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• 22 Aug 18

  We’re Hiring! – Executive Assistant for the Vice President

  Interested in working to deepen the Duke-Durham connection? We are seeking an Executive Assistant who will work with our Vice President of Durham Affairs and staff. This position is responsible Read More

  posted in Blog, News & Events
  
• 1 Aug 18

  The Visions Team Returns to Durham

  Every year, Durham Public Schools teachers and administrators are given the opportunity to apply for the Visions “Connecting the Americas” program. This annual program serves as a professional development experience Read More

  posted in Blog, News & Events, Partnering With Our Schools, Supporting Our Youth, Uncategorized
  
• 10 Jul 18

  This summer, Duke students are introduced to two Durhams

  Two years ago, Alice Liao moved from Singapore to Durham to pursue a degree in statistics from Duke University. As an international student, Liao thought it was important to get Read More

  posted in Blog, News & Events
  
• 22 Jun 18

  Durham Leaders Discuss the City’s Economic Growth with Duke Students

  While taking part in a recent panel discussion, six Duke students learned about the history of Durham’s economy, from the tobacco production days of the 1900s to the current challenges Read More

  posted in Blog, Community Engagement, Duke In Durham, News & Events, Supporting Nonprofits
  
• 19 Jun 18

  Nonprofits, Apply for a Community Care Fund Grant

  This July, Triangle nonprofits are invited to apply for a Duke Community Care Fund grant. The Community Care Fund is a competitive grantmaking program funded by Duke employee donations to Read More

  posted in Blog, Community Care Fund, Doing Good in the Neighborhood, News & Events, Supporting Nonprofits
  
• 7 Jun 18

  Duke alums, retirees volunteer at Lakewood Elementary

  Paintbrushes in hand, Duke alumni and retirees worked together Saturday morning to tackle beautification and repair projects at Durham’s Lakewood Elementary School. The Duke Alumni Association, in partnership with Duke Read More

  posted in Blog, Community Engagement, Duke In Durham, News & Events, Partnering With Our Schools
  
• 25 May 18

  The Closs Family Preps for their Fourth National Bee

    One visit to the Closs family hive confirms their enthusiasm for spelling bees. There’s a sunflower-yellow metal bee sculpture adjacent to the front door. Inside the house, bookshelves are Read More

  posted in Blog, Community Engagement, Duke In Durham, News & Events, Supporting Our Youth
  
• 7 May 18

  Duke tutoring program celebrates 20 years

  Every week during the academic year, nearly 130 Duke students visit school classrooms and nonprofits to tutor young students. The Duke undergraduate and graduate students serve as tutors in Duke’s Read More

  posted in Blog, Community Engagement, Duke In Durham, News & Events, Partnering With Our Schools, Supporting Nonprofits, Supporting Our Youth
  
• 30 Apr 18

  Duke students award grants to 17 Durham nonprofits

  Betsy Crites had 10 minutes to deliver her pitch for a $500 grant. On a recent Monday evening in April, Crites, co-coordinator of food security nonprofit End Hunger Durham, visited Read More

  posted in Blog, Community Engagement, Duke In Durham, News & Events, Supporting Nonprofits
  
• 30 Apr 18

  Pick Up Free Furniture and Office Supplies through Duke Surplus

  In the midst of spring-cleaning season, is your office looking for a new bookcase, computer or desk? Duke Surplus has your back. Throughout the year, the Duke Surplus warehouse in Read More

  posted in Blog, Community Affairs, Community Engagement, Duke In Durham, News & Events, Supporting Nonprofits
  

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