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Have you found a smart or unexpected way to make LinkedIn work for you? Working@Duke wants to hear from Duke staff and faculty who use the platform to learn, share expertise, build professional connections or stay on top of trends. Tell us your story: duke.is/ShareYourStory
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Free concerts. Conversations about U.S. history and fatherhood. September has plenty happening at Duke. See five free events to add to your calendar: today.duke.edu/2026/09/5-fre…
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5 Free Things to Do at Duke in September: Enjoy the soft soprano and heartfelt storytelling of Cherokee singer-songwriter Ken Pomeroy on Wednesday evening at the American Tobacco campus.
More info: today.duke.edu/2026/09/5-fre…
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5 Free Things to Do at Duke in September: James B. Duke Professor of African American Studies Mark Anthony Neal discusses his new book on fatherhood Wednesday at the Durham County Main Library.
More info: today.duke.edu/2026/09/5-fre…
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5 Free Things to Do at Duke in September: Grammy-nominated musician Madison Cunningham has a style that blend folk and rock. She performs Wednesday evening at the American Tobacco Campus.
More info: today.duke.edu/2026/09/5-fre…
@DukeU @madicunningham
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A century-old tobacco warehouse became one of Duke's most distinctive workplaces.
Look back at the transformation of Smith Warehouse: bit.ly/4x7Pzya
And join us as we celebrate 20 years of Working@Duke: bit.ly/WatD20
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In 2013, Working@Duke covered plans for a pond that would collect rainwater and runoff to help cool campus buildings. Today, Duke Reclamation Pond saves potable water, supports wildlife habitats and offers trails and seating.
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Heading to the Duke Football Employee Celebration game tomorrow? Get to know Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, from its first game in 1929 to the major renovation that reshaped it for the future.
Look back with Working@Duke: duke.is/v/5mxn #GoDuke
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If you’re headed to Saturday’s Duke Football Employee Celebration, get ready for kickoff with the gameday details you need, from parking and the employee tailgate to meals and stadium entry.
today.duke.edu/2026/09/what-…
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Sharing 20 years of climate wins. 🌱
From grassroots action to carbon neutrality, Working@Duke magazine has documented how Duke staff built a culture of sustainability. Read more ➡️
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In 2014, @DukeAthletics set a goal of hosting zero-waste home football games. During the season, volunteers diverted 51% of recyclable and compostable waste from landfills.
More sustainability stories:
bit.ly/4cCZZwq
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Fifty water bottle refilling stations helped Duke make a big dent in plastic waste.
By 2015, students, staff and faculty had avoided an estimated 400,000 disposable bottles.
A look back from Working@Duke: bit.ly/4cCZZwq
@SustainableDuke #BackInTheDayAtDuke
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After visiting Patient Services Associate Melinda Davis in June, Devlin, our flat companion, enjoyed an “extended stay” Duke Dermatology’s Duke South clinic.
Request your Devlin visit: today.duke.edu/.../strike-po…...
@DukeHealth @DukeDermatology
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We always love highlighting people who are good at their jobs.
Someone who is really good at their job is Duke RB Nate Sheppard, who is among the nation's top running backs.
Be sure to cheer on Nate at Saturday's Duke Football Employee Celebration.
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Make time for joy at Duke Happiness Fest on Saturday, Oct. 3. Join faculty and staff for workshops, music, food, reflection and connection from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Duke Wellness Center. Space is limited. More info: duke.is/HappinessFest
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What guides your everyday decisions? A three-part webinar series from Personal Assistance Service (PAS) will help Duke staff and faculty explore their values and well-being.
The first session is Oct. 13 at noon. pas.duke.edu/workshops/value…
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Make time for joy at Duke Happiness Fest on Saturday, Oct. 3. Join faculty and staff for workshops, music, food, reflection and connection from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Duke Wellness Center. Space is limited. More info: duke.is/HappinessFest
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K9’s at Koski week!!
Join Jackson and bring your pups to the pitch on Thursday at 7 PM vs Notre Dame 🐶
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If you know a colleague or team that does exceptional work and embodies Duke’s institutional values of Respect, Trust, Inclusion, Discovery and Excellence, nominate them for a Presidential Award.
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 16. today.duke.edu/2026/09/nomin…
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Jackie Little started at Duke in 2008 as a temporary housekeeper. Now, she leads about 30 housekeepers as a Senior Supervisor. “You can write your own story,” she says.
Read how mentors and professional development helped shape her Duke journey.
today.duke.edu/2026/09/jacki…
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A little greenery can go a long way at work.
Jason Holmes of @DukeGardens shares why philodendrons are a smart choice for office spaces in the latest Working@Duke Answers.
Watch, then reply with a photo of what’s growing in your workspace.
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A cheerful “hey hey” greeting, an extra blanket for a patient or encouraging words can brighten someone’s day.
☀️Meet Duke colleagues whose intentional kindness helps shape the workplace and are known as a “ray of sunshine.”
@dukehealth @DukeGradSchool
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Trust isn’t built during a crisis. It’s built beforehand and drawn upon when the pressure hits.
Vice Provost Manoj Mohanan shared that lesson and more during a recent visit with Duke Leadership Academy scholars.
today.duke.edu/2026/08/duke-…
@DukeU @profmohanan
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Happy 20th anniversary, Working@Duke!
After two decades and 128 issues, what follows are some story highlights from the past 20 years. They are not just milestones in a publication’s history. They are chapters in yours.
bit.ly/WatD20th
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This 2018 Working@Duke cover story introduced readers to a few of the roughly 6,400 employees who left Duke employment but chose to return.
Why they came back: bit.ly/WatD20th
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Where does Duke’s money come from and where can it actually be spent?
This 2019 Working@Duke cover story broke down the university’s finances, from restricted endowment funds to how revenue generators support Duke’s mission.
READ: bit.ly/WatD20th
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See former MLB stars and college and AUSL players compete in a fun 3-on-3 baseball format for free!
Duke employees can grab up to six free tickets for Friday night’s MLBX event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park: gofevo.com/event/Mlbxappreci…
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