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One of the CMA’s core values is being student-centered. We believe that it is both academics and the co-curricular experiences that make up a student’s overall college experience. We offer a variety of services and initiatives that we believe will foster a positive holistic experience for undergraduate students beginning their first year through graduation. Below you will find resources regarding academic support, one-on-one advising, first year outreach, and financial support for student organizations to name a few. For additional questions or info please contact one of the professional staff Support focused on your needs. Academics Orgo Learning Community (OLC) OLC is…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024 in collaboration with the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture For the FULL Black History Month experience, click here! African Americans and the Arts Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. The Black History Month 2024 theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of “visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression.” (History) African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American…
Support the Women’s Center! Thank you for supporting the Duke Women’s Center. Your generous contribution allows us to continue to do feminist, womanist, socially-just work on Duke’s campus. If you’d like to make a donation, please click the button below or use this link to access the secure Duke Gifts page. Here, you can specify your gift amount, type, and frequency. You can also indicate that you would like your gift to remain anonymous, or if you would like to receive a personalized Women’s Center thank you note. If you have any questions about your gift or other donation-related affairs, please…
Shavonne Ross Staff Specialist she/her Check back soon to learn more about Shavonne! Phone: Office Phone: TBAFax: 919-681-7565 Email: shavonne.ross@duke.edu Office Location: 125 Science Drive101G Bryan CenterBox 90917Durham, NC 27708
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024 in collaboration with the Center for Multicultural Affairs African Americans and the Arts Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. The Black History Month 2024 theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of “visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression.” (History) African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion,…
Plan Profiles *All fees shown reflect plan costs for the 2023-2024 school year. Students who reside on campus must enroll in a dining plan. Your dining plan and Food Points plan are legal contracts between you and the university. Therefore, it is important to review your chosen contract carefully and file it for future reference. We offer several convenient ways to pay for food, including a variety of traditional dining plans (listed in the “read more” section below), Food Points and Flexible Spending Account (FLEX). These accounts, available to students, faculty and staff, virtually eliminate the need to carry cash on campus….
ASIAN/AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH 2024 Tending Gardens “The act of tending a garden involves the active and ongoing process of observing plants as they grow, and maintaining the garden in the appropriate conditions (U. of Aberdeen).” When we think about our communities and the people who make them, we ought to think of them as gardens: worthy of thriving and growing successfully. “Tending Gardens” as the theme of this year’s A/APIHM encompasses a range of metaphorical and literal meanings, emphasizing the care, cultivation, and nurturing of various aspects of life, society, or the self. This can symbolize the process…
CEF Applications are closed! Check back for Fall 2024. What is the Cultural Engagement Fund? The Cultural Engagement Fund (CEF) is a funding source for students groups that meet the following criteria: Is formally recognized or chartered by Duke University; Has an assigned fund code or account issued by Student Affairs Primarily benefits undergraduate students. Funding will be provided each academic year. Twice a year (once in the Fall and once in the Spring), The Center for Multicultural Affairs will call for funding proposals. Questions? Please email culturalengagementfund@duke.edu CEF MISSION STATEMENT The Cultural Engagement Fund (CEF), formerly known as the…
Planning an event can be as simple as reserving a room for your meeting or as complicated as planning a multi-day program with dozens of break-out sessions, meals and coffee breaks, providing attendee registration websites, making sure your event is environmentally friendly, and the list goes on. But the key to a successful event, no matter the size, is planning. Our team members are the primary campus contact point for services related to conferences and special events in the Campus Center and across campus. We can assist you in reserving a Campus Center space or coordinate equipment rental at another campus venue. Looking…
All Roads Lead to The Lou Our Mission The mission of the Mary Lou Williams Center at Duke University is to foster a safe and affirming community that supports the diverse needs of Black-identified people. Our Core Values Community Authenticity Inclusion Liberation Respect We Believe….. Black is not a monolith. That blackness is broad deep & diverse That our blackness should be celebrated, honored and affirmed. Blackness is beautiful That the legacy of our ancestors should be exalted. Black people deserve a space to be authentically and unapologetically liberated. Our History About Mary Lou Williams The Black presence in the…