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The Week at Duke {in 60 Seconds}: Champion Diver; #LemurWeek; Full Frame

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Duke athletes succeeded on both land and sea this weekend: The baseball team swept ACC rival UNC in a three-game series, and diver Nick McCrory became the first athlete to win four NCAA titles in platform diving. Congratulations, Nick.

Lemurs from the Duke Lemur Center will be featured in the upcoming IMAX documentary, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar. To celebrate, the Duke Lemur Center has partnered with Durham businesses to promote awareness of these endangered mammals.

Speaking of movies, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival runs April 3rd through 6th. About 100 films will be shown during the festival, which draws thousands to Durham.

In science news, a new type of catheter designed by Duke engineers could greatly reduce hospital infection rates. The catheters use a flexible piece of rubber to dislodge dangerous bacteria.

Finally, Duke Reunions weekend is April 11th through 13th. The weekend will include behind-the-scenes campus tours, family activities, and parties. Welcome back, Dukies!