Last year there was this amazingly cool trashcan in front of the Allen building that was shaped like a dolphin, but it was only there for a little while. I’m going to graduate, and I would love to have that guy (or more likely one of his buddies) back in front of the Allen building. Where did Duke get such an item and why? Also, if I get a lot of money some day and donate one, will Duke accept it and put a plaque with my name on it next to the dolphin?
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: The dolphin trash can was an attempt to lighten up the trash problem on campus. The result was that someone lightened up our collection of trash cans. It disappeared, and even Duke police have been unable to track it down. As for the possibilities for new installments, you need to talk to Joe Jackson, Assistant Director of Grounds Services (660-4281, joe.jackson@duke.edu).