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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
Fajr Breakfast Club
September 26, 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…
Birding for Mindfulness
September 26, 2023
9:00am — 10:00am
Did you know on any given day you can encounter an astonishing variety of wild animals right on campus? It’s true, and I’m not just…
Investing in Human Rights on the BC Plaza
September 26, 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!
Meditative Art in the Wellness Center
September 26, 2023
2:00pm — 2:50pm
Meditative Art is an opportunity to relax and be creative without the pressure of performing. We invite you to practice mindfulness and experience peace by…
Meditation Practices in the Wellness Center
September 26, 2023
3:00pm — 4:00pm
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…
Meditation Practices in the Wellness Center
September 26, 2023
3:00pm — 4:00pm
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…
Global Conversations in the Wellness Center
September 26, 2023
4:00pm — 5:00pm
Come join us for English conversations on cultural perspectives, world news, local events, and more. International and domestic students, scholars, and staff are all welcome!…
Global Conversations in The Wellness Center
September 26, 2023
4:00pm — 5:00pm
Come join us for English conversations on cultural perspectives, world news, local events, and more. International and domestic students, scholars, and staff are all welcome!…
Una Tarde con Cornelio Campos
September 26, 2023
4:30pm — 6:00pm
“An Evening with Cornelio Campos” is a moderated talk between Cornelio Campos and Cuquis Sandoval about their new book: “El Arte. Espejo de un Inmigrante.…
Penny Pilgram George Women’s Leadership Initiative: First Year Interest Meeting
September 26, 2023
5:00pm — 6:00pm
Are you a first-year woman, femme-identified, or nonbinary student? Come learn more about the Penny Pilgram George Women’s Leadership Initiative! The PPGWLI program empowers women…
Brushed Calligraphy on East Campus
September 26, 2023
5:00pm — 6:00pm
Have you tried calligraphy before? Join us for a captivating journey into the world of brush lettering, where different kinds of brushes and pens are…
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