Environmental Justice for Environmental Science: The Challenges and Rewards of Community-Centered Research in a Time of Global Change

Earth and environmental scientists sometimes think about our research as supporting efforts to promote environmental justice (i.e., environmental science for environmental justice). This framing is often true and can yield impactful science, but scientists can also benefit from flipping this perspective to consider how concepts and principles of environmental justice might sharpen our work as researchers (i.e., environmental justice for environmental science).

Duke Campus Farm Community Work Day

Come join us for Community Work Day at the Duke Campus Farm! Work in the field alongside our student crew and experience profound community with plants, soil, and humans. Absolutely no farming experience is necessary, and there is no Duke affiliation required. We have tasks for most ages and abilities and volunteers will receive produce at the end of the work day.

FREE TRANSPORTATION FROM WEST CAMPUS IS AVAILABLE FOR FRIDAY VOLUNTEERS - SEE SIGN UP SHEET!!!

Flu Vaccine Pop-up Clinic

Duke offers locations where faculty, staff and students can receive a free flu vaccination. Vaccinations can also be obtained at Duke Primary Care providers, area pharmacies and other locations, but documentation must be provided for compliance.

Annual vaccination against the flu is a condition of employment at Duke Health; other University staff and faculty working on-site must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption to maintain access to Duke's buildings and facilities.

Find out more at vaccines.duke.edu.

Jake Benoit Finds His Place in Nursing

Jake Benoit did not grow up planning to become a nurse. When he entered college, his plans had much more to do with baseball than healthcare.

But looking back, Benoit can see the threads that eventually pulled him toward nursing: an early appreciation for relationships, experience caring for older adults, and a growing realization that he wanted a career built around direct connection with people.

Flu Vaccine Clinic: Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Location: EOHW Walk-ins

Duke offers locations where faculty, staff and students can receive a free flu vaccination. Vaccinations can also be obtained at Duke Primary Care providers, area pharmacies and other locations, but documentation must be provided for compliance.

Annual vaccination against the flu is a condition of employment at Duke Health; other University staff and faculty working on-site must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption to maintain access to Duke's buildings and facilities.

Find out more at vaccines.duke.edu.

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