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Rabbi Elana Friedman Shares Rosh Hashanah Reflection
"A Trumpet of Joy and a Blast of Brokenness" - An Excerpt from Rabbi Elana's Rosh Hashanah Sermon
Duke Tech Week 2023
As October kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Duke’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is bringing technology groups together as part of Duke Tech Week 2023.
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…
DukeGroups Event Feed
Fajr Breakfast Club
October 4, 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…
Professional Headshots
October 4, 2023
10:00am — 1:00pm
Do you need a professional headshot? Join the Duke International Student Center in collaboration with the Career Center to have your professional headshot taken. Build…
Knitting in the Student Wellness Center Oasis
October 4, 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…
Pumpkin Spice, I’m Tired of Being Nice: Assertive Communication Techniques for the Conflict Avoidant
October 4, 2023
1:00pm — 2:00pm
Second session of the 2023-2024 Managing Conflict with Confidence series hosted by the Office of the Ombuds. The Managing Conflict with Confidence Series is a…
Pronoun Primer Training
October 4, 2023
2:00pm — 3:00pm
In this session, the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity will a) provide an overview of gender pronouns, b) discuss their importance in creating inclusive…
Global Week 2023
October 4, 2023
3:00pm — 5:00pm
On behalf of the Student Council, we are happy to invite you to the Global Week seminars! Everyone is welcome – please share the event…
Origami With Music on East Campus
October 4, 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
October 4, 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…
DSC Session at Durham School of Technology After School Club
October 4, 2023
4:20pm — 5:20pm
DSC members will volunteer for the Durham School of Technology After School Club
Wellness Walk on East Campus
October 4, 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…
Rachel and Jackson Midweek
October 4, 2023
5:00pm — 6:30pm
Jackson and I will mentor a small group of mooters.
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