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Many of you have already seen Interim Dean of Students and Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Debbie Heida around campus. With a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to supporting students, Dean Heida will serve as Interim Dean for the remainder of this academic year, ensuring our support for the well-being and growth of our students remains constant. Dean Heida brings with her more than four decades of experience in higher education. She held the role of Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Berry College for 14 years. Her impactful leadership and dedication…
At Duke Dining, we believe sustainability is holistic. From procurement to disposal, all stages of the sustainability journey are equally important. Duke Dining recognizes that the modern food system often pursues efficiencies and profit at the expense of environmental health, community well-being, and fair economic relationships. Faced with this reality, we eagerly take on the role of potential catalyst in this system. We believe being “sustainable” means operating deliberately—being intentional and thoughtful in how we feed the Duke community. Education and engagement are essential parts of our operational strategy and sustainability success. In short, sustainability—operating deliberately—isn’t optional for Duke Dining;…
Ben (he/him) is excited to be a part of the team that supports new students in their transition to Duke and walks alongside parents and families as they support their student from afar. A graduate of Duke, Ben is an educator and pastor who is committed to building communities where all have the access and opportunity they need to thrive. Before returning to Duke in 2022, Ben was a pastor in Cary, North Carolina and a high school history teacher in rural, North Carolina. He also helped launch of a new school in Durham and served as an admissions officer for international and…
*All housing process timelines are tentative and may be changed at the discretion of the Housing Assignments Office. These dates are subject to reasonable changes and each resident agrees to abide by such changes. Notification of changes to these dates is generally made by email to the resident’s University email account. August 2025 – May 2025 Last update 9/9/2024 August 2024 *All housing process timelines are tentative and may be changed at the discretion of the Housing Assignments Office. Thursday, 8/8: Summer Session II classes end. Friday, 8/9 thru Sunday, 8/11: Summer Term II final exams. Monday, 8/12: Summer Session…
It matters where our food comes from. Duke Dining has identified clear standards for the food it prefers to purchase. Beef Priority 1: Antibiotic, hormone, and growth promoter free Priority 2: Certified Humanely Raised Priority 3: Local (250 miles or state of North Carolina) Pork Priority 1: Antibiotic, hormone, and growth promoter free Priority 2: Certified Humanely Raised Priority 3: Local (250 miles or state of North Carolina) Chicken Priority 1: Antibiotic, hormone, and growth promoter free Priority 2: Certified Humanely Raised Priority 3: Local (250 miles or state of North Carolina) Priority 4: Certified Organic Turkey Priority 1: Antibiotic,…
Robert joined Duke University/Duke Dining in 2012 and oversaw major program transformations and renovations. Duke Dining has received numerous national awards and is recognized as one of the most innovative, dynamic, and cutting-edge collegiate dining programs in the country. Duke Dining is a self-operated dining program with over 50 dining locations that include 34 on-campus locations, Merchants-on-Points (MOPs-off-campus restaurants that deliver), and food trucks. A community-driven, sustainable, award-winning program, Duke Dining provides opportunities for culinary education and engagement with access to cooking classes, chef demos, nutrition and wellness events and special themed dinners throughout the academic year. Our goal is to provide a fresh-thinking, world-class experience, while nourishing the bodies and minds of the Duke community so they are prepared to reach their highest potential.
Robert has held Director positions at multiple universities on the East Coast including:
• University of South Carolina
• Virginia Tech University
• Greensboro College
• UNC Greensboro
When not at work Robert enjoys spending time outdoors with his grill, yard chores and exercising.
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Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan is one of the most sacred months in the Islamic calendar. Muslims observe Ramadan as a month of fasting, reflection, and prayer. Many Muslims will fast from food & drink (including water) from dawn until some time around sunset. We estimate that nearly 400 of the Muslims at Duke will participate in the CML’s Ramadan programming. Ramadan Communications Guide When does Ramadan begin? Some Muslims calculate Ramadan ahead of time while others wait until the new moon is sighted the night before. Therefore, to respect the diversity of our community, we avoid using decisive language about the start of…