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Stormy Williams has several years of experience working in finance and Human Resources in both retail, banking, and higher education industries. She joined the Duke Student Affairs team in 2014 in what was then called “University Center Activities and Events (UCAE)” where she was passionate about working with student leaders and groups in processing and managing organizational expenses. Additionally, she was tasked with processing student staff payroll for both Student Activities and the Duke University Marine Lab. Stormy transitioned to the Student Affairs Staff Resource Office in 2022, where she works hard to support over 200 student affairs staff members…
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…
International Guide (I-Guide Program) Undergraduate I-Guides Click here to review the Undergraduate I-Guide role description Graduate & Professional (G&P) I-Guides Click here to review the Graduate & Professional (G&P) I-Guide role description Undergraduate I-Guide Application (Closed for Fall 2024) Apply to be a Graduate & Professional I-Guide for Fall 2024!
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…
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH 2023 What is Native American Heritage Month? What started at the turn of the twentieth century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the Native Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S. has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. This commemorative month aims to provide a platform for native people to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. This gives Native people the opportunity to express to their community and state officials their concerns and solutions for…
Get involved with the Duke international community! Calling all global leaders! Explore opportunities to develop your leadership skills, build your resume, get involved, and support the Duke international community. International Guide Program International Guides (I-Guides) serve as leaders for incoming international students. I-Guides assist DISC with international move-in, graduate orientation, and social events for incoming students. Open to undergraduate and graduate/professional students! Click here to learn more about the I-Guide program! Global Fellows Program A collaboration between the Duke International Student Center (DISC), and the Office of Global Affairs (OGA), the Duke Global Fellows Program is an experiential learning and…
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…
L&D Overview Duke Student Affairs fosters an inclusive culture of continuous growth, wellbeing, trust, and respectful collaboration. We believe each staff member has an obligation to commit to their ongoing personal and professional growth to advance our division’s capacity to serve the Duke community. The division invests in staff excellence by providing accessible knowledge and skill-building opportunities, promoting equity in all our efforts, and providing resources for staff to innovate and support Duke’s strategic vision. Five Pillars of Staff Learning & Development Collaboration Promoting knowledge-sharing & teamwork Connection Fostering authentic & respectful working relationships Continuous Growth Offering learning experiences…
Lydia McInnes (she/her) Assistant Director A North Carolina native, Lydia McInnes (MA) earned her Bachelor of Arts in Media and Journalism and Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2019. She then attended Arizona State University where she worked as a graduate assistant in the Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology while earning her Master of Arts in Gender Studies. At Duke, Lydia works within the department of Student Engagement as the Assistant Director of Gender Equity at the Duke Women’s Center. Working with campus and community partners, Lydia aims to promote a positive campus environment that centers gender equity, intersectionality,…
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…
Our Programs GVEO develops and contributes a wide range of programs and events to increase awareness about gender violence, which includes sexual and relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment and more. We work to meet the needs of Duke students, faculty, and staff through our prevention efforts, promoting a culture of consent as well as a sense of community and belonging on campus. In our ongoing commitment to create a community free from violence, we are always seeking new ideas and opportunities to collaborate. We deeply value the expertise and experiences of our community members as we work together to foster…
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 Chaplain Liaison, Bruce Puckett. Organizations must register their…