Students in the class, Computer Science: Delivering software: from concept to client, 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. Along the way, in addition to learning new technical skills, the students had to learn teamwork, social entrepreneurship and people skills to satisfy their clients. read more about Computer Science Class Learns More Than Software »
GANO (Gente Aprendiendo para Nuevas Oportunidades, a student-run volunteer program at Duke offering free English as a Second Language tutoring to Hispanic adults in Durham) had a potluck last week and clearly enjoyed the fellowship! read more about GANO Hosts Potluck »
The Issues in Global Displacement class hosted the Central African community event October 18th, which brought together member associations, refugees community partners, and students to enjoy the beautiful fall day. They painted pumpkins, played soccer, and shared food together with friends aged 5-65. read more about Central African Community Event »
The Service-Learning Program is happy to announce the 2015 Betsy Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Award winners. The Awards recognize graduating seniors, one faculty member and one community partner for their outstanding commitment to the ideals of service-learning. Betty Johnson has partnered with Duke for many, many years. In her 19 years since beginning the Crest Street Tutorial Project, she has helped teach not only generations of Durham school children, but generations of Duke students as well. Ms. Betty facilitates… read more about Betty Johnson of Crest Street Tutorial Project Wins 2015 Alden Award »
The Service-Learning Program is happy to announce the 2015 Betsy Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Award winners. The Awards recognize graduating seniors, one faculty member and one community partner for their outstanding commitment to the ideals of service-learning. Professor Sims has built an enduring relationship with his partner, Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF). Students in the class "Farmworkers in NC" attend marches and rallies with SAF, work in collaboration to produce documentary work, and try to truly… read more about Sims Wins 2015 Alden Faculty Award »
The Service-Learning Program is happy to announce the 2015 Betsy Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Award winners. The Awards recognize graduating seniors, one faculty member and one community partner for their outstanding commitment to the ideals of service-learning. Two students won 2015 Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Awards. Trish Ike: Trish has spent much of her time at Duke championing and leading reflection. Her academic involvement with service-learning was largely related to Dr. Deborah Gold;… read more about Rajak and Ike Win 2015 Alden Awards »
In the Dance and Theater class “Performance and Social Change,” Duke students learn about theater techniques while telling the stories of the women at the Durham Crisis Response Center. For their final performance, the classes invited the community to join in their interactive theatrical event. read more about Dance Performance Explores Community Stories »
Students in DOCST 347S Civil/Human Rights Activism in Durham: In the Spirit of Pauli Murray spent a day staging events around Duke and Durham focusing on feminism and other gender issues. Highlights were living sculptures and the trivia game "Feminist Feud!" Students also created and distributed postcards with information about gender issues that exist in the community. read more about "Kaleidoscope: Gender Still Matters" Day Brings Equality in the Spotlight »
INJAZ, a group associated with Service-Learning's Community Based Language Initiative, consists of students in third and fourth-year Arabic courses who work with recently-arrived refugess in a cultural and language exchange experience. The group hosted a dinner for Sudanese and Iraqi refugees featuring musical performances and locally-made food. The night gave students and community members a chance for interaction, language practice, and cultural exchanges. read more about INJAZ Hosts Gathering for Arabic Speaking Refugees »