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Happy Reunion Weekend! Join the Jewish Life at Duke at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life for special reunion events on April 12-14, 2024.
Jewish students from Duke University bring the spirit of Purim and Shabbat to residents of Forest at Duke, fostering intergenerational bonds.
Amidst a global climate of rising antisemitism, Duke students foster understanding and celebrate diversity through the power of Shabbat.
Voting is a crucial part of the democratic process, enabling you to shape the future of your community, state, and country. Duke encourages all eligible students to make their voices heard by casting their ballots. As a college student, you have the option of voting in North Carolina or in your home state. With North Carolina’s Primary approaching on March 5, here’s what you need to know about voting this year. Check your voter registration status Students voting in North Carolina can check their voter registration status with the State Board of Elections. To vote on Election Day on March…
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,…
Learn more about observing Ramadan at Duke. Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan is one of the most sacred months in the Islamic calendar. Muslims observe Ramadan as a month of fasting, reflection, and prayer. Many Muslims will fast from food & drink (including water) from dawn until some time around sunset. Nearly 400 of the Muslims at Duke participate in the CML’s Ramadan programming. This Ramadan comes at a particularly difficult time for the Muslim community. In recent months, millions of Muslims worldwide have been displaced, persecuted, and/or starved. Our students are watching homelands be destroyed. In this moment of crisis, we have…
April 4th, 2024 Duke University boasts a diverse community, and as the academic year comes to a close, it’s time to honor the achievements and journeys of its graduating students. The university hosts a series of graduation ceremonies, each with its own unique significance and purpose. First up is Lavender Graduation, a heartfelt celebration that recognizes the accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ and ally undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. At this ceremony, participants receive a rainbow tassel, certificate, and a special gift from the Duke LGBTQ Network. It’s not just a farewell to Duke; it’s a beacon of inspiration for future generations….
“Jewtinos at Duke” student affinity group celebrates Jewish and Latino heritage.
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.
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.
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…