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How can I make a gift to the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity? If you’d like to make a gift to the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity you may visit the following form for gifts through Duke Alumni and Development. This is a secure form. By clicking the link above, it will automatically fill in the necessary information for your donation to be directly designated to the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity. When you mail in a check, you should make the check out to DUKE and put on the note line or on a note attached “CSGD”. Please…
Q. What time can I move in? A. Transfer students are asked to move in between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm on Tuesday, August 22. You will visit the West HRL Office located in Crowell Residence Hall to check in (pick up your keys, etc) and check in with Project Transfer. If you are an international student choosing to move in earlierr, please follow all instructions and events the DISC Office is providing. Project Transfer begins the evening of Aug 22, so please plan on attending. Q. What happens if I can’t move in between 9am-5pm EST? A. Late…
Please note NSFP will update this FAQ as needed in the days leading up to Move-In Day. General Questions: When is my move-in time? What steps do I take when I arrive? What is the schedule for the rest of the day? Am I allowed to arrive early? Can I arrive late to move-in? Will a schedule and map be available on Move-In Day? Traffic/Parking Questions: Can we bring multiple cars? Where do I park my car? How do I get around Campus? What else do I need to do on Move-In Day? Is Brodie Gym required? What else is…
If you want to host a party Tips for hosting a party Take the time now to meet all of your neighbors: Introduce yourself to your neighbors and get involved in the neighborhood—join the listserv, show up to the potluck, volunteer to help at neighborhood events, say hello when you see neighbors outside. Telling your neighbors that you’re having a party shouldn’t be the only time you talk to them! Tell your neighbors you’re having a party and give them your cell phone number. Ask them to call or text you if there’s an issue. This means that you need…
Understanding strengthens our voice. Our educational initiatives are designed to deepen understanding, broaden horizons, and build our community. Duke P.R.I.D.E. Training Pursuing Respect, Inclusion/Intersectionality, Diversity, and Equity Duke P.R.I.D.E. Training is the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity’s (CSGD) signature educational program aimed at increasing awareness of issues impacting those with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions (SOGIE). All members of the Duke community, including students, staff, and faculty, may attend. As a whole, Duke P.R.I.D.E. training addresses intersectionality and acknowledges multiple identities including race/ethnicity, nationality and religion throughout the training. The training is designed to equip individuals…
Duke students can now update their Mobile DukeCard to reflect chosen or preferred first names, thanks to a collaboration between the Duke Student Government (DSG), Blue Devils United (BDU), the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and Student Affairs. Hearing from students Midway through last fall semester, student leaders from DSG and BDU, Duke’s largest undergraduate LGBTQ+ student organization, approached Student Affairs with a concern. Due to back-end software limitations, many transgender and nonbinary students were unable to update their Mobile DukeCards to reflect their chosen and preferred names. Because students use their Mobile DukeCards several times each day, this discrepancy…
Student Affairs DEIB Definitions Diversity: The various backgrounds, lived experiences, values, and worldviews that result from differences in culture and circumstance. Equity: The active process of enabling every member of a community to achieve their fullest potential through identifying and addressing power imbalances and structural barriers. Inclusion: Providing all members of a community with the opportunity to fully participate and belong, through proactive behavior that welcomes, values and supports them. Belonging: Ensuring that Duke is a place where all feel safe and secure in their full authenticity. Resources to foster belonging Employee Resource Groups Duke offers groups with a common…
Duke prides itself in having opportunities for Graduate and Professional students to engage with their community. Duke University has hundreds of opportunities for engagement; we encourage all students to get involved during your time at Duke! Traditions and Community Graduate ProfessionalStudent Government (GPSG) Student Organizations Partners and Families Connect across the Duke community Whether in the classroom, in the lab, or in the community, Duke’s vibrant culture would not be the same without our graduate and professional students. Each year we are delighted to engage with graduate and professional students during annual events for the entire community. Long-standing traditions include…
Welcome to Duke! From the moment you say “yes” to attending Duke University, New Student and Family Programs remains in communication with students and families in a number of critical ways: The Blue Book Summer Transition Series Weekly Digests for First-Year and Transfer students Social Media From Experiential Orientation projects, packing lists, move-in day details, and much more, you will find the information you need here to ensure a smooth transition to Duke. The Blue Book One of the most important resources is the Blue Book. The Blue Book outlines critical resources and includes specific deadlines for everything you need to do during the summer…