According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), over 70 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced in 2019. These figures represent the highest estimates of absolute, and per capita, population displacement numbers ever recorded. Once a refugee and their family arrive in…
Women Deliver is looking for 300 passionate young advocates to join them in creating a more gender-equal world. The Women Deliver Young Leaders Program connects young advocates ages 15-28 with the platforms, the people, and the resources that can amplify their influence on a larger scale.…
D-CHIPP student affiliates recently volunteered at the Durham Salvation Army to help sort donations made for displaced residents of McDougald Terrace. Rachel Castillo, Rose Feinberg, Yunah Kang, Jaclyn Latvis, and Dan Tounsel all went to the Salvation Army warehouse recently where most donations…
Lindsay Johnson, administrative assistant in the MSN Program; and Erika Burgos, administrative assistant in the Office of the Dean, received their CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) designation through Duke's Office of Learning & Organizational Development. To earn the CEAP…
You may know the facts already: Donna Allen Harris became the first African-American to graduate from Duke University School of Nursing in 1971. But do you know the full story of the woman and her experience breaking the color barrier?
To begin with, she had done this before. Before entering DUSON…
Kudos to Ryan Shaw, associate professor; and Matthew Crowley, associate professor of medicine with Duke School of Medicine; and their entire team for the submission of their NIH R01 Multi-PI application entitled "Expanding Technology-Enabled, Nurse-Delivered Chronic Disease Care (EXTEND)." This…
Tina Johnson, instructional technology specialist, recently completed training and certification for the Security+ certification. A part of her IT degree program, CompTIA's Security+ certification establishes the core knowledge required for an advanced IT role. Security+ incorporates best practices…
Glenn Setliff, director of IT, recently presented "Security Operations Plan: Duke University's Approach to Cloud Security" at the Internet2's annual Technology Exchange conference. TechEx'19 is the premier technical event in the global R&E community, convening technology visionaries from around…
Kudos to Isaac Lipkus, professor, and his entire team for the submission of their NIH R01 application entitled "Effects of Risk Communication on Preventing Waterpipe Tobacco Uptake Among Susceptible Young Adults." This proposal requests funding for a four and half year period with a start date of…
The International House is now recruiting for its fall 2020 Global Engagement Program. The service-learning program provides domestic students with opportunities to interact with international students and scholars. Participants will receive training on intercultural awareness and a certificate…
Duke University School of Nursing welcomes Karen Cash as the new senior grants and contracts administrator. She will work with PIs on their post award grant management.
Prior to joining DUSON, she worked in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Radiation Oncology with grant management.…
Chris Muckler, associate professor, recently presented her work on "Suspension of Disbelief Among Nursing Students" at the 20th annual International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH). Her work on Transgender Simulation Scenario Pilot was also recently named among the most…
Find a Bass Connections Project That's Right For You - Applications are due on February 14 by 5 p.m.
A university-wide program, Bass Connections engages students in collaborative research on complex societal challenges, working alongside faculty from across Duke. Most project…
The TEDxDuke conference presents "Unfamiliar" on Sunday, February 9 at Reynolds Industries Theater at 11 a.m. Admission for Duke students and faculty is free and $10 for general admission. Tickets are required for entry can be purchased at the Duke Box Office or online at tedxduke.com/register.…
Getting on Track provides an integrative approach to weight management and lifestyle change. Our nutrition, exercise, and behavioral health experts’ work with participants to eliminate the typical frustration, confusion and deprivation that is often associated with weight loss. 10% discount for all…
The prestigious Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award was established for Southern colleges and universities to honor persons with “fine spiritual qualities and a nobility of character” with “outstanding community service flowing from a life of integrity and spirituality.”
Awards will be presented to a…
The Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives recently announced a clinical affiliation agreement with Duke University School of Nursing and the University of Rwanda School of Nursing and Midwifery. The agreement will facilitate the exchange students which will allow students from all DUSON…
Congratulations to Tolu Oyesanya, assistant professor, and her entire team who received the NIH/NICHD award for her proposal entitled "Enhancing the Transition from Hospital to Home for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Families." This award issued funding for $327,144 for a two-year period…
Duke University School of Nursing welcomes Monica Roberson who will join Development and Alumni Affairs as the staff assistant on February 3.
Roberson has over 28 years of experience as an administrative assistant/program coordinator in various departments and divisions within Duke University and…
Cristina Hendrix, associate professor; Doreen Matters, program director; Tamara Griffin, former DEFT social worker; Heather Batchelder, senior clinical research specialist; Patricia Kramer, director of case management; Judy Prewitt, clinical associate; Loretta Matters, associate director; Kay Lytle…
DukeMobile is a convenient way to bring Duke to your mobile device. Engineers continue to develop new features - there are now over 20 services for faculty, students and staff to help navigate your way around our great university.
What’s…
Rachel Richesson, associate professor, will present on "Data Analysis, New Knowledge, and then What? Perspectives on Mobilizing Computable Biomedical Knowledge" at the 2020 Health Datapalooza, February 10-11 in Washington, DC. Co-presenters include Chris Dymek, EdD, co-chair of the MCBK…
AnnMarie Walton, assistant professor, recently published an article entitled "Encouragement: The key to increasing the number of nurses serving on boards" in Nursing Forum. Co-authors include David McLennan with Meredith College and Connie Flynt Mullinix with Duke University.
Abstract:…