Rob Palmisano

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OPINION  |  GUEST COLUMNS

An open letter to the Class of 2020

By Rob Palmisano | March 20, 2020

So while I could never pretend to understand exactly what it is like to be in your position—being afforded even less time to enjoy what was left of college before what was already sure to be a very bittersweet May afternoon—I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you that your friends aren’t going anywhere that you can’t follow them, virtually or physically.

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OPINION  |  GUEST COLUMNS

First-years: If Duke doesn't feel like home yet, don't worry

By Rob Palmisano | September 5, 2019

It certainly didn’t feel like home to me during my orientation week.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Being part of The Chronicle made me part of everything

By Rob Palmisano | May 13, 2019

Being part of The Chronicle was one of the greatest investments of my Duke career, because as far as I’m concerned, it made me a part of everything.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

'Tension between friends has never been higher': Students talk Settlers of Catan

By Rob Palmisano | December 12, 2018

When students head home for winter break, one board game may figure prominently into their free time: Settlers of Catan. 

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

'My door is always open': Steve Nowicki steps away from administrative role

By Rob Palmisano | June 29, 2018

Nowicki, who became the first dean and vice provost for undergraduate education in 2007, steps down from the role Saturday to return to teaching

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

What is Duke Students for Housing Reform?

By Rob Palmisano | June 25, 2018

A look at how the group came to be and the conversation they are trying to start on campus

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

The WU 42: A ranking of the best of West Union

By Rob Palmisano | April 27, 2018

Honestly, I’m not sure where I even got the idea to sporadically sample more than 65 lunch and dinner entrées off the everyday menus of 10 of the Brodhead Center’s 13 vendors (and battle food poisoning twice along the way), but all that matters is the idea came, and I pursued it until it became a reality.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Arts and Sciences Council discusses changes to interdepartmental majors, introductory courses

By Rob Palmisano | April 15, 2018

Arts and Sciences Council discussed expanding the origins of interdepartmental majors and the importance of introductory courses at a Thursday meeting. 

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

'DUU is in the memory-making business': Incoming DUU President Brian Buhr talks goals for upcoming year

By Rob Palmisano | March 26, 2018

The Duke University Union 2018-19 executive board was recently selected and had their first meeting this past Tuesday. The Chronicle’s Rob Palmisano communicated with incoming DUU President Brian Buhr, a junior, over email to learn more about these goals, as well as what Buhr and his fellow board members are most excited about for the upcoming school year.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

President Price talks long-term goals for Duke at latest Academic Council meeting

By Rob Palmisano | March 25, 2018

President Vincent Price reflected on his hopes for the future of Duke at the Annual Faculty Meeting and monthly Academic Council meeting last Thursday.

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