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How the Trauma and Struggles of World War I Helped Shape the …
Nov 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.
Q&A: Why Inclusive Language Matters - Duke Today
May 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:
Immigration: Complexities and Challenges - Duke Today
Apr 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.
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Duke Today is produced jointly by University Communications and Marketing and the Office of Communication Services (OCS). Articles are produced by staff and faculty across the university and health system to comprise a one-stop-shop for news from around Duke. Geoffrey Mock of University Communications is the editor of the 'News' edition.
Three Years Later: How the Pandemic Changed Us - Duke Today
Mar 8, 2023 · The pandemic changed the way most of us lived. We learned how to work remotely or gained new appreciation for human connection. And, for the loved ones of the roughly 1 million Americans who died from the virus, life will forever feel incomplete. While the worst of the pandemic may be behind us, its effects linger.
Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? | Duke Today
Sep 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 improve scores on class tests at all grade ...
Q&A: What is Privilege? - Duke Today
Feb 20, 2024 · Privilege is a fundamental concept within the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It presents itself in a range of forms, encompassing socioeconomic, racial, gender, and heterosexual privileges. According to Royster, privileges are advantages that individuals frequently don't directly earn or select; instead, they stem from systemic ...
Why Biology Matters - Duke Today
Oct 12, 2020 · Why Biology Matters. Steve Nowicki discusses the importance of biology in understanding both ourselves, and the world around us. By Duke Today Staff. With the help of the author H.G. Wells, biology professor Steve Nowicki explains how the study of biology has helped shape our understanding of ourselves, our health and the world we live in.
Stiff, Achy Knees? Lab-Made Cartilage Gel Outperforms the Real …
Aug 11, 2022 · Duke researchers have developed a gel-based cartilage substitute to relieve achy knees that’s even stronger and more durable than the real thing. Clinical trials to start next year. Credit: Canva. DURHAM, N.C. -- Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with ...