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Giving Tuesday: 5 Ways Your Gift Makes a Difference
At Duke, our Division of Student Affairs helps operate every area of campus life outside the classroom — including dining, student health and wellness, our…
Blue Devil Market Expands Healthy Options on Campus
When the Blue Devil Market opened at Duke one afternoon in October, Jill Solomon felt a cautious optimism. “I expected a good turnout, but I…
True North Leadership Program
We are excited to announce a milestone in our commitment to leadership education at Duke. On Monday, September 18, Student Affairs proudly launched the True…
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Duke Film Club Q&A with Ken Jeong
December 3, 2023
8:00pm — 9:00pm
Duke Film Club, in collaboration with Duke Freewater and the Creator Lab, will be hosting a Q&A with legendary Duke alum, Ken Jeong (’90). We…
DSC Session at Lowe’s Grove
December 4, 2023
9:00am — 10:00am
DSC members will volunteer at Lowe’s Grove science class.
Canned Food Drive
December 4, 2023
10:00am — 1:00pm
Donate to feed those in need this holiday season!
Hatha Yoga in the Wellness Center
December 4, 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
December 4, 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…
Cristo Rey Tutoring
December 4, 2023
11:00am — 12:00pm
Tutoring students at the Cristo Rey School in downtown Durham
Grad/Prof Lunch with Natalie Jones
December 4, 2023
12:00pm — 1:15pm
Join your peers for community and conversation! Monthly lunch series with Student Affairs leadership designed to be causal and fun. A place to learn from…
Crafting in the Wellness Center
December 4, 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…
Sydney and Angelica Midweek
December 4, 2023
5:00pm — 6:30pm
Exec members will give small group tutoring to members.
Crafting on East Campus
December 4, 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…
Crowell Holiday Study Break
December 4, 2023
5:30pm — 6:30pm
Study Break for Crowell residents to grab a cookie, have some hot chocolate, and watch a holiday movie
Cru Freshmen Girls Life Group
December 4, 2023
6:00pm — 7:00pm
We will gather together to read the Bible and grow in faith.
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