Welcome to Elevate, a monthly newsletter from the Office for Culture, Engagement, and Impact. Elevate is distributed to faculty, staff, and students in the Duke University School of Medicine. In this issue, we feature the newly named leaders of the school’s employee resource groups. We also share recent news stories, resources, and coming events.
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Though they lead different employee resource groups (ERGs), Magaly Guerrero and Antonio Jones share a common goal: helping employees feel seen, supported, and connected at Duke. As the newly named leaders of ¡DALHE! and ME² — Duke University School of Medicine’s two ERGs — they reflect on how these communities shaped their own paths and can help other employees thrive.
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The keynote speaker for the 2026 Advancing Excellence in Research Symposium on April 28 is Rebekah Layton, PhD, CMC, PCC, associate chair for education and training in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at UNC-Chapel Hill. Learn more about Layton’s achievements and register for the symposium today.
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Each year, the Samuel DuBois Cook Society honors Duke staff, administrators, faculty, and students and local community members whose work, research, and service reflect Cook’s social activism and leadership. A former dean and four faculty, staff, and student leaders of the Duke community were honored at the annual awards ceremony of the Samuel DuBois Cook Society on February 9.
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Former NFL player Robert W. Turner II, PhD, now an associate professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences, is leading a study examining why older Black Americans face higher risks of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and whether repetitive brain injuries from football play a role.
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The Durham Early College of Health Sciences (DECHS) was recognized with the Community Impact Award for the best poster addressing community health at the fourth Annual MaryAnn Black Distinguished Health Equity Symposium, held on February 5. The poster presentation emphasized how DECHS fosters early exposure to health careers and supports student success while contributing to local efforts to reduce health disparities.
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| | ¡DALHE! Networking Event
March 5 • 5-7 p.m.
Fonda Lupita
905 W. Main St. Ste 21A, Durham, NC
Join ¡DALHE! for its next networking event. Enjoy complimentary beverages and appetizers as you mix, mingle, and connect. All are welcome.
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Culture and Communication I: Perception, understanding, and connection
March 11 • 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Smith Warehouse Bay 6, B271
This session will cover general information about the ways in which our culture(s) inform our understanding of ourselves and each other, as well as how to improve our capacity and skills for engaging across difference. Sponsored by the Office for Institutional Equity.
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Social Identity
April 8 • 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Smith Warehouse Bay 6, B271
This session explores the complexities of social identity and how it shapes our experiences, interactions, and perspectives. Sponsored by the Office for Institutional Equity.
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2026 Autism Acceptance Keynote Presentation
April 8 • 4-5 p.m.
Zoom
As part of the Duke Center for Autism Seminar Series, Holden Thorp, editor-in-chief of Science, and former chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill will present, “A Convergent Model for Autistic Flourishing: How Research and Experience Highlight the Interplay Among Fit, Adaptation, and Accommodation.”
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| | Duke University Powwow
April 18 • Noon-5 p.m.
Penn Pavilion
Hosted by Duke University in collaboration with the Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) and Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance (NAISA), this cultural gathering honors and celebrates Indigenous traditions and community. The Powwow will feature traditional dance, drum groups, cultural demonstrations, and more. Open to the campus and surrounding community. For more information, contact dukepowwow@duke.edu.
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Advancing Excellence in Research Symposium
April 28
Trent Semans Center Great Hall
This symposium will bring the School of Medicine and the broader community together for conversations at the intersection of science and culture. Featuring keynote speaker Rebekah Layton, PhD, CMC, PCC, associate chair of education and training in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at UNC-Chapel Hill. Layton will present “Career development, mentoring, and wellness: Setting the stage for graduate and postdoctoral trainee success.” Sponsored by the Office for Culture, Engagement, and Impact, and the Office for Faculty.
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| | March Holidays and Observances
March 2-3: Purim
March 8: International Women's Day
March 17: St. Patrick's Day
March 20: Eid al-Fitr
March 20: Nowruz
March 29: Palm Sunday
March 31: Transgender Day of Visibility
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