Save a Seat for Me: Notes on American Fatherhood

Join us at the Durham County Main Library for a discussion with Mark Anthony Neal, James B. Duke Professor of African American Studies at Duke, about his new book, Save a Seat for Me: Notes on American Fatherhood (Simon & Schuster, 2026). The conversation will be facilitated by Karla FC Holloway, James B. Duke Professor Emerita of English, and Professor Emerita of African American Studies and of Law at Duke.

The discussion will be followed by a reception and book signing.
Registration required.

Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis Research Retreat

Join us for the 2026 DCBSM Research Retreat.

Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages provided.

Registration: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWktWAu2a9UAtmu
Poster Abstracts: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5cFkicP4MqTkHe6

Deadline for abstract submissions is Monday, August 31, 2026.
Deadline for registration is September 23rd, 2026.

Tentative schedule below:

Mindful Movement

Every Thursday at 10 a.m., add some movement to your mindfulness practice with Mindful Movement. The 15-minute Zoom sessions will combine movement, breathwork, visualization and intention to create a moving meditation practice that enhances relaxation and improves well-being. Drop in for an enhanced mindfulness experience through a focus on mobilization.

Duke Farmers Market

Join us for the Duke Farmers Market! Here you can:

Find farm fresh fruits, vegetables, and other local goods at a convenient location.
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while learning about local food systems and how eating sustainably can positively impact your health.
Support local farmers and independently-owned businesses, including community partners like Duke Campus Farm.

DICE Book Launch and Discussion: Sick Work

Please join the Disability Inclusion and Community Empowerment (DICE) Affinity Group, Duke University Press, and the Department of Cultural Anthropology for the book launch of "Sick Work: Exhaustion, Labor, and Invisible Illness" by Dr. Emily Lim Rogers, Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology. This event is being held in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Dr. Rogers will be in conversation with Dr. Catherine Clune-Taylor, Assistant Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies.

From the book jacket:

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