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Uni names food policy expert as Sanford dean by Margot Tuchler THE CHRONICLE
Food policy expert Kelly Brownell has been named the new dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy, following a search lasting more than a year. Brownell—who will replace current Dean Bruce Kuniholm—serves as director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University. He has researched obesity extensively and is one of the leading authorities on obesity and related public health issues in the United States. Brownell will assume his new role July 1. “He’s an incredible scholar with an outstanding record of publications and he’s been very actively involved in public policy debates,” said search committee chair Eliza-
beth Frankenberg, professor of public policy and sociology. “Add to that years of experience with graduate and undergraduate education and a variety of leadership roles in the university setting—he knows how universities work.” Time Magazine named Brownell one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2006 for his research linking fast food Kelly Brownell and soda consumption to childhood obesity and for his efforts to combat obesity. Brownell has published multiple books on obesity and eating habits, in addition to writing several articles for The Atlantic and appearing in the
2012 HBO mini-series “The Weight of the Nation” and the 2004 documentary “SuperSize Me.” Brownell is also the James Rowland Angell professor of psychology and professor of epidemiology and public health and served as master of Silliman College, one of Yale’s residential colleges. The appointment of Brownell settles the question of who will replace Kuniholm, which remained unanswered since his August 2011 announcement that he would step down at the end of that academic year. That timeline was delayed last Spring, however. An initial search committee chaired by Helen Ladd, Edgar T. Thompson distinguished professor of public policy, sent a shortlist to President Richard Brodhead and
Provost Peter Lange, but the candidate they offered the job to declined the position. The second search committee, chaired by Frankenberg, began its work Summer 2012. Brownell wrote in an email Wednesday that Sanford is “uniquely poised” to accomplish Duke’s mission of knowledge in the service of society. He added that he will make a concerted effort to forge new relationships within the Duke community when he assumes his new role. “The first order of business will be to connect with faculty and students to learn about their work and aspirations, begin discussions with fellow deans, and work closely with the administration, all to help SEE BROWNELL ON PAGE 3
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Duke ekes past Wake Forest 75-70
Emergency funds halved to cover Common Ground by Carleigh Stiehm THE CHRONICLE
Duke Student Government approved funding for Common Ground with less than a month remaining before the retreat. Common Ground co-director Colleen O’Connor, a junior, asked DSG for $2,254 to fund a budget shortfall, which arose out of a miscommunication with the Center for Multicultural Affairs following a change in Common Ground leadership. O’Connor and former Common Ground co-director Kevin
Hedrick, a senior, announced at Wednesday’s Senate meeting that the money to cover the shortfall was needed to finalize arrangements for the retreat and that Common Ground would be an incomplete experience without the funding. The Common Ground retreat occurs once per semester and accommodates 75 participants selected through an application process. Between 250 and 300 people typically apply, SEE DSG ON PAGE 3
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‘Me Too’ explores new narratives in fifth year by Caitlin Moyles THE CHRONICLE
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Mason Plumlee scored a career-high 32 points against Wake Forest as Duke earned its first win of the season. See story page 4.
When I entered Nelson Music Room for a Me Too Monologues rehearsal, the lack of hierarchy among the participants was surprising—but, at the same time, wholly reflective of Me Too’s aim to create a shared, candid Duke community. The actors and student director Naomi Riemer stood together in a circle onstage. Everyone was on equal footing, and although Riemer’s deliberate and animated gestures
distinguished her from the cast as she gave them a run-down of the rehearsal schedule, her dictation came from within rather than above. The show, which seeks to spark meaningful conversation between students, practices what it preaches. Since Priyanka Chaurasia (T ’10) founded the show in 2009, Me Too Monologues has presented a variety of monologues, all anonymously written and submitted by SEE ME TOO ON RECESS PAGE 8
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