ORLANDO -- The Heart Center at Duke University Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR ACTION Registry-GWTG Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2009. It is one of only 121 hospitals nationwide to do so.
The award recognizes Duke Heart Center's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients, and signifies that the center has reached an aggressive goal of treating coronary artery disease patients with 85 percent compliance to core standard levels of care outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.
NCCU performs the classics
DURHAM -- There will be a free performance of Bach's Magnificat, Mozart's Ave Verum and Beethoven's Hallelujah at North Carolina Central University Wednesday at 7 p.m., in the B.N. Duke Auditorium.
The Operatorio Performance Ensemble will feature the inaugural performance of NCCU's Centennial Choir. The concert will incorporate other familiar pieces of music like Every Time I Feel the Spirit, Hold On and I'm Going Through.
For additional information about the free recital, contact Richard Banks, director of choral activities at NCCU, at 530-6268.
Internships for N.C. residents
RALEIGH -- North Carolina residents attending a college, university, technical institute or community college have until Jan. 20 to apply for one of up to 65 paid state government internships available for summer 2010.
The State Government Internship Program offers students real-world experience in a wide range of state government workplaces. Internships provide opportunities for students to work in their chosen field and to consider careers in public service.
Paid summer internships are available in locations across the state. Interns earn a stipend of $8.25 per hour and work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks in the summer.
To be eligible, a student must be a permanent North Carolina resident with an overall grade-point average of 2.5 or better and completed their sophomore year of college. Community college students must complete at least their first year before beginning the internship. Applicants must continue their education in the fall following their participation in the program.
Interns are selected through a competitive process overseen by the N.C. Internship Council. Details about the program and a listing of summer 2010 internships are available by calling the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office at 807-4400, or by visiting www.doa.state.nc.us/yaio/internprogramdetails.htm.
NCCU holds memorial service
DURHAM -- North Carolina Central University will hold a Service of Remembrance for students, faculty, administrators and staff who passed away during the period of October 2008 - September 2009.
The program will take place Dec. 11 at 12 noon in the B.N. Duke Auditorium, on Fayetteville Street in Durham. Family and friends of the deceased, the entire campus community and the general public are invited to attend the ceremony.
This memorial falls during NCCU's Centennial, and all university faculty and staff who have passed away over the course of the 100-year history of the institution will be acknowledged.
Dean discusses leadership
DURHAM -- Duke Chapel Dean Sam Wells will discuss "Leadership in Difficult Times" with Sanford School of Public Policy Dean Bruce Kuniholm on Thursday.
The noon program, to be held in Room 04 of the Sanford Building, is the latest installment of the 2009-2010 Deans' Dialogue series. The event is free and open to the public. Lunch refreshments will be served.
In these dialogues, Wells discusses with various deans at Duke topics surrounding the common good. A question-and-answer period is also included.
Previously, the series has included discussions with Divinity School Dean Greg Jones, Fuqua School of Business Dean Blair Sheppard, and Nicholas School of the Environment Dean Bill Chameides.
NCCU choir holds concert
DURHAM -- Christmas will arrive at North Carolina Central University 19 days early when the University Choir holds its annual Christmas concert Sunday at the B.N. Duke Auditorium at 4 p.m.
The program will feature Christmas tunes from Argentina, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Brazil. Youngsters from the W.G. Pearson and J.W. Neal Middle Schools, under the direction of Dolli Bradford, will participate in the concert. There also will be a hymn, Leave Us Not, Holy Lord, sung in Yoruba; and three chorals from J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio and a sing-along.
For additional information about the free holiday recital, contact Richard Banks, director of choral activities at NCCU, at 530-6268.
-- Compiled by Neil Offen
