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Lancaster Commons Graduate Housing Application The priority 2 application deadline has now passed. Due to the high number of applications we received, we do not anticipate offering any assignments to applicants who have applied after May 20. About Lancaster Lancaster Commons, an off-campus apartment complex reserved entirely for Duke graduate and professional students, will begin accepting applications for the 2024 – 2025 academic year starting on April 1. Assignments are for 1 year only and cannot be renewed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Located approximately 2.6 miles from Duke’s West Campus on 2709 Western Bypass, this apartment community is ideal…
Navigating Important Conversations Your wisdom and guidance have informed your students’ decisions up until this point in their lives. You will continue to play a critical role in supporting their overall health and well-being throughout their time on campus and beyond. We have found that having conversations about substance use with family members before their arrival on campus contributes to increased student safety, ownership of their choices, and more positive experiences throughout their time at Duke. Students who have already thought about their boundaries, social priorities, values, and familial expectations feel more confident in responding to challenges and scenarios that…
Since joining the Career Center in Spring 2020, Kai has enthusiastically served in multiple different roles across the department. As the new Assistant Director for the Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community, Kai works to develop and deliver training, content, resources, and events emphasizing the entertainment industry by effectively utilizing e-learning to educate, empower and support students in their intentional professional development. Though the responsibilities and focus of his roles have changed over his time at Duke, at the core of his work is his desire to bolster the center’s mission to provide students and alumni with guidance highlighting the…
Graduate Professional Day Trip – Day at the Museum As an extension to our Summer Transition Series webinar programs, we are excited to announce three immersive and in-person day trips! Trips are designed: Join us for “A Day at the Museum” at the Museum of Life and Science! This is a wonderful opportunity for students, families, kids and faculty/staff members to come together and explore the captivating exhibits and attractions of the museum. From interactive displays, butterfly hall, wildlife trails to fascinating train rides, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this memorable experience! Why join us: Tentative Itinerary:…
Raised in eastern North Carolina, Shakeerrah received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina A&T State University. While attending East Carolina University, she received her dual Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Vocational Evaluation. Her desire to guide the next generation of practitioners led her to pursue her PhD in Counselor Education. Before joining the Career Center, Shakeerrah worked for over a decade in a variety of settings, including community rehabilitation programs, government agencies, and higher education. She reveled in roles as a vocational assessment specialist, learning disability specialist, and licensed clinical mental health counselor. Shakeerrah has supported…
Shopping for Groceries Your guide to local grocers. Click through the tabs below for different categories of grocery options in Durham. $: Least expensive$$: Medium expensive$$$: Most expensive *Requires car or public transit to access General International Other General grocery stores Food Lion $ Harris Teeter $$ Hillsborough Road location is closest to campus Students receive a 5% discount on all groceries. Learn more. Whole Foods Organic Supermarket $$$ Closest grocery store to campus Specialty Grocery Stores General International Compare Foods* $ Food World* $ Middle Eastern Taiba Market Halal Market (Halal) European Gugulhupf Café, Bakery, and Biergarten (German)…
Graduate Professional Day Trip – A Day Downtown As an extension to our Summer Transition Series webinar programs, we are excited to announce three immersive and in-person day trips! Trips are designed: Embark on a thrilling downtown Durham scavenger hunt that will keep you on your toes, and afterwards, catch the excitement of a Durham Bulls Baseball game. Tentative Itinerary*: Tuesday, 8 August 2023 *Itinerary and activities are subject to change Additional information: Registration has closed Any questions, please email n.cervantes@duke.edu
As Associate Director for Global Careers, Hal develops programming and resources to support the career development of international students and students interested in pursuing global careers. Before joining the Career Center team, Hal served as Senior Program Coordinator with the Office of Global Affairs at Duke. He received his M.A. in German and higher education administration from Washington University in St. Louis, where he developed an institutional roadmap for recruiting and supporting students underrepresented in study abroad programs. Prior to his master’s studies, he was as a United States teaching assistant for the Austrian Ministry of Education in Vienna, Austria.
Graduate Professional Day Trip – Day at the Lake As an extension to our Summer Transition Series webinar programs, we are excited to announce three immersive and in-person day trips! Trips are designed: Enjoy a Day at the Lake with fellow new Duke Graduate and Professional students – a fun filled morning at NC State Parks – Jordan Lake. Tentative Itinerary*: Wednesday, July 26 *Itinerary and activities are subject to change Additional information: Communication Timeline: (Selected students will be notified by July 10)
A native of Dallas, North Carolina, by way of Long Island, New York, Nicole (she/her/hers) received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Elizabeth City State University in 2006 and a Master of Science in Athletic Administration from North Carolina Central University in 2010. She currently serves as Associate Director, Career Readiness. While pursuing her Master’s at NCCU, Nicole held multiple roles within the Athletic Department as the Graduate Intern later transitioning to a full-time position as the Athletic Academic Advisor and Champs Life Skills Coordinator. This would lead to a 16-year career within Collegiate Athletics working with HBCU,…
GET READY TO HAVE FUN! All new-to-Duke students will engage in an exciting experiential orientation model. Students will be orientated to Duke and Durham through a thematic-based orientation group emphasizing small-group interaction, upper-class mentorship, and fun throughout each day. Throughout Orientation Week, you will grow close to your group, participate in Duke traditions, take field trips, learn about Duke campus and resources, make meaningful relationships, and learn what it means to be a Duke student. First-year students will participate in one of the thematically-based orientation projects, and transfer students will participate in their own uniquely designed project. We are thrilled…
Schools and Childcare Durham Public Schools For children ages 5-18. Durham Public Schools is Durham’s free public school system. The Duke International Student Center has an introductory guide to public schools in Durham that outlines enrolling your student, required vaccines, enrolling in English as a Second Language programs, and more. Childcare For children under 5 years of age. Childcare is not subsidized in the U.S., so families should expect to pay for childcare for children who are not yet school aged.The Graduate School at Duke does offer a childcare subsidy for PhD students. There are a range of options from…