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WORKING@DUKE NEWS YOU CAN USE APRIL/MAY 2015
Preserving Duke Chapel Yearlong renovation begins in May
Editor’s Note LEANORA MINAI
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An Early Start on Saving
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dam Tomasiello is doing everything right when it comes to saving for retirement. At 24, he makes a voluntary monthly contribution to a Duke retirement account, and he increased that contribution twice in the past year – all while paying student and car loans. “If you start putting money away now, you’ll have so much more than if you wait until you’re in your 30s or 40s,” said Tomasiello, who graduated from Duke in May 2013 and started working here two months later. “It gives me peace of mind to know that my money’s going away to retirement savings.” That’s the message Duke Benefits is working to spread: start saving early and take advantage of compound interest. The younger you are, as in Tomasiello’s case, the greater the potential for “snowball savings” compared with someone who starts putting money away later in life. From May 18 to 21, Duke Benefits will host free workshops as part of Financial Fitness Week. New workshops include a focus on certain age groups. On May 19, Fidelity presents “Ditch Debt and Start Saving” for Millennial/Generation Y employees (age 35 and younger), and on May 21, a mid-career workshop, “Cash Management,” will be offered to employees who are 36 to 54 years old. “Regardless of where you’re at in terms of your career or stage of life, there’s a workshop for you to help you identify ways to plan and save for your future,” said Sylvester Hackney, associate director of Duke Benefits. “Saving for retirement is not the thing you want to put off.” Around this time last year, 47 percent of Duke’s eligible workforce was making a voluntary individual contribution to a Duke retirement savings plan. Now that figure is 51 percent, which is good news. The increase may be due to targeted communications to employees not contributing to a plan. In “Generations of Savings” on pages 8 and 9 of this issue, we feature Duke employees representing the Millennial, Gen X, Baby Boomer and Veteran generations. Like Tomasiello, each employee offers inspiring insights. Even though Tomasiello started saving for retirement a year after joining Duke’s Undergraduate Admissions office, he wishes he started saving even sooner. “I wish I would have met with the Fidelity representatives right when I started my job, and not have waited a few months in,” he said. Learn more about Financial Fitness Week at hr.duke.edu/financialfitness.
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Cover: Preserving Duke Chapel
James B. Duke’s tastes in architectural style from more than 80 years ago provides an almost literal blueprint for an $18-million project to rehabilitate the Chapel’s ceiling and replace its original roof.
Generations of Savings
From age 27 to 70, Duke employees share savings habits and retirement dreams, as Duke Human Resources prepares to host Financial Fitness Week in May. Free workshops and webinars will be offered May 18 to 21.
$1.5 Million for Research Computing Some of the new annual $1.5 million investment in computing will be available to Duke faculty as vouchers, redeemable for use on the Duke Compute Cluster.
12 Duke Farmers Market returns April 24 13 Ben Reese ‘juices’ his way to living and leading well 14 Save on special events using employee discounts 15 Duke turns its attention to trees Cover Image: One of the original conceptual sketches for Duke Chapel, drafted in 1930 by the Horace Trumbauer Architectural Firm. Image courtesy of Duke University Archives.
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Celebrate Duke Appreciation in May with free events Duke will screen an outdoor movie, host family nights for Durham Bulls games, provide special discounts at the Duke Lemur Center and more as part of Duke Appreciation for nearly 36,000 staff and faculty in May. Employees marking career milestones of 10, 15, 20, and 25 years or more of service will also be recognized during an invitation-only event. “Our employees uphold Duke’s distinguished reputation by contributing their talents and skills on a daily basis,” said Denise Evans, assistant vice president for Staff and Family Programs and Staff and Labor Relations. “The appreciation events provide an opportunity for us to recognize staff and faculty and say thank you for all of your positive contributions.” As part of the celebration, staff and faculty can recognize a colleague for going above and beyond by sharing a story year-round on the “Making a Difference” blog: hr.duke.edu/makingadifference. As May approaches, more information about the outdoor movie will be available. Some finalized events and discounts are listed at hr.duke.edu/appreciation.
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New, temporary location for commencement in May Global health leader and Duke 1982 graduate Dr. Paul Farmer will be this year’s Duke commencement speaker. The commencement ceremony, which is open to the public, will begin at 9 a.m. May 10. Commencement will be at the downtown Durham Dr. Paul Farmer Bulls Athletic Park due to renovations to the 85-yearold Wallace Wade Stadium, the regular venue. Farmer graduated summa cum laude from Duke with a bachelor’s degree in medical anthropology. The next year, he began helping dispossessed farmers in Haiti’s Central Plateau while beginning work toward his Ph.D. and medical degree at Harvard University. In 1987, he became a founding director of the international nonprofit organization Partners In Health (PIH), which provides direct healthcare services, undertakes research, and advocates on behalf of people who are sick and living in poverty. Today, PIH has 12 sites throughout Haiti and works in 12 other countries. “At graduation, we want students to feel that their education has prepared them to lead significant lives in service to their world,” said Duke University President Richard H. Brodhead. “It’s hard to think of a person who could give this message in a more inspiring way than Paul Farmer. In Haiti, Rwanda, and most recently in the regions afflicted with Ebola, Paul has spent his life bringing the benefits of advanced medicine to places without the economic resources many of us take for granted.” For more commencement information, visit commencement.duke.edu.
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File reimbursement account receipts by April 15 Faculty and staff have until April 15 to file Health Care and Dependent Care reimbursement account receipts for expenses incurred in 2014. Submitted receipts can only be for services provided Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2014 to receive reimbursement. Employees can upload receipts by logging into their personal online account with WageWorks, which administers Duke’s reimbursement accounts. Employees also can use EZ Receipts, a mobile app, to take pictures of receipts and submit reimbursement claims to WageWorks. Visit hr.duke.edu/reimbursement for more information.
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Learn how to save during Financial Fitness Week Duke Financial Fitness Week is May 18 to 21, when employees can attend free seminars to learn more about preparing a budget, decreasing credit card debt, handling investments and more. “Cyber Monday,” a series of online webinars, will kick off the week on May 18. The week’s lineup includes retirement workshops aimed at employees in varying age generations, such as a new webinar on understanding Social Security in retirement for ages 55 and older and in-person workshops targeting mid-career employees and millennials. “Hopefully, in some of these seminars, just talking about retirement spurs something in you to start making preparations about your financial future,” said Percy Hill, a Duke Benefits financial analyst. “This gives you a good gauge of where you’re at, how much more you may need to save, or if you’re on target.” Duke’s retirement vendors will also be available to answer questions and schedule one-on-one appointments. Beginning in April, registration for free workshops and webinars will be available at hr.duke.edu/financialfitness.
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Register for the Pine Cone Pacer 5K Walkers and runners can still register for Duke Forest’s sixth annual Pine Cone Pacer 5K on April 18. Registration is $25 until April 3; $35 the day of the race. Money raised will go toward Duke Forest restoration projects and public educational programs. Nearly 100 people participated in last year’s race. The record time was set in 2013, when a runner finished the Pacer in 16 minutes and 57 seconds. “It’s nice to see that the Duke Forest has a lot of fans and has a lot of support,” said Sara Childs, director of Duke Forest. “The runners are really appreciating the fact that it’s there for them to enjoy.” Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. inside Gate 12 of Duke Forest, just off NC-751. The race starts at 8 a.m. For additional race day details, visit dukeforest.duke.edu/pcp.
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Preserving Duke’s Past for its Future First Major Restoration of Duke Chapel Begins in May Crews inspect the Duke Chapel ceiling for wear and tear. Work will begin in May to replace mortar inside the building. Photo courtesy of Ray Walker.
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Duke’s executive vice president. “Now it’s n Oct. 22, 1930, the time to clean things up, but when we’re foundation of Duke’s done, there won’t be a noticeable difference signature building was laid to the architectural style.” on ground that before was nothing but serene, undeveloped forest. The spot would host a structure to dominate all surrounding buildings. “A In his 1939 book “The Architecture great towering church,” is what James B. of Duke University,” former Duke English Duke wanted, and with its dedication in professor William Maxwell Blackburn 1935, a 210-foot tall chapel is what he wrote about the rarity of the decision by got: the centerpiece of Duke’s campus. Duke to build a Gothic chapel in lieu In a twist of fate, the legacy of of more modern construction designs. that construction and Duke’s desire for Specifically, Blackburn noted the principles an English Gothic building uniquely of architecture started by builders of the placed in central North Carolina has led Middle Ages would be similarly used at to today’s evolving campus. As Duke Duke, where Duke Chapel’s vaulted ceiling prepares to close Duke Chapel on would balance pressure of its towering walls May 11 for about a year of restoration, through arced limestone ribs that come James B. Duke’s tastes in architectural Construction of Duke Chapel in this undated photo from the together like a wishbone. style from more than 80 years ago early 1930s. At the time, Duke Chapel would end up costing “The ceiling of the nave is an example provides an almost literal blueprint for $2.2 million. Photo courtesy of University Archives. of one of the most complicated types, the an $18-million project to rehabilitate the pointed, ribbed vault,” Blackburn wrote, calling the process “the Chapel’s limestone ceiling and replace its original roof. major structural difficulty” of original construction. To create a style “In 1930, designers mis-estimated by a matter of millimeters of building requested by James B. Duke, however, the ribs would how limestone would change over its lifetime, and the Chapel has be necessary as a distinguishing mark of the Gothic style. never had any serious restoration work,” said Tallman Trask III, 4
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When all is said and done, the best outcome for this project will be that nobody can tell what we did – inside or out.” — Paul Manning Director of Duke’s Office of Project Management
In May 1931, construction crews inspect the limestone ribs that are part of Duke Chapel’s ceiling. Photo courtesy of University Archives.
However, that commitment to construct the Chapel in a traditional fashion meant the building would eventually need a modern restoration to preserve the historic space. Clay tile between the limestone ribs in the ceiling has aged, slowly absorbing moisture over the decades. As the tiles take in moisture from the air, they expand in their wishbone design, shifting pressure and creating a need for restoration. “In addition, the mortar used between the limestone ribs is very brittle and doesn’t compress, so it can’t transfer the structural load like a newer, flexible mortar would,” said Paul Manning, director of Duke’s Office of Project Management. “So right now as two of these ribs slowly come together, they begin to reduce the mortar to powder.” In its short lifespan, the Chapel’s design has come full circle. The uniqueness of its original design is now the reason Duke will go back to work for the first major restoration in the Chapel’s history.
Some powder will get loose, so unattached objects like pews or podiums will be moved to a storage space during the project. Pieces of the Chapel’s organs, which are permanently installed, will be sealed to keep dust out. “We’ll essentially build boxes around the pipes, then shrinkwrap them,” Manning said. “It’ll be like they’re hermetically sealed.” While the ceiling involves about a quarter of the restoration – much work is dedicated to preparation and clean up - Duke will use the yearlong closure to do other work.
From Yesterday’s Plans to Today’s Work While never performed before at Duke Chapel, a restoration of this kind isn’t uncommon. In 2008, Prague’s St. Vitus Cathedral underwent similar repair and the Cathedral Notre Dame in Rouen, France, has also restored cracked mortar. The restoration process may feel routine to the structural engineers, materials scientists and architects handling the work. Illinois-based Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., which is handling the Chapel restoration, specializes in repair of historic structures, and in recent years restored the Washington Monument and National Cathedral. Duke’s restoration follows a review in 2012 in which engineers performed a hands-on inspection of about 95 percent of the ceiling’s surface. Once renovation work begins at Duke Chapel in May, engineers will carefully grind brittle mortar away – 3/8 of an inch between each rib – and replace it with new, more flexible material. One issue to address during the work will be the amount of fine dust created in the process of grinding old mortar. Facilities staff have likened the amount of dust created to something akin to a snowfall. To address the issue, tent-like, popup structures will be used in areas of restoration, along with vacuums to suck up dust.
As part of pre-restoration work, engineers have performed a hands-on inspection throughout Duke Chapel to check structural integrity. Photo courtesy of Ray Walker.
Nine stained glass windows will have their glass pieces removed and cleaned while lead caning is repaired and Red Oak wood molding in the building’s chancel and transepts will be reconditioned. Outside, scaffolding will be constructed so crews can replace the Chapel’s original roof, which is covered with leadcoated copper. Like other roofing projects at Duke, replacement copper tiles will go through an aesthetic treatment to keep the same appearance. “When all is said and done, the best outcome for this project will be that nobody can tell what we did – inside or out,” Manning said. >> continued on page 6
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‘More Than a Building’ Since Duke Chapel’s main worship space will be closed during restoration, administrators have made plans to move weekly services and special events to other locations. Sunday services will be in Baldwin Auditorium over the summer and in Page Auditorium for the 2015-16 academic year. This year’s Christmas Eve service and the 2016 Easter service will move to Cameron Indoor Stadium. It’s a necessary change welcomed by Ned Arnett, R. J. Reynolds Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, who started attending services at the Chapel with his wife, Sylvia, in 1985. Arnett said he always hoped the building wouldn’t go the way of some cathedrals in Europe, which transitioned to museums, losing their original purpose along the way. He added that he’s glad the upcoming restoration will allow for continued use of Duke Chapel for events and Sunday services after work is finished. “The test of any civilization is its maintenance, and this magnificent building plays a great role in our community,” Arnett said. “It’s a minor dislocation to see that coming generations will be able to worship there.” Added Sylvia, “There’s an inclusiveness with our community and all the visitors that come to the Chapel that won’t be lost.” That’s an important goal for the Rev. Luke Powery, dean of Duke Chapel. He said that even though work on the Chapel would shift gatherings to spaces across campus and Durham, it will allow for greater integration into the community at-large. The restoration excites Powery in all sorts of ways, including the ability to hold services in new locations. Most notably, he looks forward to hosting “Christmas in Cameron” as part of Christmas Eve services in Duke’s other historic building – Cameron Indoor Stadium. Above all, he said it’s a privilege to be a part of this moment in Duke’s evolution, which will pay dividends for decades to come. “The chapel is closed for renovations, but remains open to God,” Powery said. “The restoration is an opportunity to demonstrate the Chapel’s mission as a great, loving church for the Duke and Durham communities, as well as to focus on all the people who make our congregation more than a building.” n By Bryan Roth
Chapel Facts Designer
Julian Abele from the architectural firm of Horace Trumbauer of Philadelphia Architectural style
Neo-Gothic architecture in the English style Groundbreaking
Oct. 22, 1930 Dedication
June 2, 1935 Cost in 1932
$2.2 million Height from foundation to spire
210 feet Stained glass windows
77, depicting every major scene in the Bible Insurance cost for windows in 1930
$200,000 Cost of cut stone for construction in 1932
$626,000 Organs in place
Flentrop (nave), Aeolian (chancel) and Brombaugh Sylvia and Ned Arnett, Durham residents and longtime parishioners at Duke Chapel, said they welcome the Chapel’s restoration in order to preserve the historic building for future worshippers.
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For more information about the restoration project, visit bit.ly/chapelrestoration
Duke Policies You Need to Know Guidelines for accruing vacation time, reporting work-related injuries and more
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here are dozens of policies in the Duke Human Resources Policy Manual, ranging from paid parental leave to confidentiality. Duke Human Resources receives more than 5,000 calls per month on average from Duke employees and retirees with questions about health and retirement benefits, payroll, and other policies. “It’s important for university and health system employees to review the guidelines that help make Duke a safe, professional and diverse place to work,” said Kyle Cavanaugh, vice president for administration. “Employees should take the time at least once a year to review the Duke Policy Manual and keep it fresh in their minds.” Here’s a refresher on five employee policies:
When to change health benefits Besides annual Open Enrollment in October, the only other time to make changes to health benefits elections and reimbursement accounts is when an employee experiences a qualifying life event such as marriage, divorce, birth of a baby and change in a spouse’s employment status. Eligible employees may enroll or make changes within 30 days of a particular qualifying event by notifying Benefits at (919) 684-5600.
Use it or lose it The total amount of accrued but unused vacation may not exceed two times a university employee’s rate of annual accrual. Health System employees follow the Paid Time Off policy, which combines vacation, sick leave, holiday and funeral leave. Carol Retsch-Bogart, an employee assistance counselor with Duke’s Personal Assistance Service, said vacations help refuel a person’s creativity and enthusiasm. “Not taking vacation can generally end up being a ticket to burnout,” Retsch-Bogart said. “What we all need to do is change the rhythm of daily life periodically. Taking a vacation is like pressing the reset button.”
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Got arrested? Sometimes decisions made outside of Duke can impact an employee’s work life. Duke employees arrested for a misdemeanor or felony must notify their supervisor no later than seven calendar days after the arrest. The same rules apply if an employee is convicted, including pleas of guilty and no contest.
Report accidents within 24 hours On-the-job injuries and illnesses, even those that don’t require medical treatment, must be reported to Duke Workers’ Compensation within 24 hours of the incident, said Chip Kyles, director of Workers’ Compensation. Employees should tell their supervisor and receive medical attention, if needed. “One of the reasons employees most commonly say they didn’t report something on time is that they didn’t think it was serious enough,” Kyles said. “You need to report those minor incidents in case they’re not as minor as you think they are.”
Keep records private Some positions at Duke require access to patient, student and employee records, and whether this information is on paper, online or overheard, it must be kept private. When new Duke employees first arrive, they sign a confidentiality agreement, and Health System employees routinely re-sign the agreement. “It’s effectively just showing respect for the person,” said Doc Muhlbaier of Duke’s Ethics & Compliance Office. “The other piece is protecting Duke’s intellectual property.” n
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here’s a rule of thumb when it comes to retirement: Save at least eight times your ending salary to create a comfortable nest egg, which should last about 25 years. That amount, provided by Fidelity, one of Duke’s investment carriers, may be intimidating, but a satisfying quality of life in retirement can be achievable if saving is spread over a career. The best method is to start saving early when small amounts of money, invested over a long time, have a bigger payoff due to the power of compound interest, said Sylvester Hackney, associate director for Duke Benefits. “We see that employees start paying attention to retirement around age 55, instead of when they first begin employment,” he said. “Conflicting priorities such as paying off college debt or saving for a home always seem to get in the way. It’s very important to make saving for retirement a key priority at every career stage.” Duke employees representing Millennial, Gen X, Baby Boomer and Veteran generations share their experiences saving for retirement. In each photo, they pose with an item representing their plans for the future: reading Shakespeare’s works, learning photography, playing golf and restoring old cars.
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When and why did you start saving?
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When I turned 16, my parents helped me start a retirement account, and my mom said ‘this will be a gift so you can start seeing it grow over the years.’ I was working as a waitress and hostess at a country club, and I’d squirrel away a little bit of every paycheck into my retirement account. I’d put away about $10 a paycheck. Once I started at Duke, I allocated money toward a new account because I realized I needed to be even more serious about saving because I was making ‘real money.’ Now I put away a little over $200 a month. I’m grateful my parents started me early because I now realize all the growth I’ll have in my account over the years. I already have almost 10 years of saving, which is going to be a big deal in years to come.
I always contributed to my retirement accounts when I worked for other credit unions, and it was actually one of the first things I looked into when I got to Duke. When I started working in 1989, it was automatic where I worked that we contribute to a 401(k), and then in my mid-20s, I had a CEO of another credit union encourage me to start saving. I didn’t really understand it at that time, but I saw my 401(k) growing and got excited enough to continue.
What would you change about your saving habits? I wish I knew more about the markets. I’m not a math person, but if I were, I could pay more attention to what’s going on with my money – what’s good and what’s bad. One of these days, I want to sit down and really learn it all.
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What saving advice would you share? I tell people all the time to save something. Anything. Just start from the minute you get here, even if it’s just $10 or $20. It’s important to be mindful of the Duke benefit and prepare. I was tempted at times to withdraw and borrow against my account, but I didn’t do it. When I moved to North Carolina, I wanted to purchase a home, and I thought that was the best way to do it, but through research and talking to people who knew more about retirement savings, I was advised against it.
Learn more about saving for retirement at hr.duke.edu/retirement
enerations OF SAVINGS From age 27 to 70, Duke employees share savings habits and retirement dreams
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How are you saving?
How are you contributing to your retirement fund?
If it’s automated, and you can discipline yourself to leave it alone, the savings will just take on a life of its own. Another thing that works for my wife and I are the lifestyle decisions that we’ve made. We both had parents who got their start with Depressionera parents, so they had a frugal mindset. We grew up with that. By saving first and living within our means, we have been able to enjoy life and prepare for the future.
I’m using VALIC through Duke. I got money coming out of every paycheck going into that. I also got a savings plan at Duke Credit Union.
How do you and your wife plan together for retirement? She was saving when I met her, and we continued to save together. As a result of our early choices, we’ll retire with a good income and significantly reduced expenses. We’ll be able to focus on the things we want to do rather than the things we have to do in retirement.
Financial Fitness Week at Duke Get on the right track when crafting a budget, building credit and forming investment strategies. Duke Human Resources will host free workshops during “Financial Fitness Week” May 18 to 21 on Duke’s campus. Visit hr.duke.edu/financialfitness for the schedule and registration information and to watch videos of employees sharing their savings stories.
Why is it important to save? Every month, my daddy would wait for that check. And I don’t know what it was, it wasn’t much, and the next day it was gone. I don’t want to be like that. I want to go places. I don’t just want to sit there and wait on God, you know what I mean? And if you got no money, nothing saving, ain’t nothing you can do, and I don’t want to run to the mailbox every first of the month.
What are your plans after you retire? I got two to five old cars at home, and I like working on them. I want to build me a hot rod. I’ve been wanting one … It’s a ‘34 Chevrolet, and I want to put a V8 engine in it and a four-speed transmission and put nice upholstery and a nice paint job on it. Most guys got ‘em stored away. I want to drive it every day. By April Dudash and Bryan Roth
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A New Parking Garage for West Campus Garage at Science Drive and Cameron Boulevard will help address growth
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uke has started construction on a new parking garage near the corner of Science Drive and Cameron Boulevard on West Campus. The seven-level garage, which will be built on what is now a surface lot, will have 2,320 spaces, including 11 spots for motorcycles and 36 for disability-accessible vehicles. It will add parking access in the athletic facilities area of campus, where some parking has been lost to other new construction, and provide additional spaces for students in Duke Law School and Fuqua School of Business. Duke has an overall waiting list of about 2,200 students, faculty and staff requesting permits to park in that area of campus. Last year’s completion of Gross Hall’s renovations alone increased demand for parking on the west side of West Campus by 300 spots. “This is a very strategic component of our overall traffic and parking plan. As we continue to grow over the next couple years, surface parking availability will become increasingly constrained,” said Kyle Cavanaugh, vice president for administration. “The placement of the garage is consistent with the parking master plan to place more parking on the perimeter of campus and move to a pedestrian space inside campus.”
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Placed about 100 feet back from Science Drive, the $53-million garage will feature an “entry plaza” to the road with a mix of green space and hardscape, with hundreds of trees and shrubs. The project is expected to be completed by May 2017. In addition to work on the new deck, Facilities Management will oversee the creation of two new bus stops immediately outside the lot on Science Drive to minimize traffic congestion. Currently, only one Duke bus stop is established but has no pull-off spot and buses must stop in traffic. During work on the garage, two pull-off spots with covered seating will be added opposite each other, allowing buses to leave driving lanes and park to pick up passengers. To minimize traffic congestion at the Science Drive-Cameron Boulevard intersection, Duke will also add entry/exit lanes off Cameron Boulevard and lengthen the left-hand turn lane for motorists traveling up the hill on Cameron and turning onto Science Drive. A right-hand turn lane on Cameron Boulevard for turning into the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club will be widened slightly to allow for smoother traffic flow. n By Bryan Roth
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New Garage By the Numbers 810,000 Square feet (approximate)
99 feet Height of garage (approximate)
7 Levels
2,320 Spaces
36 Disability-accessible vehicle spots
11 Motorcycle spots
For information about this project and others, visit fmd.duke.edu
Duke to Invest $1.5 million Annually in Research Computing
Duke professor Craig Henriquez presents a “lightning talk” about cluster computing during the Duke Research Computing Symposium in January.
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hen Duke professor Craig Henriquez crunches the data for his computer model of the human heart, a single heartbeat takes 12 hours of computing time. “Given that the heart beats about 100,000 times a day, 36 million times a year, that’s a long time to get one heartbeat,” Henriquez said. Storing and analyzing all that data is a challenge far beyond the capabilities of an ordinary computer, so Henriquez relies on a network of more than 450 highend machines managed by the Office of Information Technology called the Duke Compute Cluster. While the average desktop or laptop comes with two to four cores (essentially the ‘brains’ of the computer) in its central processing unit and four gigabytes of memory, the Duke Compute Cluster has 4,600 cores on machines that boast 8 to 512 gigabytes of memory each. Henriquez is one of about 800 Duke researchers who currently tap into the cluster, which allows them to do months of computation in days, or even hours. Beginning this year, Duke plans to triple its annual investment in research
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computing, bringing it to roughly $1.5 million annually. “Computing power is no longer a fancy add-on that’s only for a small cadre of researchers,” Provost Sally Kornbluth told an audience of about 160 people at the 2015 Duke Research Computing Symposium in January. “It’s become an essential tool in all areas of research, from analyzing large social science datasets and complex problems in engineering, to handling data from biological imaging experiments, to solving 3D protein structures. And even in the humanities like the digital reconstruction of ancient cities, for example. It’s everywhere.” The researchers’ approach illustrates just how far this type of computing has come. In the early 1960s, many Duke researchers shared a single IBM 7072 to solve their equations. An enormous machine with tape drives and punch cards
that whirred and clicked, it was the only digital computer on campus at the time. “My iPhone is about 100,000 times faster,” Henriquez said. Some of the new investment in computing will be available to faculty as vouchers, redeemable for use on the Duke Compute Cluster. Other services range from consulting and education to data storage, visualization and management. This includes a new protected data network that offers enhanced security for researchers who work with sensitive data such as health or personnel records. “The goal is for 80 percent of researchers’ computing and data storage needs to be covered by the university, at no extra cost to researchers, in much the same way that we subsidize other essential support services like the library or the lights,” Kornbluth said. n By Robin A. Smith
Apply for Computing Vouchers The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is offering a new research computing voucher program. Researchers are invited to apply for vouchers redeemable for use in the Duke Compute Cluster. To apply for a voucher, send email to rescomputing@duke.edu or visit rc.duke.edu.
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pring has returned and so has an annual Duke tradition: the Farmers Market. From April 24 to Sept. 25, Duke community members can shop weekly among a dozen farmers and vendors on the lawn off Research Drive, between the Nanaline H. Duke and Bryan Research buildings. Farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and other products like freshly baked bread are available to buy. “Produce found at the Farmers Market is packed with powerful plant-based nutrients, which leads to positive biological activity within our bodies,” said Esther Granville, nutrition program manager for LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke’s employee wellness program that sponsors the market. “The market offers a great opportunity to find healthy food that’s really good for you.” With help from Granville, here are four items to seek out at the market and how to use them in your diet.
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Strawberries are rich in nutrients that can lower markers of chronic inflammation and reduce the risk of heart disease. To maximize their benefit, eat strawberries soon after they’re picked. Many farmers at the market bring fruit to campus a day after it’s picked or the same morning.
Asparagus contains high levels of the amino acid asparagine, which serves as a natural diuretic and helps the body rid itself of excess sodium. This is especially beneficial for people who have high blood pressure or other heart-related conditions.
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Combine cut strawberries with spinach, chopped pecans and goat cheese for a nutrient-dense salad high in phytonutrients like flavonols, polyphenols and xanthophylls.
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Cut off the white stalks and discard, spread asparagus across a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and pepper, then bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Serve beside a favorite protein for a wholesome meal.
Tomatoes omatoes contain large amounts T of the phytonutrient lycopene, which provides antioxidants that can have anti-aging effects. It’s ideal to eat whole, unpeeled tomatoes since the highest concentration of lycopene is in the peel.
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Combine chopped tomatoes, onions, green chilies, and a dash of vinegar and salt for a quick salsa that can top potatoes, black beans or fish.
Cabbage is naturally high in a family of compounds called glucosinolates. One phytonutrient called sinigrin has shown to help prevent cancer in the bladder, colon and prostate. These effects are strongest when cabbage is eaten either raw or lightly sautéed.
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Combine a head of shredded cabbage and a few shredded carrots with chopped onions, minced garlic and fresh lime juice. Use this slaw as a topper for fish tacos, or combine with tuna between whole grain bread for a flavor-filled sandwich. n Compiled by Bryan Roth
Duke Farmers Market Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays from April 24 to Sept. 25 on the lawn off Research Drive between the Nanaline H. Duke and Bryan Research buildings.
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A series profiling leaders at Duke who balance work and life. Healthy habits boost mood and energy and combat diseases, which can also reduce healthcare costs for you and Duke as a whole. Through exercise or other behaviors, these leaders are role models.
Regimen:
For the last two years, pretty consistently, I juice five days a week. I prepare the juice at night for me and my wife, and we drink it in the mornings just before we leave. Last night, I juiced about a cup of coconut water, a handful of spinach, two zucchinis, two Brussel sprouts, about a quarter of a red pepper, I threw cantaloupe in there, an apple and a pear. Then I put in about a tablespoon of chia seeds and a tablespoon of flax seeds. At night, I put it all in the blender and put the blender in the refrigerator. In the morning, when I take the blender out, that’s when I put in the banana. I turn it on, mix it all up and have a full glass.
Wellness mantra:
Maintain a healthy balance. I will have a special Saturday dinner here or in another country – I love to travel – that’s probably fairly rich in fat and stuff that isn’t particularly healthy, but I feel that I balance that Saturday night meal with a week of paying attention to high-vegetable, high-fiber, high-fruit, low-animal meals. I was recently in the Dominican Republic for a quick, four-day trip; I didn’t eat particularly healthy for those four days. I really enjoyed it, and when I got back, I got right back into my routine. That’s the balance to me.
Top health and wellness goals:
Keeping up what I’ve been doing: Regular attendance at the gym, juicing, and making sure I eat vegetarian three to four times a week.
Ben Reese’s Ginger-Banana Juice Handful of spinach 1 zucchini 3 Brussels sprouts 1 sweet peach 1 pear 1 banana 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger 1 or 2 radishes 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon flax seeds 1 cup coconut water Run all ingredients, except the banana, through a juicer. Place all juice and banana in a blender and blend.
How a healthy lifestyle affects my work:
I’m convinced that a balanced lifestyle, exercise and regular juicing helps keep me energized and focused during the work week. I’m not sure if it’s my lifestyle or my genetic disposition, if you will, but I tend to sleep about five to six hours a night. All my life, I’ve had lots of energy.
Biggest fitness accomplishment:
The fact that I’ve been consistent with my juicing. My friends, they used to juice and did it in cycles or in phases.
Advice:
You have to develop a healthy rhythm that aligns with your own lifestyle, your own interests, the structure of your work life and your play life. One of the reasons I could never see myself using a trainer is I don’t need someone to tell me what my rhythm should be for exercise. I develop a rhythm that fits me.
Got someone at Duke in mind for the Live Well, Lead Well series? Nominate him or her at bit.ly/lwlwduke Interview by April Dudash
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Save On Your Next Special Event From Mother’s Day flowers to bridal gowns, Duke discounts make celebrations more affordable
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efore Beverly Day’s grandson was born, the nursery was decorated in a monkey theme, down to the blankets and wall paintings. Day, a Development IT analyst, was charged with printing the baby shower invites. After her daughter-in-law finalized a monkey-themed card, Day saved money by printing professional copies through FedEx Office using Duke’s employee discount program, PERQS. “I simply sat at my desk, uploaded the file, paid by credit card and picked the invites up that afternoon,” Day said. “Folks thought they were really cute.” Duke employees receive 73 percent off black and white printing, 41 percent off color printing, and 15 percent off most other services at all FedEx Office locations [bit.ly/dukefedex]. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday or other special occasion, Duke employees can save on their next celebration using PERQS.
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Easy party planning From invites and birthday candles to personalized banners, Duke employees can save on their next party by using Birthday in a Box [birthdayinabox.com], an online store for party supplies and themed decorations. Duke employees receive 15 percent off using code BB928Z at online checkout.
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Duke Development IT analyst Beverly Day saved by printing copies of this monkey-themed baby shower invite at FedEx Office and using the Duke employee discount. Image courtesy of Beverly Day.
Don’t forget: Mother’s Day is May 10 this year, so show mom how much you love her by sending a beautiful bouquet. When Sue Schneider wanted to send her mom flowers, she turned to the Duke employee discount program and saved on a bright bunch of lilies and yellow roses. “It was a spring Mother’s Day bouquet,” said Schneider, an associate professor with the Duke School of Nursing. “Ordering the flowers was really simple. I probably saved about $12.” 1800Flowers.com and 1800Baskets.com provide 15 percent off national and international delivery at online checkout or over the phone. For other gift ideas, 1-800-Baskets offers basket assortments of fruit and cheese, chocolate, tea, coffee and more. Both sites use discount code DUKE2. Duke employees also get a 25 percent discount at From You Flowers [fromyouflowers.com/duke] or can use Fallon’s Flowers of Raleigh [fallonsflowers.com] to receive free local Raleigh delivery or a free wire service fee on out-of-town orders. n Compiled by April Dudash
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Duke Turns Attention To Trees Sustainability Strategic Plan to evaluate natural resources
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ith 7,052 acres of wilderness surrounding Duke’s campus, it’s no wonder the nickname “university in the forest” aptly describes Duke’s place in Durham. As the campus continues to evolve – whether through renovations or new construction – Duke’s footprint may change, but not its commitment to natural resources. Duke’s Campus Sustainability Committee organized a group in 2015 to focus on natural landscapes and make recommendations for broad goals in campus planning and evaluation of open spaces. The group includes representatives from Facilities Management, Office of the University Architect and graduate students from the Nicholas School of the Environment. They’ll create a framework for evaluating the health and importance of landscapes and prioritize improvements to inform future planning efforts. “Our goal isn’t necessarily to create a methodology to say we can’t build here or there, but really to find a way to show that certain areas have high value,” said Mark Hough, campus landscape architect who serves on Duke’s Campus Sustainability Committee. “We want to try to quantify the value of our resources because there are lots of benefits, from aesthetics to helping with storm water runoff.” Duke’s efforts mirror a growing trend among higher education institutions, including Stanford, Cornell and Indiana University. Hough said that identifying sustainability best practices is becoming more common as college campuses expand.
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An aerial view of campus in 1939 shows the forestry that has surrounded Duke’s campus for decades. Photo courtesy of Duke University Archives.
To start the ongoing conversations, Hough consulted landscape architects and ecologists on a pilot project analyzing Chapel Woods behind Duke Chapel. The consultants are conducting quantitative and qualitative research, studying the history, biodiversity and ecology of the area in order to better articulate the value the woods add to the campus. Among other aspects, the assessment is tracking diversity of trees, topography, drainage and its use as a habitat for animals. Maps will be created to highlight these aspects and others, and then layer them with human use to get a better idea about how to preserve spaces as necessary. In February, Duke’s Board of Trustees approved the dedication of Chapel Woods and the newly named Lewis E. Anderson Woods, between the Bryan Center and Towerview Road, as protected landscapes.
“The more we know about what we have on campus, the better decisions we can make when we have conversations about construction and our master plan,” Hough said. “It’s not about just finding valuable spaces and minimizing others, it’s about identifying areas that can be left alone, areas that may need restoration or finding spaces that may not last much longer unless we do something.” Duke hopes to use the process in other campus areas to aid in planning. “Focusing on natural resources allows us to explore the give-and-take between growth and preservation,” said Casey Roe, outreach coordinator for Sustainable Duke. “By cataloging natural spaces and exploring their natural and social value, we’ll be able to ensure smart growth on campus.” n
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dialogue@Duke “ What are your savings strategies for retirement?”
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illennials need to think about their future and not anticipate a healthy M Social Security check as it’s certainly not going to look like it does now. It’s a big mistake not to save and receive the Duke retirement match. Not only do you get the awesome power of compounding, but Duke is doubling your money with its own match. It’s such a strong argument to save now and not wait until later in life.” Zach Johnson, 31 Director of budgets and financial analysis, Duke Sanford School of Public Policy 2 years at Duke
I use my 403(b)s as probably my biggest savings option. As I am getting older, I have tried to find ways to save more by cutting back on little things like eating out. I’ll treat myself out maybe once a week, but the rest of the time, I’m bringing my lunch in or bringing my breakfast in. I have a son in college, so that pushes me towards trying to save more and cut back on unnecessary expenses. I’m trying to pay extra on my car loan and extra on my credit cards to save more.” Jeanette Florence, 39 Grants and contracts administrator, Duke Social Science Research Institute 3 years at Duke
I actually rely on Duke, knowing that Duke has one of the best benefits in the country. I get these regular reports from Fidelity, so I want to make sure that I’m on track and everything, and I basically look at the assessment and see what I need to do to have a good living standard after retirement. I realized that I have to do more.” Huseyin Yildirim, 43 in May Professor, Duke Economics 15 years at Duke
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