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A split screen of Abele bus stop
Then and Now

Abele Quad Bus Stop

Every day, thousands of Duke faculty, staff and students enjoy the ease of hopping on a free Duke bus around campus. The Abele Quad stop has traditionally been one of the largest social gathering spots on West Campus, a place to catch up with friends and to meet new acquaintances.

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A split view of dance at Duke in 1941 and 2019
Then and Now

Dance

From the early years of Duke University, dance has been an important part of the arts scholarship and research on campus.

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A split view of the Gothic Reading Room in 1930 and 2023
Then and Now

Gothic Reading Room

Located on the second floor of the Rubenstein Library, the Gothic Reading Room’s high ceiling allows space for arched windows, bookshelves, chandeliers and portraits of prominent Duke figures.

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A split screen of old a new radio hosts
Then and Now

Radio Station

For 74 years Duke’s campus radio station has served the university and surrounding community, first as WDBS from 1950-1983, then eventually evolving into WXDU 88.7 on the radio dial.

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