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 Views at Duke: Duke Libraries Preservation
October 22, 2009
Erin Hammeke, special collections conservator for Duke Libraries, talks about her unique vantage point as she works to repair antique books. |
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Views at Duke: Biology Greenhouses
September 29, 2009
Marcia Kirinus, manager of the Biology and Phytrotron Greenhouses, talks about her unique vantage point from her office and when she walks among the various flowers and plants that live in Duke's greenhouses. |
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Views at Duke: Wallace Wade Stadium
September 15, 2009
Kurt Roper, the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the Duke football team, talks about his unique vantage point from atop the press box at Wallace
Wade Stadium. |
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Views at Duke: Durham Bulls Athletic Park
August 25, 2009
Susan Glenn, executive director of development for the Duke Children's Hospital, talks about her office's view, which looks over the right field wall of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park
in downtown Durham. |
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Ask the Expert: Fight the Flu
August 14, 2009
The "Ask the Expert" series features a Q&A with experts throughout Duke University. In each video the expert will discuss a topic of interest to Duke employees.
In this video, Dr. George Jackson talks about the seasonal flu virus. |
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Views at Duke: Duke Golf Club
August 11, 2009
In this video, Duke Golf Club Course Superintendent Bill Sessums shares what its like for him to take care of the top-ranked golf course in the Triangle (Durham-Chapel Hill-Raleigh). |
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Views at Duke: Duke Chapel
July 29, 2009
In this video, part-time carillonneur Paul Bumbalough talks about his unique job as one of the people who rings the bells from atop the Duke Chapel. From his vantage point, it's possible to look over the entire Duke campus and across the city of Durham. |
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Duke's 2009 Farmers Market
July 29, 2009
Visitors looking to buy fruits, vegetables and other fare can come to the Duke Farmers Market's new location behind the Bryan Research Building, adjacent to the Searle Center. Visitors can spot the market by the various tents set up during business hours. |
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A History of Duke Forest
July 29, 2009
Beginning in the mid-1920s, Duke University purchased many small farms and interspersed forestland as a buffer and expansion land for a new campus. These tracts, totaling 4,696 acres, became the Duke Forest in 1931. |
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Native Plants of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens
July 29, 2009
Stefan Bloodworth, the curator of the H.L. Blomquist Garden of Native Plants at Duke University's Sarah P. Duke Gardens, leads viewers on a brief tour of what they can see by visiting the Duke Gardens. |
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Twitter 101
July 29, 2009
Shawn Miller, an academic technology consultant for Duke's Center for Instructional Technology, helps new users to Twitter better understand the social media platform. |
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Views at Duke: Cameron Indoor Stadium
July 09, 2009
From the hardwood of Coach K Court at Cameron Indoor Stadium to the very top of Duke Chapel, faculty and staff at Duke all have unique point of views from where they work.
• Views at Duke Multimedia Series |
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10 Steps to Financial Success
May 8, 2009
Scottie Dowdy, a financial counselor with the Duke University Federal Credit Union, provides some insight on how to achieve financial success. |
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Walking Tips from an Olympic Coach
April 20, 2009
Al Buehler, a former coach for Duke University's track and field and cross country teams and the U.S. Olympic team, shares some basic tips on what you can do to improve your walking or running exercise routine.
• Duke Run/Walk Club |
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Eat Wise & Exercise Update
February 27, 2009
This video updates the Dean of Students Office's progress at the halfway mark of the Eat Wise & Exercise program. |
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Eat Wise & Exercise Update
February 27, 2009
This video picks up with essay contest winner Victoria Grive at five weeks into the 10-week Eat Wise & Exercise program. At that point, Grice said shed already seen differences in her energy level and how her clothes fit her. |
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Personal Assistance Service
February 24, 2009
In this video, Andy Silberman, director of Duke's Personal Assistance Service, a free counseling service for Duke faculty and staff, talks about what PAS is and what it offers Duke employees. |
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Eat Wise & Exercise Update
February 9, 2009
This video picks up with essay contest winner David Berberian at five weeks into the 10-week Eat Wise & Exercise program, when he had already lost weight and was on track to reach his goal to lose 20 pounds. |
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Healthy Devils
February 9, 2009
A great way for Duke employees to start living better is to participate in HealthCheck - a free, confidential health assessment given through LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program. |
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Building a Better Budget
January 26, 2009
Duke employees can learn how to build a better budget with these tips from the Duke Federal Credit Union. |
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Ask the Expert: Employee Tuition Assistance
January 26, 2009
Bill Phillips, manager of Duke's Benefits Administration and Communications, discusses Duke's Employee Tuition Assistance Program and the importance of giving employees the chance to further their education. |
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Essay Contest Winner - Dean of Students
January 26, 2009
The Dean of Students Office was named as the group essay winner for the 2009 edition of Eat Wise and Exercise, a 10-week health promotion program sponsored by Duke's LIVE FOR LIFE program for employee wellness. |
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Essay Contest Winner David Berberian
January 26, 2009
David Berberian was named as one of the two individual essay winners for the 2009 edition of Eat Wise and Exercise, a 10-week health promotion program sponsored by Duke's LIVE FOR LIFE program for employee wellness. |
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Essay Contest Winner Victoria Grice
January 26, 2009
Victoria Grice was named as one of the two individual essay winners for the 2009 edition of Eat Wise and Exercise, a 10-week health promotion program sponsored by Duke's LIVE FOR LIFE program for employee wellness. |
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Zipcar Comes to Duke
December 16, 2008
In January 2009, Duke welcomed Zipcar, a car-sharing service, to its campus. Four self-service vehicles are available for rent on Duke's West Campus - two hybrid Priuses and two Toyota Matrixes. |
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Let the News Come to You With RSS
December 16, 2008
Ever wonder how to save time on the Internet? Try using RSS, which allows members of the Duke community to optimize the way they surf the Internet and get their information. |
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Long Term Care
November 24, 2008
Saundra Daniels, a plan manager with Duke's Human Resources Benefits office, discusses the importance of long term care and when employees should consider enrolling in the voluntary program. |
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Virtual Weight Loss
November 24, 2008
Starting in 2005, Tiwatha Godley began a workout regime after she was inspired by online health tips from the LIVE FOR LIFE employee wellness program. Now 100 lbs.
lighter, she shares her experiences of where she was and how she is today. |
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Doing Good
November 14, 2008
Duke employees give their thoughts on the Doing Good in the Neighborhood campaign that was presented during a employee Primetime event on Nov. 12. |
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Smoking Cessation Class
November 13, 2008
As part of Duke's LIVE FOR LIFE program, university employees and family members covered by Duke Health Plans are eligible to take part in QuitSmart, a smoking cessation class that offers support for those who are trying to stop smoking. |
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"The Biggest Loser"
November 10, 2008
On Oct. 29, 2008, Ken Canion visited Duke University to talk about his experiences during Season 3 of NBC's "The Biggest Loser" and what Duke employees can do to better their lives. |
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Ask the Expert: Flu shots
November 5, 2008
Dr. George Jackson talks about flu shots, which Duke employees can get for free through February 2009. |
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Thinking Long Term
November 3, 2008
Two employees at Duke University react to the current financial crisis and share their thoughts on what they'll do during tough financial times. |
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Retirement Planning in a Financial Crisis
November 3, 2008
A representative from TIAA-CREF visited with Duke employees on Oct. 28, 2008 to talk about what the financial crisis means for their retirement accounts. Afterward, he
answered questions about what can be done in tough financial times. |
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From the Front Lines...
October 28, 2008
Since 2004, 36 Duke staff and faculty have taken military leave from Duke for training and active duty assignments. Upon returning to
Duke, staff and faculty receive a job equal in status, benefits and pay in accordance with federal and state laws. |
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Email Overload
October 28, 2008
Nearly half of all Americans say they're hooked on email, and Duke staff and faculty are spending increasingly more of their workday checking and responding to it. |
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Run/Walk Club
October 7, 2008
Watch how joining the Duke Run/Walk Club can help you discover how a few extra steps a week can enhance your overall health. |
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Farmers Market
September 23, 2008
The Duke Farmers Market will celebrate the year's final market on Friday, September 26 with a Harvest Festival. |
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 Scenes from Coach Cutcliffe's Debut
September 5, 2008
Relive the excitement from Duke football's home opener against James Madison University - David Cutcliffe's first win as the Blue Devil's head coach.
Click here to read more about the game. |
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Time Out
August 8, 2008
At Duke, the majority of employees don't take advantage of their vacation benefits. But mental health experts suggest that vacations are essential to work-life balance and overall health. |
