Students talk about life and learning at the Nicholas School

Changing Climates — by Alex Michalko — Jan 08, 2009

Climate change is a hot topic among thought leaders, business strategists, and concerned citizens. I’ve experience a dramatic change in academic climate in recent months, as I enter the second year of my joint degree MBA/MEM program.

Part II: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes — by David Palange — Jan 06, 2009

In Part II, I take a moment to recognize another group for its ability to improve the quality of life of the students: The Nicholas School Student Council (NSSC).

Chile's Threat to Obama — by Tali Trigg — Dec 28, 2008

Continuing from my last blog, here follow some intriguing and bizarre findings from the Electric Drive Transportation Association’s annual conference in Washington.

In hard times, we can get back to our roots. — by Mike Donohue — Dec 25, 2008

Japan's agricultural ministry announces subsidies for youth farmer job training.

The Cult of Cars: Mr. Mulally and I Go To Washington — by Tali Trigg — Dec 15, 2008

Talk about propitious timing. Alan Mulally, Ford’s CEO, drives to Washington, DC, in a hybrid to the auto bailout hullabaloo.

It's business time — by David Palange — Dec 02, 2008

We are nearing the end of the semester, where multiple deadlines and responsibilities converge to bring out the stress and greatness in graduate students.

Winterizing the Urban Garden — by Mike Donohue — Nov 28, 2008

All throughout the city, tents and bamboo are going up to protect the weak ones...

Black Friday – The Most Sinister Day of the Year — by Robyn Walker — Nov 26, 2008

In the U.S., the day after Thanksgiving officially marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, and the season of under-padded wallets. But what happens when one forward-thinking organization comes up with its own global non-consumerist holiday?

Frenetic Friday — by Tali Trigg — Nov 26, 2008

Dovetailing off my first blog, I am hereby launching a new feature on the craziest day of my week.

The Devil On My Shoulder — by Tali Trigg — Nov 20, 2008

During my first couple of days in Senegal, the word was all I saw.

Part I: Recognizing the unsung heroes — by David Palange — Nov 18, 2008

Student groups play a valuable role in educating fellow students. Here, I take a moment to highlight some accomplishments by the Duke Society of American Foresters (SAF) and Farmhand.

On your mark, get set, send! — by David Palange — Nov 16, 2008

Undeterred by rising unemployment rates in the US and being a semester out from graduation, I fired off my first job application today.

SOS calling all environmental education experts! — by Mike Donohue — Nov 14, 2008

Anybody know of a good eco TV or video series?

And/Or — by Robyn Walker — Nov 12, 2008

Life is made up of decisions and sacrifices. But what happens when you can have your cake and eat it too?

The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts — by Tali Trigg — Nov 07, 2008

If you do not fully understand the difference between a Professional Masters and a Masters of Science, let me tell you about this past Monday, November 3rd.

Wood energy is heating up — by David Palange — Nov 07, 2008

North Carolina is responding to the call for renewable energy by looking to its forests. A "Forests and Energy" seminar organized by Dr. Richter teaches students the potential and limits of using forests for fuel.

The Seasons, They are a-Changing — by Robyn Walker — Nov 06, 2008

Fall has finally fallen in North Carolina.

Turning waste into gold — by David Palange — Nov 01, 2008

Ever wonder what industries do with all those extra parts they produce? Are you looking to start up an art project anytime soon but don’t know what materials to use? Are you on a tight budget and want to make your holiday gifts this year? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, you should head to the Scrap Exchange in downtown Durham.

Taking the show on the road — by David Palange — Oct 21, 2008

Presenting the results of my summer internship in Delaware

New Sustainable Sushi Guides — by Mike Donohue — Oct 17, 2008

The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Blue Ocean Institute and Environmental Defense Fund have collaborated to produce three sustainable sushi guides, to be released on Oct. 22. There will even be a virtual sushi party!