How the Trauma and Struggles of World War I Helped Shape the …
WEBNov 8, 2018 · When 200,000 black soldiers went to Europe with the American Expeditionary Forces to fight for democracy in World War I, they left behind a country where Jim Crow restricted their own rights at every turn. Historian Adriane Lentz-Smith said the war made that contradiction conspicuous.
Celebrating a Century of the Blue Devil Mascot - Duke Today
WEBOct 6, 2022 · It was a Blue Devil reunion for the history books. During the university’s Homecoming Weekend, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 16 former Blue Devil mascots met up on campus to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Blue Devil. The group reunited over a shared tradition, participated in an on-field recognition at Wallace Wade—and even toured the …
Immigration: Complexities and Challenges - Duke Today
WEBApr 12, 2021 · Immigration: Complexities and Challenges. Duke researchers are informing the debates with factual data on why and how people immigrate to the U.S., what happens after they arrive and how immigration affects everyone involved. Regardless of who’s in charge, immigration and the U.S. government’s approach to it is a thorny topic.
Words of Welcome to Students During Orientation Week - Duke …
WEBAug 22, 2019 · So what’s next? The Class of 2023, as well as new graduate and professional students, have settled in but many are probably wondering what the next few years holds for them at Duke. One key element of Orientation Week is, as its name implies, getting students going in the right direction. Part of that is feeling welcomed and at home here on campus. Part is learning how to put your best foot ...
Michael Tomasello: What Makes Humans Human? - Duke Today
WEBApr 8, 2019 · In his new book, “Becoming Human,” (Harvard University Press, 2019) Michael Tomasello brings together more than two decades of his research on what makes humans unique. The book builds on Tomasello’s work studying young children’s development, and on the psychological processes that set young children apart from human’s closest living ...
Welcome to the Duke Football Elko Era - Duke Today
WEBAug 31, 2022 · Jack Frederick @workingatduke. Amid the measured mayhem of a recent football practice, Duke head coach Mike Elko quietly keeps watch with a whistle swinging around his left index finger. Elko’s words are sparing as he moves about practice as 300-pound bodies collide, air horns ring and players and coaches move through drills at breakneck speed.
Duke Study: Homework Helps Students Succeed in School, As
WEBMar 7, 2006 · It turns out that parents are right to nag: To succeed in school, kids should do their homework. Duke University researchers have reviewed more than 60 research studies on homework between 1987 and 2003 and concluded that homework does have a positive effect on student achievement. Harris Cooper, a professor of …
Capturing the Pandemic Experience in Haiku Poetry - Duke Today
WEBApr 14, 2021 · The COVID-19 pandemic and the events since March 2020 left us with indelible experiences. From quirks of remote work to powerful emotions stemming from the way the pandemic intersects with our lives, poetry can be a healthy and fun way to process moments and feelings. To celebrate International Haiku Poetry Day on April 17, Working@Duke asked ...
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 …
Metabolism Changes With Age, Just Not When You Might Think
WEBAug 12, 2021 · Metabolism Changes With Age, Just Not When You Might Think Researchers have precisely measured life’s metabolic highs and lows, from birth to old age, and the findings might surprise you.