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August 30, 2006

A brief plug for my alma mater

Given that Duke University is in the headlines so much these days, I've frequently considered doing a post or two about the ole alma mater. But I find that I'd rather not get bogged down in the details of the controversy, and that there's little I have to say that hasn't been said elsewhere already.

But I would like to pause for a moment to point out one very positive thing about Duke University: the Sunday services in Duke Chapel are truly phenomenal. Not only is the Duke Chapel beautiful, but the music is excellent, and the preaching is simply superb. Dean Samuel Wells has been there for about a year. I've been going all summer since moving back to Durham and have truly been impressed.

But don't take my word for it: the Chapel webcasts each of its services. This past Sunday Dean Wells spoke to a nearly overflowing crowd since students have returned to campus. His sermons are works of art. See the general Chapel site here and if you'd like to view the webcast, go here. His remarks start around the 44:30 mark. There's also a downloadable PDF of the sermon.

Now back to regular programming. Thanks for that moment to shine a little light on Dear Old Duke.

Posted by Chester at August 30, 2006 2:05 PM

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I should note that the Chapel isn't the only positive thing about Duke. Just the one I feel like mentioning today.

Posted by: Chester at August 30, 2006 2:28 PM

And I might add... they have a beautiful Christmas Eve service.

In 1974, while attending that "other" university in Raleigh, my wife and I made the trek to Durham for Christmas eve at that beautiful chapel. It was well worth the trip.

DaveK

Posted by: DaveK at August 30, 2006 2:54 PM

As a Terrapin, all I have to say is "Pond Scum".
All this time I thought you were a nice guy.
My second favorite team is whoever is playing Duke.
The high point of the 20th century was Len Bias elevating and knocking down the turn around to beat Duke in the first game in their new gym.

Posted by: grumbler at August 31, 2006 1:44 AM

Grumbler,

I knew it! You crazy terp! Had you pegged from the start.

Posted by: Chester at September 1, 2006 1:47 PM