Duke in the News: Aug. 31, 2007

OP-ED: LET'S INVEST IN A NEW CENTURY OF SCIENCE (Minneapolis) Star Tribune, Aug. 31 -- Nobel laureate Dr. Peter Agre, vice chancellor for science and technology at Duke, says he considered a run for the Senate in part because of the striking absence of scientists in government. ... Full story

DUKE STUDENTS HELPED FREE MAN (Durham) Herald-Sun, Aug. 31 -- Students and faculty involved in Duke's Innocence Project and "Wrongful Convictions" course were elated when Dwayne Dail gained his freedom after newly discovered DNA evidence cleared him of a rape conviction. He served more than 18 years in prison. (See third item.) ... Full story

DUKE BIKE-LOAN PROGRAM (Raleigh) NBC 17 News, Aug. 30 -- With the aim of increasing bike ridership on campus, Duke begins free five-day loans of bicycles for students. ... Full story

COMING HOME FOR HEALTH CARE Herald-Sun, Aug. 31 -- While skyrocketing health care costs have prompted many Americans to yearn for the socialized medical care of some foreign countries, Cathy Wright, a 53-year-old American resident of France, chose to come to Duke for her care. ... Full story

A CAMPUS CHALLENGE: HANDLING UNDERAGE DRINKING NPR's Day to Day, Aug. 30 -- Many colleges are adopting alcohol education programs. One of the most prevalent programs, AlcoholEdu, was developed by a former undergraduate event manager at Duke, Brandon Busteed. ... Full story

BRODHEAD CONDEMNS ISRAEL BOYCOTT Duke Chronicle, Aug. 31 -- President Richard H. Brodhead said he views the proposed academic boycott of Israeli universities by Great Britain's University and College Union as a threat to all institutions of higher education. ... Full story --Also, Duke News: Statement by President Richard H. Brodhead Condemning Proposed Boycott of Israeli Universities ... Full story

EDITORIAL: ATMOSPHERE CALM AS STUDENTS RETURN Herald-Sun, Aug. 31 -- Duke has taken positive steps to educate students about the importance of maintaining good relations with community neighbors, the newspaper says. ... Full story

KNEE REPLACEMENTS, DESIGNED FOR WOMEN NPR's Morning Edition, Aug. 30 -- Diane Covington, who works as a physician's assistant in the knee replacement practice of Duke University Medical Center, discusses the development of gender-specific knee implants and the importance of carefully choosing a surgeon. (audio) ... Full story