Announcements
University Launches Flu Information Site
Like other universities across the country, Duke is closely monitoring the spread of the H1N1 flu virus. Since this is a rapidly evolving situation, we encourage you to check the University’s flu information site for news about the flu outbreak, tips for avoiding the flu, and what to do if you become ill.
2009-2010 Academic Career Series
The Graduate School, Career Center, and Office of Postdoctoral Services will host an academic job search series in 103 Bryan Research Building from noon to 1:30 p.m. on several Thursdays this semester. The series starts on September 10. Watch the University events calendar for more information.
2009 Reception for Faculty and Graduate Students of Color
Wednesday, September 23
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Graduate School–Courtyard
(behind the house at 2127 Campus Drive)
The Office of Graduate Student Affairs cordially invites you to join us for reception that will give faculty and graduate students of color a chance to get acquainted with one another and with members of the broader Duke community. Please RSVP to J. Alan Kendrick by Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
Teaching IDEAS Workshop Series
The Graduate School’s annual Teaching IDEAS workshop series is open to any Duke faculty, staff, postdocs, or Ph.D. students. Pre-registration is required.
LifeDesign
James B Duke Professor of Behavioral Economics Dan Ariely, the New York Times best-selling author of Predictably Irrational, is starting a graduate student group called LifeDesign. This is an incredible opportunity to work with a world-class expert on improving how people approach everyday choices. He seeks 10-15 people to build this group. Graduate students from all departments are welcome to apply. Please contact Betsy Holmberg by September 9 if you are interested in becoming part of LifeDesign.
2nd Annual Office of Licensing & Ventures (OLV) Day
Tuesday, September 22, 1:15–4:30 p.m. (followed by a reception from 4:30-6:00 p.m.) OLV day is an annual event hosted by the Duke Office of Licensing & Ventures. This year we start by showcasing the role of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in innovation at Duke and then shift to a discussion of the challenges to university technology commercialization and strategies for redefining university interactions with industry. For more details, see the attached visit the OLV Day site. The event is free but for reception planning purposes please register.
October 5 Fulbright-Hays Fellowship Deadline
The campus deadline for the 2009 Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Competition is 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2009. This fellowship program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students who conduct modern foreign languages and area studies research in other countries. Please contact Nancy Hare Robbins if you are interested in applying.
Gender, Race and Visual Culture Series
In line with its annual theme, the Department of Women’s Studies is hosting several events this semester. For information about visiting scholars and speakers, see the Women’s Studies events page.
Kenan Institute Part-Time Communications Assistant Opening
The Kenan Institute for Ethics is looking for part-time student help during the academic year. The position will report to the Communications & Advancement Specialist. Interested applicants should e-mail a letter of interest, resume, available dates/hours, and up to three references to aimee.rodriguez@duke.edu.
Research Assistants Needed
Jedediah Purdy, Professor of Law, is looking for research assistants to help with two projects. One is an investigation of the ideas and attitudes behind skepticism of climate change. The other project involves the intersection of the science and policy of sustainable agriculture. If interested, please contact Sheilah Villalobos.
Duke Press Call for Interns
The Duke University Press books acquisitions editorial department is looking for interns to work as little as 5 hours per week or as much as 40 hours per week. To apply, send your CV and resume and cover letter to Mandy Earley, Editorial Associate and Internship Coordinator at Duke University Press. No phone calls, please.
DukeList
If the three opportunities above don’t meet your employment or research opportunity desires (or if you are looking to post a campus employment opportunity) your first stop should be DukeList. Also note that the Duke online Trading Post recently has been incorporated into DukeList as well.
Kenneth Davis
Linda Roycroft
Linda Rutt
Pat Yonaitis
Leslie Angier has worked at Duke for 12 years and joins the Graduate School as a staff assistant. She assists Cindy Robertson, associate dean for finance and enrollment services and works closely with the unit’s two directors, Thomas Steffen (Graduate Admissions) and Christin Marten (Budgets and Finance). She also serves as the facilities manager for the Graduate School’s new home at 2127 Campus Drive.
Joel Salgado has been promoted to database analyst for the Graduate School. Joel has been with Graduate Admissions since November 2008. In this short time, he has already contributed significantly to enhancing operations in Graduate Admissions with his extensive database experience and inherent creativity and curiousity.