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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…
Staff Wellbeing Gatherings Join the Duke Personal Assistance Service for a new series for Student Affairs staff called The Power of Story: A Time To Catch Our Collective Breath In A Challenging Season. In these sessions, we will utilize the practices of Mini Mental Makeover and Expressive Writing to reflect and nurture our own empathy and sense of meaning in response to stress – whether personal, professional, related to current events or anticipating the holiday season. Storytelling and expressive writing practices are designed to help us reflect, connect, and de-stress. Research has shown these practices can positively impact mental and…
Student organizations play a critical role in enhancing the greater Duke community. We are here to help students and student organizations maximize their potential and create their Duke experience. This hub contains guides, tutorials, and resources to help your organization be successful. If there’s something that would be helpful to have, let us know! Duke Groups This section contains information on how to use the Duke Groups platform. Duke Groups Basics Add/Edit Members Add/Edit Officers Create an Event Send Organization Emails Manage Inventory Event Planning This section contains guides and best practices for event planning. Event Planning Guide…
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…
Duke’s Military History History blends with the contemporary era as Duke continues to honor those who served and continue to serve. The Office of Student Veterans will continue to update and highlight Duke’s history with the military-affiliated community, however, if you wish to learn more, please visit the Duke University Archives. Below are some of the historical places and programs on campus that highlight Duke’s historic connection to and respect for military service. Brodie Recreation Center, East Campus Location: (36.007396, -78.916891) Formerly called Alumni Memorial Gym, Brodie Recreation Center on East Campus houses a commemoration to Duke students who fought and…
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Leadership development and student groups are the cornerstones of the Student Involvement and Leadership team. Connect with our team to learn about opportunities to get involved on campus and ways to grow as a leader. The staff of the Student Involvement and Leadership team serves in an advisory capacity to Duke University Union, Duke Student Government, fraternities & sororities, and a variety of other groups. Mission & Values Mission Student Involvement and Leadership helps students co-create Duke experiences that enhance their sense of belonging through meaningful programming, advising, and training. Values Driven by our students, our team, and our greater…
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…
coming soon LATINX HERITAGE MONTH 2024 Our Roots, Our Future As we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month here on campus, our theme, “Our Roots, Our Future,” is a reflection of our powerful journeys and desires. We are reminded of the importance of honoring our historical roots that have shaped our identities while looking towards the future where our values, rich traditions, and learnings along with our journey will create and inspire change. “Our Roots, Our Future” serves as a reminder of the contributions of the Latinx community both at Duke and beyond. It highlights the importance of remaining strongly connected to…
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
The following message was sent to Duke’s Jewish students on October 10, 2023 from Director for Jewish Life Joyce Gordon.
The following message was sent to Duke’s Jewish community on October 30, 2023 from Director for Jewish Life Joyce Gordon.