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Graduate Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW) events at Duke are an excellent opportunity for students to come together and engage in activities that promote social connections, foster a sense of belonging, and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. We recognize and appreciate the hard work and contributions of our Duke graduate and professional students and encourage students to engage in the events/initiatives designed specifically for you. All events are open to any Graduate or Professional student at Duke – we can’t wait to see you there! All Week Sunday, March 26 Out of the Darkness campus walk organized by…
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…
Our History Learn about the decades long history of Muslim Life at Duke Over the past 13 years, the Center for Muslim Life has served as the hub for Muslim Life at Duke, a home away from home for students, families, staff, faculty, and community members. The story of the Center for Muslim Life begins in 1998, when Imam Abdul Hafeez Waheed volunteered as the first Muslim Chaplain at Duke. As chaplain, Imam Waheed helped to organize and conduct Islamic religious services on campus and advocate for the needs of Muslim students at Duke, particularly a call for a space…
Ramadan@Duke Learn everything you need to know about Ramadan 1444 | 2023 at Duke! 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 101 and Communications Guide Ramadan 2023 Training for faculty & staff Ramadan Schedule First Night of Taraweeh expected: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 First Day of Fasting expected: Thursday, March…
Meet the professionals here to help students! Dr. Joshua Salaam Director and Muslim Chaplain Joshua Salaam has strong roots in the American Muslim community. He started attending national Muslim youth camps at the age of 12 and continued as a participant, counselor and speaker for over 30 years. Joshua entered the U.S. Air Force in 1995 and served as a Police officer for four years. He was a key contributor in establishing Friday prayer services on base for Muslim military members and went on to serve as an Imam in Goldsboro, NC for several years. After the military, Joshua immersed…
Leigh Ann Muth-Waring joined the Career Center in July 2013 with a background in career coaching, employer relations, academic advising, academic policy, and teaching. She is a member of the Employer Relations team and serves as the primary liaison to organizations who offer internships, early talent opportunities, or exploratory programs for first-year and sophomore level undergraduate students. In this role, Leigh Ann works with organizations from all industries and locations. She also acts as a knowledge source for companies who are in the beginning phase of developing their internship program as well as organizations who have established programs. Along with…
Housing and Residence Life (HRL) has many components that work together to make a total undergraduate living experience. Whether questions about Duke Houses, concerns about facilities, or information about a housing assignment process, this information will help you find the appropriate office to contact. For specific staff member information, please refer to our HRL Team page. East Campus Swift Campus West Campus Facilities & Operations Housing Assignments RA & GR Recruitment East Campus – Residence Life1400 West Main StreetBox 90776Main: 919-684-5320eastcampushrl@duke.edu 300 Swift AvenueDurham, NC 27708Phone: 919-684-5813upperclasscampus@duke.edu D104, House D, Craven Quad440 Chapel DriveDurham, NC 27708Phone: 919-684-5486upperclasscampus@duke.edu Work orders can be submitted…
Prior to coming to Duke in July 2003, Megan worked in residential real estate while earning a BA in Communication at NC State. Her prior experience includes building a 16-store restaurant franchise in the Midwest, creating wardrobe for a Las Vegas show and teaching, while traveling with the circus. In 2013, she earned her Master’s in Library Science from North Carolina Central University. Meg’s responsibilities at Duke include managing communication; reception and triage; logistics and marketing for events, programs and services; and multimedia support for the Career Center. She is a college advisor at Duke as well.
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.
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from North Carolina Central University , Sh’Maughn Wright discovered he wanted to engage with students in a different manner other than teaching. As a first generation college student from Goldsboro NC, he knew he wanted to serve students by helping them navigate the career development process and maintaining important aspects of their Mental Health. He went on to complete a dual Masters program from NCCU in Career Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Sh’Maughn is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and has experience in…