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Roommate Conflicts: How to best support your student as a Family Member
Check out this Family Advice from Housing and Residence Life . As adults, we know that conflicts and disagreements are expected even in the strongest…
Grad/Prof Table Talk
The Table Talk pilot is a proud inaugural recipient of the Heaton-Blackshear Innovation Grant. Apply Now! Table Talk is simple! Selected students will have access 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.…
DukeGroups Event Feed
The Fluke News: First Meeting
September 26, 2023
8:30pm — 9:30pm
First meeting of our student group, The Fluke News, after accepting new members.
Blackwell Town Hall
September 26, 2023
8:30pm — 9:30pm
Meet with the Blackwell House Council for comments, suggestions, concerns, and provided snacks.
Fajr Breakfast Club
September 27, 2023
6:15am — 7:00am
Pray Fajr together at the CML on West Campus. The CML will provide breakfast on Wednesdays! Need a ride? Join the Fajr Breakfast Club Whatsapp…
Investing in Human Rights on the BC Plaza
September 27, 2023
11:00am — 2:00pm
Come visit Duke Amnesty International on the BC Plaza to find out how we can make sure Duke is investing in the right places!
PRIDE Foundational Training 2: On Privilege and Oppression
September 27, 2023
12:00pm — 1:30pm
This training further explores systems of privilege and oppression and how they support and uphold allosexism, cissexism, and heterosexism alongside other systems that benefit some…
Knitting in the Student Wellness Center Oasis
September 27, 2023
1:00pm — 1:00pm
Created by one of our Wellness Interns, this wellness experience gives you a chance to become a part of an inclusive community while learning or…
SHAPE GBM
September 27, 2023
1:00pm — 1:00pm
This is SHAPEs general body meeting time! Come change the culture at Duke with us!
Koru Meditation Class Starting September 27th | 3:00PM-4:15PM
September 27, 2023
3:00pm — 4:15pm
Join Koru Meditation to learn different skills to help you relax, focus on the present, and explore self-compassion, gratitude, etc. This class is open to…
Origami With Music on East Campus
September 27, 2023
3:00pm — 4:00pm
Come take an afternoon study break and practice origami! Origami requires concentration and focus, which helps to calm the mind and reduce anxiety. The repetitive…
TeaGather with CommuniTEA
September 27, 2023
4:00pm — 5:00pm
In partnership with Duke CommuniTEA, this wellness experience allows you to gain a deeper understanding of wellness through tea culture. You will have the opportunity…
Wellness Walk on East Campus
September 27, 2023
4:30pm — 5:30pm
Wind down with a walk around the East Campus loop with your fellow classmates! You can walk and talk, walk and listen to music, or…
DuWell Paint Night in the Student Wellness Center
September 27, 2023
5:00pm — 6:30pm
Student Wellness Center | Room 148 | Behind Pharmacy 305 Towerview Rd, Durham, NC 27708, United States
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