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ORIENTATION IS MORE THAN A WEEK! Orientation is more than a week! The beauty of Duke is that there are endless resources and opportunities available to students, and it will take far more than a week (or semester) to discover them. The office of New Student and Family Programs partners with a host of campus partners to make sure that you are introduced to the campus resources you need the most when the time is right. During the fall semester, we are excited to introduce Welcome Weeks. Throughout the first month of the fall semester, some of the largest on-campus…
Event Planning Resources Here are Duke resources to help you plan your event on campus. Conference & Events Services Duke Event Calendar DukeGroups Event Policies Parking & Transportation Space Finder Planning Guide Below are checklists for each stage of the event process Event Conceptualization Develop the initial idea and objectives for the event Event Concept To develop the concept of any event it is important to consider the following: Name of Event Date of Event Time of Event Location of Event Event Coordinator/Contact Person Description of Event Target Audience To identify your target audience, ask yourself the following: Who: Which…
Staying at Duke / in Durham this summer and looking for things to do? Here are just a few options!
Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Jared earned his MA in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership from Tufts University. Before joining the Duke Career Center, Jared worked to provide holistic care to first generation, low-income, and students with undocumented status at Tufts University’s FIRST Resource Center. As the Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging, He is responsible for creating opportunities and access for underrepresented and marginalized student populations at Duke. In this role, He will work closely with Student Leaders, Cultural and Identity Centers, and various offices tasked with supporting these student communities to enhance the resources for and experiences…
Tips for Conducting a Housing Search Near the Duke University Marine Lab 1. The phone will be your best friend. Start by calling property management companies rather than looking on websites. Websites can be out of date, and many properties are never event listed. Call weekly to ask about availability. 2. Ask about off-season rentals. If possible, ask about off-season rentals rather than year-long leases. A number of management companies have owners that will rent to students from late August to mid-May. 3. Consider other short-term options. Some students use Airbnb or VRBO to find housing. 4. Timing is everything….
Before joining the Career Center Team as Assistant Director, Employer Relations for Science & Sustainability and Arts & Entertainment in July 2022, Margi served as Senior Assistant Director in the Duke Undergraduate Admissions Office for twelve years and as the inaugural Director of Selection and Recruitment for the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program for seven years. She previously worked for five years in the UNC-Chapel Hill Admissions Office. Throughout her career, Margi has valued forging, cultivating, and strengthening relationships; helping students find the perfect fit; and creating and implementing innovative, engaging on-campus programming. She holds a B.A. in English with Honors…
Gender Inclusive Restrooms List and Map View an interactive map of all gender inclusive restrooms on campus here. Is there a gender inclusive restroom in your building that isn’t listed? Fill out this form. If incorrect information is listed below please contact us with the updated information. Information for nursing parents can be found in our FAQ section. You can find it by navigating the sidebar from our main page. West Admissions, On left after entering building Allen Building, Two in Brodhead Suite Alumni House, Under stairs, left of front desk Ambler Tennis Stadium, 1 restroom Brodhead Center, Ground Floor, 058T…
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A native of Greensboro, Carl Thompson received his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, before attending Argosy University where he received his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Economics. Before joining the Duke Career Center, Carl had more than 7 years of experience working in higher education as a career counselor and a student services coordinator for the institutions of Rockingham Community College, Forsyth Tech, and Alamance Community College. Prior to that, he worked in the private industry as a professional development specialist and for the NC Department of Commerce as a career counselor. Devoted to…
Providing a continuum of care. Wellness Promotion Manage your stress. Reduce your anxiety. Learn more Mental Health Services Addressing a wide range of life circumstances that affect your ability to thrive. Learn More Medical Services Not feeling so great? See how we can help. Learn More Alcohol & Other Drug Resources Keeping yourself and others safe. Learn more Nutrition Resources & Information Helping you develop lifelong, healthy eating patterns. Learn More Gender Violence Education and Outreach Helping create a campus culture free from violence. Learn more The Student Wellness Center The Wellness Center, located in the heart of West Campus,…
On Thursday March 30th, the Duke Women’s Center celebrated the 2023 WomC Awards in the President’s Suite of the Wallace Wade Stadium. For the first time since COVID-19, women, femme students, and our gender equity allies gathered to celebrate a year’s long fellowship with fun, food, and great conversation! Author and Duke Alum Caralena Peterson came to talk to us about her new book, The Effortless Perfection Myth, and its impact on the psyche of women and femme-identified college students. Rev. Racquel Gill of Duke Chapel also spoke at the event, giving thanks for the women who attended and giving…
Greg came to Duke during the famed summer of 2020 from Tufts University, where he served Executive Director of the Career Center since 2016. Greg has experience developing innovative and enduring partnerships between the career team and other campus partners, including Alumni Affairs, the First-Generation Center, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, and Athletics. He successfully developed and launched a “Designing Your Life” course for first-year students and oversaw the creation of numerous career and student-alumni global networking events. He is focused on outreach to employers and alumni across a wide range of industries and nonprofit sectors and works to…