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Duke University Faculty Database System News http://fds.duke.edu/db/news.html Duke University Faculty Database System News en-us Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:51:33 EST Duke University Faculty Database System 2000-01-01T00:00:00-0500 2 hourly Minor American Poetry Series http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-4-0-0-3498 Keith and Rosmarie Waldrop Readings will be held at The Space (715 Washington Street) at 8 pm. Sponsored by the English Department's <a href="http://english.duke.edu/community/poetrygroup/">Poetry Reading Group</a>. English Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:40:05 EDT Minor American Poetry Series NC Latin American Film Festival: Showing at Duke http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3631 Saturday, November 14. 7pm.<a href="maps.duke.edu"> Richard White Auditorium. </a> Works of Andres Tapia-Urzua include: SPANGLISH, UP, LOVERDOSIS, IRON JOE, MATADERO KARMA. Andrés will be present to introduce and discuss the films, Latino/a Studies Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:50:45 EST NC Latin American Film Festival: Showing at Duke Americanist Speaker Series: Ryan Snyder Ananat http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-4-0-0-3644 "Spectra of Singularity: Episodes of Improvisational Lyricism from Hip Hop to Pragmatism" 7 pm at the home of Priscilla Wald For more information, email enf3@duke.edu English Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:45:04 EST Americanist Speaker Series: Ryan Snyder Ananat at UNC-CH: Teatro Latino Series presents 2 one-person plays http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3641 UNC's Teatro Latino Series presents two one-person plays by Chicana/o playwright/performers as part of the Solo Takes On festival. November 19-20, Latino/a Studies Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:51:33 EST at UNC-CH: Teatro Latino Series presents 2 one-person plays at UNC-CH: Carolina Latino Collaborative Housewarming http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3642 Â¡Bienvenidos! Featuring the art of Mario Marzan 7:00 pm Thursday, November 12, UNC, <a href="maps.unc.edu">Craige North,</a> Room 144 For directions and parking visit: <a href="http://clc.unc.edu%20">http://clc.unc.edu </a> Join us for an informal housewarming event for the Carolina Latina/o Collaborative. Latino/a Studies Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:47:51 EST at UNC-CH: Carolina Latino Collaborative Housewarming NCLAFF: Chevolution Showing at Duke http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3630 Monday, November 9, 7pm. <a href="maps.duke.edu">Griffith Film Theater</a>. Bryan Center. NC Latin American Film Festival presents CHEVOLUTION. A cultural history of a photograph. A journey across social and political mobilizations at the light of an iconic image. Latino/a Studies Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:35:17 EST NCLAFF: Chevolution Showing at Duke DCID SAFEA program featured in Duke Chronicle http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3639 DCID's customized executive education program "SAFEA" (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) was featured in The Chronicle, Duke's student newspaper.  To view the article, Duke Center for International Development Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:15:48 EST DCID SAFEA program featured in Duke Chronicle Rethinking Development Policy Talk Series http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3638 DCID invites you to the third Rethinking Development Policy Talk for the Fall 2009 semester: Speaker: Chris Gergen, Director, Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative, Duke Center for International Development Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:04:51 EST Rethinking Development Policy Talk Series The LoDi Project: November Art Exhibition Opening http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3633 Friday November 6, 2009 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1126+North+Blount+Street,+Raleigh,+NC+27604&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.701751,55.810547&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1126+N+Blount+St,+Raleigh,+Wake,+North+Carolina+27604&z=16">The LoDi Gallery</a> (Raleigh). Opening of November exhibition: Architectural Spaces. Click <a href="http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid:404513">here </a>to read article describing the project. Latino/a Studies Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:08:40 EST The LoDi Project: November Art Exhibition Opening Call for Papers: Latinos in the US South http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3640 Deadline: November 15, 2009 <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.palgrave-journals.com/lst/index.html">Latino Studies</a>, in cooperation with the University of Alabama, invites proposals for a special issue on Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. Latino/a Studies Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:33:25 EST Call for Papers: Latinos in the US South Calendar Posted for 2009 NC Latin American Film Festival http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3608 Check out the updated calendar for the 22nd Latin American Film Festival: <a href="http://22ndfilmfestivalnc.googlepages.com/%C2%A02009calendar">http://22ndfilmfestivalnc.googlepages.com/%C2%A02009calendar.</a> Contact <a href="mail.duke.edu">dukeclacs@gmail.com</a> with any questions. Latino/a Studies Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:23:26 EST Calendar Posted for 2009 NC Latin American Film Festival Evolving Theories of Civilization http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-2-16-0-3637 Professor Sucheta Mazumdar urges students to look beyond familiar notions of nations and civilizations. See: <A href="http://news.duke.edu/2009/10/sucheta.html ">Duke Today</A> History Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:12:46 EST Evolving Theories of Civilization DFC Director search is now open and accepting applications http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-115-0-0-3628 The Duke Faculty Club (DFC) in Durham, NC is seeking a Director. The DFC is a private membership recreational facility available to employees and alumni of Duke University. The DFC Director reports to a governing Board of Directors, and is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the club while at the same time formulating long-range plans consistent with the vision of the Club, in consultation with the Board of Directors. The Director plans, organizes, and directs the financial and administrative operations of the DFC, including programs, finances, marketing, personnel, and facilities components. Each of these aspects is applied to 5 primary programmatic elements of the Club: aquatics, fitness, recreation, social, and tennis components. <ul><li>Programs: Develop and implement programmatic and revenue goals and objectives for aquatics, fitness, recreation, social, and tennis components. </li><li>Finance: Plan, organize, and direct the financial operations of the DFC including, but not limited to, the following: development, review and revision of financial records and systems; accounting; office management; determine fiscal requirements for the DFC based on membership roster; serve as budget planning office; prepare annual budget for approval by the DFC Board of Directors. Monitor records on income and expenses to ensure conformance with budgetary and GAAP guidelines. Monitor and control DFC cost centers for operations, programs, capital improvements and liabilities. Prepare financial and business management reports for analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations and conclusions. </li><li>Marketing/membership: Develop and implement strategic planning activities to recruit and retain membership. Maintain on-site presence visible to members. Ensure that good customer service is provided. </li><li>Personnel: Manage various personnel functions including, but not limited to, the following: hiring full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff; conducting performance appraisals and promotions; administering disciplinary actions; and training new employees. Organize staff meetings and work with the staff to assure the smooth working of the DFC. </li><li>Facility: In concert with Board intentions, plan and implement facility improvement and maintenance activities, including logistical and financial oversight components. </li></ul>Education/Training: Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Experience: Work requires six years related business or administrative experience to acquire knowledge regarding general personnel practices, accounting and budgeting principles and coordination of financial and administrative functions for recreational activity. Applicants should apply online through the Duke system at <a href="http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html">www.hr.duke.edu</a> (requisition # 400354192). Applications close at midnight on November 15th, 2009. Duke Faculty Club Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:17:50 EST DFC Director search is now open and accepting applications Latino/a Studies Courses Posted on ACES http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3622 Spring 2010 Latino/a Studies Courses Posted:      LSGS 100: Introduction to Latino/a Studies, MW 1:15-2:30 PM      LSGS 150S: Latina Hip Hop, Latino/a Studies Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:52:29 EST Latino/a Studies Courses Posted on ACES <a href="http://fds.duke.edu/db/aas/Chemistry/faculty/michael.therien">Professor Michael Therien</a> http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3617 is one of only eight new faculty members (out of 275) featured in this year's <a href="http://news.duke.edu/2009/10/therien.html">new faculty profile</a> at Duke. Chemistry Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:48:34 EDT <a href="http://fds.duke.edu/db/aas/Chemistry/faculty/michael.therien">Professor Michael Therien</a> Spring 2010 Course Highlights http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-92-0-0-3616 <A href="http://clacs.aas.duke.edu/program/highlight_coursesSp10.php"> more info </A> Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:21:36 EDT Spring 2010 Course Highlights DCID Faculty Updates http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3609 Daniel Alvarez accepted a position as a Senior Public Sector Specialist for the South Asia Region in the World Bank as of November 2, 2009. He will be involved in tax policy and administration reform projects and will be based in Washington DC. Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:55:37 EDT DCID Faculty Updates Family Campout on Saturday, November 7th http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-115-0-0-3601 **New date due to rainy weather** Are you ready for some outdoor fun? Then bring your family, friends, tent, and sleeping bags to the DFC for the fall season Family Campout on Saturday, November 7. We'll provide fun activities, campfire, smores, dinner, and breakfast. It's a great chance to enjoy the cool nights and starry skies without "roughing it" too badly ... bathrooms, showers, and running water are always a short walk away! Details: <ul><li>Dinner will be provided (burgers/hotdogs, chips, sides, drinks, etc) </li><li>Sunday breakfast will be provided (cereal, orange juice, coffee) </li><li>Camping fun will be provided (campfire, smores, games, & more) </li><li>Kids under 16 yrs must be accompanied by an adult </li><li>"Campground" opens at 4:00pm. </li><li>COST: $3 per person ($5 per non-member guest) </li><li>Please call the front office to RSVP. </li></ul> Duke Faculty Club Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:18:24 EST Family Campout on Saturday, November 7th 2009 NC Latin American Film Festival http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-92-0-0-3599 feature length movies, documentaries, animation, short movies, and video art from the Americas. November 1-22. Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:59:53 EDT 2009 NC Latin American Film Festival Faculty Scholar Award http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3594 One of our undergraduate majors, Yun (Rose) Li, has won a Faculty Scholar Award. There are usually only three such awards per academic year! The Faculty Scholar Award is the highest honor awarded by Duke faculty to our undergraduates. Chemistry Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:18:15 EDT Faculty Scholar Award DCID Hosts Training for Xi’an Officials http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3586 Customized program is the fourth designed for Chinese officials DCID welcomed 25 officials from the Xi’an Reform and Development Commission to campus for a customized executive education program on Public Policy and Public Sector Management. Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:54:24 EDT DCID Hosts Training for Xi’an Officials DCID Faculty Member Leads Research Initiative http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3587 Research project unites current, former DCID faculty members DCID Faculty member Natalia Mirovitskaya and former DCID Director and Founder William Ascher are working together on the multi-faceted project “Economic Development Strategies and Averting Collective Violence.” The project, Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:53:46 EDT DCID Faculty Member Leads Research Initiative MIDP Summer Internships Connect Students and Alumni http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3582 The Summer 2009 MIDP internship season brought together current and past MIDP Fellows to tackle current international development issues. Two MIDP fellows had the opportunity to intern with MIDP alumni: Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:45:58 EDT MIDP Summer Internships Connect Students and Alumni Friday, November 6 - Annual SHA Meeting Reception - Downtown Louisville http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-2-16-0-3585 The History Departments of The University Of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and Duke University Cordially Invite You To Attend A Reception At the Annual Meeting of the SHA Friday, History Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:18:19 EDT Friday, November 6 - Annual SHA Meeting Reception - Downtown Louisville Minor American Poetry Series http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-4-0-0-3497 Lucy Corin and Guillermo Parra Readings will be held at The Space (715 Washington Street) at 8 pm. Sponsored by the English Department's <a href="http://english.duke.edu/community/poetrygroup/">Poetry Reading Group</a>. English Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:33:53 EDT Minor American Poetry Series Fall 2009 at Duke: Soccer Politics http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-92-0-0-3580 Laurent Dubois presents a series exploring the power of the global game. All events are free and open to the public. Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:19:26 EDT Fall 2009 at Duke: Soccer Politics Harvard Business School http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-60-0-0-3573 Meet HBS Admissions...Learn About 2+2. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 136 Social Sciences, 6:00pm. Prebusiness Advising Office Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:07:48 EDT Harvard Business School Chemistry of Fire http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3572 On Sept. 29, at 7pm the Department of Chemistry held its <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/outreach/fire.pdf">5th Annual Evening of Chemistry Demonstration</a> program (<a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/news/fire.php">Photos</a>). This year's program focused on the chemistry of fire, flammability properties of various substances, Chemistry Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:45:20 EDT Chemistry of Fire <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/~wwarren/">Dr. Ivan Piletic</a> was a poster prize winner http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3570 at the Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics' annual meeting October 6 for his presentation "Imaging Melanomas with Nonlinear Infrared Transient Absorption Microscopy". Chemistry Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:50:37 EDT <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/~wwarren/">Dr. Ivan Piletic</a> was a poster prize winner The Vascular Plant Herbarium http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-13-0-0-3563 Duke Today (issue of October 2, 2009) features the Vascular Plant Herbarium and its new facilities in the Phytotron. With the help of funding from the NSF, Biology Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:12:23 EDT The Vascular Plant Herbarium Assistant Professor of the Practice http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3557 The Department of Statistical Science invites applications for faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor of the Practice to begin in Fall 2010. Statistical Science Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:01:54 EDT Assistant Professor of the Practice Positions for Postdoctoral Research Associates in Statistical Methods and Computation for Immunological Applications http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3554 Two positions for postdoctoral research associates in statistical methods and computation for immunological applications are available at Duke University. These positions are available immediately and will be filled as soon as possible. <hr/> Postdoctoral research associate (RA) in statistical science Bayesian methods and advanced Bayesian computation for structured mixture modelling. (NIH - ARRA RC1 funding) Appointment will be to the Department of Statistical Science, working with Mike West and his research group in development and implementation of structured mixture models for high-dimensional variables and very large data sets. Applied contexts are those of structure identification and discrimination in studies immune monitoring and immunotherapy applications in vaccine research, infectious disease and cancer, using huge data sets generated by flow cytometry technologies. The RA will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers and students in statistical science, computational biology and clinical sciences, working together to develop statistical models and software for flow cytometry data analysis. The RA will be involved in theory and methods developments related to hierarchical mixture modelling and Bayesian analysis, and implementation of MCMC and Bayesian EM methods including aspects of parallel and multi-core computation. Candidates should have a PhD in statistics or closely related discipline, knowledge and experience in Bayesian methods and computation, strong computational orientation and programming skills, and interests in biological applications. This position is available immediately and will be filled as soon as possible. Appointment will be made on a renewable, one-year contract with the expectation of a two-year term. Applications should be submitted by email only (as pdf attachment) to <a href="mailto:tameka@stat.duke.edu">tameka@stat.duke.edu</a>. Applicants should arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be emailed to the same address. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator <hr/> Postdoctoral research associate in computational statistics for flow cytometry. (NIH - ARRA RC1 grant funding) The department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University Medical Center has a postdoctoral research associate (RA) position open in computational statistics for flow cytometry. Flow cytometry is an advanced technology assay for measuring individual cell phenotype and function, and is critical for immune monitoring and immunotherapy applications in vaccine research, infectious disease and cancer. The RA will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers and students in computational biology, statistics and clinical sciences working together to develop statistical models and software for flow cytometry data analysis. The RA roles include the management and analysis of cancer and HIV data sets, as well as working with our collaborators in statistics to develop an open source software suite for Bayesian machine learning in flow cytometry. Candidates should have a PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or related technical field, and strong programming skills in Python and C/C++. Knowledge of databases and a biological background are desirable but not necessary. The successful candidate will be expected to interact with experimentalists and clinicians, and to have a strong interest in learning the relevant biology. This position is available immediately and will be filled as soon as possible. Appointment will be made on a renewable, one-year contract with the expectation of a two-year term. Please submit a cover letter (including a brief statement of interest), CV, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Cliburn Chan, <a href="mailto:cliburn.chan@duke.edu">cliburn.chan@duke.edu</a>. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator Statistical Science Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:08:04 EDT Positions for Postdoctoral Research Associates in Statistical Methods and Computation for Immunological Applications Postdoctoral Associate in Bayesian Statistics http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3553 The Department of Statistical Science at Duke University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to work on Bayesian methods for massive dimensional predictors, with an emphasis on applications to studies of gene-environment interactions and complex phenotypes. Some areas of particular interest include random and nonlinear projections for dimensionality reduction, sparse latent factor models and Bayesian nonparametrics. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D in statistics or a related field and will have a very strong theoretical and computational background. This research will focus on advancing the theory and methods available for massive dimensional predictors, with an emphasis on practically useful methods that can be applied broadly by non-statisticians. Applicants should email their CV, a brief statement of their background and interests and contact information for at least three references to: David Dunson, Professor Department of Statistical Science Duke University <a href="mailto:dunson@stat.duke.edu">dunson@stat.duke.edu</a> Statistical Science Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:57:29 EDT Postdoctoral Associate in Bayesian Statistics DCID Staff ‘Build’ Their Skills http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3544 Staff members volunteer in the local community Ripped-up jeans. An old t-shirt. Muddy tennis shoes. Is this the new standard dress code for DCID? Only for the most recent community-service project completed by several DCID staff-members. Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:56:58 EDT DCID Staff ‘Build’ Their Skills “My Mother Now Sells Pap” http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3546 Ray of Hope Children’s Foundation Social Integrated Development Program Contributed by Stella Ndubuisi After completing her MIDP program, Stella Ndubuisi’s (’08) efforts are once again directed at her life project: providing an education for the street children of Lagos. Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:51:04 EDT “My Mother Now Sells Pap” MIDP Starts New Academic Year http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3545 The Master of International Development Policy (formerly the Program in International Development Policy) welcomed its newest class in August 2009. Twenty-nine fellows joined the program for the 2009-2010 academic year, Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:41:49 EDT MIDP Starts New Academic Year November 05-08, 2009 - Resolve 2009 Conference - Chicago http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-2-227-0-3541 Students have been taking action on this issue for years; volunteering, raising funds and getting involved in the community. Now it's time to take that action to the next level. I invite you to join hundreds of students from across the country who will come together at the Resolve 2009 Conference this fall to launch our Resolve to Fight Poverty. You'll hear the latest on the issues, learn the skills to take action, build alliances and together, we will do what it takes to ensure everyone can live in a world without poverty. History Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:45:21 EDT November 05-08, 2009 - Resolve 2009 Conference - Chicago Assistant Professor Position http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3531 The Department of Statistical Science invites applications for faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2010. Preference will be given to candidates whose core statistical science research interests are complemented with collaborative research interest in systems biology, Statistical Science Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:50:28 EDT Assistant Professor Position Visiting Faculty Positions http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3530 The Duke University Department of Statistical Science invites applications for Visiting Faculty positions to begin in Fall 2010. Preference will be given to candidates whose core statistical science research interests are complemented with collaborative research interest in systems biology, Statistical Science Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:48:02 EDT Visiting Faculty Positions Guillermo Trejo in APSR http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-32-95-0-3525 Congratulations to Guillermo who had the lead article in the current issue of APSR. To view the article click <A href="http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=6101608&fulltextType=RA&fileId=S0003055409990025 ">here</A>.  This is a very important achievement.  Congratulations Guillermo!   Political Science Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:06:53 EDT Guillermo Trejo in APSR Latino/a Studies will cover up to 2 more registration fees for Hispanic Acheivement Conference http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3522 Latino/a Studies will cover up to 2 more registration fees for Hispanic Achievement Conference at <a href="meredith.edu">Meredith College</a>. The conference is sponsored by the North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals on October 9th and will cover themes of Latino achievement in education. Latino/a Studies Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:33:38 EDT Latino/a Studies will cover up to 2 more registration fees for Hispanic Acheivement Conference New DCID Publications Available http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3501 DCID is pleased to bring you are newest publications: the DCID brochure, which outlines each unit of our center, and our annual report, which highlights DCID's activities from July 2008-June 2009. Duke Center for International Development Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:21:52 EDT New DCID Publications Available Military History Seminar Program http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-2-16-0-3489 Friday, October 30, 2009, 4 - 6 pm Watson Jennison (University of North Carolina, Greensboro) Defining the Borders of Freedom: Black Resistance in Southern Georgia, 1812-1818 Friday, November 20, 2009, 4 - 6 pm Anna Krylova (Duke University) Bonded by Combat: Soviet Women and Men Sharing Violence, Authority, and Romance in Mechanized Warfare, 1942-1945 History Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:32:59 EDT Military History Seminar Program Latino/a Studies welcomes new PostDoc Associate http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3485 <a href="http://fds.duke.edu/db/aas/latino/staff/mg151"> Monika Gosin</a> earned a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) with a dissertation titled Reframing the Nation: The Afro-Cuban Challenge to Black and Latino struggles for American Identity. Latino/a Studies Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:23:39 EDT Latino/a Studies welcomes new PostDoc Associate Dr. Stephens is the new Governance Secretary to the Board of Directors for NAGC http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-26-0-0-3479 Kristen Stephens has been appointed as Governance Secretary to the Board of Directors for the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). NAGC invests all of its resources to train teachers, Education Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:12:13 EDT Dr. Stephens is the new Governance Secretary to the Board of Directors for NAGC The 5th Annual Evening of Chemistry Demonstration Program http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3469 The Department of Chemistry, Duke University, cordially invites you, your students, and families to The 5th Annual Evening of Chemistry Demonstration Program, Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (Oct. 1 Rain Date), 7:15 – 8:30 PM, on the front lawn of the French Family Science Center, 124 Science Drive. Chemistry Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:59:35 EDT The 5th Annual Evening of Chemistry Demonstration Program Fall 2009 History Colloquium Schedule http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-2-16-0-3463 Monday November 16 Reeve Huston "The Crisis in Popular Sovereignty in the United States, 1816 to 1825" The colloquium will be in 229 Carr at 12:00 noon History Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:27:31 EDT Fall 2009 History Colloquium Schedule CR Hauser and J.T. Adams fellowships http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3445 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/%7Etoone/labgroup/shestopalov.html ">Alexander Shestopalov</a> is the recent recipient of the CR Hauser and J.T. Adams fellowships for his research in Catalytic Microcontact Printing. With other members of Eric Toone's group, he has developed several inkless catalytic microcontact printing techniques that achieves accurate, Chemistry Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:11:48 EDT CR Hauser and J.T. Adams fellowships Prof. Bass wins NSF CDI Award http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-15-0-0-3421 Prof. <a href="http://www.phy.duke.edu/~bass/">Steffen Bass</a> awarded a Cyber-enabled Discovery and Innovation grant for Advanced Modeling and Data Analysis. This project will bring together scientists from Michigan State, Physics Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:16:13 EDT Prof. Bass wins NSF CDI Award Congratulations to Joe Grieco, Chris Gelpi, and Camber Warren http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-32-95-0-3420 A slightly late congratulations to our friends Joe Grieco, Chris Gelpi, and Camber Warren for their paper in the April 2009 International Organization. Political Science Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:57:56 EDT Congratulations to Joe Grieco, Chris Gelpi, and Camber Warren Melting Space-Time http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-15-0-0-3419 This <a href="http://research.duke.edu/melting-spacetime/">article in Duke Research</a> focuses on how Profs. Bass and Mueller's research on the hottest & densest matter created by mankind relates to Prof. John Thomas' work on ultra-cold atoms. Physics Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:39:03 EDT Melting Space-Time Mini Camp schedule for the 2009-2010 school year is now posted http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-115-0-0-3418 Check out the Mini Camp schedule for the 2009 - 2010 school year <a href="http://facultyclub.duke.edu/camps/mini_camp.html" class="style2">HERE</a>. Duke Faculty Club Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:00:26 EDT Mini Camp schedule for the 2009-2010 school year is now posted Prof. John Thomas research featured http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-15-0-0-3417 John Thomas' work with the physics of ultracold temperatures is featured in <a href="http://research.duke.edu/fire-meets-ice/">Duke Research</a> Physics Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:10:05 EDT Prof. John Thomas research featured Duke Statistics Alumni Network Web Site and Newsletter http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-82-0-3391 The first issue of the Duke Statistics Alumni Letter is available on the <a href="http://www.stat.duke.edu/people/alumninetwork/">Duke Statistics Alumni Network</a> homepage. The Alumni Network home page is available via a link at the bottom of the Duke Statistics homepage. Statistical Science Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:26:08 EDT Duke Statistics Alumni Network Web Site and Newsletter DCID Faculty Updates http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3389 The faculty members of DCID participated in several activities during the Spring 2009 semester. We are pleased to welcome our newest faculty member, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:33:04 EDT DCID Faculty Updates Custom Executive Education Programs Diversify http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3387 DCID expanded its customized programs this spring, completing three successful trainings for participants from Azerbaijan, China and Thailand. Azerbaijan: DCID delivered a ten-week course from Feb 19 to May 2, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:32:39 EDT Custom Executive Education Programs Diversify Overseas Advising Report http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3388 DCID faculty members recently participated in several consulting projects with foreign governments. These assignments have taken faculty members to Guyana, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:32:31 EDT Overseas Advising Report DCID Alumni Award Recipients Announced http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3383 The Duke Center for International Development is pleased to announce the first winners of its alumni awards. DCID alumni awards recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to the broad field of international development based on the criteria for each individual award. Duke Center for International Development Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:43:45 EDT DCID Alumni Award Recipients Announced Linking Policy Research and Action http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3384 The Duke Center for International Development (DCID) and Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) introduced a new, pilot model that aims to link policy research expertise in the university with the policy priorities and needs of an NGO for the Summer 2009. Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:32:49 EDT Linking Policy Research and Action Congratulations Graduates! http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3366 34 PIDP Fellows participated in Dukeâ€ s 2009 graduation ceremonies. Twenty-three completed their degree requirements in May and eleven will continue with course work during the summer, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:40:53 EDT Congratulations Graduates! Duke Microfinance Leadership Initiative Launches Investment Fund http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3365 Partnership with Ugandan credit union creates “living laboratory” for learning The Duke Microfinance Leadership Initiative (DMLI) has identified the first recipient of their Investment Fund, which was launched in the spring of 2008, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:33:36 EDT Duke Microfinance Leadership Initiative Launches Investment Fund PIDP Transitions to MIDP http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3367 This letter was sent to PIDP alumni in May 2009     This letter is to inform you of an exciting transition that the Program in International Development Policy will make due to becoming part of the new Duke Sanford School of Public Policy.  As some of you may know, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:32:11 EDT PIDP Transitions to MIDP Trustees approve new school of public policy http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-1-0-0-3343 The Terry Sanford School of Public Policy will come into being on July 1, under Inaugural Dean Bruce Kuniholm. Arts & Sciences Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:47 EDT Trustees approve new school of public policy Blue elected chair of Board of Trustees http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-1-0-0-3347 Veteran North Carolina legislator Daniel T. Blue, Jr. L'73 replaces Robert K. Steel T'73. Arts & Sciences Mon, 11 May 2009 13:50:32 EDT Blue elected chair of Board of Trustees New budget increases financial aid 17.1 percent http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-1-0-0-3346 The $1.8 billion budget includes a 3.9 percent increase for undergraduate tuition, fees, room and board, but otherwise projects no major changes in revenues or expenditures. Arts & Sciences Mon, 11 May 2009 12:26:08 EDT New budget increases financial aid 17.1 percent Oprah Winfrey gives commencement address http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-1-0-0-3344 The entrepreneur-philanthropist urged graduates to help others move to "higher ground." Arts & Sciences Mon, 11 May 2009 11:38:33 EDT Oprah Winfrey gives commencement address