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A Duke Student Government Judiciary report harshly criticized DSG for a variety of perceived failings in the spring's student elections. The investigation that produced the report found that DSG officials “repeatedly neglected” to follow DSG’s Constitution and bylaws during the elections.
After initially announcing that student belongings would either be stored for the summer or shipped home, Duke is now giving students the option to come back to campus and clear out their rooms in June.
The Chronicle compiled some of the resources that Duke offers to support first-generation and low-income students on campus.
International undergraduate students in the Class of 2024 who can’t enter the United States because of travel restrictions have the option of spending the Fall semester at Duke Kunshan University.
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As with many aspects of life at Duke, wealth disparities play a role in shaping students’ experiences in the arts and humanities.
Duke has expanded financial aid in recent years, and faculty and students continue to work to make the University more accessible. But some students say institutional barriers, including bureaucracy and a lack of public spaces for dialogue, make that work difficult.
Students would usually crowd Abele Quad on the last day of classes, celebrating and preparing for the annual LDOC concert. This year, with classes moved online and few students still on campus, the quad was quiet.
Two Friends, turtles and the letter "C" made an appearance at online last day of classes celebrations.
The Chronicle conducted an informal survey of 57 participants, where students answered questions about their monthly personal spending, the source of their spending money and what they spent it on.
Ready to resume and de-Zoom? As students wait for a return to in-person classes, Mark McClellan, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, cautioned that Duke must put innovative safety measures in place before reopening.
Dan Ariely, renowned for his work in behavioral economics, has turned his attention to the coronavirus.
Duke will expand staffing in “areas of greatest need,” like health clinics and research laboratories, beginning as early as next week.
If you have a younger sibling or neighbor who is struggling with coursework during school closures, a group of incoming Duke students may be able to help.
Mary Adkins, Trinity ‘04, is the author of “Privilege,” which came out last month. The novel explores sexual assault, imposter syndrome and inequality in campus judicial systems.
In its final meeting of the academic year, the Duke Student Government Senate doled out funding to student groups and swore in new DSG officials.
Graduate students have been advocating for increased pay and improved working conditions for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting campus shutdown has renewed calls for the Graduate School to provide summer funding to all students.
After two fraternity brothers in different chapters died by suicide on successive days this March, Duke’s Interfraternity Council has mandated each chapter have a mental health chair.
Both Summer Session I and II will be online this summer, and the University is making a few tweaks to the typical offerings.
Junior Frank Thomas hopes to bring his appreciation for the Duke community and student camaraderie into his new role as president of Duke University Union.
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