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The OfficeofFraternity and Sorority Life’s suite in the Bryan Center will be expanded to include a collaborative space for die four Greek governing organizations, including in particular the Panhellenic Association. The room is currently devoted to postgraduate storage in the Duke Postal Operations’ Bryan Center Contract Station, and the change will not impact any students, Vice President for StudentAffairs Larry Moneta said. Moneta said he has hoped to remodel the room for use by student groups sincehe began working for the University, but he noted that Panhel’s compelling need for space won administrative support for the project this year. Any student group will be able to reserve the room for a meeting, but Panhel will have prioritized access to the space, Moneta said. Panhel is one of the largest student organizations, counting about 40 percent of female undergraduates among its members, but its leadership has been negotiating for space with administrators for years. The association currently has storage facilities in Trent Drive Hall and vies with other groups
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Kids attempt to escape therecord temperatures that hit the Triangle area this week. The heat wave started June 4 and has affected cities across themid-Atlantic and Northeast.So far, Durham hasfaced above-average temperatures every day in June. SEE PAGE 12.
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Lee Baker, associate professor ofcultural anthropology and African and American studies, has been named dean ofacademic affairs of Trinity College, Dean of Trinity College George McLendon announced Monday. Alvin Crumbliss, dean of the natural sciences and professor of chemistry, said the position was heavily advertised and the search committee looked at a broad range of applicants from which McLendon chose his administrative partner. Crumbliss said he recommended Baker for his vision for the College, administrative experience, leadership experience, appreciation for undergraduate education and strong desire and ability to work with undergraduates and faculty. Baker chaired the Arts & Sciences Council from 2005 to 2007 and is the current director of the Duke in Ghana program. A recipient of the Richard K. Lublin Distinguished Award for Teaching Excellence, SEE BAKER ON PAGE 4
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The Career Center will be led by former director of Harvard University’s Office of Career Services William Wright-Swadel next year, Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta announced Monday. Wright-Swadel comes to the University with 25 years of experience in the field—serving in his post at Harvard for the past decade and counseling individual students in the years prior—which makes him perfect for the position of Fannie Mitchell Executive Director of Career Services, Moneta wrote in an e-mail. “Bill brings extensive experience with students who are SEE CAREER CENTER ON PAGE 12