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08/28/2026

Duke staff and faculty are invited to join the employee wellness program's next “Around the World” challenge, Sept. 1-30. Log 106,750 steps (the equivalent of 42.7 miles from Mount Everest Base Camp to the summit) and earn a medal for reaching the goal.

That’s 3,558 steps per day throughout September.

“It’s a fun and rewarding way to stay active, challenge yourself and discover something new,” said Carlos Velasquez, LIVE FOR LIFE Fitness Specialist. “It really is a passport to fitness.”

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Take on a 106,750-Step Mount Everest Challenge in September Duke employee wellness program invites staff and faculty to log enough steps to match the trek from Mount Everest Base Camp to the summit in the next ‘Around the World’ challenge Image Published August 26, 2026 Credits Jodie Valade Seni...

08/27/2026

Retirement once felt far away for Dan Dewitya. Decades later, the Duke Pharmacy Coordinator has watched steady saving and investing add up, and now he’s planning for another long-term goal: college savings for his two young children.

Duke’s Financial Fitness Week can help staff and faculty take the next step with their own finances.

From Sept. 14-18, 25 virtual sessions cover topics including budgeting, Social Security, retirement planning and more. New sessions for 2026 include “A Path to Financial Wellness,” “Set Goals and Save for What You Want” and “Investing in Your HSA.”

Find the sessions that match your financial goals and register in advance for the live offerings: https://today.duke.edu/2026/08/take-charge-your-finances-during-financial-fitness-week-2026

08/26/2026

National Dog Day wasn’t the reason Lourdes Vail Crumpler stopped by the Duke Credit Union this week. Maddie was.

Crumpler, a Financial Services Specialist with the Duke Credit Union, isn’t allowed to have pets in her apartment, so she takes every opportunity to spend time with furry friends.

“I had to come see her so I could get some pets,” Crumpler said after giving Maddie’s fuzzy forehead some scritches.

Maddie, a golden retriever-Labrador mix, is the newest Pets at Duke dog bringing cuddles from Duke staff and faculty through LIVE FOR LIFE, the employee wellness program. Her visits are sponsored by Duke Credit Union, which is why she stopped by to meet the Credit Union’s Board of Directors and staff, flopping on her back for belly rubs and quietly demanding pats on her head.

Learn more about the Pets at Duke program, find an open session near you or request a visit to your department or unit at duke.is/petsatduke.

08/25/2026

For its first 50 years, Duke University Press published an average of just 12 books a year. Today, it publishes about 150 books and 65 journals annually, with nearly 5,000 titles in print.

A new Duke University Libraries exhibit celebrates 100 years of Duke University Press, which adopted its name in 1926. Visitors can explore early publications, trace the Press’s global reach through maps and even handle books showcasing its distinctive design work.

The exhibit also celebrates the people behind the publications, including 25 employees who have worked at the Press for 25 years or more.

"It's been so rewarding to do the research," said Gisela Fosado, Duke University Press’ Editorial Director who has spent months digging through the archives with Duke University Libraries' Conservator and Exhibits Coordinator Meg Brown to curate the exhibit. "In some ways, looking at the history of the press is also looking at the history of the university more broadly."

See how Duke University Press grew from a small campus operation into one of the world’s leading university presses: https://today.duke.edu/2026/08/duke-university-press-celebrates-100-years-ideas-and-innovation

Association of University Presses

08/24/2026

Your free Duke Football tickets are waiting!

Duke staff and faculty can reserve up to two free tickets to see the Blue Devils take on William & Mary at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Up to four additional tickets can be bought for $6 each.

Come early for the free employee tailgate, with interactive games, a Junior Blue Devils Skills Challenge, kid-friendly activities and a meal, including vegan and gluten-free options.

Reserve your tickets before 5 p.m. Sept. 18 or when the limited employee allotment is gone.

Reserve your tickets: https://today.duke.edu/2026/08/get-your-free-tickets-2026-duke-football-employee-celebration



Duke Athletics | Duke Football

08/23/2026

Join Duke Men's Soccer at Freeman Field at Koskinen Stadium on Sun., Aug. 30 when they host #5 Georgetown in a nationally televised game at 6 p.m.

Duke employees can receive one free ticket with the purchase of each $6.28 general admission ticket. The buy-one-get-one offer is valid online only until 5 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 29. Kids aged 2 and under are free. Free parking is available in the Science Drive Garage.

To purchase tickets, please visit https://goduke.evenue.net/promotions/event/MS26/MS04/MSOCPERQ

Duke Athletics

08/22/2026

Want Devlin to see you? Request a visit: https://today.duke.edu/2026/02/strike-pose-devlin-workingduke-correspondent

08/22/2026

In 2013, Working@Duke shared plans for a new reclamation pond on Circuit Drive that would collect rainwater and runoff for use in one of Duke’s chilled water plants.

More than a decade later, Duke Reclamation Pond is doing exactly that and much more.

The pond has dramatically reduced Duke’s annual use of potable water and can supply the chiller plant for up to two weeks during a water shortage. Its wetlands also support diverse wildlife, while walking trails and seating have created a scenic spot for the Duke community.

If you spend time at the pond, share a photo or tell us in the comments what you enjoy most about it.

See what was planned in 2013, then visit Circuit Drive to see what it has become today.

https://bit.ly/4cnpsKQ

Duke Facilities Management | Duke Community Affairs | Sustainable Duke

08/21/2026

The 2026 photo campaign has closed for the summer, but we’re not quite ready to say goodbye to the season!

Enjoy these summer scenes from your colleagues.

To see more photos, check out our story: https://today.duke.edu/2026/08/and-2026-duke-time-photo-winners-are

08/20/2026

When Vincent E. Price became Duke University’s 10th President, he answered questions submitted by staff and faculty about the future of Duke, his leadership style and daily routine.

Readers also learned about his first job at McDonald’s, TV shows he binged – “The Wire” and “House of Cards” – and how he how wanted to make campus a welcoming place.

“A university is a unique and perhaps ideal setting to encourage open expression on the most pressing issues that face us, even – or especially – when they may seem difficult or uncomfortable to talk about,” Price said at the time. “I hope to find ways to promote constructive conversations among as many people in our community as possible.”

Read more from Working@Duke’s past 20 years: https://today.duke.edu/2026/03/workingduke-turns-20-step-inside-stories-shaped-our-work-life