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Durham Ordinances and Policies See below for the most important ordinances students need to know. Noise Trash Outdoor Maintenance Durham’s noise ordinance applies 24/7 but becomes stricter after 11pm: Before 11pm the noise level is 60 decibels, or the volume of 2 adults having a “normal” conversation. After 11pm, the noise level is 50 decibels, or the volume of 2 adults having a “quiet” conversation. Durham’s noise ordinance results in criminal consequences: you can be cited and have to appear in court for a violation. The noise ordinance covers “unreasonably loud” or “disturbing” noise and specifically prohibits amplified music after 11pm….
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
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)
Grace (she/her) spearheads parent and family initiatives including Family Weekend, advises Experiential Orientation Projects, and supports strategic planning for the First-Year Experience. Grace earned a B.S. in Mathematics and a B.A. in Religious Studies from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. After graduating, Grace worked as an admission counselor at her alma mater before going on to pursue her M.Ed in Higher Education Administration & Student Affairs at the University of South Carolina. In her free time, Grace can be found spending time with her husband and son, exploring local trails, playing board games, or watching lacrosse.
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…
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What is the Good Neighbor Program? The Duke Good Neighbor Program is Duke’s initiative to help students orient to life off campus by educating them about what it means to live in a residential neighborhood. We begin with “knock and talk” canvassing outreach of the near-campus neighborhoods in August and have periodic touchpoints throughout the year. What are the core beliefs of the Good Neighbor Program? We believe that living off campus is an important learning experience for students. We believe that it is our responsibility as a university to support students in learning what it means to be responsible…
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. Orientation Week begins the day after move-in and concludes the Friday before classes start. 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,…
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.
Calvin is a federal service member with the AmeriCorps serving here at Duke for a one-year term. She works to manage, evaluate, and improve food security programs across the university. Calvin hails from the University of Georgia with a background in food policy and nonprofit management.