October EDI
Included in October's Newsletter
Filipino American History Month
October was chosen to recognize Filipino American History Month to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinos who landed in what is now Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587. It is also the birth month of Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions and accomplishments that people with disabilities bring to the workforce.
September EDI
Inside September's Newsletter
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans from all of Latin America.
August EDI
Included in August's Newsletter
Spiritual Voyages: Abstract paintings by Eduardo Lapetina
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ¡DALHE! is highlighting the work of a local Latiné/Hispanic artist, Eduardo Lapetina. The pieces of work will be displayed in the Duke Eye Center Concourse Gallery beginning 8/20/24 through 10/30/24.
July EDI
Included in July's Newsletter
Duke School of Medicine Celebrates Juneteenth
Duke University School of Medicine’s Black employee resource group, ME2, held its third annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring keynote speaker Damon Tweedy, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke.
June EDI
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LGBTQ Pride Month
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) pride month is held each year as a celebration of the contributions the LGBTQ communitiy has made to our history and culture and to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States.
May EDI
Included in May's Newsletter
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
A month dedicated to celebrating Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States and their contributions to our culture and history.
April EDI
Included in Aprils's Newsletter
Celebrate Diversity Month
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING DIVERSITY 365. Nationally, April is Celebrate Diversity Month—but here at Duke Health, we celebrate our diversity 365 days a year. We’ve made diversity one of our core values because we know it’s the source of our strength.
March EDI
Included in March's Newsletter
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. About 2,000 workers sustain job-related eye injuries each day, however most of these injuries could be prevented by taking simple precautions. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds employers and workers about the importance of wearing eye protection.
February EDI
Included in February's Newsletter
2024 Campus Culture Survey
As announced earlier by President Price, you are invited to take the Campus Culture Survey to provide feedback on Duke Health's progress to become a more equitable institution. Unique survey links were sent out last month.
January EDI
Included in January's Newsletter
Diversity and Inclusion Virtual Grand Rounds
Join us for the Diversity and Inclusion Virtual Grand Rounds event on January 18, 2024 featuring guest speaker Shanti Narayanasamy, MD, "Attending to Race: Exploring How Faculty, Trainees and Medical Students Operationalize Race In Medicine."
Duke Clinical & Translational Science Institute Releases 2023 Translational Impact Report