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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,…
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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…
Welcome to Facilities, Planning & Operations The Student Affairs Facilities, Planning & Operations Department is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and functional environment for all students, faculty, and visitors. Our team manages a diverse portfolio of residence halls, ensuring they are well-maintained, accessible, and conducive to student life and learning. Submit a residence hall or office building work order request through FixIt FixIt is a centralized issue-reporting platform. Instead of navigating countless websites, we do all the rerouting for you. Submit a request How do I request pest control? Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., please contact…
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…
Whether you’re staying on campus / in Durham over the winter break or headed elsewhere, remember there are still resources available to you, wherever you are.
Sandhya grew up in California and received their bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Mary’s College of California. They have always been greatly invested in supporting and growing their community, and helping people flourish as the best versions of themselves. As Program Coordinator in the Career Center, Sandhya hopes to be able to continue to do so and mitigate the barriers to career and academic success faced by many students, especially those with marginalized identities, through events, outreach, support, and curating other resources. In their free time, they enjoy anime, K-pop, many aspects of transformative fandom, learning new languages, writing…
Mary Lou Day 2023 Mary Lou Day is the annual celebration of the namesake of the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture at Duke University. From 1977 until her death in 1981, Williams served as Duke‘s first Artist-in-Residence while supporting Duke’s African diaspora students. As an international jazz artist, Williams enjoyed a career that spanned over 50 years, making her one of the most significant female musicians in history. The 2023 Mary Lou Day program featured a short video of Mary Lou Williams history, a live jazz band, delicious food, and remarks from the staff of the Mary Lou Williams Center. More than 100 members of the campus community attended…
Christina Plante (she, her, hers) is an Assistant Director in the Duke Career Center and manages the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design Community. She has around 9 years of experience in career services and focuses on transitions and career exploration. Most recently, she was the Science and Sustainability Community Manager where she coached students interested in research, energy, environment, and sustainability. Christina joined the Career Center staff in August 2014 and advised master’s students in the Pratt School of Engineering. Here she managed job search work groups and predominantly coached international students through recruitment in the U.S. In August 2016, Christina…
Legal Assistance Landlord issues? Know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant! In North Carolina, your landlord must keep your housing fit and safe. As a tenant, you must pay your rent, keep your home clean, and not damage your home. Check out this guide to learn more about how to solve common landlord issues like making repairs and security deposits. Duke students can access free legal advice from an attorney through GPSG or DSG. Graduate students, click here to make an appointment. Undergraduates, Click here to make an appointment.
The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) announced Duke Dining as the recipient of a distinguished NACUFS Nutrition Award. Duke Dining received a Gold Award, the highest achievement, in the category of ‘Most Innovative Wellness and Nutrition Program’ for the “Ask Me” Allergen Awareness Program. The NACUFS Nutrition Awards recognize the outstanding nutrition and wellness programs implemented within collegiate foodservice programs to meet the needs of a dynamic student population. NACUFS member institutions across North America submitted entries in two categories – Most Innovative Wellness and Nutrition Program and Best Local Foods Recipe. NACUFS Chief Executive Officer,…