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Grad/Prof Table Talk
The Table Talk pilot is a proud inaugural recipient of the Heaton-Blackshear Innovation Grant. Table Talk is simple! Selected students will have access to funds to…
Introducing MIST: Where Creativity Meets Competition
Step into the world of Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST), an ingenious non-profit initiative igniting the passion of high school students across the U.S. and Canada.…
Duke Overdose Prevention Education
Register to attend a training session You can save a life. Come learn about how Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan nasal spray, can be used…
DukeGroups Event Feed
“It Lives Inside” Film Screening
September 21, 2023
9:00pm — 11:30pm
We are collaborating with DIYA, Duke Independent Film Festival, and Hindu Students’ Association to show “It Lives Inside” with a Q&A from the producers of…
Vinyasa Yoga
September 22, 2023
11:00am — 12:00pm
A Vinyasa flow class is a gentle yoga class for all levels that combines both yoga postures and breathing techniques. The goal of the class…
Weekly Jumu’ah Service
September 22, 2023
1:00pm — 2:00pm
Join the CML for our weekly Friday prayer service. The service includes a khutbah (sermon) followed by prayer. Prayer concludes by 1:30pm. Stay after for…
Fun Friday Open House
September 22, 2023
2:00pm — 4:00pm
We’re capping off Academic Resources Week with a Fun Friday Open House from 2-4 p.m. on September 22. Come chill out with a free Italian…
Global Grocery: Al Taiba Halal Market
September 22, 2023
3:00pm — 5:30pm
Join DISC and the CML for Friday grocery runs! We will provide free roundtrip transportation so you can visit a grocery store in the area…
Restorative Yoga on East Campus
September 22, 2023
3:30pm — 4:30pm
This wellness experience will allow you to focus on your mind-body connection through restful poses, controlled breathing, and relaxation that will help you manage stress…
Pratt 360 Coach Advising Cohort Meeting on East
September 22, 2023
4:00pm — 5:00pm
1st Year Pratt students will meet their 1st year faculty advisor, also known as their 360 Coach. Students will receive an email the week of…
Duke Pride
September 22, 2023
4:00pm — 6:00pm
Join us at CSGD for the Duke Pride walk! We will have board games, poster-making, and other fun stuff at the CSGD before marching around…
Duke Lemur Center Trip
September 22, 2023
5:00pm — 7:00pm
With The Connection Project, first-year students will visit The Duke Lemur Center. They will have the chance to form meaningful connections and find their place…
E-Social
September 22, 2023
5:00pm — 6:30pm
Engineering Student Government sponsored social.
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The Division of Student Affairs is critically engaged in supporting the holistic engagement and personal growth of all students who attend Duke. The Division collaborates with student leaders, faculty, families, community members and many others in the delivery of key services.
Our programs and services are designed to support holistic wellbeing, foster an inclusive and dynamic community, and complement Duke's commitment to academic excellence.
Welcome from the VP
The Division of Student Affairs supports over 16,000 Duke undergraduate, graduate and professional students and engages tens of thousands of visitors, families, and members of the Duke community every year. Our team includes more than 800 dining staff, 200 housekeepers, 100 clinicians and care providers, and scores of student development specialists, event coordinators, residential coordinators, career advisers and operations experts. We partner with student leaders and faculty on the Durham and Beaufort campuses throughout the calendar year.
Our primary job is to ensure Duke students have the resources and support they need to arrive at their classes and laboratories ready to engage in critical thinking and learning each day. We also help Blue Devils gain skills and insight about themselves and the world - and we take great pride in helping future leaders tackle obstacles, flourish, and make the most of their Duke experience. Through a wide range of programs and offices– from undergraduate new student and family programs to career advising, from venue management and the box office to QuadEx, student leader advising, and student-programs and initiatives in our Identity and Cultural Centers, we love being a part of our students’ individual journeys and fostering excellence across Duke.
We’re glad you’re here!
Yours,
Mary Pat McMahon
Vice Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs