Wanting Children: Family-Planning Policies and the Engineering of America's Population

This talk is based on my recently published book, Wanting Children: Family-Planning Policies and the Engineering of America's Population (University of Chicago Press). Unlike most of the world, U.S. family-planning policy has focused almost exclusively on limiting fertility, with little attention to supporting people who want to have children. I trace the historical and political roots of this asymmetry and argue for a more balanced approach to population policy - one that takes seriously the needs of those who want to become parents.

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.

Kimberly Coston: Helping Nurses Change Healthcare

When Kimberly Coston arrived at Duke University School of Nursing, she had a specific career goal in mind.

After studying psychology as an undergraduate and working in a psychiatric hospital, she planned to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. What she did not anticipate was how many different directions a nursing career could take.

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