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One of our goals for GVEO is to increase overall awareness around gender violence. Awareness months offer students and staff a way to be actively engaged in speaking about an issue related to gender violence. Through our observation of awareness months, we develop activities and events that encourage our community to discuss important topics related to violence prevention at Duke. October Relationship Violence Awareness Month October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM). The goal of RVAM is to raise public awareness around relationship violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. We know that one month is not enough…
Report Here Submitting this form will result in outreach to the complainant (if known) outlining options for support and the option to file a formal complaint. You can submit this report for yourself or someone else and do so with your name or anonymously. Submit an Incident report If you have general questions about reporting sexual misconduct, you may contact Victoria Krebs, Associate Dean of Students, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, at 919-684-7336 or victoria.krebs@duke.edu. Making an Informed Decision Reporting is always your choice, and you should never feel pressured to do so. Here are some of the…
Student Experience Surveys The Duke Student Experiences Survey aims to understand of the extent and nature of sexual misconduct involving Duke students and to gather students’ views of campus climate in relation to sexual misconduct. 2018 Student Experiences Survey 2018 SES Appendices 2016 Duke Student Experiences Survey 2016 SES Appendices leave this page
In 2020, Duke committed. Healthy relationships are the cornerstone of a successful collegiate experience In 2020, Duke committed to bringing healthy relationship education to every student, ensuring that it became an integral part of their academic journey. By actively promoting healthy relationships, we aim to foster a positive campus culture that centers on respect. At the heart of our philosophy lies the understanding that meaningful connections are integral to the well-being of all Duke students. How We Got Here Our mission was clear: to bring healthy relationship education to every student, ensuring that it became an integral part of their…
Resources for Change Check out our list of campus, local, and national resources for gender equity and social justice related causes. We also keep a comprehensive list of resources on other topics like health and wellness, reproductive justice, and more. If there are resources you’d like to see added to this list, email us at womenctr@duke.edu. Stay tuned for an updated Library page where you can browse the list of books, magazines, and publications we have to offer. Gender Equity & Social Justice Campus Department of Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies The Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies program is dedicated…
Safety Before signing a lease, it’s important to evaluate the safety of where you’d like to live. Like most cities, Durham is not immune from crime. Take the time to understand your neighborhood and learn ways to keep yourself safe. We suggest doing the following to learn about the safety of your neighborhood or apartment complex: Search crime statistics in your area by entering your potential address into the City of Durham’s Community Crime Map. Duke Police Department recommends focusing on crimes like larceny and burglary. Before you sign a lease, check for security features at the apartment complexes you’re…
Welcome to Duke! Experiential Orientation is an incredible weeklong immersion that gives new-to-Duke students the opportunity to dive into an engaging experience that builds community and fosters a sense of belonging around a shared interest. Combining experiential and immersive education with thoughtful team-building, engaging excursions, leadership development, and campus and community tours, this orientation model promises to be an incredible introduction to the Duke community. Project Transfer: Project Transfer serves as the introductory experience for all new transfer students. This Project doesn’t aim to cover the typical college orientation students receive as first-year students. Instead, it aspires to familiarize students with the common cultural…
In the Spotlight is an awards ceremony that recognizes Duke community members and student groups that have represented Duke in an exemplary way throughout the academic year. Individual Awards William J. Griffith University Service Award Distinguished Leadership Award Duke Cornerstone Award Fraternity/Sorority Life Member of the Year Fraternity/Sorority Life Emerging Leader of the Year Student Organization Advisor of the Year Group Awards Fraternity/Sorority Life Chapter Program of the Year Fraternity/Sorority Life Community Collaboration Program of the Year Student Organization Program of the Year Student Organization of the Year 2023-2024 Award Winners William J. Griffith Service Award The William J….
A message to the Duke community: This letter is to reaffirm our institution’s steadfast commitment to preventing gender violence on our campus and within our community. As the director of Duke’s Gender Violence Education and Outreach (GVEO) office, I wish to highlight that it is of utmost importance to us that every member of our campus feels safe, supported, and respected. Gender violence, in its various forms, is an issue that affects individuals across all demographics and backgrounds. It undermines the very fabric of our community and creates barriers to achieving our collective goals of inclusivity and equality. It is…
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Purpose of a Vigil A vigil is a period of watchful attention, often spent in quiet contemplation, typically held as a form of commemoration or in anticipation of an event. It involves a collective or individual act of maintaining awareness, commonly observed during times of mourning, reflection, or preparation. Hosting a Vigil at Duke University Who can host a vigil? Vigils must be hosted by a registered student organization or University department. If an individual student not connected to a student organization is interested in hosting a vigil, they should contact the Director of Religious Life and Chaplain Liaison, Kathryn…
Seven Quads. One Champion! The purpose of the Quad Cup competition is to promote community and belonging amongst Duke students. The Quad Cup serves as an inter-quad competition designed to cultivate a robust and resilient campus community through a diverse array of events. In collaboration with QuadEx, students from both East Campus and West Campus will come together to form teams, representing their Quad Connections in engaging activities such as trivia, races and other key events throughout the semester. Points will be accrued for each Quad throughout the Spring 2024 semester, specifically during Quad Cup events. The Quad Connection amassing…