The recent and very public resignation of Greg Smith, executive director and head of Goldman Sachs’ United States equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has once again brought critical attention to the American financial services industry. While his article, cultural critics, and the media often reinforce an image of greed and ruthlessness in this industry, banks continue to respond defensively and proactively to protect a reputation that some argue has been unfairly marred in recent years. How do we reconcile the industry’s reputation with its recent efforts to change? What should we want to change about this lucrative and prestigious field? Join us for a conversation with Emma Rasiel, director of the Duke Financial Education Partnership and a former Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, on the More…

How does one decide who gets vital medical resources, particularly in emergency situations? Team Kenan welcomes Cameron Wolfe to Do Lunch for a discussion about making difficult choices in medicine on March 22nd. Dr. Wolfe is a faculty member within the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease at Duke University Medical Center. He has a lead role in the Duke Preparedness and Response Center, where various projects have included rationing of vaccine for influenza pandemics and surge capacity management for the health system. The Center also was the lead organization from Duke responding to the earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Dr. Wolfe has worked extensively in both resource rich and poor settings, with a number of years spent practicing medicine in different countries in Africa and Asia prior to More…

