Duke service-learning alumni share the impact service-learning has had on their lives and careers
Critical service-learning is an approach to civic learning that is attentive to social change, works to redistribute power, and strives to develop authentic relationships.
Congratulations to the 2019 Betsy Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Award winners!
The Betsy Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Awards recognize one graduating senior, one faculty member, and one community partner for their commitment to the ideals of service‐learning. This year Duke senior Frances Beroset (T'19), Duke BME faculty member Kevin Caves, and community partner (and Duke alumna) Jeanette Stokes from the Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South (RCWMS) were honored with the award!
Sean Bissell, Zoe King, Sahil Sandhu, and Michelle Wong display their research at Visible Thinking
Sean Bissell, Zoe King, Sahil Sandhu, and Michelle Wong display their research at Duke Visible Thinking. The group collaborated with the Duke Cancer Institute and the Duke Institute for Health Innovation to examine how to better facilitate the integration of electronic patient reported outcomes (ePROs) into clinician workflow. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) help providers proactively assess patients’ symptoms through validated questionnaires.
Alden Award Winners Honored at In the Spotlight
The Betsy Alden Award recipients were honored at the In The Spotlight ceremony on April 16th. In The Spotlight recognizes individuals and organizations whose influence and achievements have made a significant impact on University life and beyond.
David Malone awarded for Excellence in Advising by Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Ten faculty members and advisers receiving Undergraduate Teaching, Leadership & Diversity Awards from the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences were honored at a reception April 11 in Perkins Library. The awards are given annually by the dean’s office in recognition of exceptionally strong teachers working across the college. This year, Trinity’s Arts & Sciences Council led the nomination and selection process for several categories.
Students from the "Critical Pedagogy of Hip Hop (EDUC 290S)" visit the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro
Students from Professor Kisha Daniel's service-learning course "Critical Pedagogy of Hip Hop (EDUC 290S)" and community partners from the Boys and Girls Club of Durham and Orange County pose for a group photo in front of the “Greensboro Four” at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro. Also pictured is the co-founder of the museum, Melvin Alston.Featured Courses
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Students in this course will participate in community economic development in Durham. First, students will learn to evaluate competing theories regarding the reasons for recent increases in social inequalities and low-wage work. Students will also gain new insights into local conditions of social... read more about Social Inequalities and Low-Wage Work » -
Course Overview: Few experiences are more vital than childhood! Using digital photography and a documentary approach, this course will explore one of Durham's public schools. Each Duke student will produce a semester-long project that speaks to the heart of the school, the teachers, the... read more about Digital Documentary Photography: Education, Childhood, and Growth » -
Meet the Duke Sex Ed Squad, a theater collective that develops engaging, challenging performances and workshops to educate Triangle-area high school students on issues of sexual health. Course Overview: Service-Learning course exploring the history, theories, and strategies behind activist sexual... read more about Performing Sexual Health » -
In this course, students designed software for real clients such as Duke Hospital and the NC Maritime Museum, and they developed programs including a CPR app and Tiny Tastes to encourage a healthy diet in sick children. In addition to learning new technical skills, students learn teamwork, social... read more about Delivering Software: From Concept to Client »
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Duke Service-Learning connects academic curriculum to communities to foster enriched learning and engagement in ethical collaborations. We provide consultation, training, research, and advocacy for the work of faculty, staff, students, and communities to support academic programming that joins communities in promoting social equity and social change.