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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…
Campus Resources and Helpful Information Select a category from the drop-down menu. University Resources ROTC Programs: Army, Navy, Air Force DukeReach Career Services – See also the “Veterans” Resources Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Disability Management System Duke Wellness Center Office of Institutional Equity Academic Resources Military Call-Up Policy (for any student deployed while enrolled at Duke) Trinity Pratt School of Nursing Military Program Veterans Education Benefits at Duke (Registrar’s Office) Veterans Disability Assistance Project (Duke Law) Sanford Fellowships & Grants Financial Aid Community Resources GI Bill Benefits Higher Education Resources for Veterans United States Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Campaign Durham VA Medical Center Durham…
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With QuadEx, it’s not only where you live, but how you live. First year students will live in their East Campus residence hall as non-resident members of their Quad, Sophomores will live “in Quad” in their West Campus Quad connection. Juniors will live in their Quad or in Hollows/300 Swift. Seniors may choose to live in their Quad, Hollows/300 Swift, or off campus. Juniors and seniors will retain Quad affiliation regardless of where they choose to live and will keep that affiliation even after they graduate. The connection between each East Campus residence hall and its affiliated Quad will remain…
Annual Clery Security Report Keeping you safe is Duke’s top priority. As required by the The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or “Clery Act”, Duke alerts students and employees in a timely manner of crimes that pose a serious or continuing threat to the Duke community. Depending on the nature and location of the incident, Duke may send a “DukeALERT” message to all students, faculty, and staff at their Duke e-mail accounts and mobile device, if they enrolled in the text service. Duke prepares an Annual Security Report in compliance with the Clery Act. It includes…
Interested in participating in a leadership experience? Great! There are many ways to be a leader on campus, through our team and beyond. First, think about what you’re interested in learning. How do you want to grow or change? Where are your areas of interest? Then check out different programs offered and see if anything connects with those goals! Next Level Leadership Next Level Leadership helps student organization leaders solve problems, increase efficiency, learn from fellow leaders, and strengthen their leadership skills. Level Up Penny Pilgram George Women’s Leadership Initiative The Penny Pilgram George Women’s Leadership Initiative seeks to deepen…
Kashrut Policy The Freeman Center Cafe operates under rabbinical supervision by Duke’s Campus Rabbi, who serves as the Rav HaMachshir and mashgiach/mashgicha. The rabbi’s office is located in the same building as the dining facility. The following policies are adhered to at the Freeman Center Cafe to ensure kosher standards: All meat is all Glatt Kosher. The facility has separate meat and dairy kitchens with clear markings, and only one kitchen at a time is permitted to be in operation. All Duke Dining staff who enter or work in the Freeman Center kitchen undergo a three-hour Kashrut Training followed by a test on…
Highlighted Events Each year, Duke Student Veterans, in conjunction with our graduate and professional schools, hosts events for our Student Veterans, their families, and supporters. Below are programming highlights from previous academic school years. Opening Hail In September, students and families gathered for food and fellowship at our Opening Hail. This annual event welcomes Blue Devils, new and returning, to the community. Football Tailgate Students and families tailgated prior to the Duke vs. Florida State Football Game. Duke may have lost the game, but we won in spirit. Go Blue Devils! Veterans Day On Veterans Day, students, families, faculty, staff, and community members…
As students and staff navigate their response to gender violence, it is helpful to be knowledgeable about campus policies and procedures. The policies listed here outline the expectations for the Duke University community. The procedures, which are often imbedded into the policies, describe the steps taken by Duke University in response to allegations of gender violence. As GVEO’s efforts are focused on prevention, we do not oversee policies related to discrimination or harassment. The Gender Violence Intervention Coordinator or the Ombudsperson can support students in navigating the policies by providing clarification, seeking out nuanced information while protecting confidentiality, and can…
Check out this Family Advice from Housing and Residence Life . As adults, we know that conflicts and disagreements are expected even in the strongest relationships. As a parent or family member, you may have heard from your student about their overall roommate experience, things they do or don’t like about them, and even potential roommate conflicts. While it may feel natural to want to intervene on your student’s behalf, this is an excellent opportunity to support your student in learning how to address and resolve conflict independently! We ask students to meet with their roommate each year to complete…
I’ve Selected My Candidate. What’s Next? Take a look at our step-by-step guide to hiring your selected candidate! Hiring Process Overview Step 1: Reference Calls/Surveys Conducting reference checks are an important aspect of the hiring process. Hiring managers should take great care to intentionally check finalist references prior to making any type of offer. Hiring managers can perform reference checks at any stage of the process, for example, some managers may elect to conduct reference checks before deciding on-campus interview finalists. Reference checks are important because it allows managers to gain valuable candidate information beyond what has been communicated on…