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Meet us in The Flowers Building 101 Flowers Building, 404 Chapel Dr Box 90880, Durham, NC 27708 Contact Us Email: marylou@duke.edu Phone: 919.684.3184
We are here to support you! The Graduate & Professional Student Services office is here to provide campus-wide engagement opportunities to support students from all academic programs in building connections and communities across the university. We promote resources and services that will be available to you throughout your journey at Duke. Our Schools Graduate & Professional Student Services collaborates with students, staff, and faculty from Duke’s 10 Graduate and Professional academic schools: Divinity School Fuqua School of Business Law School Nicholas School of the Environment Pratt School of Engineering Sanford School of Public Policy School of Medicine School of…
Herstory In January 1989, the Women’s Center began in a cubicle in the Bryan Center under the direction of Martha Simmons. In 1991, it moved to 107 Few Federation, and an office and staff dedicated to services for sexual assault survivors was added to the center. In 1993, Ellen Plummer assumed leadership of the center and the staff grew to include a program coordinator. The year 1999 marked the tenth anniversary of the center and a new direction with the leadership of Donna Lisker. Lisker was heavily involved with the Women’s Initiative and introduced the Baldwin Scholars Program, a selective…
Jenn Wiggins, LPC Director of The Office for Gender Violence Education and Outreach she/her/hersjmw226@duke.edu Jenn is the Director for Gender Violence Education and Outreach. In this capacity, she works as a wellbeing architect to build programming and engage in outreach to address gender violence on campus. Jenn is licensed professional counselor who is passionate about transformational learning, strategic planning and holistic care.Jenn specializes in trauma focused care and serving historically marginalized communities. Jenn’s ultimate goal is to inspire positive behavior change and promote a culture of wellness within the Duke community. Alex Whicker, LCMHC, ATR-BC Associate Director of The Office…
Student Leader Recruitment Applications and Timelines Application and Interview process for the Orientation Board (Project Directors, Orientation Co-Chairs, and Logistics Committee) will occur during the fall semester in mid-October/November The application for the Orientation Board is NOW CLOSED! Application and Interview process for Orientation Leaders will occur during the the spring semester in mid-February/March. The application for Orientation Leaders is NOW CLOSED! For more information, check out the job descriptions below (subject to change/update): Project Director Orientation Co-Chair Logistics Committee Orientation Leader Questions Email New Student and Family Programs at studentorientation@duke.edu.
Access Support Support looks different for everyone. The information provided below enables you to become informed of the resources available to support those who have been affected by sexual misconduct. These are available regardless of whether or not you choose to initiate a formal process. We also recognize that confidentiality is particularly important to survivors of sexual misconduct. There are several options to seek support and/or report an incident of sexual harassment or violence. These options fall into two categories: confidential and non-confidential as defined below. For emergencies, call 911, Duke Police (919-684-2444), or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)…
Annual Reports Student Sexual Misconduct Annual Reports The publication of an annual report is part of Duke’s overall commitment to engage the community in eliminating sexual misconduct. Annual reports serve to facilitate transparency about Duke’s efforts to respond to student sexual misconduct and provide information about reports of sexual misconduct involving students, and supportive measures provided. 2020-2021 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report 2018-2019 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report 2017-2018 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report 2016-2017 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report 2015-2016 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report leave this page
Sex Positivity & Empowement How is this linked to Gender Violence Prevention? Sexual empowerment is essential in preventing gender violence. By promoting a positive and comprehensive understanding of sex, sexual pleasure, and relationships free from coercion and violence, we create safer experiences. Sexual empowerment teaches the importance of consent, ensuring interactions are based on mutual agreement and respect for boundaries. Focusing on pleasure helps individuals prioritize mutual enjoyment, reducing power dynamics that can lead to coercion. It empowers students to communicate effectively, recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships, and assert boundaries confidently. This holistic approach equips students with the knowledge and…
Krystal George (she/her) Director As the Director of the Women’s Center, Krystal George oversees the operational aspects of the Women’s Center, but more importantly, she collaborates with her colleagues to fulfill the mission of the center. The mission of the Women’s Center is to promote a campus that supports, celebrates, engages, and collaborates with women, student groups, and stakeholders to build a Duke culture that centers gender equity, intersectionality, and social justice. This translates into her role at Duke. Creating a comfortable gathering space for women students and allies with diverse needs and interests. As well as educating the Duke…
Our Mission The mission of the Office of Gender Violence Education and Outreach (GVEO) is to create a community free from gender violence. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of consent, respect, accountability, and support to individuals and the community as a whole. GVEO seeks to empower students through education, awareness, and proactive measures. GVEO offers primary prevention programming, consultation, referrals, networking, risk reduction education, and health promotion. GVEO focuses on an approach that actively engages students, encourages participation, and fosters a culture change. Our Vision All students have the right to learn and live in an environment where…
2024-2025 Housing Process Upperclass Students General What Should I Be Doing Now? (General) Become familiar with the Duke Housing Website and navigating through important pages. The Housing Assignments page holds all the information regarding short-term and long-term processes students encounter throughout the school year. Each process happens during a specific time of year and requires a separate application. During the application window, students can see a timeline, eligibility requirements and cost (if applicable). It is important to check the Housing Assignments page often as updates are added throughout the process. However, eligibility, processes, and deadlines are subject to change, so…
The following message was sent to Duke’s Jewish students on October 10, 2023 from Director for Jewish Life Joyce Gordon.