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High Holidays with Jewish Life at Duke Each year, the Duke community celebrates the High Holidays with Jewish Life at Duke. For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, both Reform and Conservative-Style services are offered at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life. We also offer Tashlich at Duke Gardens. Additionally, we offer free holiday meals for students including Rosh Hashanah dinner, kiddush lunches, and Yom Kippur pre-fast dinner at the Freeman Center. Registration for meals is required by September 16 at 5pm EST, but all holiday meals are free for students. Check out this year’s schedule: High Holiday Schedule 2024 /…
Branded Templates These templates were created to streamline your communications. If you are having trouble accessing, please email us at SAComms@duke.edu. Link to Box Folder Training Accessibility We believe all web content needs to be accessible to people with a wide range of abilities. Student Affairs staff are encouraged to keep accessibility in mind when editing content for their web pages, social media posts, videos, and anything else that contributes to a person’s web experience. Duke’s web accessibility guidelines can be found here. Click on the buttons below for a few training resources that we’ve found relevant to our every…
Reach Out! If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback feel free to contact us at gveo@duke.edu. Request A Program or Workshop We are available to facilitate discussions and present interactive programs on gender violence prevention. We can adapt any workshop to meet the needs of your group. Fill out our form Check out our Upcoming Events on DukeGroups! GVEO Office The Wellness Center 305 Towerview DrRm 131ADurham, NC 27710 Find us on Duke Maps If you attended a program or training and would like to provide feedback, please fill out this survey.
Want to learn more about yourself and who you want to be at Duke? Start today! Take this Values Quiz to discern your core values. Afterward, we’ll reach out to you to invite you to meet with one of the Connection Project Coordinators to discuss your values and how they show up in your life. Take the Values Quiz
Project Directors Project Directors for Duke Experiential Orientation experiences have the opportunity to lead community-building orientation projects that will become part of the tapestry of Duke orientation. Projects will create an inclusive environment where new members of the Duke community can build healthy relationships, learn about campus culture, and begin to acclimate to Duke. With the help of campus partners and the Office of New Student and Family Programs (NSFP), Project Directors will facilitate these outcomes by co-designing a project schedule, building and training a student staff, and leading the execution of their project. Project Directors will: Co-design schedule with…
Welcome Duke is committed to providing a comprehensive response for those in our community who have experienced any form of gender violence. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our community are met with caring and compassionate response while being provided access to all available resources. Everyone’s experience to gender violence is unique. The information below lays out the wide array of resources available to survivors of gender violence. Family and friends of survivors may also use this information to become more aware of the options available at Duke University.We hope tuning into the options available to you…
Fraternities and sororities have been part of the University’s history dating back to the time of Trinity College. Through the development of partnerships, student advocacy, and educational programming, fraternities & sororities at Duke aim to be a place where students can develop leadership skills, gain cultural competency, enhance personal wellness, and think critically – all while making an impact on their greater communities. Statement of Relationship Preamble Fraternities and sororities have been an integral part of Duke University since 1872 (then known as Trinity College). Fraternity and sorority organizations at Duke University are comprised of groups of individuals with various…
Tayla Suitte (she/her) Assistant Director Before joining the Women’s Center in October 2023, Raleigh native, Tayla Suitte, resided in the Queen City where she became a two time graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Go Niners!). During her time at UNC Charlotte, Tayla earned a bachelors degree in Health Systems Management in December 2020 and a Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology in May 2023. As the Assistant Director of Community Engagement, Tayla facilitates collaborations with community organizations and campus partners to address issues relating to reproductive justice and gender equity. She oversees multiple…
Women’s Center Programs & Services The Women’s Center offers a variety of programs for students. From our monthly Wind Down Wednesdays and Lunch and Learn Workshops, to Signature Events like the Reproductive Justice Conference, Black Femme Dinner, and WomC Awards. Read on to learn more about our programs and check out our DukeGroups page to sign up and attend! September – Femme Student Group Showcase The Femme Student Group Showcase is intended to connect students to some cool women and femme-led student groups on campus. With topics ranging from career and business, gender equity and the arts, to STEM and…
“A Trumpet of Joy and a Blast of Brokenness” – An Excerpt from Rabbi Elana’s Rosh Hashanah Sermon
Transportation It is possible to get around Duke and Durham by walking, cycling, public transportation, or driving. Many students come to Durham with a car and are grateful for it, and many students come without a car and can get by. However, the transportation infrastructure in Durham, North Carolina and the surrounding area was designed for car travel. There is a public transportation system, but many students find it less convenient than the transportation systems they are used to in their home cities, states, or countries. The pedestrian and cycling infrastructure is also not as strong because of the emphasis…