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The Week at Duke {in 60 Seconds}: New TV Ad; Lange Stepping Down; Marketing Study

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Longtime Duke provost Peter Lange announced he will step down from his administrative post next summer. Lange will return to the faculty.

A new Duke Chief Marketing Officer Survey finds marketers are expecting to more than double spending on social media in the next five years. But, only 15 percent said they could measure the effects of social media.

Duke faculty members participated in a twitter chat on the legacy of the March on Washington. Check it out on the hashtag #DukeChat.

Duke scientists have determined the structure of this enzyme. The discovery is a significant step in developing new antibiotics.

The refurbished Baldwin Auditorium reopens September 14 with a concert featuring performances by Duke music faculty.

Finally, from the #PictureDuke hastash -- the Duke Student Broadcasting news show "What's the Word" is back in production.