Join the Duke University Libraries for a special event featuring a panel discussion and gallery talks highlighting the opening of two exhibits—This Sneeze Is for Science, featuring photography of the striking and sometimes surprising visual narratives depicting scientific testing; and Test, Inform, Protect: The Consumer Reports Archives at Duke University, which explores the history and impact of Consumer Reports over its 90-year history.

Attendees will hear from panelists from Duke and Consumer Reports, who will comment on the significance of the Consumer Reports Archives, the evolution of the organization, and the impact it has had on the Consumer Movement over the last 90 years.

Gallery talks will also offer opportunities to connect with the exhibits and reflect on the intersections of science, communication, and public trust.

Welcome and Introductory Remarks

• Joseph A. Salem, Jr., Duke University Librarian and Vice Provost for Library Affairs
• Phil Radford, President and CEO of Consumer Reports

Panelists

• Lisa L. Gill, Investigative Reporter, Consumer Reports
• Jason Holmes, Director of Testing, Consumer Reports
• Edward Balleisen, Senior Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Programs and Initiatives, Professor of History and Public Policy, Duke University 
• Jacqueline Wachholz, Director, Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
• Moderator: Ashton W. Merck, Historian and Researcher, Duke Ph.D. (2020)

Reception and gallery talks to follow. Please register below to attend.

Visitor Parking Info

Visitors to campus without a Duke parking permit can park in one of Duke’s visitor parking garages or visitor lots.

Parking Garage 4 is the closest visitor parking to the Rubenstein Library. The parking rate is $2/hour.

You may also park in one of Duke’s convenient Blue Spot hourly parking locations (also $2/hour) further away and catch the C1 East-West campus bus to the main West Campus bus stop on Abele Quad.

Access Consumer Reports through the Duke Libraries

The Duke University Libraries offers full-text online access to Consumer Reports magazine and the Consumer Reports annual Buying Guide to all current Duke students, faculty, and staff (NetID required).

Related: Consumer Reports Archives collection overview, Rubenstein Library