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Gary Bennett - Tuesday, November 10
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Education at Duke
Gary Bennett was appointed vice provost for undergraduate education in 2018. As vice provost, he drives Duke’s undergraduate education strategy and leads curricular and co-curricular programs. He directs Duke’s Office of Undergraduate Education, which includes eight offices and programs (including academic advising, academic support, nationally competitive scholarships, merit scholar programs, financial aid, study abroad, as well as vibrant co-curricular programs such as DukeEngage and Duke Immerse) that enrich Duke’s undergraduate academic experience.
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Melanie Manion - Tuesday, November 10
Vor Broker Family Distinguished Professor of Political Science
How what happens in Beijing impacts how and what we learn about Chinese politics
Dr. Manion's research focuses on contemporary authoritarianism, with empirical work on bureaucracy, corruption, information, and representation in China. Her newest research investigates the political selection of “winners” in China’s ongoing anticorruption campaign. Melanie is also an excellent teacher. Don't miss on this interesting topic and professor!
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Dean Martin Smith - Thursday, November 12
Dean of Academic Affairs - Trinity College
Race in the Age of President Donald Trump
Dean Smith used to teach some of Duke's most popular courses, including “Race, Power and Identity: From Ali to Kaepernick” and “Education 101: The Foundations of American Education.” Now as Dean, he is responsible for the curricular and instructional programs, including the Academic Deans, the Thompson Writing Program, the Office of Continuing Studies, the Office of Undergraduate Research Support, and the Office of Assessment for Trinity College.
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