A discussion guided by Duke Professors Marguerite Nguyen and Susan Thananopavarn about why they love to teach Thi Bui's graphic memoir The Best We Could Do.

The faculty and graduate student affiliates of the Institute will present their own works-in-progress at monthly lunches from September 2026 through January 2027, to get to know each other better, provide feedback to improve current work, and promote collaboration.

Register for the lunch meeting: duke.is/JusticeAI

Jewish Life at Duke presents an evening with journalist and political analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. Haviv Rettig Gur is an Israeli journalist, host of the "Ask Haviv Anything" podcast, Middle East analyst at "The Free Press," and senior analyst at "The Times of Israel."

Rettig Gur has covered Israel's politics, foreign policy, education system and relationship with the Jewish diaspora since 2005, reported from over 20 countries, served as director of communications for the Jewish Agency for Israel, Israel's largest NGO, and taught at prestigious pre-military academies.

SAVE THE DATES for the eleventh annual Energy Week at Duke: November 9-13, 2026! The student-led event will offer opportunities to learn and network with Triangle-area professionals, students, faculty, and staff.

In the meantime, check out our photo essay on the record crowd students drew for last year's Energy Week at Duke.

The Congregation's Racial Equity Group invites you to a "Lunch and Learn" at the Nasher on Sunday, November 8 from 1-3 PM. Their current exhibit "Turn the Volume Up" examines how artists, activists, and everyday people have used their voices to challenge injustice.

Our group will meet near the Nasher front desk at 1:00 to get oriented to the exhibit. We will gather again after experiencing it to discuss what we have to learn from the artists and activists highlighted.

This seminar, led by Dr. David Aers (Duke) and Dr. Chandler Fry (PCC), is open to college students from Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State, Durham Tech, and Piedmont Community College. Sponsored by Duke's Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program and UNC's Morehead-Cain Impact Educator

In partnership with Pets at Duke, LIVE FOR LIFE offers therapy dog visits for staff! Take a break to get some puppy cuddles or to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere to paw-sitively impact your mental health! Pet therapy can reduce stress and depression while providing a sense of companionship. Please note: Patients are not permitted to staff visits.

Departments can submit a request to schedule a dog team for a department event!

In partnership with Pets at Duke, LIVE FOR LIFE offers therapy dog visits for staff! Take a break to get some puppy cuddles or to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere to paw-sitively impact your mental health! Pet therapy can reduce stress and depression while providing a sense of companionship. Please note: Patients are not permitted to staff visits.

Departments can submit a request to schedule a dog team for a department event!

Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Studies present a series of talks focused on humanities in Asia.

Reception to follow.

The Duke Cancer Institute's Offices of Cancer Research Training & Education (CRTEC) and Community Outreach and Engagement are hosting a Cancer Career Exploration Day. The purpose of this event is to showcase a range of exciting career opportunities in cancer-related research and clinical care.

Duke CRTEC invites undergraduate students and recent graduates from our campus to join them for the day at Duke on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The event is free but registration will be required. Registration link will be available by 9/1.