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In between interviews with promising job applicants, Barbara Stokes, Director of Dining Services with Duke, celebrated something exciting during a job fair in Durham on May 20: adding a few new team members to Duke University.

More than 125 people attended the job fair at the NCWorks Career Center- Durham on Briggs Avenue, where recruiters and hiring managers worked side by side to fill about 10 openings.

“We have never done something like this at this scale, so we are really excited about it,” Stokes said. “Being able to do interviews and give offers on the same day is huge for us.”

For many candidates, Duke’s strong benefits, flexible schedules, career growth opportunities and upcoming $20 minimum wage beginning July 1 made the organization stand out.

“This is a great opportunity to hire local,” said Roberta Maldonado Franzen, Director of Talent Acquisition and Recruitment for Duke Human Resources. “We have a lot of great talent right here in the area and we recognize that.”

The event also reflected Duke’s continued investment in Durham and the people who call this community home.

Explore opportunities and grow your career at Duke: https://careers.duke.edu.

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Tanisha Davis has worked at Duke for more than 25 years, and when the Duke Farmers Market is in season, she makes her way over to the Duke Medicine Pavilion Greenway nearly every Thursday.

“I enjoy access to local farmers and businesses that take the time to be on our campus once a week for us to share in their products and merchandise,” Davis said.

Davis, a Research Technician for One Dukebio Integrated Biospecimen Network (ODIN), recently stopped by the market booths, where she snapped photos coloring at the “pARTy” table and wound up as a lucky winner of the LIVE FOR LIFE’s raffle.

Her assortment of gifted goodies included a “beautiful” arrangement from Shoomee's Flower and “delicious strawberries” from Lyon Farms.

That reaffirmed why Davis says, “I do my absolute best to attend every week.”

Show us your favorite moments from the Duke Farmers Market. Share your photos by tagging or upload them through this form for a chance to be featured. https://hr.duke.edu/sendnews/

Duke Arts’ Arts on East series kicks of this Wednesday with Meltdownrodeo’s twang-infused rock.

Arts on East concerts will take place every Wednesday from May 27 through June 24 on Duke's East Campus.

Each Arts on East concert is free and open to all. No tickets are required. Events will feature a community market, and food will be available to purchase from The Palace International and food truck partners.

Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets.

More info: https://arts.duke.edu/events/arts-on-east-kym-register-and-meltdown-rodeo/

Happy Memorial Day weekend!

NEW in Working@Duke’s Duke Time Off summer photo campaign: We have an additional special grand prize, courtesy of Duke Dining. Staff and faculty who capture their summer fun on social media and tag and follow Working@Duke will be in the running for a $50 Duke Dining gift card!

Remember, to be eligible for all the amazing prizes this year, photos must be taken and shared between May 20 and Aug. 3, 2026.

How to share your photos:

https://today.duke.edu/2026/05/show-us-how-you-spend-your-duke-time-summer-2026

We can’t wait to see your pics!

During the Duke University School of Nursing’s space themed recent staff retreat, one special guest quickly became mission-critical: Devlin, the pint-sized Working@Duke correspondent known for his big personality and signature power pose.

Spending the day with staff in the Pearson Building, Devlin boosted morale and brought an extra dose of “moon joy” to every corner of the galaxy the retreat explored, according to Vicki Rennecker-Nakayoshi, Director of Annual Giving and Bessie Baker Society and his host.

Organized by the Staff & Workplace Advocacy Council (SaWAC), the retreat focused on connection, growth and well being, featuring teambuilding activities, training opportunities and a keynote from Bryan Sexton, director of the Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science. Devlin fit right in — whether sampling egg salad (once) or zeroing in on his true objective, the candy stash.

“No sweets were left unexplored,” Rennecker-Nakayoshi said of Devlin’s foray with his newly appointed sidekick, “little Martian Green Devil.”

Devlin also took on a supportive role during a hula hoop challenge that asked teams to construct a space station capable of surviving meteor showers. Offering encouragement and “astronaut-level” guidance, he helped crews stay motivated as they engineered their interstellar designs.

In true Devlin fashion, his small but mighty presence left such a lasting impression on the School of Nursing staff that they ended the day with a tribute photo in his signature power pose.

Want Devlin to visit you? Complete the interest form and we’ll schedule his stop.
https://today.duke.edu/2026/02/strike-pose-devlin-workingduke-correspondent

Duke University and Duke Health have been named by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Employers for New Graduates” in 2026!

At Duke, early career professionals have the opportunity to do meaningful work while building skills, relationships and long-term career pathways across a world-class university and health system.

"Duke is not only a great place to start your career, but we try to position ourselves to present professional development opportunities so that a person can progress and continue to grow with Duke as Duke continues to grow," said Antwan Lofton, Vice President for Duke Human Resources.

Tell us in the comments if you’re a recent grad and what you love about Duke.

Forbes Names Duke Among 'Best Employers for New Grads' in 2026 | Duke Today Forbes Names Duke Among 'Best Employers for New Grads' in 2026 Duke University and Duke Health appear again on list for workplaces that support early career professionals Image Photo by Duke Communications Caption Close Image Photo by Duke Communications Published May 19, 2026 Credits Jodie Valade S...

Your time off has a story. Show us how it looks. 🌞📸

This summer, what you do away from work can do more than recharge you. It can inspire your colleagues and even win you something in return.

Whether you stay close to home or head somewhere far, share how you spend your Duke Time Off this summer. Fire up the grill, find the water, hit the road or capture a quiet moment that matters.

Starting today, Duke staff and faculty can submit photos that reflect how they make the most of their time off benefit. Each eligible entry will be entered to win prizes from Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, Duke Lemur Center, Duke Arts Presents, Duke University Stores and Duke Dining.

To enter, take and share your photo between May 20 and Aug. 3, 2026. The campaign is open to benefits eligible staff and faculty currently employed by Duke University and Duke University Health System.

• Post your photo on Instagram, Facebook or X and tag
• Tell us what you’re doing — and why it matters to you
• Or upload directly using our form (link in the story)

⏰ Submissions due by noon Aug. 3.

Click for all the details.

Show Us How You Spend Your Duke Time Off in Summer 2026 | Duke Today Image Duke staff and faculty are invited take and share photos between May 20 and Aug. 3. Caption Close Image Duke staff and faculty are invited take and share photos between May 20 and Aug. 3. Show Us How You Spend Your Duke Time Off in Summer 2026 Published May 20, 2026 Credits Working@Duke Staff....

The annual Duke Appreciation Spring Reception on May 14, hosted by Duke Human Resources, drew several hundred Duke employees and retirees to Penn Pavilion. With free food and music from the band Hipshack, the event was a celebration of the contributions of Duke staff and faculty.

“Duke is more than just a name,” Duke Vice President for Human Resources Antwan Lofton said in his remarks to attendees. “Duke is special because of each of you, the people that work here. You are the ones that breathe life into our mission and vision.”

Enjoy more scenes and stories from the celebration: https://today.duke.edu/2026/05/duke-pics-employees-celebrate-community-spring-reception



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Thinking about what’s next in your career at Duke?

Join upcoming “Grow Your Career at Duke” workshops to receive guidance around internal transfers, resumes and interviews, from Duke’s Career Resource Center.

Workshops are in May and June.

Learn how to sign up. ⬇️

Chart Your Future with 'Grow Your Career at Duke' Workshops | Duke Today Chart Your Future with 'Grow Your Career at Duke' Workshops Take the next step in your career during workshops in May and June with Duke's hiring experts Image Jemma Boler, an Education and Training Practitioner for Duke Human Resources’ Career Resource Center, speaks at a Grow Your Career at DUke...

Rachel Meyer Gallagher was set to appear on the cover of a Working@Duke issue that never printed.

It was March 2020, just as the pandemic changed daily life for everyone. At the time, Rachel was navigating anxiety, career pressure and major life transitions.

Six years later, much of her life looks different.

She’s gotten married, welcomed two daughters, bought a home and stepped into a leadership role at Duke Divinity School. Through every chapter, one priority has remained the same: caring for her mental health.

Now, Rachel is reflecting on that season of uncertainty and sharing why open conversations about mental health still matter.

Her story is part of Working@Duke’s 20th anniversary series, which revisits meaningful moments, memories and people who have shaped our community over the past two decades.

Read her full story below.

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What Changed After the Cover Story That Never Ran | Duke Today What Changed After the Cover Story That Never Ran In Working@Duke’s 20th anniversary year, Rachel Meyer Gallagher revisits anxiety, growth and the seasons that followed ‘the issue that never printed’ due to the pandemic Image Since Rachel Meyer Gallagher, center, appeared on the cover of the W...