“You remind me of when my mother used to read to me.” “It takes strength and intelligence to be passive.” “Can we have a live model?” “Art is a place …
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In June of 2017, The Forest at Duke’s Department of Resident Life released a fitness survey to residents, providing community members an opportunity to provide feedback about health and wellness …
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The Forest at Duke hosted an array of memorable gatherings in 2019—from once-a-year, special events like the colorful Diwali Festival of Lights to reliable weekly meet-ups like square dancing, there …
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Cats, dogs, elephants, giraffes, turkeys, squirrels, dolphins, sharks, cows, and owls… What do these animals share in common? Here at The Forest, they’ve each been carved out of wood scraps …
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Born in Mandalay, Burma, Forest resident Dr. Prem Sharma was a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi and has always advocated for religious, cultural, and racial harmony. He is an accomplished writer, …
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In the early 2000s, Cheryl Fenner Brown lived in California, stressed and exhausted by her job as a software trainer. Her position required a lot of travel, and she often …
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