Collards: Past, Present and Future- Papermaking and Recipe Swap

For three years, the Duke Campus Farm cultivated the Jernigan Yellow Cabbage Collard as part of the Heirloom Collards Project, a national seed saving initiative with the goal of cultivating and preserving a wide range of collard varieties. On June 25th, the DCF will tell the story of the Jernigan Yellow Cabbage Collard at various stages of its growth, from seed to leaf to flower to hulls, and cherish their abundance through acts of art and consumption- papermaking, recipe swaps, and conversation.

Twin Nursing Alumni Found Postpartum Business

Twin sisters Kaylan Sharp and Kiera Davis (formerly Kaylan and Kiera Larsen) graduated from Duke University School of Nursing’s prelicensure program in 2011 and 2010, respectively. Now, they own and operate Baby Mama, a business that provides support around pregnancy, birth, and postpartum to families in Denver, Colorado. Below, they share their individual nursing experiences and their combined journey towards creating Baby Mama.

Dean's Interview: Insights from Future Nurses

Michael Relf, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Mary T. Champagne Distinguished Professor of Nursing and Dean of the Duke University School of Nursing, met with pre-licensure students Caitlin McClear and Vernon Stepney, Jr., to get insights from the next generation of nurses as they pursue their nursing education at Duke. Watch the video (full transcript available on Vimeo) or check out highlights below.

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.

Community Work Day

Come join us in the fields to lose track of time, be outdoors, practice embodied work, and experience profound community with plants, soil, and humans! Our students, volunteers, and staff consistently say that their most memorable memories at DCF are the conversations they shared over a wheelbarrow of mulch or while tackling weeds in a bed of carrots together. Absolutely no farming experience is necessary, and there is no Duke affiliation required. We have tasks for most ages and abilities.

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.

APSI Summer Book Club 2026: The Sympathizer

APSI's summer book club is back by popular demand. This year, the books have been chosen to set the stage for APSI's annual keynote talk (November 2026) which will feature author and professor Viet Thanh Nguyen.

Professor Marguerite Nguyen (Duke) launches our two-book sequence with Nguyen's 2015 multiple award-winning debut novel, The Sympathizer.

The discussion will take place online, so members of the community near and far are welcome to join.

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