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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
Jazz@ The Mary Lou @Krafthouse
October 4, 2023
9:30pm — 12:00am
Jazz@ Performing at Devil’s Krafthouse on Wednesday Nights! Come get some food and drinks and listen to Jazz!
Jazz@ The Mary Lou @Krafthouse
October 4, 2023
9:30pm — 12:00am
Jazz@ Performing at Devil’s Krafthouse on Wednesday Nights! Come get some food and drinks and listen to Jazz!
Jazz@ The Mary Lou @Krafthouse
October 4, 2023
9:30pm — 12:00am
Jazz@ Performing at Devil’s Krafthouse on Wednesday Nights! Come get some food and drinks and listen to Jazz!
Knitting Workshop
October 5, 2023
3:00pm — 5:00pm
Join us and 2 instructors to learn to knit if you’re a beginner or bring your current knitting project and hang out!
Global Week 2023
October 5, 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…
Guided Meditation in the Wellness Center
October 5, 2023
4:00pm — 5:00pm
This wellness experience allows you to learn a new skill or continue your practice as you relax more and worry less while coming together with…
Restorative Yoga in the Wellness Center
October 5, 2023
5:30pm — 6:30pm
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…
Restorative Yoga in the Wellness Center
October 5, 2023
5:30pm — 6:30pm
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…
Sleight of Hand in the Student Wellness Center Oasis
October 5, 2023
6:00pm — 7:00pm
This wellness experience gives you the opportunity to learn sleight of hand techniques and close-up magic in an inviting, fun, and relaxed social atmosphere. No…
DukeEngage Webinar for New Students and Families
October 5, 2023
6:00pm — 7:00pm
DukeEngage is an eight-week immersive summer program that places Duke students in global communities addressing critical social issues. Through DukeEngage, students work with communities to…
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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