How the Trauma and Struggles of World War I Helped Shape the …
WEBNov 8, 2018 · To understand the trauma that made the Great War such a seminal event, start with the top headline from the Sunday Times, July 2, 1916. The day, in fact, did not go well for England. It was the opening of the Battle of the Somme. In one day, the British forces took on nearly 60,000 casualties, 20,000 of them dead.
Immigration: Complexities and Challenges - Duke Today
WEBApr 12, 2021 · As Mexican Ambassador to the U.S., one of Martha Bárcena Coqui’s biggest challenges is to make the American public understand how their own future is directly linked to Mexico and its people. Coqui shared with a Duke audience how in the last 30 years, the two countries have gone from distant neighbors to essential partners.
Words of Welcome to Students During Orientation Week
WEBAug 22, 2019 · Look at all this food. And I’m not crying, you’re crying.’”. “A lot of what I needed to learn at Duke…was that it’s OK to ask for help. It’s something that is necessary for success.”. The welcomes also included social media messages. Here are covers of Instagram welcomes to law and Duke-NUS students.
Duke Will Remain Test-Optional for Undergraduate ... - Duke Today
WEBMar 31, 2021 · Prior to the 2020-21 admissions cycle, Duke required that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. In response to the challenges of accessing standardized testing due to COVID-19, Duke waived the testing requirement for students applying in 2020-2021.
Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? | Duke Today
WEBSep 23, 2006 · Many school district policies state that high school students should expect about 30 minutes of homework for each academic course they take, a bit more for honors or advanced placement courses. These recommendations are consistent with the conclusions reached by our analysis. Practice assignments do …
DukeHub 2.0 Makes Managing Student Information Easier
WEBDec 7, 2020 · First launched in 2016, DukeHub, which is available on phone, tablet and computer, is the user interface for Oracle Campus Solutions, which maintains student information such as class registration, grades and finances. The upgrade was the result of two years of study, design and testing by a combined team from Duke’s Office of …
Duke Offers Regular Admission to 2,230 Students | Duke Today
WEBMar 31, 2022 · Of those, 45,941 applied under Duke’s Regular Decision program, up from 44,133 last year. Among the Regular Decision applicant pool, 2,120 students -- 4.6 percent -- will receive a notice of acceptance. Another 110 students who applied Early Decision and whose decisions were deferred to March will also learn they have been admitted.
Stiff, Achy Knees? Lab-Made Cartilage Gel Outperforms the Real …
WEBAug 11, 2022 · In 2020, they reported that they had created the first hydrogel strong enough for knees, which feel the force of two to three times body weight with each step. Putting the gel to practical use as a cartilage replacement, however, presented additional design challenges. One was achieving the upper limits of cartilage’s strength.
Find A Campus Dining Spot - Duke Today
WEBNov 11, 2019 · Bella Union, located on West Campus, is one of several dining spots found at Duke. Photo courtesy of University Communications. Tucked away in McClendon Tower Residence Hall, Bella Union is a short walk from the busy heart of West Campus. With coffee, muffins, cookies and grab-and-go snacks, the cozy eatery is worth the extra steps.
Q&A: Why Inclusive Language Matters - Duke Today
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Inclusive language encompasses words and phrases that treat everyone equally and create a sense of belonging, said Hewitt, vice president for institutional equity at Duke. Inclusive language respects people of different genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities and other identities. Examples of inclusive language include: