AI companions designed to simulate romantic or friendly intimacy are rapidly expanding, but most critiques remain framed by Western liberal assumptions. I develop an alternative critique grounded in Confucian ethics. It begins by challenging the industry claim that AI companions offer a remedy for loneliness.
Every Tuesday at 2 p.m., take a moment to relax, recharge, and re-center yourself with Mindful Moment, a group mindfulness program offered by LIVE FOR LIFE. During these quick, 15-minute sessions, you'll learn and practice simple breathing and mindfulness techniques that can reduce stress, increase self-awareness, improve concentration, and promote overall well-being. Drop in and reframe your day with calm and clarity.
Democrats, the Midterms and the Meaning of Patriotism: A Conversation with Rep. Jake Auchincloss
Hosted by Frank Bruni, Duke professor and New York Times columnist
Has the Democratic Party learned the lessons of its 2024 defeats, in terms of not just the contests this November but the future in general? How can Democrats escape Republicans' caricatures of them and promote ideas that transcend partisanship and unite diverse people?
Make the most of your lunch break with Monday Moves! From 12:30-12:50 PM every Monday, you can participate in online guided stretch breaks with the LIVE FOR LIFE Fitness Team to benefit your mental and physical health!
The Duke University School of Nursing Board of Visitors serves as an important advisory group, bringing together accomplished leaders from healthcare, business, education, and philanthropy who help advance the School's mission. Through their expertise, perspectives, and commitment to nursing education, Board members provide valuable guidance as the School prepares nurse leaders, advances scientific discovery, and improves health for communities locally and globally.
Join the Kenan Institute for Ethics and host Adriane Lentz-Smith for a conversation with historian, author, and "The Gilded Age" historical consultant and co-executive producer Erica Armstrong Dunbar on telling the stories of our nation's complex past.
What does history look like through the eyes of those whose stories are rarely told?
The Women's Center hosts monthly (free!) Lunch and Learn workshops on topics ranging from wellness and accessibility across/beyond campus to creativity and self love -- and so much more!
This month, the Women's Center is partnering with Duke's Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies to unpack the question: why study gender, sexuality, and/or feminism in 2026?
Duke. Enjoy a delicious fall-theme menu while meeting faculty, staff, and fellow students in a relaxed setting. We'll celebrate together by dining in the sukkah and fulfilling the mitzvah of shaking the lulav and etrog-no prior experience needed. Come for the community, stay for the vibes. All Duke students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
All food served is kosher, prepared by the Freeman Center Café, under rabbinical supervision. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside the Freeman Center.
Duke students, are you interested in energy but don't know where to start? Our Power Up series will introduce you to current issues and trends in this rapidly evolving sector.
As climate change and its impacts intensify, the decarbonization of energy systems is a pressing priority for humanity. How is the global transition to clean energy unfolding so far in the United States and throughout the world? How is the escalation of electricity demand (due to data centers and other large energy users) affecting the energy transition?
Duke students, are you interested in energy but don't know where to start? Our Power Up series will introduce you to current issues and trends in this rapidly evolving sector.
As climate change and its impacts intensify, the decarbonization of energy systems is a pressing priority for humanity. How is the global transition to clean energy unfolding so far in the United States and throughout the world? How is the escalation of electricity demand (due to data centers and other large energy users) affecting the energy transition?