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On January 17, 2024, we welcomed to the Freeman Center family members of two hostages who were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 and remain captive in Gaza.
Heading out for winter break? Whether you’re in an on-campus residence hall or an off-campus apartment, here are some tips for keeping your belongings safe and your space in good condition for your return in January! Remove all… Trash, recyclable and perishable items, including any food or medication in your refrigerator. Unplug all… Appliances and electronics. Donate… Any unwanted clothing, appliances, and unopened non-perishable food. Most quads will have a designated collection area for donations. Check with your RC for details. Close and lock… windows, close blinds, shut off room lights, and lock room / apartment door.
Last Wednesday, Duke’s Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) brought together more than 20 campus and community partners for a celebration of National Coming Out Day. Observed every year on October 11 — the anniversary of the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights and the first display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in Washington, D.C. — National Coming Out Day aims to combat homophobia and transphobia by recognizing the power of visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. The holiday also encourages LGBTQ+ individuals to come out and claim their identities proudly, as an act of resistance against discriminatory…
Empty Shabbat Dinner Display on Duke University Campus
On January 23, 2024 we hosted The Atlantic’s award-winning writer Yair Rosenberg at Duke. In a conversation moderated by recent Duke grad Niso Nahmiyas ’23, Rosenberg discussed antisemitism, anti-Zionism, the media, and the Israel-Hamas war.
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.
Duke’s Table Talk program is an unparalleled opportunity for graduate and professional students to have meaningful conversations with faculty, gain insights into their fields, and build lasting professional relationships. Graduate and Professional Student Services (GPSS) provides funds for you to grab a meal with a Duke faculty or staff member. Apply for Table Talk by January 28, and we’ll take care of the funding. You just have to bring the conversation. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 questions guaranteed to spark conversation with your Table Talk guest. 1. How did you first get interested in your field? This…
On January 29th, Duke students, faculty, and staff each received a unique link to the 2024 Campus Culture Survey. This initiative is a critical resource for ensuring that Duke lives up to its goals of fostering a campus community where every Blue Devil feels valued and supported. By spending 15-20 minutes of your time completing this year’s survey, you can help shape the future of Duke for years to come. Survey responses are due February 16th. If you don’t see a link in your inbox, check your spam folder! Implemented in 2021 First announced in President Price’s 2020 Juneteenth message,…
At Duke, our Division of Student Affairs helps operate every area of campus life outside the classroom — including dining, student health and wellness, our identity and cultural centers, and more. We do this with a specific mission in mind: creating a campus-wide culture of belonging that empowers all Blue Devils to achieve success in their academic work and beyond. On this Giving Tuesday, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey. By supporting our work, you contribute to a legacy of excellence and inclusivity that defines the Blue Devil spirit. Here are 5 ways your gift can…
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 North Leadership program, an initiative designed to reshape how we approach and teach leadership skills to our undergraduate students. Made possible by the generosity of the George Family Foundation, Duke True North Leadership begins a three-year pilot program, built upon the vision and success of Bill George’s True North: Emerging Leader Edition. Through the True North Leadership program, our aim is to facilitate the exploration of personal leadership capabilities while fostering profound relationships among our…
The Inclusion Workshop not only enhanced cohesion within the Mathematics Department but also showcased Student Affairs’ unwavering dedication to belonging and inclusion.
Duke’s Grad/Prof Table Talk program is more than just a meal – it’s a platform for career-enriching conversations between Duke students and faculty. Thanks to the Heaton-Blackshear Innovation Grant, the Table Talk pilot provides funding for graduate and professional students who want to invite a faculty or staff member to lunch at one of Duke Dining’s approved locations. Associate Dean of Students Genille Anderson, who developed Table Talk, modeled it after Duke’s FLUNCH program, which funds similar networking opportunities for undergraduates. So far, nearly 50 graduate and professional students have taken us up on the offer, meeting with Duke professors and…