Celebrating Duke's Centennial Year
Celebrating Duke's Centennial Year
As part of Duke's Centennial celebration in 2024, Working@Duke will highlight historical workforce moments and issues and showcase staff and faculty who shaped Duke during its first century. Additionally, we will feature present-day colleagues who are actively contributing to a bold and visionary path for Duke's future.
Join us in commemorating Duke's Centennial by sharing your bits of history and work-related Centennial story ideas. Your contributions will be a cherished part of our celebratory coverage in 2024.
October 28, 2024
A Century of Duke Stories Remembered Together
Duke retirees and alumni gather at Croasdaile Village to recount their experiences
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September 3, 2024
The Women Behind the Making of Duke’s Woman’s College
The establishment of Duke in 1924 paved the way for the Woman’s College to open in 1930 on East Campus
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August 27, 2024
True Blue Duke Roots
For some families, contributions to Duke’s workforce span generations
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July 16, 2024
Chef Bill Jones Broke Barriers at Duke
Sixty years after her wedding date, as Duke celebrates its Centennial, Mary Duke Trent Jones realized she had a photo of Bill Jones not shared before in public
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May 20, 2024
Centennial Reception Celebrates Duke’s Workforce
Staff, faculty and retirees gather to mark Duke’s first century
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May 14, 2024
A Steady ‘Heartbeat’ of Duke Human Resources
After 51 Years at Duke, Celenzy Chavis is not ready to retire yet
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April 24, 2024
Duke’s Oldest Trees: Witnesses to a Century of History
Long-lived oaks, magnolias and cedars offer tangible connection to Duke’s beginnings
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March 1, 2024
What are your predictions for Duke over the next 100 years?
Staff, faculty and retirees share their vision for Duke's next century
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February 28, 2024
Faculty Find a Home for Bright Minds
Since its beginning, Duke proves to be a place where faculty can thrive
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February 28, 2024
A Lasting Legacy of Remote Work
Post-pandemic work landscape creates new realities for many Duke employees
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February 28, 2024
Caregivers Shine Amidst Historic Pandemic
Team members on the front lines of health care rose to the challenge of COVID-19
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February 28, 2024
Women’s Initiative Improved Experiences for All
Effort included parental leave for primary caregiver, and more
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February 28, 2024
Duke Life Flight Takes Off
Launched in 1985, the critical care service saves lives across the Carolinas and Virginia
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February 28, 2024
Creating a Positive Workforce Experience
Through benefits and community, 'Duke University People' prioritized
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February 28, 2024
A Janitor’s Visionary Leadership Creates Change
J. Oliver Harvey fought for desegregation, better pay during his 23 years at Duke
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February 28, 2024
A Medical Hub for North Carolina
Founding of Duke Hospital and Schools of Medicine and Nursing turn Duke into medical powerhouse
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February 28, 2024
A Workforce Evolves
Tremendous growth and fight for change mark early decades
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February 26, 2024
The Building of Duke University Begins
East and West Campus grow quickly in the years following the university's creation in 1924
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