Working@duke - May, 2008

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PRIMETIME FORUM From reduced water consumption to investigating solar energy, Duke is leaving a lighter environmental footprint.

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FISCAL FITNESS Attend the annual Duke Financial Fitness Week May 19-22 for workshops on retirement, benefits, insurance and more.

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SUSTAINABLE DUKE Reusing and recycling construction debris at Duke gives materials a second life and reduces landfill waste.

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Duke Olympians Liz Wort, coach of Duke’s Women’s Track Team, leaps over hurdles at Wallace Wade Stadium. She is vying for a position on the U.S. Olympic Track Team

D U K E B L U E D E V I L S ’ Q U E S T F O R O LY M P I C G O L D ave Sime – a Duke School of Medicine student dubbed the “world’s fastest human” by Time magazine in 1956. Nancy Hogshead-Makr – a swimmer who overcame childhood asthma to capture three gold medals and a silver in the 1984 Olympics. Randy Jones – a former Duke football and track star who traveled the world – on a bobsled. These former Duke athletes are among about 30 Blue Devils whose quest for Olympic gold is a testament to Duke’s mission of excellence in athletics, academics, research and healthcare. “Duke has always been dedicated to excellence, so it’s not surprising that we’ve had so many Olympians here,” said Duke professor and track coach emeritus Al Buehler, who trained Olympic athletes as coach of Duke’s track and cross country teams. He also is a longtime member of the U.S. Olympic Committee. “The amount of focus, determination and skill that it takes to be an Olympian is something we see at Duke in all areas.” Duke’s ties to Olympic track and field, along with basketball and soccer are legendary, with most athletes competing in those sports. As captain of the U.S. Soccer Team, Carla Overbeck, assistant coach of Duke’s soccer team, grabbed the gold in 1996 and silver in 2000. And Coach Mike Krzyzewski, who helped the U.S. capture gold medals in Los Angeles in 1984 and Barcelona in 1992, is shooting for another win in Beijing this summer as head coach of the USA Men’s Senior National Team. With the 2008 Olympics in Beijing Aug. 8 to 20, Working@Duke explores Duke’s connection by sharing stories of three Duke faculty and staff with ties to the world’s most historic athletic event.

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There’s Buehler, the former U.S. Olympic Track and Field team manager. He’s spent 53 years at Duke, encouraging Blue Devils. Duke also counts among its ranks a star fencer, Leslie Marx. She is an economics professor at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business who competed in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. And there’s Liz Wort, an assistant coach of Duke’s Women’s Cross Country Team and a Duke alumna. She is vying for a position on the U.S. Olympic Track Team and will race in the 3,000-meter steeplechase during the U.S. Olympic Team trials in Oregon (June 27 to July 6). She overcame hurdles, literally, even despite an injury. Here are their stories:

After stretching her muscles, Liz Wort sprinted around the Wallace Wade Stadium track, leaping over 30-inch hurdles. But the three-time All American athlete wanted to improve her speed. In her second attempt, she sailed over the barriers faster. “I’m still recovering from a hamstring injury, but I’m determined not to let that stop me,” said Wort, 24, as she wiped sweat from her brow. “Every time I see an ad for the Olympics, it suddenly hits me that it’s right around the corner.” In late June, Wort, assistant coach of Duke’s Women’s Cross Country Team, will compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in the Olympic Trials for a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Track Team. “This will be my first time to try out for the Olympics, and it probably won’t feel real until I’m actually there,” said Wort, a 2007 Duke graduate who joined Duke’s coaching staff last summer. Duke track coach Liz Wort will race in the U.S. Olympic Team trials June 27 to July 6.

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AHEAD @ DUKE MAY 6 : : Duke Run/Walk Club workshop, “Core Training.” Learn the benefits of proper core (abdominal) training to help prevent back injuries and make everyday activities easier to perform. Workshop led by LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke’s employee health and wellness program, 5:30 p.m., Wallace Wade Stadium, alumni box at the end zone.

MAY 11 : : Duke 2008 Commencement, Barbara Kingsolver, novelist, essayist, non-fiction and short-story writer, delivers the commencement address, 10 a.m., Wallace Wade Stadium.

MAY 30 : : Duke Farmers Market, fresh produce and lunch options from area restaurants, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the Medical Center Bookstore on Coal Pile Drive, next to the walkway connecting Duke Hospital and the Clinics.

For more events, check the university’s online calendar at http://calendar.duke.edu

Newsbriefs Celebrate faculty and staff at Duke Appreciation

Just in time for summer – save on theme park tickets

The annual Duke Appreciation events kick off this month and recognize the work, dedication and commitment of Duke faculty and staff. The special activities run through the end of May and culminate with the Duke Children’s Classic celebrity golf tournament on May 31 and June 1. A new event this year is Duke Family Night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park at 5 p.m. May 11 and 18. Duke families with a valid DukeCard will receive a ticket for reserved terrace seating and a Bulls T-shirt for $10 per person. For advance tickets, call the box office at (919) 956-2855. Other events include the Duke Chapel Service (11 a.m., Sunday, May 4); Duke Night Out at Local Restaurants (Wednesday, May 14); and Lunch on the Quad (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 19). For full event details, visit www.hr.duke.edu/da2008.

A special, limited time discount is available through the Duke PERQS Program for Carowinds, Kings Dominion and Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park. To qualify for the discounts, tickets must be purchased online, using a Duke unique ID. Ticket prices vary and some discounts are only available until June 8. There is no service charge for eTicket purchases printed at home; service charges apply if you have your tickets mailed. For more information on pricing and purchasing, visit www.hr.duke.edu/discounts/entertainment.html.

Duke Child Care Partnership adds centers Parents who work at Duke University and Health System have more quality child care through the newly expanded Duke Child Care Partnership. So far this year, the partnership added five new centers to its roster, with an additional three anticipated in the months ahead. This will make a total of 35 participating child care centers by the end of the calendar year. Duke has provided nearly $1 million – $200,000 per year over a five year period – to fund grants to area child care centers. This program is a unique partnership developed between Duke and Child Care Services Association (CCSA) to address the shortage of quality child care in the community. In exchange for financial support, Duke faculty, staff and students receive priority for vacant spaces at these facilities when they become available. Since its inception, more than 800 new 4 and 5 star spaces have been created and more than 400 Duke families currently have a child enrolled at a participating center. For more details, visit www.hr.duke.edu/dccp.

Discount offered for Fuqua’s Executive Education Duke’s Fuqua School of Business is offering a 40 percent discount on tuition for Duke faculty and staff enrolled in non-degree, Executive Education programs. For example, Executive Education offers the “Dynamic Management” program. The program improves overall management and leadership skills by training participants to benefit from intuitive judgment, leverage available resources and act in the moment. Participants refine their abilities to respond to unanticipated challenges, promote innovation and creative problem solving, build trust and teamwork and foster better communication. Duke faculty and staff receive 40 percent off the $4,800 program, which is offered in October. Fuqua’s programs are ranked among the best in the world and cover a range of topics including general management, leadership, marketing and finance. For more information, visit www.ee.fuqua.duke.edu or call (919) 660-8011.

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Changing three light bulbs takes 3.5 million cars off the road ohn Rorem is a poster child for Blue Devil sustainability. An assistant managing editor at Duke University Press, Rorem rode a Duke bus from his Brightleaf Square office to the Bryan Center to participate in April’s Primetime employee forum, which focused on sustainability at Duke. While there, he signed the Duke sustainability pledge, making a commitment to consider the environmental, social and economic impact of his daily actions. At the end of the forum, Rorem won a rain barrel, which he later carried on a Durham city bus to his home, where it will be used to water landscaping. Using alternative transportation and changing behavior to conserve natural resources were among the “green” tips offered during the April 1 Primetime with Executive Vice President Tallman Trask III and Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences Dean Bill Chameides. “If every American would change three lights to compact florescent bulbs, it would be the equivalent of taking 3.5 million cars off the road,” Chameides told about 300 Duke faculty, staff and students in the Griffith Theater. The 60-minute conversation included a question-andanswer session that touched on Duke’s efforts to leave a lighter environmental footprint by enhancing alternative transportation options, requiring eco-friendly campus

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Bill Chameides, dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, left, and Tallman Trask III, executive vice president, offer “green” tips during the April 1 Primetime.

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development, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and exploring alternative power and fuel sources. Trask said Duke is investigating using alternative power sources such as solar panels, particularly for the new campus expansion along Campus Drive near the Nasher Museum of Art. “We’re looking into the possibility that we might generate some of our own electricity,” said Trask, noting that Duke is also looking at ways to offer free charging of electric vehicles. Trask and Chameides said the Duke community deserves praise for supporting sustainability efforts, especially during the severe drought. Through changes such as switching auto toilets to manual, reclaiming storm water to irrigate and modifying Duke’s chilled water plant to capture condensation, Duke is saving a significant amount of water. “We’re 60 percent below the point of consumption at the peak of last year,” Trask said. Following the forum, attendees said the comments helped them “rethink” how their daily actions impact the environment. Rorem, who won the rain barrel, said the conversation was beneficial. “I think sometimes people feel overwhelmed, wondering what they can do on a personal level to make a difference, so it was nice that this forum offered some practical advice,” he said. “It really made me think about how I can change my behavior to conserve. Plus, I discovered that hauling a rain barrel home on a city bus is a great conversation starter.” — By Missy Baxter Senior Writer, Office of Communication Services

Duke’s new high-wireless act uke is greatly expanding its cellular phone coverage across campus for every day situations, as well as installing a new, powerful wireless data network. The increased cellular coverage will dramatically reduce cell phone dead zones and expand wireless coverage to encompass the main campuses and facilitate more communication and information sharing. Throughout 2008, Duke’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) will add antennas and other hardware in buildings and outdoors to ensure coverage for common cell phone technologies, said Bob Johnson, director of communications infrastructure. “Five years ago, the goal of every campus was to be the most wired,” Johnson said. “Now the goal is for the fastest and most complete wireless coverage. For cellular, there will always be a spot or two where you can’t get a signal, but we’ll come close to total coverage – 95 percent coverage, 95 percent of the time.” While it expands cellular phone coverage, Duke is installing an advanced wireless data network with an initial focus on residence halls, many of which haven’t had wireless data coverage for computers. The network uses a new wireless standard called 802.11n, which allows users to download far more data much faster than previous wireless data networks. The coverage area on campus – more than 6 million square feet – will make Duke the nation’s largest 802.11n hotspot. Installation of the new wireless data network

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started in March and will be completed campuswide by the end of this year. The goal is to have residence halls ready by fall. One beneficiary is Duke University Stores, which uses about 100 wireless hand-held, point-of-sale devices – wireless cash registers – to process sales at athletic events. “We used to have coverage problems in the stadiums or near playing fields,” said Scott Barkie, IT analyst with Campus Services. “Now because of expanded coverage, the Duke Stores staff can use them anywhere.” The wireless improvements “will support not only growth in wireless uses, but also new methods of use,” said Tracy Futhey, Duke’s vice president for information technology and chief information officer. “Video, for example, consumes much more bandwidth than old generations of wireless can provide. People also need a reliable cellular signal for their mobile devices.” Academic buildings are already networked, but the increased 802.11n wireless capacity will allow faculty, staff and students to download large files in real-time while not plugged into the wired network.

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Five years ago, the goal of every campus was to be the most wired. Now the goal is for the fastest and most complete wireless coverage. For cellular, there will always be a spot or two where you can’t get a signal, but we’ll come close to total coverage – 95 percent coverage, 95 percent of the time.” — Bob Johnson, Director, OIT Communications Infrastructure

— By S.D.Williams OIT News and Information

Duke’s campus expansion takes shape he new campus planned for the area between the Nasher Museum of Art and West Campus will better integrate Duke’s campus and fully incorporate the museum and Duke Gardens as focal points and gathering spaces for the Duke community. During an open forum in March, more than 100 Duke and Durham community members got a closer look at Duke’s initial plans for the campus expansion along Campus Drive and how the project will build upon Duke’s extraordinary resource – the natural environment. Bounded by the Duke Gardens, three major hollows and Duke University Road, the proposed campus will include approximately 1.5 million square feet of new building space for academics, the arts and neighborhood-style housing. “The notion that Duke is a university in a forest, which is really one of its key defining characteristics, is something that we felt from the beginning had to underlie our work,” said Fred Clarke from Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, the master design team developing the overall vision for the campus and its architecture.

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What are the benefits of the proposed site along Campus Drive? After conducting an extensive analysis of existing conditions such as terrain, transit routes and other issues, the Pelli team concluded that the proposed site provides many practical, environmental and aesthetic advantages over the previous proposal to build the first phase closer to Erwin Road. The new site provides programmatic connections and integrates the Nasher, which is central between East and West campuses; it engages West Campus and builds upon existing pedestrian and motorist links such as Campus Drive and Duke University Road, offering convenient access to downtown and the American Tobacco Historic District.

What are key principles, programs guiding the new campus? The new campus gives Duke the opportunity to bring together the arts, humanities and international programs, while strengthening interdisciplinary education and research. Housing will be a key program element with as many as 1,450 beds in the style of dorms, suites and apartments. In addition to an emphasis on the arts and humanities, which will help Duke foster interaction with the community, the new campus will be part of the existing natural environment. For example, buildings would sit at least 75 feet off Campus Drive, allowing for pedestrian movement and development of walkways and bike paths. Parking is proposed for the perimeter of the new campus to keep vehicles away from the core.

What is the project timeline? School officials must first decide which buildings will be constructed in Phase I, which is anticipated to cost $400 million. Then the design stage, which requires trustee approval, will take at least six months. Infrastructure work could begin in early 2009, with buildings beginning to open in 2011. — By Leanora Minai Editor, Working@Duke

FOR MORE INFORMATION, INCLUDING A VIDEO AND AUDIO FROM THE COMMUNITY FORUM, VISIT WWW.DUKE.EDU/WEB/ CENTRALCAMPUS

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he winners of the Presidential Award for 2007 for outstanding service were honored by President Richard H. Brodhead in April. The awards, the most prestigious honor given to Duke employees, recognize staff and faculty members who made distinctive contributions to Duke University and Health System in 2007. Each recipient received a Presidential Medallion and check for $1,000. Also, 25 faculty and staff members were recognized as meritorious winners and received an award and $100.

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Service/Maintenance Lester Matte General Maintenance Mechanic Facilities Management Department “From the very beginning it was evident Lester was going to be a tremendous addition to the department,” said nominator Kenneth Bridges, FMD supervisor. “He possessed the critical skills a person needs to be highly successful in an area that requires excellence in customer service: politeness, professionalism, proactive problem solving, being a team player and extremely conscientious. Lester makes the extra effort, taking the initiative to identify repairs needed in the buildings…Lester is an outstanding employee.”

Managerial Percell Kelley Coordinator, Performing Facilities & Events Music Department “Percy completes his work every day with integrity, honesty, a great sense of humor and thorough understanding of what musicians, conductors and audience members need for a positive performance experience,” said nominator Heidi Halstead, music department business manager. “He carries on his work with a deep

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personal belief in accountability and responsibility. Percy is also up to the challenge of an everchanging concert environment, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt to change.”

Clerical/Office Support Robin Goodwin Staff Assistant, Ophthalmology Duke Eye Center “Robin is one of the most dedicated, organized and cheerful persons that I know,” said nominator Dr. R. Rand Allingham, professor of ophthalmology and division chief, Glaucoma, for the Duke Eye Center. “She is the ultimate team player who relishes challenge and looks for ways to help us do what is that we are here for, whether it is taking care of a distressed patient or training the next generation of leaders.”

Clinical/Professional Eleanor Carter Manager CRNA, POSU, Schedule, Duke Eye Center Duke University Hospital “Eleanor’s work, care, compassion and dedication are unequaled,” said nominator Don Thomas, a member of the Eye Center nurse anesthesia staff.

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“She has assumed roles and responsibilities beyond her obligation, always providing for our patients, her staff and all personnel in the OR and Pre-op environment.There have been numerous times when she has provided for patients from out of town who were ‘stuck’ in Durham overnight due to unforeseen circumstances.”

Executive Leadership James Good Associate Operating Officer for Facilities Duke University Hospital “As the lead administrator responsible for Duke Hospital’s facilities, Jim has responsibilities that impact every area of the hospital, and, as a result, his performance impacts every employee here,” said nominator Antoinette Parker, director of internal communications for Duke Hospital. “Everything he has done has been done in the spirit of service excellence, always with the best outcomes for our patients in mind.We are inspired by his integrity, his organization, his can-do attitude, his punctuality and his consistency.”

READ MORE ABOUT LESTER MATTE ON PAGE 6.

Are you richer than you think? FINANCIAL FITNESS WEEK FEATURES UNCLAIMED ASSETS DATABASE inances are often difficult to track – moving, changing jobs and changing bank accounts can increase the chance that individuals may lose track of their money. But the North Carolina Department of the State Treasurer is here to help. The department holds nearly $700 million in unclaimed property. With 1 million properties in the database and eight million North Carolinians, there is a one in eight chance that a state citizen has a claim, according to Heather J. Franco, deputy director of communications for the Department of the State Treasurer. Think you may have a claim? The North Carolina Unclaimed Property (also called NC Cash) will staff an information table at this year’s Financial Fitness Week, hosted by the Duke Benefits Department from May 19 to May 22. Various financial experts will answer questions during 13 different workshops at the Searle Center, Duke Raleigh Hospital and Durham Regional Hospital.

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DUKE FACULTY AND STAFF ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING FAMILY MEMBERS TO WORKSHOPS AND TO MAKE RESERVATIONS DUE TO LIMITED SPACE. VISIT WWW.HR.DUKE.EDU/ FINANCIALFITNESS OR CALL (919) 668-2954.

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“Duke employees will have the opportunity to search the NC Cash database right at the booth to see if they are among the one million North Carolinians owed money,” Franco said. The most common forms of unclaimed property are bank accounts, wages, utility deposits, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, bonds and contents of safe deposit boxes that have been abandoned, she said. By law, financial institutions and businesses send money and property that have not been used for a period of time – typically one to five years – to the Department of State Treasurer, Franco said. The money is held until the rightful owner is found, and the interest earned goes to the State Educational Assistance Authority in the form of grants, loans and scholarships to North Carolina college students. — By Elizabeth Michalka Communication Specialist, Human Resources

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Having won the 2007 NCAA East Regional in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Wort knows it is one of the most daunting track events. Along with running 7.5 laps around a 400-meter track, she must jump 28 hurdles and clear seven water barriers in each race. “The water jumps are really challenging,” she said. “You don’t want to miss them or you lose points. Plus, you could wind up pretty soggy.” Wort trains about four hours daily by running, lifting weights and doing core-strengthening exercises such as yoga and pilates. She adjusted her diet, adding protein smoothies and complex carbohydrates such as whole wheat pasta. She receives support at Duke from colleagues, including Greg Dale, Duke professor of sports psychology and ethics, who helps her hone her focus. Wort is among 11 elite athletes who received a USA Track & Field Foundation travel grant for the trials. “I still can’t believe it’s all happening,” she said. “It’s like a dream come true.”

Olympic fencer and Fuqua economics professor Leslie Marx continues to hit the mark – more than a decade after competing in the historic games and being highlighted in Time magazine. “Every day, I use the skills I learned in training such as focusing,” said Marx, 41, who finished 16th in the women’s epee in the 1996 games in Atlanta. “The most exciting part of the Olympics was having the opportunity to compete against the world’s best athletes after working so hard for so many years.” She traveled to Richmond, Virginia, in December for the first Olympic trial for the 2008 games and placed 8th among 150 competitors, but she doesn’t plan to attend the games in Beijing. “I’ve got three children now, all under the age of five, so I think my competitive days are behind me, unless you consider dueling with kids a sport,” she said, laughing. She lives in Durham with husband and triathlete Jeff Wilcox and their children. And she works as a volunteer assistant coach for the Blue Devils fencing team.

Duke Fuqua School of Business economics professor and Olympic fencer Leslie Marx finished 16th in the women’s epee in the 1996 Olympic games.

Marx first picked up a sword as a Duke student. She became the most-celebrated Blue Devil fencer as the women’s epee gold medalist at the Pan-American Games in 1995. She won the U.S. National Fencing Championship in 1993 and 1996. “Some people compare fencing to a combination of ballet and sport because competitors have to be agile and dexterous, but they also have to be relentless in pursuit,” she said. That pursuit of excellence still propels Marx, a 1989 Duke graduate who joined Fuqua’s faculty in 2002. Her research at Fuqua ranges from anti-competitive business practices to the mechanisms of collusion at sealed-bid auctions. She’s an expert on game theory, which focuses on situations where an individual’s success depends in part on the choices of others. Said Marx, “Game theory is a lot like fencing because one set of actions dictates another.”

Duke professor and track coach emeritus Al Buehler is a walking/running encyclopedia of Olympic knowledge. As coach of Duke’s cross country team in 1956, he cheered in the Melbourne stadium when Blue Devil track star Joel Shankle captured the bronze in the 110-meter hurdle and became Duke’s first Olympic medalist.

Did you know? Olympic bobsledder Randy Jones, a 1992 Duke graduate and WinstonSalem native, became one of the first AfricanAmericans to win a medal at a Winter Olympics when he captured the silver at the 2002 games in Salt Lake City.

Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski is going for the gold in Beijing this summer as head coach of the USA Men’s Senior National Team.

Duke professor and track coach emeritus Al Buehler, leads a running workshop for employees at Wallace Wade Stadium. He is a longtime member of the U.S. Olympic Committee.

As the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team manager in 1972, Buehler helped American athletes deal with tragedy when terrorists struck the Olympic Village in Munich. When the Olympic Committee was looking for athletes to join the U.S. bobsledding team in Lillehammer in 1994, Buehler suggested Randy Jones, a Duke football and track standout. Jones, a four-time Olympian, became one of the first African-Americans to win a medal at a Winter Olympics. “Duke has a great history with the Olympics,” said Buehler, 77, who stepped down as Duke’s track coach in 2000 but teaches “History of Sports” each semester. “We’ve had Duke athletes compete in almost every sport, from basketball to yachting, and they’ve all played vital roles as ambassadors of goodwill and good sportsmanship around the globe.” Buehler, a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, has never competed in the Olympics, but he has attended every Olympics since 1956. He hopes to continue that tradition this summer. “Each Olympics has its own personality and this one should be really interesting, considering the political climate and China’s new role in the world,” he said. Buehler has trained Duke Olympians. As the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team manager in 1972, 1984 and 1988, he helped coordinate recruitment, training and transportation for athletes. “The most memorable part is walking into the games during the opening ceremony,” Buehler said. “Every time I marched into the stadium, I was always thinking about the amazing opportunities Duke has given me and how fortunate I was to be at the Olympics.”

Duke School of Medicine alumnus and Olympic track star Dave Sime (left) was featured on this Sports Illustrated cover in 1956. Sime holds two Duke indoor track records: 100-meter race with a time of 10.20 seconds; 200-meter with 21.34 seconds.

Duke has produced Olympians in almost every sport – from basketball and soccer to wrestling and yachting. Read the Duke Olympians list at

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— By Missy Baxter Senior Writer, Office of Communication Services

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Nearly 600,000 minutes logged, 2,300 pounds lost in fitness program

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or the first time in more than a year, Craig Galunas is pain free. Plus, he’s lost 17 pounds.“I feel so much stronger and my knee feels great,” Galunas said. “I can do things Galunas works out four now without getting short of mornings a week and bikes breath, and I don’t dread regularly. He’s also more aware walking up a flight of stairs.” of his diet, paying attention to In 2006, he had knee portion size and eating more surgery and has suffered with fruits and vegetables. Previously, chronic knee pain, until recently. he rarely exercised and suffered He credits his recovery to Eat from fatigue and knee pain. Wise and Exercise, an initiative He was initially frustrated led by LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke’s because he didn’t think he was employee wellness program. losing weight fast enough. LIVE Eat Wise and Exercise kicked FOR LIFE nutritionist Kay off in November with an essay Schlegel-Pratt, RD, LDN, said contest for a lifestyle makeover that steady weight loss of 0.5 with an individual and group to 2 pounds per week is ideal winner. Galunas, nurse clinician in Craig Galunas, left, a nurse clinician in Cardiology, participated in Eat Wise and Exercise and lost 17 pounds. At because a more rapid weight loss Cardiology who’s worked at Duke right is Galunas at the program completion. is more difficult to maintain. two years, won the individual Galunas wants to lose another 24 pounds to reach his target weight. contest. The group winner was from Duke’s School of Nursing. In addition, With hopes of biking a 100-mile Century Road Race this year, he plans about 1,039 faculty and staff participated in the web-based program from Jan. to maintain his new healthy habits. 15 to March 21. “I will not let this hard work go to waste,” Galunas said. “The changes During the overall program, participants recorded exercising for a that I’ve made are for good.” combined 573,798 minutes and lost 2,260 pounds. — By Elizabeth Michalka During the 10-week program, Galunas and 14 faculty and staff from Communications Specialist, HR Communications the School of Nursing learned to improve their eating habits and increase exercise with help from LIVE FOR LIFE nutritionists and fitness experts. “Without a doubt, what I’ve enjoyed the most is working with this great group of people at LIVE FOR LIFE,” Galunas said. “Everyone has LEARN MORE been so positive and supportive of me during this program and honestly Visit www.hr.duke.edu/eatwise for Craig Galunas’ story and invested in my success.”

to learn about Eat Wise and Exercise resources, including progress by Duke’s School of Nursing participants.

spotlight e mployee Spotlight MEET LESTER MATTE, PRESIDENTIAL AWARD WINNER WHO CAN FIX ANYTHING

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Lester Matte, a general maintenance mechanic with Duke’s Facilities Management Department, selects tools to repair a leaking faucet in a Perkins Library restroom.

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s Lester Matte scanned a list of work orders one morning, he was intrigued by an unusual request. “The work order simply said, ‘Come get keys out of pigeon nest at Chapel,’ ” said Matte, 60, a general maintenance mechanic who joined Duke’s Facilities Management Department in 2002. “That definitely got my curiosity going.” When Matte arrived at the Duke Chapel, he learned the story behind the lost keys: two Duke employees and their sons had been standing in the Chapel’s main entrance, where pigeons were roosting on a recessed statue above the oak doors. “The boys were debating whether the pigeons were real, and one of them tossed the keys up near the birds,” said Lisa Laws, a clinical trials specialist at the Duke Clinical Research Institute, and mother of one of the boys. “The pigeons flew off, but the keys didn’t come back down because they’d fallen behind the statue.”

Matte used a tool with a magnetic tip to fish behind the statue. That didn’t work. He retrieved the keys using a 24-foot ladder. “The key ring belonged to my father, who passed away in 2001, so I was thankful to get them back,” Laws said. “Lester made me feel that he did not consider this a bother. My husband, children and I will always be grateful.” Laws offered Matte a reward, but he politely declined. “I told her I was just doing my job, and I was glad I could help,” he said. “So, she gave the reward as a donation to the Chapel.” Matte’s friendly nature and his ability to fix almost anything are known across campus and earned him a Presidential Award this year. His daily duties include everything from repairing dripping faucets in the Bryan Center to installing bookshelves in the Flowers Building. A U.S. Army veteran and martial arts instructor, Matte worked for a decade at a maximum security facility for juvenile felons in Butner before coming to Duke in 2002. His wife, Charlene Matte, is a staff assistant at Duke’s Center for the Study of Aging. The Mattes have been married 36 years and have two grown children. They commute together to Duke from their Chapel Hill home. “My work order requests sound a lot like a giant honey-do list,” said Matte, joking. “I never know what’s going to be on the list, but I can bet that there’s going to be something unusual almost every day. My job is never boring, and it allows me to meet nice people every day. There are some wonderful people on this campus.” — By Missy Baxter Senior Writer, Office of Communication Services

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Landfill detour: Duke reuses and recycles construction debris BY THE NUMBERS Duke LifeFlight Heliport Project

718 :: Tons of debris reused/recycled during Duke Hospital rooftop heliport project

430 :: Tons of roof

ballast stone recycled as Duke Forest road stabilization

90,000 :: Square feet of insulation salvaged for reuse in other Duke roofing projects

Duke recycled nearly 600 tons of debris, including wire conduit, above, while renovating the former Trinity College science building on East Campus.

hen the Trinity College science building on East Campus was transformed into a new home for humanities departments, the entire building was gutted, resulting in about 800 tons of construction debris such as drywall, wiring and old plumbing fixtures. Instead of transporting the debris to the Durham County landfill, Duke reused structural components such as exterior brick walls and interior support columns and recycled 75 percent of materials removed from the building. “We recycled about 600 tons of debris, including every piece of wire conduit, dry wall, plaster and scrap metal,” said Ray Walker, the staff architect with Duke’s Facilities Management Department (FMD) who oversaw the $11 million renovation last year. By reusing and recycling construction materials, Duke is reducing waste and increasing the life cycle of valuable resources. Recycled materials are also used in new campus buildings as part of Duke’s commitment to sustainable design. “Reusing and recycling not only saves a lot of debris from going to the landfill, but it boosts sustainability by giving the construction materials a second life,” said Tavey McDaniel Capps, Duke’s environmental sustainability coordinator. From the renovation of the former Trinity College science building to the construction of a rooftop heliport at Duke Hospital, Duke is exploring innovative ways to recapture building debris for use. Tons of construction materials will be recycled in upcoming campus projects such as the renovation of Baldwin Auditorium and demolitions of the P.M. Gross Chemistry Building and Bell Medical Research Building.

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During construction of the Duke LifeFlight heliport last year, more than 400 tons of roof ballast stone and 90,000 square feet of roofing insulation were removed from the Duke Hospital roof. The stone was used to stabilize roads in Duke Forest, and the insulation has been used in numerous projects such as installing a new roof on the Durham Regional laundry facility. “That insulation has turned into the gift that keeps on giving,” said Tim Pennigar, construction coordinator with Medical Center Engineering and Operations. In other projects, recycling was a priority. Wiring, drywall and insulation were recycled during the Perkins Library expansion, while asphalt from a demolished parking lot near the Divinity School was recycled during construction of the Fitzpatrick Center for Interdisciplinary Engineering, Medicine and Applied Sciences (CIEMAS). The CIEMAS project also incorporated structural steel, aluminum building panels and ceiling tiles made from post-consumer recycled content. Using recycled materials and diverting debris from the landfill help buildings earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, which Duke requires of all new construction and renovations on campus. “The information about which materials are being reused and recycled has to flow all the way down the line – from the architect and project manager to the contractor and the person pushing the wheelbarrow,” Walker said. “It’s rewarding to know that your extra efforts toward sustainable development have resulted in a wonderful, useful space with much less impact to the environment.” — By Missy Baxter Senior Writer, Office of Communication Services

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I’m going to visit my two brothers who live in Hawaii. I have a new niece there that I haven’t seen and she’s going to be one year old. I can’t wait to meet her. I’ve only worked at Duke since September, but I’ve already built up some vacation time. At most places, you’d have to work a lot longer to get that much paid vacation time. That’s one of the many great benefits at Duke.”

Kimberly Reyes, senior admissions officer, Undergraduate Admissions 9 months at Duke

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My wife (Jemma Boler, a recruiter in Duke’s Office of Nurse Recruitment) and I will be driving our 17-year-old son, William, up to Hampton University in Virginia because he’s starting college, and he’s going to be taking two summer courses. We’re using the Duke Children’s Tuition Benefit to help with that. Our 14-year-old daughter, Jasmine, will probably ride up with us. That’s how we’ll spend part of our vacation. Since my wife also works at Duke, we both have paid vacation time. That makes it much nicer.”

Carl Boler, special events supervisor, Event Management 26 years at Duke

I’m going to spend eight days hiking and camping in Idaho as part of a program offered by Earthwatch, an environmental organization, because I want to learn more about the environment. We’ll be doing a study along a wildlife corridor by attaching cameras to trees and recording the types of animals that use that wildlife trail. I’ll be using my paid time off from Duke. I save it up during the year, so I can do something fun each summer.”

Maria Maschauer, visitors/special events coordinator, Program in Literature 4 years at Duke

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— By Missy Baxter Senior Writer, Office of Communication Services

E M P LOY E E D I S CO U N TS 10 percent discount offered on Durham Arts Center classes he wheel hummed

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Advance Wheel” course, her first at the Durham Arts Council.

as a clay bowl

The Council is a private non-profit organization dedicated to

quickly took

supporting the arts in Durham and the Triangle area. Classes

shape between the

are offered in drawing and painting, dance, clay, sculpture,

experienced hands of

theatre, photography, digital arts, writing and fiber arts.

potter Laura Korch. Dr. Marcia Rego shifted in

professional one,” Rego said. “I’ve always liked making things

her seat, trying to get a

with my hands, but usually I’ve done it through my knitting.

better view of Korch’s

This time I thought I’d change it up a bit and try pottery.”

technique. Dr. Marcia Rego, left, gets a pottery lesson from instructor Laura Korch at the Durham Arts Council.

“It’s a different kind of creative outlet from my

Rego, lecturing

Rego joined the class to make utilitarian objects for her kitchen such as soup bowls and planters. “I learned quickly

fellow of the Duke

that throwing clay on a potter’s wheel is not as easy as it

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looks,” she said. “But I like that you have a concrete product

Program, is enrolled in

when you’re finished.”

clay and sculpture classes at the Durham Arts Council. She

She enrolled in the next series of classes, and this time

received a 10 percent discount on her class through PERQs,

she’ll bring two friends and her mother. “My mom is coming

Duke’s faculty and staff discount program. Registration is

up from Brazil this spring to spend some time with me. This

now underway for summer classes, which begin June 16.

is something we can enjoy together.”

Rego learned about the discount through an opt-in Duke PERQs e-mail and signed up for the “Intermediate and

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