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Every year, students participate in Jewish Life at Duke’s B’nai Mitzvah program, which offers students who did not become b’nai mitzvah as pre-teens to take part in this milestone during their time at Duke.
In the spring of 2024, Duke University introduced a novel language course designed to foster conversational English skills within its diverse international community. Developed through a partnership between the English for International Students (EIS) program at The Graduate School, the Duke International Student Center (DISC), and the Office of Global Affairs (OGA), this initiative aimed to address a critical need for language support among postdocs, visiting scholars, and their families. Origin of Collaboration: Three Voices, One Vision Driven by the vision of Brad Teague, assistant dean and director of EIS, the collaborative effort of Teague, Eve Duffy from DISC, and…
Duke Students dove deep into Judaism, plastic pollution, and environmental stewardship on Alternative Spring Break Trip with Jewish Life at Duke
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.
The Inclusion Workshop not only enhanced cohesion within the Mathematics Department but also showcased Student Affairs’ unwavering dedication to belonging and inclusion.
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…
The Jewish Medical Students Association (JMSA) was officially recognized by the Davison Council, the student government organization for the Duke Doctor of Medicine program, as a new student group, on February 23, 2024.
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…
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…
The Duke Jewish Alumni Network invites Duke Jewish alumni, allies, and friends to kick off 2024 with a series of regional happy hours in select cities across the United States in March and April. These are fun, informal opportunities to meet with fellow Duke Jewish Alumni Network (DJAN) members.
Over the last 4 months, the Center for Muslim Life (CML) has facilitated five sessions of our training entitled, “Been Here, Still Here: History of Muslims and Islamophobia in the United States,” a two-hour interactive workshop that provides an introductory examination of the history and presence of Muslims and Islamophobia in the U.S.
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 expected it to roll in slowly,” she recalled. “Maybe we’d have 300 people over two hours.” Her team counted 300 students in 20 minutes. By the end of the afternoon, more than 550 Duke students had scanned into Clocktower Quad to collect free produce, including fruits and vegetables sourced from North Carolina farmers. This new program, free and open to all Duke students for the first time, aims to expand students’ access to fresh, healthy…