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June 30, 2009
New IRS regulations may affect where your health care reimbursement debit card is accepted.
June 25, 2009
Duke health officials have been responding to several suspected cases of the H1N1 strain of influenza. Faculty and staff are reminded to
follow preventive measures to help stay healthy.
June 23, 2009
Graduation is a time for celebrating and updating Duke HR about dependents. Children who are full-time students are only
covered under health, dental or vision benefits until the end of the month in which they graduate from college.
June 23, 2009
Duke Integrative Medicine is holding a four-session workshop to help women with breast cancer
better handle stress and improve their healing every Tueday, from 6 - 8:30 p.m, June 30 through July 21.
June 23, 2009
Duke employees can take advantage of a special enrollment period July 1 to 24 for voluntary short- and long-term disability income programs.
June 18, 2009
U.S. News & World Report has selected Durham as one of the best
places to live in the country.
June 17, 2009
Peak Fitness, part of the Duke Fitness Club, is closing four locations in the Triangle area. For more information, click here.
June 17, 2009
Duke employees can now purchase the Employee Athletic Pass, which offers faculty and staff reduced
prices on season tickets to every Duke football and women's basketball home games.
June 8, 2009
Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) has announced their new course schedule for workshops from June to December,
2009. L&OD offers workshops to Duke employees in the areas of computer technology as well as management and work skills development.
• Make the Most of Productivity with L&OD Courses
June 1, 2009
June 1 marks the start of this year's hurricane season, which means it's time to
check your radio, flashlight and supply of batteries — and to review Duke's severe weather and emergency conditions policy.
May 19, 2009
Duke Prospective Health will host a free seminar called
Principles of Whole Body Movement: An Introduction to T'ai-Chi on Thursday, May 21 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
May 12, 2009
Starting Friday, May 15, the Duke Farmers Market will move to its new location at the green space beyond Mudd Library near the Bryan Research Center.
• Fruits/Vegetables Challenge
May 11, 2009
If you're too busy to grocery shop for fresh strawberries or corn at Duke's weekly Farmers Market, why not have the shopping done for you?
 Duke's Mobile Market
May 6, 2009
You don't have to be a competitive runner to enjoy the Family Fun Run/Walk Duke holds each year as part of the Duke Appreciation celebration.
May 1, 2009
This new web site is intended to provide information to students, faculty and staff about Duke's
plan and preparations for dealing with the H1N1 virus and the potential for pandemic flu.
April 28, 2009
To celebrate our many other accomplishments throughout the year, we set aside time to recognize the dedication and commitment of the people who
work at Duke and make this such a special place. During Duke Appreciation 2009, we offer a number of activities and opportunities for the
Duke community to come together and celebrate.
April 24, 2009
Duke recently honored five employees with the Presidential Award, the most prestigious honor
given Duke staff, to recognize their distinctive contributions during the year.
April 24, 2009
Duke University has announced a special retirement
incentive plan for about 600 staff to help reduce the size of the workforce as part of continuing efforts to address its $125 million budgetary shortfall.
April 22, 2009
Retirement seminars, credit workshops and investment webinars are among highlights of this year's Financial Fitness Week activities May 18-21.
April 16, 2009
The Duke Farmers Market opens its 9th Season on Friday,
April 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (location to be determined)
All Duke employees are invited to visit the market regularly so that they can purchase and eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Opening Day Celebration: April 24
April 16, 2009
Duke Prospective Health will host a free seminar
called Let's Get to the Right Point! What Might Acupuncture Treatment Do For You? on Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
April 9, 2009
April is Earth Month at Duke, a time to focus the campus' energy and creativity on current environmental challenges.
March 30, 2009
A newly revised I-9 form has been issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and is scheduled to go into effect on April 3, 2009.
March 23, 2009
At the Enduring a Troubled Economy web site you can learn more about the recession and its impact on Duke and other institutions of higher education.
• How You Can Help
March 16, 2009
Duke Prospective Health will host a free seminar called
Beating the Odds: Women and Heart Disease on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
March 16, 2009
Several Durham locations are providing voluntary income tax assistance through
the Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina, a non-profit organization formed in 1986 as a project of Legal Aid of North Carolina.
March 9, 2009
The spring Duke Run/Walk Club begins Monday, March 9. Join the Run/Walk Club and discover how a few extra steps a week can enhance
your overall health and well-being. • Register Now
March 9, 2009
Faculty and staff who enrolled in 2008 health or dependent care reimbursement accounts must submit receipts for
services provided from January 1 through December 31, 2008 to WageWorks by April 15 for reimbursement.
March 9, 2009
As budgets get tighter with the economic downturn, Duke departments can look to a list of low-cost professional development options to help staff members continue to learn, grow and excel.
February 23, 2009
Duke Human Resources has updated the Duke Staff Handbook and the HR Policy Manual, which give an overview of policies and procedures.
February 23, 2009
Duke has compiled a list of the summer camps and programs that will take place in Durham, Orange, and Wake Counties in 2009. The list includes athletic and academic camps sponsored
by Duke as well as other camps in the area.
February 16, 2009
A great way for Duke employees to start living better is to participate in HealthCheck - a free,
confidential health assessment given through LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program.
February 11, 2009
Duke's Department of Athletics and the Iron Dukes have announced that ticket booklets for the Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament in Atlanta are
available to Duke employees through 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 23.
February 10, 2009
Treat your sweetheart while helping others through the use of recyclable materials, supporting local non-profits or buoying the local economy (while
protecting your pocketbook) by using Duke discounts of up to 20 percent at select vendors within the Triangle region.
February 10, 2009
Duke staff and faculty are invited to join a bi-monthly book club discussion hosted by Duke's Professional Development Institute.
February 9, 2009
Kyle Cavanaugh, a nationally recognized human resources expert who has overseen HR programs for several leading private and public universities,
joined Duke this month as the new vice president for HR.
February 9, 2009
A great way for Duke employees to start living better is to participate in HealthCheck - a free, confidential health
assessment given through LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program.  Healthy Devils
February 6, 2009
A new Toastmasters club will meet on the first and third Fridays of each month. The first meeting is March 6.
January 22, 2009
Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) has announced their new course schedule for workshops from January to June, 2009. L&OD offers workshops to Duke
employees in the areas of computer technology as well as management and work skills development.
January 20, 2009
Corporate Payroll Services will distribute 2008 W-2 Forms during the week of January 26, 2009.
January 15, 2009
On Wednesday evening, Duke discovered a phishing attack
claiming to be from the Duke University Federal Credit Union and requesting recipients submit their personal financial information through a phony website.
• View the Fraudulent Email Message (PDF Format)
January 9, 2009
Eat Wise and Exercise is a 10-week initiative to encourage and educate Duke employees to start and keep healthy diet and exercise habits.
Participants in the program — which begins January 12 — will be provided with motivation and tools to help them reach their health goals.
• Week1: Calories (Energy) IN | Calories OUT
• Register now |
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January 9, 2009
Starting in January, Zipcar, the 24/7 car-sharing program is available at Duke, offering faculty, staff and
students the ability to travel around Duke, Durham and elsewhere without bringing a car to campus.
Zipcar Comes to Duke
January 9, 2009
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued new regulations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The
final regulations reflect changes and additions — including expansions to cover military leave — that will impact procedures at Duke.
January 6, 2009
Duke employees will have the opportunity to purchase long term care insurance — which covers expenses incurred in skilled and intermediate nursing homes as well as home health care and adult
day care expenses — during a special enrollment from February 2-23, 2009.
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