Editing Duke University (section)

=== Recent construction ===
A number of construction projects in recent years include renovations to Duke Chapel, Wallace Wade Stadium (football) and Cameron Indoor Stadium (basketball).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ramkumar|first1=Amrith|title=Wallace Wade renovations on track as Cameron Indoor addition begins|url=http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2015/06/wallace-wade-renovations-track-cameron-indoor-addition-begins|access-date=August 11, 2016|work=[[The Chronicle (Duke University)|The Chronicle]]|date=June 15, 2015|archive-date=August 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811010830/http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2015/06/wallace-wade-renovations-track-cameron-indoor-addition-begins|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Cameron indoor.jpg|thumb|[[Cameron Indoor Stadium]]]]
In early 2014, the Nicholas School of the Environment opened a new home, Environmental Hall,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nicholas.duke.edu/about/environmenthall|title=Environment Hall – Nicholas School|access-date=August 11, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011131754/https://nicholas.duke.edu/about/environmenthall|archive-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref> a five-story, glass-and-concrete building that incorporates the highest sustainable features and technologies, and meets or exceeds the criteria for LEED platinum certification. The School of Nursing in April 2014 opened a new {{cvt|45,000|sqft}} addition to the Christine Siegler Pearson Building.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nursing.duke.edu/events/dedication-ceremony-new-wing-christine-siegler-pearson-building#sthash.xNOiQO8T.dpuf|title=Dedication Ceremony for the New Wing of the Christine Siegler Pearson Building|date=March 26, 2014|access-date=August 11, 2016|archive-date=October 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006011915/http://nursing.duke.edu/events/dedication-ceremony-new-wing-christine-siegler-pearson-building#sthash.xNOiQO8T.dpuf|url-status=live}}</ref> In summer 2014, a number of construction projects were completed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rubenstein Library Renovation|url=http://blogs.library.duke.edu/renovation/ |website=blogs.library.duke.edu|access-date=August 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706132116/http://blogs.library.duke.edu/renovation/ |archive-date=July 6, 2016}}</ref> The project is part of the final phase of renovations to Duke's West Campus libraries that have transformed one of the university's oldest and most recognizable buildings into a state-of-the-art research facility. The David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library reopened in August 2015 after about $60 million in renovations to the sections of the building built in 1928 and 1948. The renovations include more space, technology upgrades and new exhibits.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2015/08/renovated-rubenstein-library-ready-for-students|title=Renovated Rubenstein Library ready for students|access-date=July 6, 2017|archive-date=July 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708074610/http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2015/08/renovated-rubenstein-library-ready-for-students|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2013, construction projects included transforming buildings like Gross Hall and Baldwin Auditorium, plus new construction such as the Events Pavilion. About {{cvt|125,000|sqft}} was updated at Gross Hall, including new lighting and windows and a skylight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://today.duke.edu/2013/08/campusconstructionupdate|title=Construction Highlights Duke's Summer|date=August 18, 2013 |access-date=August 11, 2016|archive-date=October 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011131345/https://today.duke.edu/2013/08/campusconstructionupdate|url-status=live}}</ref> Baldwin's upgrades include a larger stage, more efficient air conditioning for performers and audience and enhanced acoustics that will allow for the space to be "tuned" to each individual performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://today.duke.edu/2014/02/baldwinawards|title=New Awards for Historic Baldwin Auditorium|date=February 19, 2014 |access-date=August 11, 2016|archive-date=August 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810192729/https://today.duke.edu/2014/02/baldwinawards|url-status=live}}</ref> The {{cvt|25,000|sqft}} Events Pavilion opened to students in 2013 and serves as temporary dining space while the West Campus Union undergoes major renovations, expected to be completed in the spring of 2016.

From February 2001 to November 2005, Duke spent $835 million on 34 major construction projects as part of a five-year strategic plan, "Building on Excellence".<ref>Mueller, Jared. [http://dukechronicle.com/article/campus-reaps-benefits-facilities-boom Campus reaps benefits of facilities boom.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111013201211/http://dukechronicle.com/article/campus-reaps-benefits-facilities-boom |date=October 13, 2011}} ''The Chronicle'', November 1, 2005. Retrieved January 12, 2011.</ref> Completed projects since 2002 include major additions to the business, law, nursing, and divinity schools, a new library, the [[Nasher Museum of Art]], a football training facility, two residential buildings, an engineering complex, a public policy building, an eye institute, two genetic research buildings, a student plaza, the [[Melinda French Gates|French Family]] Science Center, and two new medical-research buildings.<ref>Dagger, Jacob. [http://www.dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/030406/building1.html Stones, Bricks, and Mortar: Building for Success] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319172911/http://www.dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/030406/building1.html |date=March 19, 2012}}. ''Duke Magazine'', March–April 2006. Retrieved January 12, 2011.</ref>