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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…
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Next Level Leadership Summit (MORNING)
September 23, 2023
9:00am — 2:00pm
Next Level Leadership is a series of trainings and workshops that help student organization leaders solve problems, increase efficiency, learn from fellow leaders, and strengthen…
Durham Pride
September 23, 2023
9:30am — 4:00pm
This week, join us in celebrating Durham Pride! This year’s theme is Give Them Their Flowers, honoring trans community leaders. There is a full day…
Next Level Leadership Summit Breakout: Social Host
September 23, 2023
10:00am — 11:00am
Social Hosts are members of the Duke community who are required to be present at all on-campus events where alcohol is present. Social Hosts are…
Next Level Leadership Summit Breakout: Identity Wheel and Body Mapping
September 23, 2023
10:00am — 11:00am
In this session, participants will explore their identity through a discussion of the wheel of identity, focusing on points of intersection and commonality with their…
Next Level Leadership Summit Breakout: Hold High the Standard
September 23, 2023
10:00am — 11:00am
In this session, student group leaders will learn about the standards and expectations for members of the Duke Community. As leaders who have shared ownership…
Next Level Leadership Summit Breakout: We Don’t Talk About That Here: Approaching (Religious) Diversity On Campus
September 23, 2023
10:00am — 11:00am
What should I say to my friend during Ramadan? Why can’t one of our organization members meet on Saturday mornings? Why is one of our…
Next Level Leadership Summit Breakout: Effective Meetings
September 23, 2023
10:00am — 11:00am
Meetings can sometimes be the least fun and most frustrating aspect of being in a student organization. Come to this session to discuss how to…
Next Level Leadership Summit Breakout: Foundations of Engagement
September 23, 2023
10:00am — 11:00am
Foundations of Engagement, a set of modules developed through a cross-campus collaboration, provides an opportunity to explore essential questions related to community engagement. In this…
Next Level Leadership Summit Breakout: Leadership and Followership
September 23, 2023
10:00am — 11:00am
Description forthcoming. Check back soon!
Next Level Leadership Summit Breakout: Upgrade Your Events
September 23, 2023
10:00am — 10:50am
Want to make your event stand out from the masses on campus? Come learn from industry professionals who plan some of the largest events at…
We’re so glad you’re here.
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