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Julian Abele
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Julian Abele's Legacy

Stories commemorating the contributions of the African-American architect who, as chief...

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Julian Abele was the lead designer for Wallace Wade Stadium.

"The Shadows Are All Mine:" A Website Exploring Julian Abele's Role in Designing Duke's Campus

A showcase of Julian Abele’s contributions to Duke University architecture

PUBLISHED January 1, 2017
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Reflecting on Julian Abele's Contributions with Duke Archivist Valerie Gillispie

In 2016, the Julian Abele recognition committee chose to honor the African-American architect...

PUBLISHED January 27, 2017 IN Campus
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A Day to View the Duke University Designs of Julian Abele and the Trumbauer Co.

Original campus drawings provide surprises

A rare opportunity to view original drawings of iconic Duke campus buildings had its share of...

PUBLISHED January 13, 2017 IN Campus
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Exploring Julian Abele's Contributions to Duke University

Duke University Archives is home to a collection of drawings, colored sketches and photos that...

PUBLISHED March 6, 2016 IN Campus , Working@Duke
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Reflecting on Julian Abele's Contributions with Sarah Schroth

PUBLISHED January 3, 2017
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Reflecting on Julian Abele with Duke Chapel Custodian Oscar Danzler

In 2016, the Julian Abele recognition...

PUBLISHED November 29, 2016 IN Campus
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Architect Philip Freelon Reflects on Julian Abele's Contributions

In 2016, the Julian Abele recognition committee chose to honor the African-American...

PUBLISHED October 25, 2016 IN Campus
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On Thursday, the public will get a rare opportunity to view the original drawings of the Duke campus by Julian Abele and the Trumbauer architects. Image courtesy Duke University Archives

Original Blueprints of Duke's Iconic Buildings on Display Jan. 12

Exhibit follows campus celebration of lead architect Julian Abele

On Thursday, Jan. 12, the blueprints and drawings for many of Duke’s earliest buildings --...

PUBLISHED January 10, 2017 IN Campus
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Julian Abele Jr. sits on the dais before Friday's ceremony dedicating a West Campus quad after his father. Photo by Chris Hildreth/Duke Photography

Quad Dedication Brings Julian Abele 'Out of the Shadows'

Abele family members, Duke community share in the recognition of African-American architect

By the time Julian Abele Jr. spoke at Friday’s dedication of the central West Campus quad now...

PUBLISHED October 3, 2016 IN Campus
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A ceremony Friday will honor Julian Abele, the African-American architect who helped design much of Duke's campus.

Duke to Begin Year-Long Recognition of Campus Architect Julian Abele

Duke University will honor the contributions of campus architect Julian Abele at 4:30 p.m....

PUBLISHED September 27, 2016 IN Campus
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The speakers at the ceremony surround the new plaque honoring Julian Abele. Photo by Duke Photography

Richard Brodhead on the Legacy of Julian Abele

This is a...

PUBLISHED October 3, 2016 IN Campus
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Duke Today is produced jointly by University Communications and Marketing and the Office of Communication Services (OCS). Articles are produced by staff and faculty across the university and health system to comprise a one-stop-shop for news from around Duke. Geoffrey Mock of University Communications is the editor of the 'News' edition. Leanora Minai of OCS is the editor of the 'Working@Duke' edition. We welcome your comments and suggestions!

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