Jackie Looney, long vision, and equality
By Andrew D. Jones, Jr. | May 16, 2022Dean Jackie Looney retires this year. She was a beacon of opportunity for over 30 years for families who have struggled over generations.
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Dean Jackie Looney retires this year. She was a beacon of opportunity for over 30 years for families who have struggled over generations.
Selective social groups, unaffiliated or not, need more transparency in their systems to address racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, ableism and sexual assault.
One of my favorite professors, Dr. Malone, once asked me, “Are you a stat, or a story?”
Duke University and the Global Education Office (GEO) should offer more diverse study abroad programs in Latin America and the Caribbean to better reflect the Latinx/Latine student body instead of overemphasizing Spain.
In that video, Inside Joke was not only equating Lia Thomas to a man, but also invalidating the existence and successes of all trans athletes.
Probably, the CEB should just admit it has no idea what it is talking about most of the time.
I find it incredibly concerning (and consider it a conflict of interest) that there are several board members who have a significant stake in the success of companies that rely on fossil fuels or our consumption of them.
We will need companions to help us along the way to healing.
If Duke wants to identify hypocrisy, look no further than a commitment to being a climate champion while benefiting directly financially from the root causes of climate change.
Our times are not just precarious for humanity, but also for the humanities. Perhaps the two go hand in hand.
Free speech is important; exchange of ideas is important. So is my safety.
The slate of finalists that we as a committee agreed upon reflect members of the Duke community that are passionate about the institution and committed to serving the university.
While the decision is looming in the coming weeks, members of the YTNC who have a conflict of interest and personal relationship with Shrey or another finalist should come forward and drop their vote.
The greatest lesson I’ve learned in my entire life is that no one cares about me.
Students who tent in the future should be held accountable for their leftover equipment and the extra burden they put onto our hardworking Facilities team to clean up their messes.
Duke Engineering Student Government is excited to endorse Lana Gesinsky for Duke Student Government president.
Mi Gente is excited to announce its wholehearted endorsement of Drew Flanagan for Duke Student Government president.
The Duke University Honor Council is pleased to formally endorse Drew Flanagan for Duke Student Government president.