One day after Durham County reinstated its indoor mask mandate, Duke released updated guidance on communal eating.
The main reason for the new measure is the recent spike in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to officials.
After more than a year without their cuddles, the puppies are finally coming back to campus. Duke Canine Cognition Center’s puppy kindergarten will welcome five new puppies this fall, their first group open to visitors since the pandemic.
July: The middle of summer break, and a time to gear up for the upcoming semester. Along with registration and summer work or internships, readers also processed lots of Chronicle stories this month.
“One of the beauties of Mike’s life and one of the real gifts of his life is that he’s never going to be remembered for just one thing,” said a former student of Ward. “He’s always going to be remembered for a multitude of things: for complexity, for generosity, for his wit, for his sharp mind, for pushing the field forward, for not accepting the status quo anywhere. And I think that’s something to really aspire to.”
Citing a recent rise in COVID-19 cases across China, Duke Kunshan University has asked domestic students not currently on campus to “postpone their arrival for two to four weeks."
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the largest benefactors of Duke. With Melinda French Gates being a Duke alumna, some might wonder if Duke will continue to receive support from the Gates Foundation after the divorce.
Leaders of the resulting unit—which will hold a key role in Duke’s efforts to target climate change and its impacts—are optimistic about the future of sustainability work at Duke.
While many students are eager to get back in the classroom, some students benefit from the flexibility in movement and accessibility that online courses offer.
President Joe Biden nominated Mark Gitenstein, Trinity ‘68, as ambassador to the European Union on Tuesday.
Duke is now the first medical center in the United States to implant a new generation of an artificial heart in a patient.
“Everyone has to realize that Duke isn’t trying to ruin your semester. They’re not trying to make you unhappy; this is just how the world is working right now. And unfortunately, we just need to comply because, in the end, if we don’t, it’s just going to go on for even longer,” senior Lily Coll said.
Duke has modified its mask mandate after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Tuesday.
Some of the core reasons behind the decision to switch platforms were the simplicity and versatility of Handshake, qualities that could not be matched by its predecessor.
Durhamites have until Aug. 13 at noon to declare their intent to run for mayor or for city council in Ward I, II or III. Here is an overview of election dates to remember and an early look at some of the candidates.
Micheala Lee, the iconic cashier whose smile you may recognize from behind the Pitchfork's counter, was known by students for her constant joy and positivity. Since finding out that Lee was not rehired for the fall semester, Lee and students both described feelings of devastation. But the last thing Lee wants is for her relationships with students and Duke's campus to come to an end.
Mathew McCubbins "had a huge impact on the way a lot of students operated and thought,” said Pablo Beramendi, professor of political science.
Health care team members must show documentation of their completed vaccination by 10 a.m. on Sept. 21 as a condition of employment.
Re-enrollment in the Neuro 101 course will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Students were encouraged in the email to add the course Thursday “or as soon as possible." Even with higher demand, the enrollment cap will not change.
Although most Duke students are able to choose from a wide range of dining plans, some students find it difficult to use all of their food points and end up with an abundance toward the end of the semester.
