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In policy reversal, DKU juniors now allowed to remain at Duke through spring semester

By Anisha Reddy | September 21, 2022

DKU had previously announced Sept. 12 that juniors who are completing a study-abroad term at Duke this semester will be required to return to the Kunshan campus next semester. Now, juniors are allowed to remain on campus through the spring semester but are still expected to be at the China campus for fall 2023.

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Students Supporting Israel hosts activist Bassem Eid, discusses Palestinian leadership, Israel-Palestine conflict

By Jazper Lu | September 21, 2022

Eid is the chairman of the Center for Near East Policy Research. In 1996, he founded the Jerusalem-based Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group.

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Duke Chapel series Theology Underground discusses underrepresentation, diversity in religious education

By Holly Keegan | September 20, 2022

The name of the series serves a dual purpose: the room in which the meetings take place, the Mary Lou’s Multipurpose Room, is literally underground. But so are the different beliefs and rituals of the communities the series aims to highlight, according to Gill.

Rev. Benjamin F Chavis, Jr., speaks at “Environmental Justice: Past, Present, and Future” on Sept. 15, 2022 in the Duke Chapel.

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Former MLK colleague commemorates environmental justice movement with NC roots

By Jianna Choi | September 20, 2022

The event, titled “Environmental Justice: Past, Present, and Future,” highlighted the anniversary of the 1982 Warren County protests.

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NC Rep. Ted Budd co-sponsors bill that would outlaw abortion past 15 weeks

By Sevana Wenn | September 20, 2022

Budd, a Republican, is running for U.S. Senate against North Carolina Democratic candidate Cheri Beasley.

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Getting your hands green: The Chronicle’s guide to campus, local sustainable organizations

By Olivia Hayward | September 20, 2022

If you’re looking for opportunities to help the environment, there are a variety of green organizations to join on and off campus.

Duke professor Emma Rasiel gives a presentation on managing costs during inflation on Sept. 13, 2022.

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Duke professor shares how to manage costs when dealing with inflation

By Alyssa Gorbaneva | September 19, 2022

With COVID-19 disrupting supply chains and the war in Ukraine affecting supply of fertilizer and crops, the price of food has increased by 11.4%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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‘Home away from home’: Jewish Life at Duke welcomes students back for 23rd year on campus

By Sophie Levenson | September 19, 2022

Jewish Life at Duke (JLD) is comprised of the Freeman Center for Jewish Life and the Rubenstein-Silvers Hillel, which provide programming for Duke’s Jewish population of about 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students.

The Duke Graduate Students Union drapes a banner on the Chapel steps during a rally on Sept. 5, 2022.

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Worker unions at Duke, explained

By Audrey Wang and Vishal Jammulapati | September 19, 2022

Unions are formally recognized bodies of workers who join together to establish collective bargaining power in a workplace. Recognized unions at Duke span dining, publishing, transit and academics.

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From article repository to full-fledged journal: Vertices takes undergrad research to new heights

By Ishita Vaid | September 18, 2022

Since the 1980s, Vertices has been an article repository where Duke undergraduates could share their original research. Now, it’s transitioned into a full-fledged peer-reviewed research journal, allowing students to share their scientific research like never before.

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‘A place for every student’: What Duke’s religious leaders say about getting involved

By Amelie Coelho | September 18, 2022

Supported by Duke Chapel and Student Affairs, Duke’s Religious Life Groups consist of 21 officially recognized organizations and three Chapel-sponsored affiliate groups, including Jewish Life at Duke, Muslim Life at Duke and the various Christian groups on campus.

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Duke administrative staff declined to accept demand letter from graduate students union, per organizer

By Milla Surjadi , Audrey Wang and Vishal Jammulapati | September 17, 2022

DGSU Co-chair Matt Thomas said he was not given an explanation on why staff could not accept the letter. It mistakenly read that President Vincent Price sent “intimidating,” anonymous anti-union emails in early 2017. At the time, Richard Brodhead was president.

The Duke Graduate Students Union set out chairs representing administrators who were invited to their Fair Contract Sept. 15, 2022 rally and did not attend.

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Duke Graduate Students Union launches campaign for formal recognition on new dean’s first day

By Audrey Wang and Vishal Jammulapati | September 16, 2022

This latest effort is the renewal of an inconclusive unionization effort in 2017.

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Duke to lift classroom mask mandate Sept. 22

By Kathryn Thomas and Milla Surjadi | September 16, 2022

Faculty members will be allowed to request that students continue to wear masks in their individual classrooms.

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Academic Council hears update on COVID-19 policies in first meeting of year

By Adway S. Wadekar | September 15, 2022

Even after the university's classroom mask mandate is lifted, faculty can establish mask requirements in their individual classes, according to Paul Grantham, assistant vice president for communication services.

DKU has asked students in Kunshan to suspend unnecessary travel, including to the neighboring cities of Suzhou and Shanghai.

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DKU international students express mixed feelings towards spring return to China campus

By Ayra Charania | September 15, 2022

All first-years and sophomores are required to return to China. Exceptions are permitted for juniors who have not had the opportunity to spend a semester at Duke, along with seniors currently in Durham who plan to study at Duke in the spring.

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Duke to begin canceling classes on Labor Day next year

By Vishal Jammulapati | September 15, 2022

The request to reevaluate holding classes on Labor Day was proposed by faculty members in the University Schedule Committee and approved in the spring.

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DSG Senate hears update on Cultural Engagement Fund access, hosts prospective first-year senators

By Senou Kounouho | September 15, 2022

The CEF, a source of funding for cultural groups, will resume accepting applications by the end of the week. Until this week, no cultural groups were able to access the fund this academic year.

The offices of the Graduate School now occupy what used to be House 2 for faculty.

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Duke Graduate School announces stipend increase, financial support to address Durham’s rising living costs

By Audrey Wang | September 14, 2022

These changes, including a doubling of a one-time payment and an increased stipend next year, come amid continuing demands from Duke’s Graduate Students Union for greater financial support from the University.

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Duke no longer requires flu vaccines for undergraduates

By Anisha Reddy | September 14, 2022

Duke is offering free flu shots for all students at vaccination clinics from Sept. 20 to Oct. 31. No appointment is needed.

In policy reversal, DKU juniors now allowed to remain at Duke through spring semester

Students Supporting Israel hosts activist Bassem Eid, discusses Palestinian leadership, Israel-Palestine conflict

Duke Chapel series Theology Underground discusses underrepresentation, diversity in religious education

Former MLK colleague commemorates environmental justice movement with NC roots

NC Rep. Ted Budd co-sponsors bill that would outlaw abortion past 15 weeks

Getting your hands green: The Chronicle’s guide to campus, local sustainable organizations

Duke professor shares how to manage costs when dealing with inflation

‘Home away from home’: Jewish Life at Duke welcomes students back for 23rd year on campus

Worker unions at Duke, explained

From article repository to full-fledged journal: Vertices takes undergrad research to new heights

‘A place for every student’: What Duke’s religious leaders say about getting involved

Duke administrative staff declined to accept demand letter from graduate students union, per organizer

Duke Graduate Students Union launches campaign for formal recognition on new dean’s first day

Duke to lift classroom mask mandate Sept. 22

Academic Council hears update on COVID-19 policies in first meeting of year

DKU international students express mixed feelings towards spring return to China campus

Duke to begin canceling classes on Labor Day next year

DSG Senate hears update on Cultural Engagement Fund access, hosts prospective first-year senators

Duke Graduate School announces stipend increase, financial support to address Durham’s rising living costs

Duke no longer requires flu vaccines for undergraduates

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