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ASIAN/AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH 2024 What is A/APIHM? (Celebrated at Duke during April)May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A broad term, AAPI encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island). Typically celebrated in…
Her Garden is a new mentoring program for women of color that starts recruitment in Spring 2024! Informed by feminist, womanist, and social justice principles and theory, the Women’s Center is seeking to create a space for Women of Color to grow into their authentic selves through connection with others, to learn to exercise agency and creativity in their daily lives, and to feel supported and empowered in all that they do. Through this program, students will be able to: Investigate aspects of their identities to assess their personal beliefs and place in society. Actively participate in programs and events that will promote identity development, leadership skills, relationship building, and encourage…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Get Involved Subscribe to our Newsletter Looking to request a training? Please visit our “Prevention Efforts” tab to see a list of programs offered through GVPI. There are a number of student organizations on campus for those interested in prevention work, including the following groups: SHAPE Sexual Harassment Assault Prevention and Education Duke University’s student-led movement to dismantle the culture of sexual assault and harassment on campus #SHAPEUpDuke. Learn more and get involved with SHAPE here. Team One Love Duke Duke University’s student-led effort to create a campus culture with healthy relationships at its foundation. Utilizing a peer-to-peer model Team…
Here are some frequently asked questions. If you have a question that is not listed, email us at gveo@duke.edu What does GVEO stand for? GVEO stands for Gender Violence Education and Outreach. What does GVEO do? We provide education and outreach programming to address gender violence on campus. Where is GVEO? We are currently housed in the Wellness Center. What is Gender Violence? Gender violence is an umbrella term for any harm perpetrated against a person’s will, resulting from power inequalities based on gender roles. It can take on many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual coercion, stalking, etc….
Our content gives students the tools they need to succeed at Duke and beyond. We work to equip students with essential tools for intentional decision-making, constructive conflict resolution, and the establishment of healthy boundaries. The Balthrop Cassidy Fellowship places recent Duke graduates in the perfect space to ensure the relationship health of current students and establish a foundation for a future complete with fulfillment and resilience. Acting with Intent College life comes at our students fast. So fast that students often find themselves making decisions with little thought regarding whether or not their actions get them closer to where they…
How to connect with colleagues around the division of Student Affairs Get to know your co-workers in a variety of ways! Good Neighbor Knock & Talk Orient our students to off-campus living on August 26 Sign up to Help Connection Points Click below to meet and collaborate with Student Affairs staff Division Co-working Work alongside your colleagues Employee Resource Groups FInd staff who share your common interests, identities, or positions Learning & Development Learn & grow with your co-workers Collaborate on Campus Events Get to know others by working together Student Affairs Staff Directory Contact and bio info about division…