At present, Durham has just 65 days of water left in municipal reservoirs. Given that forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting a La Nina year with "abnormally dry" conditions (read: no rain) through February, our community could be in for a very unpleasant-not to mention thirsty-winter.
Three years ago today, Duke hosted the Palestinian Solidarity Movement's highly controversial national conference. Seniors will recall the turmoil and fears of violence that accompanied the event, including a bomb threat that necessitated the evacuation of the Bryan Center. And it's hard to forget the heated debate that questioned the propriety of welcoming what one Chronicle columnist called "a recruiting session for Palestinian terrorist organizations."
Watching our president's apology to lacrosse players last Saturday, I caught a glimpse of the old Dick Brodhead-the caring and courageous leader whose agile mind and steadfast integrity once inspired this campus.
If you thought the $30-million lawsuit against Durham was the end of the lacrosse litigation, think again. According to blogger KC Johnson, "Duke, its administrators, and its extremist professors are not out of the legal woods yet.... A high-powered legal team representing most of the other 44 members of the 2006 lacrosse team is exploring a possible lawsuit."
News & Observer columnist Barry Saunders doesn't think Reade Seligmann, Collin Finnerty and David Evans deserve a $30-million settlement from Durham.
This was a sensational week for lacrosse case followers. Among other things, Stuart Taylor and KC Johnson's highly anticipated book was released Tuesday, lacrosse players demanded that Durham pay $30 million to cover its misdeeds and former Durham DA Mike Nifong even did his 24-hour stint in the pokey.
A funny thing happens when you spend time in The Chronicle's microform archives-once you get past the goofy ads and dated headlines, the old content starts to feel oddly familiar.
If you think exam week sucks, imagine how Dick Brodhead must feel about his upcoming performance review.
To the Class of 2011: You probably don't know it yet, but you are the luckiest Dukies on earth. Whereas the rest of us only have three, two or (gasp!) one year left, you still have all four. What I wouldn't give to take your place and do it all over again.
Closure is in the air for the lacrosse case. Just this week, Reade Seligmann told MSNBC that former Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong's disbarment "provided our family with a lot of closure" and "we're all moving on here." Joe Cheshire, attorney for David Evans, told The Associated Press: "It was a very poignant and sad day.... I think for the Evanses, they'll now be able to move on."
For those of us who have followed the lacrosse case closely, North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper's affirmation of our classmates' innocence brings with it strange new questions. What will life be like without midnight blog posts to read and message boards to scour? Much more importantly, when the last report has been written and Mike Nifong's bar card has long since been revoked, how large of a scar will this ordeal leave on our community?
For the third time in just over a year, President Richard Brodhead is orchestrating a major shake-up in the Allen Building. Two weeks ago, Brodhead announced that he is spinning off a large chunk of Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations John Burness' job into a new position, which will be called the vice president for Durham and regional affairs. By focusing exclusively on Duke's community outreach programs and regional collaborations, the new VP will be tasked with rehabilitating our deeply dysfunctional relationship with the Bull City.
Last week, both Collin Finnerty and Reade Seligmann announced they will not return to Duke next year. Given the grace and dignity they have displayed throughout their 13-month ordeal, I am saddened by the prospect of their departure. This University is losing two of its finest students.
Mike Nifong isn't the only one whose career is spiraling out of control these days. Just ask top executives at America's largest student loan corporations, who may find themselves disgraced and discarded soon, too.
The white tents are nearly pitched and the West Campus grass beneath them is already dead. That can only mean one thing-Alumni Reunion Weekend 2007 is nigh!
