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Duke HR News - 2006 Archive

December 15, 2006
Beginning in January 2007, the new Employee Tuition Assistance Program will reimburse staff up to $5,000 per year for tuition related to an employee's job or continued career growth at Duke.

December 15, 2006
Ensure that the Grinch does not ruin your good intentions for employee recognition during this holiday season.

December 6, 2006
Payroll deductions for 2007 health, dental, and vision care premiums will begin in December 2006 for faculty & staff who elected to participate in plans for the coming year.

December 5, 2006
Beginning in January, the Professional Development Institute will host a monthly book club for Duke employees.

November 20, 2006
In support of Duke Medicine's recent announcement to be tobacco-free by July 4, 2007, LIVE FOR LIFE has announced expanded smoking cessation options for all Duke faculty and staff (regardless of benefit status).

November 20, 2006
As an employee of Duke University and Health System, you have access to a supplemental life insurance program that lets you protect your priorities and prepare for the future.

November 20, 2006
Forget about the Grinch and get in the holiday spirit by attending one of Duke's holiday parties.

November 6, 2006
Teamwork and Diversity awards honor employees who work together to promote university goals.

November 3, 2006
Do you or someone you know want to quit smoking? Find out how to improve your chances of success at the 30th annual Great American Smokeout hosted by LIVE FOR LIFE on Thursday, Nov. 16.

November 3, 2006
Are you a Duke employee or Duke department that needs a lifestyle makeover by LIVE FOR LIFE? Complete a simple registration form to tell us why you or your department should be selected and you could win!

November 3, 2006
Jeff Dowd has some spending advice. He leads the free Duke Credit Union seminar, "Psychology of Spending," which is helping Duke employees understand their relationship with money.

October 15, 2006
Want to quit smoking, lose weight or find out if your blood pressure is too high? Come get some help with improving your health at the "Feel Like A Million" Health Fair on Thursday Nov. 2, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Searle Center.

October 15, 2006
Duke faculty and staff can receive free flu vaccine shots, both at the Employee and Occupational Health & Wellness clinic and at sites across campus. Patient care providers are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated to not only protect themselves but also their patients from this highly contagious disease.

October 15, 2006
Download the referral guide that lists the names of Duke students, Duke employees, their family members, and alumni who are available to provide child care and elder care.

October 15, 2006
Learn more about how to quit smoking by attending LIVE FOR LIFE's QuitSmart Class series in November.

October 8, 2006
Discount tickets are available for Disney on Ice -- Princess Wishes until Nov 3.

October 2, 2006
Faculty and staff can make changes or enroll in health, dental and vision benefits during open enrollment from October 2-14. • Open Enrollment Web Site

September 25, 2006
Between Sept 27-29, Duke employees can get a great deal on tickets to the 2006 NC State Fair.

September 18, 2006
As part of an effort to recommend improvements in the campus culture, members of the Duke community are encouraged to visit a new web site to offer comments, ideas or suggestions.

September 4, 2006
For the fifth consecutive year, Duke University and Health System has been named as one of the top family-friendly workplaces in North Carolina by Carolina Parent magazine.

September 4, 2006
Faculty and staff can make changes or enroll in health, dental and vision benefits during open enrollment from October 2-14.

September 4, 2006
On August 17, 2006, six successful people at Duke - including President Richard H. Brodhead - gathered before a packed audience at the Searle Center to discuss with employees ways to move their careers forward.

Watch video from the event

August 30, 2006
This summer, three students participated in INROADS, an internship program designed to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership at Duke.

August 14, 2006
Join the Duke Run/Walk Club this fall and have fun while getting fit. This 12-week session of walking and running includes cardiovascular training for all fitness levels, from beginning runners to those training for 5k events.

August 7, 2006
Beginning January 1, 2007, Duke will offer the new Employee Tuition Assistance Program that will provide reimbursement of tuition for classes taken at Duke or any other higher educational institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools with a presence in North Carolina.

August 7, 2006
Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) has announced their new course schedule for workshops from September - December.

June 12, 2006
Join the Duke Run/Walk Club this summer and have fun while getting fit. This 8-week summer session of walking and running includes cardiovascular training for all fitness levels.

June 1, 2006
Need relief from high gas prices? Duke's Parking & Transportation Services works with the Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) to organize a vanpool program for employees that is a great way for employees to save on commuting costs.

May 24, 2006
You can earn up to $2,000 if you refer a friend who gets hired for certain positions in the Duke University Health System.

May 24, 2006
The Office for Institutional Equity will offer a workshop that will focus on the elements of a challenging dialogue, as well as practical tools for handling tough conversations effectively.

May 1, 2006
Duke faculty and staff are invited to attend this year's Duke Appreciation Week festivities taking place Saturday, May 20 to Thursday, May 25.

May 1, 2006
Duke University President Richard H. Brodhead recently hosted a luncheon to honor the employees who have been chosen as the 2006 Presidential Award Winners.

May 1, 2006
Duke employees can take advantage of reduced rates for Duke's voluntary short and long term disability plans during a special enrollment period May 1-31.

April 24, 2006
In May, full-time Duke faculty and staff should receive their annual personal benefits statement.

April 17, 2006
In an effort to help Duke staff and their families plan for the financial future, Human Resources is offering a broad range of free workshops Monday, May 8 - Thursday, May 11 during Financial Fitness Week.

April 3, 2006
The Duke Farmers Market will return just in time to help employees get their five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Beginning Friday, April 7, the market will offer fresh fruits and vegetables, potted flowers and plants, sweet honey, baked breads, healthy lunches, nutrition information, and performances by Duke entertainers.

April 3, 2006
Parents working at Duke now have even more opportunities for child care with the expansion of the Duke Child Care Partnership (DCCP) to include 29 area child care facilities.

April 3, 2006
Duke faculty and staff and their families can create art on April 8 when The Scrap Exchange of Durham trucks all sorts of materials - foam, zippers, paper, fabric, nylon, buttons and more - to Quad P on West Campus.

March 20, 2006
Participants enrolled in health care or dependent care reimburse-ment accounts for the 2005 plan year should submit all claims by April 15, 2006 to request reimbursement.

March 3, 2006
Duke Prospective Health has redesigned its web site to offer easier access for participants to important online information, tools, and resources.

February 16, 2006
Duke plumber Carl Ward was one step away from death. A new policy aims to make working conditions safer for Ward and all Duke employees.

February 16, 2006
Information about an affordable, voluntary auto and home insurance program offered by MetLife Insurance will be mailed to the home address of eligible faculty and staff in late February.

February 2, 2006
Duke has compiled a list of summer camps and programs that are taking place in Durham and Orange Counties. The list includes athletic and academic camps sponsored by Duke as well as other arts and recreation camps in the area.

January 29, 2006
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's recent announcement that it would be waiving copayments for members who fill generic drug prescriptions does not apply to those covered by Duke's pharmacy plan.

January 29, 2006
Duke Law School is offering free tax preparation services to people who work at Duke, as well as residents of Durham.

January 23, 3006
Nearly 80 percent of disease in the U.S. is preventable. The new Promoting Health Web Site details a broad range of health management programs that can help Duke faculty, staff, and their family members practice prevention.

January 17, 2006
Faculty and staff will receive their 2005 W-2 forms through their department payroll representative beginning January 31, 2006.

January 17, 2006
Duke is accepting nominations for the 2006 Presidential Award until February 17, 2006.

January 6, 2006
As part of Duke's commitment to promote and support healthy lifestyles for employees, Duke faculty, staff, and their family members can join local facilities at discounted membership rates through the Duke Fitness Club, including two new facilities for 2006. The expanded Duke Fitness Club includes 12 full-service fitness facilities with 24 locations throughout the area.

January 6, 2006
Please contact Duke Children's Campus if you are interested in immediate full-time placement for your child age 3 to 5 or part-time placement for your child, age 2 or age 4. Duke subsidy funds are available for qualified families.

January 6, 2006
Duke is inviting faculty and employees to celebrate the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of events starting January 13.