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A train moving too fast is an apt description of our current notions of progress.

The Problem of the Runaway Train

Published by Michael Cao
The first class I attended at Duke was a seminar called “Globalization and Corporate Citizenship” led by Dirk Philipsen, a …
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Next Steps

Published by Amber Lemmons
As my time with DukeEngage draws to a close, I’m reflecting on how much has changed since I began. In …
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Sisyphus' was a mythological figure who had to roll a boulder up a hill, only for the boulder to roll back down again.

Learning to Start Somewhere

Published by Michael Cao
I first learned about the tale of Sisyphus reading a book on Greek mythology. Sisyphus was the king of Corinth, …
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Responding to Challenges and Change

Published by Darby Heflin
Throughout my DukeEngage experience I have definitely encountered a few unexpected twists.  For example, although I am working with DukeEngage …
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Gavel smashing hand cuffs

Just the Beginning!

Published by Cidian Edwards
Criminal justice reform is something that I have become very passionate about since my time attending Duke University. However, my …
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Getting Started

Published by William Brodner
Hello everyone! My name is Will Brodner and this summer I’m working with the Criminal Justice Resource Center on issues …
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Just Like Old Friends

Published by Horacio Rios
For this summer’s independent project, I’m working with an immigration law firm. As part of my first project, I’m making …
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Week 1 with Duke Engage Detroit

Published by Darby Heflin
This week I started with Street Democracy, a start-up law firm in Detroit Michigan working with underprivileged community members through …
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