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Hamilton Survey: greeks feel more belonging leaves Duke Initiative assesses greek life, finds benefits and drawbacks for Stanford from Staff Reports THE CHRONICLE
Jay Hamilton, director of the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy, is leaving Duke, according to an email obtained by The Chronicle. Hamilton, also the Charles S. Sydnor professor of public policy and professor of economics and political science and, will join the Stanford University faculty this Fall. He will direct their journalism program and serve as the Hearst professor of communication. Hamilton informed Bruce Kuniholm, dean of Sanford School of Policy, of his decision through an email Tuesday afternoon. “I have been truly fortunate to be a part of the Sanford community and work with colleagues who value teaching, research and service so strongly,” Hamilton wrote to Kuniholm. Discussions about new leadership for the DeWitt Wallace center have already begun, wrote Kuniholm, who will step down from his position as dean at the end of the year, in an email to the Sanford faculty, also sent Tuesday afternoon. In his email, Kuniholm said Stanford’s abundant resources and prestigious journalism program made it “impossible” for Hamilton to turn down the offer. SEE HAMILTON ON PAGE 6
76 percent of greek men reported that their affiliation plays a role in potential leadership opportunities, compared to 49 percent of greek women.
17 percent of all undergraduate students agree that Duke’s greek culture makes them feel confident.
82 percent of greek students feel like they belong at Duke, compared to 64 percent of independent students.
Of those surveyed, 38 percent of greek women reported experiencing unwanted sexual contact, compared to 30 percent of independent women.
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by Carleigh Stiehm THE CHRONICLE
Students involved in greek life are more likely to feel that they belong at Duke than non-greek students, according to a survey. A report recently published by the Greek Culture Initiative measured the impact of greek life and gender roles on student confidence, belongingness, leadership and sexual assault. Some of the main findings reveal that greeks are more likely than other students to believe that their affiliation increases their likelihood
of becoming a leader, few undergraduates feel that greek life at Duke builds confidence, and greek women are more likely to experience unwanted sexual contact than other women. Now, leaders of greek organizations are looking to act on the results. “There was some positive and some negative data that came from this study that will allow conversations about change and improvement to happen in a way that action can occur,” said Sarah Loge, program coordinator for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. “It
is helpful to have an honest look at the fraternity-sorority community.” The survey found that only 17 percent of all undergraduate students agree that Duke’s greek culture makes them feel confident. Additionally, 41 percent of females feel more confident at home, compared to 17 percent of males who also feel that way. These statistics regarding confidence might not be an accurate reflection of the impact of greek life on campus, said SEE CULTURE ON PAGE 4
Interdisciplinarity required Greek Devil makes top for global health co-major 32 in college food contest by Anthony Hagouel THE CHRONICLE
The Duke Global Health Institute has finalized the newly authorized global health co-major and minor, available to students this Fall. Students who are interested in global health can now pair their declared majors with the Global Health co-major or minor. The new programs were approved just before spring break by the Arts and Sciences Council, after more than a year in development. The required courses are interdisciplinary in nature and address language studies, research experience and advanced global health topics. “Interest in global health has grown tremendously at Duke over the last decade,” said Gary Bennett, associate pro-
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fessor and director of undergraduate studies at the Duke Global Health Institute. “We think the field has progressed to the point where we can offer a richer, more robust educational experience for our students.” Previously, students were only allowed to pursue a seven-course certificate in global health which will be discontinued for the incoming class of 2017. Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors can either pursue the co-major, the minor or the certificate in global health. The 10-course major requires students to take three core courses, three foundational courses, three focused study courses, a senior seminar and an SEE MAJOR ON PAGE 5
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Greek Devil owner Gus Megaloudis’ gyros are becoming famous as part of the Cooking Channel’s Bracket Battle: Best in College Eats.
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“I’ve decided to put the regrets behind me and focus on preventing new ones. For that, I may need some more tequila....” —Sony Rao in ‘Don’t look back.’ See column page 11
The Greek Devil may already be famous on campus, but with the help of the Cooking Channel, it could become even more renowned. The gyro on the menu of the Greek Devil food cart was chosen as one of 32 dishes to compete in the Cooking Channel’s Bracket Battle: Best College Eats, a March Madness-inspired tournament to decide the best food offered at a university eatery in the United States. “We’re very happy, [and] we’re flattered,” said Gus Megaloudis, owner, operator and manager of the food cart. “There’s so many colleges and great places to eat.” SEE DEVIL ON PAGE 6
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