Duke University School of Nursing has earned the 2026 National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education designation for Creating Learning Environments that Impact Climate Change and Planetary Health, the newest category in the NLN’s prestigious recognition…
Dr Jessica Szydlowski earned her BS in Neuroscience and Philosophy from the University of Miami, her BSN in Nursing from Mount Saint Mary College, and her MSN in Nurse Anesthesia and DNP from Columbia University. Since 2020, she has made significant contributions to DUSON in roles clinical…
As interim assistant dean of the ABSN Program, Dr. Gedzyk-Nieman is committed to continuing the program’s high standards while also building new, innovative opportunities for practice-ready nurses of the future. Dr. Gedzyk-Nieman has been developing rewarding educational experiences for nursing…
Benjamin Smallheer, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, FAANP joined DUSON’s faculty on August 15, 2016. He is the Lead Faculty for the Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care major within the MSN program and a member of the Healthcare in Adult Populations Division.
Smallheer earned his…
Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds on Wednesdays from 7 to 8am. | This activity has been planned and implemented by the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development and for the advancement of patient care. The Duke University Health System…
Join us for a screening of Elvira Notari: Oltre il silenzio (Awen Films, 2025), presented at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, followed by a conversation with director Valerio Ciriaci.
Elvira Notari was Italy's first woman film director. From her studio in Naples, Dora Film, she wrote,…
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…
The Sperling Center for Jewish Studies at Duke University is pleased to present its Undergraduate Documentary Film Festival, featuring original documentary films created by Duke undergraduates exploring Jewish history, culture, religion, memory, and contemporary Jewish life.
Drawing on archival…
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!
November 30. 2026. Fredric Jameson Gallery.
GUEST TALK. BLACK COTTON U.S.
Featuring Julius Tillery. For five generations, the Tillery family has worked the land of Northeastern NC. Black Cotton U.S. asks us to look at the familiar crop - to see beyond the commodity and consider the…
GUEST TALK. BLACK COTTON U.S.
Featuring Julius Tillery. For five generations, the Tillery family has worked the land of Northeastern NC. Black Cotton U.S. asks us to look at the familiar crop - to see beyond the commodity and consider the…
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:…
Health Assessment is a free, confidential health screening provided through Duke benefits. It includes total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, waist circumference height, weight and body mass index measurements. Additionally, there is a goal setting and referral session with a nurse…
Seminar
With Emna Ben Jemaa, journalist, Tunis,
and Prof. Ikram Toumi.
With Emna Ben Jemaa, journalist, Tunis,
and Prof. Ikram Toumi.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “neonatal and pediatric acute care nurse practitioners (NPs) make up just 1.1% of all certified NPs, which does not meet current needs.”
Drs. Newberry and Hueckel delivering a slideshow presentation on the RAMPD-UP program
Duke University School…
With a variety of guest speakers, Adult Forum offers presentations and discussions on a wide range of thought-provoking topics, including Biblical studies, current social issues, and the work of mission agencies. Adult Forum meets in person in Westbrook 0012 and by Zoom. The link is here.
Drawing on fieldwork conducted in a gangxu development at the urban periphery of east Nanjing from 2013 to 2015, this talk argues that the concept of "inflexible demand" works as an empty signifier bridging divergent value-making projects that are constitutive of China's housing market. It argues…
Duke University School of Nursing welcomed its inaugural cohort of Kenan Scholars in 2025-2026, made possible through the generous support of the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust. Eight Master of Nursing students have received this scholarship to date, selected for their dedication to…
Join us for a book talk and Q&A with author Dr. Alexis Shotwell.
"Liberation Is Other People" begins with the truth that many of the crises we face-climate collapse, war, systemic inequality-are human-made and therefore humanly transformable. Yet such complex problems cannot be solved by heroic…
This talk interrogates how slavery animates the psychic counters of abortion concerns. From the use of the Civil War as a metaphor for battles over personhood by abortion legal scholars such as Mary Ziegler to the constitutional originalism espoused by Justice Samuel Alito's reading of the…
"Remember Them! Songs and Celebrations for Día de los Muertos"
Enjoy a celebration honoring the lives and memories of those who came before us, blending tradition, community, and joy. This outdoor concert will feature song selections performed by Mariachi Toro de Duke, a student mariachi group, Son…
Join AGS for a conversation with Carrie Filipetti, Executive Director at the Vandenberg Coalition and former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Venezuela and Cuba in the U.S. Department of State.
Critical Care Grand Rounds occurs via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST, and is led by Drs. Vijay Krishnamoorthy and Nazish Hashmi.
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…
The RePlant team is kicking off this year's Composting Theory workshop series with "The Role of Community Self Reliance in Black Agrarianism." Raquel Douglas (Brown University) and Mama Dorathy Barker of Olusanya Farm will be leading a two-part workshop on Friday, October 30th, 3-6pm at the Duke…
ome 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…