Events & Actions

Upcoming Events

FALL 2026 MEETINGS

During Fall 2026, we will have weekly meetings on Fridays at 12 noon on East Campus. Two of these meetings will be "all-chapter" meetings: every member of Duke AAUP is asked to attend these meetings. The rest are optional brown bag meet-ups to build community and work together on evolving issues throughout the semester.

Every Friday starting 9/25, 12pm to 1pm: Working meetings White Hall 201.* Bring your lunch and drop in when you can! Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13. 11/20, 12/4

Friday 11/13, 11:30-1pm: All-chapter meeting

Blue Parlor, East Duke Building.* Lunch provided.

RSVP link and agenda to come.

TAKE ACTION!

On Tuesday 9/29, we hosted a screening of The Librarians documentary about book bans and other attacks on academic freedom to school and public libraries followed by a conversation between faculty and librarians about the ongoing impact of cuts to the Duke Libraries budget.

We invite all Duke community members to read more about the Duke Libraries budget cuts, eliminating 40 positions, and the impact on faculty and student research and learning. Please share your comments and experiences with the committee reviewing library leadership.

* Free street parking adjacent to East Campus (particularly on Buchanan and W. Markham) is widely available for those without permits. The C1 shuttle drops off right next to White Hall.

Past Events

2026 Events

Friday, January 16, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm: Chapter Meeting
In person, Pink Parlor, East Duke Building, East Campus. Masks strongly encouraged.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:30 - 7:00pm: Setting the Record Straight: The State of Duke Finances Independent accountant Howard Bunsis will present on his audit of university finances. The eye-opening results show that Duke's financial crisis is exaggerated, and that austerity measures come from a place of top-down ideology--not fiscal necessity.

In person: East Duke Building 204B, 1304 Campus Dr, Durham, NC (location updated)-OR- Videoconference (link will be sent to registrants)

Update (2/1/26): Press release | Presentation Slides | Recording [Link to Proton file with zoom recording]

Friday, February 6, 2026. 4:30pm: Duke Cut the Cuts Rally

Gather at Trinity Park at 4:30pm, then move the corner of Broad & Main by 5pm. We'll have signs, and there will be speakers from Duke and from organizations and workers in solidarity. News coverage.

National Day of Action for Higher Ed

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 12 pm on the Abele Quad

Friday 9/18, 12pm-1:30pm: All-chapter meeting
Blue Parlor, East Duke Building. Lunch provided. Summary minutes.
Tuesday 9/29, 6:30-8:00pm: Screening of The Librarians followed by a conversation between faculty and librarians about the ongoing impact of cuts to the Duke Libraries budget. White Hall 107. Learn more and take action!

2025 Events

Upcoming Full Body Meeting: December 2, 2025 - 3:00-4:00pm ZOOM
October 24 - 27 - Elections for Executive Committee
October 24, 2025 - 12-1:30pm | York Room on West Campus
October 3, 2025 - 12-1:30pm | York Room on West Campus | Beverages and snacks provided!
May 6, 2025 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm | Blue Parlor, East Duke Building, East Campus | Beverages and snacks provided!
May 27, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 11:15 am | Online via Zoom (link sent to all active members)

Have an idea for an event? Email duke-aaup@proton.me

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