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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. 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.…
DukeGroups Event Feed
Social Security Drop-Offs
September 25, 2023
9:00am — 10:00am
DISC will make bi-weekly drop-offs to Social Security, every second and fourth Monday of the month. We depart from Smith Warehouse, at 9:00 am. Our…
Yom Kippur Day
September 25, 2023
9:30am — 9:30pm
Join Jewish Life at Duke for Conservative, Reform, or non-denominational Yom Kippur services Register for Meals here: https://tinyurl.com/DukeHighHolidays2023 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH -9:30am Conservative Service -10:00am…
Hatha Yoga in the Wellness Center
September 25, 2023
11:00am — 12:00pm
This is a practice of Asana (physical movement), Pranayama (breathing exercises), and Dhyana (meditation). Each class will include mindfulness & breath control techniques, warm up…
Hatha Yoga in the Wellness Center
September 25, 2023
11:00am — 12:00pm
This is a practice of Asana (physical movement), Pranayama (breathing exercises), and Dhyana (meditation). Each class will include mindfulness & breath control techniques, warm up…
U Sydney Study Abroad Info Session
September 25, 2023
2:00pm — 3:00pm
Come learn more about studying abroad at the University of Sydney! A staff member from U Sydney will be on campus to share more information…
Crafting in the Wellness Center
September 25, 2023
5:00pm — 6:00pm
Give yourself the time to embark on a crafting project that allows you to be creative! This session invites you to make something that you…
Crafting On East Campus
September 25, 2023
5:00pm — 6:00pm
Give yourself the time to embark on a crafting project that allows you to be creative! This session invites you to make something that you…
Paint Night on East Campus
September 25, 2023
5:00pm — 6:00pm
Our weekly paint nights are a calming space for you to take time out of your busy week to be creative, destress, and have fun.…
NCS Sophomore & Junior Information Session
September 25, 2023
5:00pm — 6:00pm
The Nationally Competitive Scholarships (NCS) Team, will be presenting an overview of the opportunities available to sophomores and juniors. Learn how to work with our…
Cru Freshmen Girls Life Group
September 25, 2023
6:00pm — 7:00pm
We will gather together to read the Bible and grow in faith.
Day of the Dead Series: Traditions and Techniques
September 25, 2023
6:00pm — 8:00pm
This class introduces the student to the tradition of Dia de Muertos. Spanning over 3500 years, the class illuminates the major shifts in the development…
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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