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‘Wise, careful and true’: Friends and family remember Grey Spector

By Rose Wong | Yesterday

Friends and family remember him for his authenticity, work ethic and intelligence. Others recall his ability to help the people around him introspect and learn more about themselves, through engaging questioning and a tendency not to shy away from deeper topics.

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What have you been up to for the past few weeks? Let us know

By Staff Reports | Yesterday

To bring some lighthearted news in heavy times, The Chronicle wants to hear about you!  

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Zoom parties and hype videos: How Duke is connecting with admitted students

By Anna Zolotor | 2 days ago

Regular Decision Blue Devil Days has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Office of Undergraduate Admissions has come up with creative ways to engage students virtually. 

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How global health courses are integrating current coronavirus pandemic into class material

By William He | 2 days ago

They may not be experts, but students in many of Duke’s global health courses are some of the first to study the COVID-19 pandemic in an academic course. 

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Shave and Buzz from afar goes live: Virtual charity event beats fundraising goal

By Leah Boyd | 2 days ago

Despite having to be enjoyed virtually this year, the fifth annual Shave and Buzz event went off without a hitch and the brothers even surpassed their fundraising goals.

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Students get parking reimbursement, fees suspended for faculty and staff passes

By Carter Forinash | 2 days ago

After announcing details on housing and dining refunds last week, Duke released more information about parking passes over the weekend. 

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Duke students build app to combat coronavirus spread

By Matthew Griffin | 5 days ago

One group of Duke students, however, started thinking about the virus earlier than most.

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With guidance from Duke, how 2 professors have adjusted smoothly to teaching online

By Maya Miller | 5 days ago

While some had previous experience with online instruction, others started from scratch after nearly half a century of teaching. 

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Hidden gems: The Fall 2020 courses you didn’t know you needed

By Leah Boyd | 5 days ago

With registration for Fall 2020 classes now open, The Chronicle compiled a list of some interesting classes found on DukeHub across a range of disciplines.

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University releases details on housing, dining refunds and new Duke Student Assistance Fund

By Nathan Luzum | 5 days ago

Duke announced its credit and refund policies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shuttered the campus to most students. 

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DSG Senate transitions to Zoom, plans for Duke alumni videos and grading survey

By Maria Morrison | 6 days ago

What used to be a two-hour sit-down is now a 20-minute Zoom conference—welcome to the new Duke Student Government Senate meetings.

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As Duke vows to maintain current grading policy, petitions circulate for universal S/U, pass

By Mona Tong | 6 days ago

Duke may be keeping its default satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading policy for now, but that does not mean undergraduate student debate about it has stopped.

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Duke cancels in-person summer activities, on-campus Summer Session I classes

By Jake Satisky and Mona Tong | March 30, 2020

If you were thinking of taking classes during Summer Session I, you might consider backup options. 

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Duke Chapel services have gone virtual, but community remains strong

By Anna Zolotor | March 30, 2020

From the pew bench to family couches, Duke Chapel members continue to take part in religious services—just from the comforts of their homes.

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How Duke closing down for COVID-19 affects senior thesis work

By John Markis | March 29, 2020

In response to this rapid shift, some departments have implemented new standards to guide students through this precarious time. 

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Keith and Nugget during pandemic

By Leah Boyd | March 29, 2020

Keith and Nugget are still finding ways to entertain themselves even without Duke students to dole out affection.

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University announces death of sophomore Raj Mehta

By Staff Reports | March 28, 2020

"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Raj’s family and friends at this time," McMahon wrote in the email.