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DUKE’SECONOMIC IMPACT
Study says economicimpact on Durhamand Durham Countyis $3.2 billion peryear.
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KEEPING THEDEVILS COOL
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TALKING WITHTRACY FUTHEY
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NEWS YOU CAN USE :: Volume 1, Issue 4 :: June/July 2006
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amuel Wells, Dean of Duke Chapel, joined other Duke community panelists on April 20for “A Conversation on Campus Culture in the Chapel.” He reflected on the impor-tance of forming friendships with people who are different than us, particularly during painful times.Wells, who was appointed Chapel Dean last year, also is a member of the Campus CultureInitiative Steering Committee. The committee was formed by President Richard H. Brodhead “totake the measureof our campus culture and see where it could be improved.” It is one of five groupsexploring issues of race, class and gender that arose after members of the men’s lacrosse team were accused of sexual assault.
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sat down with Wells to talk more about friendships and how Duke moves forward in the wake of the lacrosse controversy.
During the conversation on campus culture, you spoke about making friendships. Why isthis important?
It seems to me the relationship that really changes lives is friendship.To be someone’sfriend is to say,“I am allowing myselfto be changed by knowing you.”We can only say thatto a limited number ofpeople in our lives without being pulled completely out of shape or just being dishonest or making promises we can’t deliver on.In our working relationships,we should aspire to be around a couple ofdozen people who are differentthan us in some significant way.And over a period oftime,with each ofthese people, we should hope to have a conversation that recognizes they’re from a different religion,they’re from a different race,they have a profoundly different understanding ofbaseballor whatever it might be that shows that we’re starting from a different place.That may involve tension,but the promise offriendship is a promise that,“I will look for ways in which this leads to enrichment.”
How has the media portrayed the issues surrounding the lacrosse situation?
Theymight be regarded as stereotypical portrayals ofwhite,rich,preppy boysencountering various kinds ofso-called “other.”Other gender,race or class,and Durhamsomehow being portrayed as the epitome ofthat other with a capital O,and the “white,preppyboys”being somehow the epitome ofa kind ofa norm.Now,ifyou put that inaglobal context,the whole thing seems much more complex than that.I’m very happy totalk about race and class and gender so long as we include gender in race and we includeclass in race and don’t regard them as three entirely discreet phenomena.One ofthe fas-cinating things about Durham is it has had a substantial African American middle classfor a very long time.That makes race and class always part ofthe same conversation. That’snot the wayit’sbeing portrayed.
You havesaid Duke’s response to Hurricane Katrina can help us with the lacrosse situation.Howso?
Everybody’s instant response to the Katrina disaster was to get in a minibus and headdown to the GulfCoast and do something useful.Partofme had misgivings about thisbecause I thought intellectually,ifthis is our whole response,that’s just putting your fingerover the leak.It’s not switching offthe water.Socially,I thought it was a wonderfulresponse ofgenerosity.The point ofmentioning Katrina in relation to the last six weeksis thatwhen you’re uniting about an issue that’s beyond any ofyou,that’s where real
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Top: Duke Chapel Dean Samuel Wells discusses the importance of forming friendships; Middle: DukeDivinitystudents participate in the “Take Back The Night” rally in March; Bottom: Malik Z. Shabazz, thenational chairman for the New Black Panther Party, held a protest off-campus in May.
Workshop offered by Office for Institutional Equity
What do you say to an employee who dresses inappropriately? Whatabout a manager who is not using respectful language?
“Challenging Dialogues at Work: Race, Sex, and Religion”
will focus on the elements ofachallenging dialogue, as well as prac-tical tools for handling tough conver-sations effectively. A professionalactor will work with participants topractice communication skills. Theworkshop will be offered at no chargefrom 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. June 7 at Durham Regional Hospital;June 13 at Trent Hall; July 13 at the Mary Lou Williams Center forBlack Culture in the West Union Building; and July 28 at Learning&Organization Development at 402 Oregon St. Register onlineat <www.duke.edu/web/equity/> or call (919) 681-6435.
Duke’s substance abuse policy
To comply with federal regulations, Duke notifies employees annuallyof its substance abuse policy and available resources. Duke does nottolerate any substance use (including alcohol) which imperils thehealth and well-being of any member of the workforce or that ofour students, patients and visitors. The policy is available for reviewon the Human Resources Web site at < www.hr.duke.edu/policies.>
Appropriate use of Duke logo and name
Duke has strict guidelines that require vendors to receive approvalfrom university and health system senior leadership prior to using theDuke name or logo in any publicity or advertising. These guidelineshelp protect the Duke brand and ensure appropriate usage. Recently,alarge postcard created by a graphic design firm used Duke's nameand logo to advertise its services. The postcard was designed anddistributed to numerous departments at Duke without the necessaryapprovals. For more information about the use of Duke’s logo or name,please contact Duke Procurement Services at (919) 681-5900.
Be prepared for severe weather
Want to stay informed during the Atlantic hurricane season, whichstarted June 1? Start by reviewing Duke’s severe weather policy. It isthe policy of Duke University and Health System to maintain essentialservices and operations during any severe weather or emergencycondition while providing for the protection, safety and health of allpatients, students, faculty and staff. Essential services include maintain-inghospital operations, supporting students in residence, operatingresearch facilities and providing necessary support and administrativeservices. To ensure continuous operations during severe weatherconditions, all jobs are categorized into one of three service levels –essential, reserved and delayed. Supervisors should confirm servicecategory assignments, review the department’s plan for severeweather and emergency conditions, and explain work expectationsbased on the assigned service designation for the job with all staff.More information is at <www.hr.duke.edu/weather>.
Teamwork Award winners donate money
The 46 faculty and staff members who pulled together last year to helpopen Duke’s doors to students displaced by Hurricane Katrina pulledtogether again to support continued relief efforts. The group won theTeamwork Award last year, which includes a $1,000 cash award. Thegroup decided the best way to use the money was to donate it to agroup of students from the Pratt School of Engineering. The studentsspent spring break in the gulf coast supporting recovery efforts.
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“Drive AwayHappy” … Car Buying Seminar,12:30 p.m., Searle Center,register at <www.dukefcu.org>.
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The 21stannual Jim Valvano Kids Klassicto benefit pediatric cancerprograms at Duke Children’sHospital & Health Center, noon,Washington Duke Inn. ContactDon Shea, (919) 667-2564.
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Convocationfor new undergraduate students(11 a.m.) and graduate andprofessional students (4 p.m.).For more events, check theuniversity’s online calendarathttp://calendar.duke.edu
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arking rates for 2006-2007 will increaseslightly to help cover rising operating costs associated with fuel for transitbuses and parking lot maintenance.Rates fornon-reserved spaces in decksand surface lots will rise between 20 centsand $2.25 per month,depending on location.“Weworked to keepincreases to a mini-mum,”said Cathy Reeve,director ofParking &Transportation Services.“The majority of faculty and staffat Duke will see theirmonthly parking rates only go up 20 cents or30 cents per month.As the university grows,demand for parking continues to increase,and so do Duke’soperating costs.”Rates for Duke students,visitors and vendorsalso will see modest increases forthe coming year. What will remain the same is the ease of the permit renewal process for Dukeemployees.Notices will be sent by e-mail tocurrent permit holders to inform them of any changes in parking rates for 2006-2007.Here are some helpful hints:•Ifyou have a 2007 permit,you don’tneed to do anything until next summer.•Ifyou have a 2006 permit and pay for it through payroll deduction,youalso do not need to do anything. Your 2007 permit will be mailed toeither your home or workaddress – whatever address Parking & Transportation Services has on file.(Ifyou have moved since last sum-mer,please update your address.)•Ifyou have a 2006 permit and do notpaythrough payroll deduction,you canrenewonline at<parking.duke.edu>between June 12 and Aug.4.Ifyouselect to payonline,the fee is deductedfrom your pay.•You can visit the Parking & Transportation Services office onCoal Pile Drive to renew or pick upany paperwork.The office acceptscash,personal checks,VISA andMASTERCARD.•All new permits must be displayedstarting Aug.16.Reeve suggested one way to help beatthe increasing cost ofgas and parking is totakeadvantageofalternative transportationoptions suchas carpooling or vanpooling.Duke offers incentives to employees whoselect alternative transportation options.Employees who carpool receive a reducedmonthly parking rate and 24 free daily park-ing passes.Vanpool participants also eachreceive24 free dailypasses to park theirpersonal cars on campus on occasion;that’stwice as many daily passes as last year.
—By Leanora Minai Editor,Working@Duke
INCREASE IS BETWEEN 20 CENTS AND $2.25 PER MONTH
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MONTHLY PERMITRATES
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Remote............................$9Proximate Lots..........$28.25Premium Lots............$58.75Universal Access......$75.25Reserved Spaces/ Garages ................$90.50
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DUMC Garages................$49Gated Lots................$32.75Remote Lots................$6.35
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Hourly Parking(DUMC garages)............$1Hourly Parking, all other..$2Special Event....................$5Daily Vendor....................$6Daily Visitor Permit(hourly spaces, notDUMC)..........................$7DUMC Departmental(10) Coupon Book......$60
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Duke On TheMove Outcomes
3.1 million
Number of exercise minutes
2,187
Number of participants
505 pounds
Pounds lost by participants who completedthe program survey
30 percent
Participants exercisingmore than before
18 percent
Participantsexperiencing lesswork-related stress
Jimmie Banks
See Jimmie Banks’ art
Jimmie Banks’work is ondisplay in June at the Southwestbranch ofthe Durham PublicLibrary,3605 Shannon Rd.Theshow will be dedicated to hismother,who passed away inMay.Banks will discuss hispaintings atareception at thelibrary at 2 p.m.June 24. The book,
Jimmie’s Artwork
,is available at Lilly Library andthrough Amazon.com.Imagesofhis paintings are online at<www.yessy.com/jimmieart>
“I THINK ART 24-7,” SAID DUKE ELECTRICIAN JIMMIE BANKS
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immie Banks’reputation as an artist is spreading. The senior electrician in the Facilities ManagementDepartment began drawing in the third grade.By sixth grade,he was painting portraits offriends and family. As an adult,Banks has had exhibits at the Mary Lou Williams Center,DukeHospital and Cup AJoe’scafeinRaleigh;he’s won awards at the state fair and Duke’semployee artshow;and the book,
Domestic Violence: Both Sides of the Coin
,features one ofhis drawingsonthe cover.“It’s relaxing,and I just get so much pleasure outofit,”Banks said about painting.“I get pleasureout of people seeing the work and the joy in their eyes and theexpression on their face.”Standing on Duke’scampus atthe Springternationalfestival in April,Banks is quick to crack a wide smile ashe passes out a color copyofapainting garnished withaminiature self-portrait;the cover ofhis self-publishedbook;and a Web address with his work.“I’ve done so many portraits,a lot oftimes peoplecome backfor more,or somebody else will see it and say,‘I got to get a portrait,’”said Banks,who has worked atDukefor seven years.In addition to doing commission portraits,Banksselects favorite public figures to paint from photographsand then sends his subjects the results.Oprah Winfrey liked her unsolicited portrait so muchshe flashed it on her show.Paintings ofEvander Holyfield, Anita Baker and Michael Jackson areawaiting addressesfor delivery.Former Dukepresident NannerlO.Keohanethanked Banks for her black and white portrait.Duke president Richard H.Brodhead is another potentialsubject -- “IfI do get theopportunity,it would be my pleasureto do it,”Banks said.Inspired by painters ranging from Norman Rockwell toLeonardo da Vinci to SimmieKnox,Banks paints more than individual people.Using col-ored pencil,pastels,oil paints and acrylics,he renders biblicalscenes,luxurious living rooms,the Star Trek cast and more.“The ideas just come in my head because I think art24-7,”he said.“It’s just second nature.” Working full-time at Duke,Banks stays busy on week-days checking generators and emergency lighting through-out campus.On weekends,he works at a retirement homenear his home in Raleigh.Banks,45,is also a father,hus-band and cooking enthusiast,which means he’s not left with lots oftime to stareatablank canvas.“I typically paint fast,”he said,“unless I have a vacation day.”
—By James Todd Writer,Office of News & Communications
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ris Moyle did not want to reach her health goalsthrough dieting alone.So,on Jan.9,she enrolled in“Duke On The Move,”the university-wide millionminute exercise challenge.Over the next three months,she logged 5,080 minutesofexercise – everything from racquetball to brisk walksduring lunch.Moyle lost 46 pounds.“We already have the tools to get fit,”said Moyle,an assistant in Duke’s Institute ofStatistics and DecisionSciences.“We just don’t apply them ifwe aren’t reinforcing them.Duke on the Move was reinforcement to make thetime to gothe extra mile.”Moyle was not alone.During the three-month challenge, which ended in March.2,187 Duke faculty and staffexer-cisedfor a total of3.1-million minutes,exceeding the ini-tial program goal of1 million minutes. Atthe start ofeach year when most people are enthusi-astic about resolutions,LIVE FOR LIFE,Duke’s employee wellness program,launches a health awareness campaign.LIVE FOR LIFE offered Duke On The Move toassist faculty and staffwith weight and fitness goals.Withinthe first month ofthe program,employees reached 1 millionminutes,and the challenge was increased to 3 million minutes."The Million Minute Challenge successfully helpedmotivate Duke faculty and staffto increase their weekly exercise and make healthy lifestyle changes,”said Kerry Thornton,aLIVE FOR LIFE fitness specialist.LIVE FOR LIFE organized walks during lunch andencouraged participants to increase everyday activities – afaster pace when walking from the parking lot to work andusing stairs.Collectively,participants who completed theDuke On The Move survey reported losing 505 pounds.Common health risk factors among Duke employeesare stress,high body mass index (a ratio ofweight toheight) and high blood pressure.Exercise helps reduce therisks,and as recommended by the U.S Department of Agriculture,adults who want to maintain or lose weightshould do 60 to 90 minutes ofmoderate-to-vigorousactivity most days ofthe week.In addition to personal rewards,LIVE FOR LIFEoffered incentives for exercise during Duke On The Move. When Moyle logged at least 2,000 minutes,she received100 LIVE FOR LIFE dollars to spend in the LIVE FOR LIFE store.Exercise has always been a part ofMoyle’s life.Now inher 50s,it’s all the more important to her that she remains fit.Moyle exercised at least once a day during the program.She played racquetball for an hour several times a week and walked during lunch.“You really have to schedule the time for exercise,”said Moyle,“otherwise,time slips away and you end up notdoing that day’s exercise.”
—By Nancy E.OatesWorking@Duke correspondent
LIVE FOR LIFE fitness challengedraws 2,200 participants
DUKE EMPLOYEES LOG MORE THAN 3 MILLION EXERCISE MINUTES
Kris Moyle, an assistant in Duke’sInstitute of Statistics and DecisionSciences, participated in Duke On TheMove. She climbs the steps at WallaceWade Stadium during a recent workout.
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