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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…
Plan Profiles *All fees shown reflect plan costs for the 2024-2025 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….
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…
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…
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…
The Modern Day Lou Congratulations Class of 2024! Missed Final Honors? Click below to see the livestream! Watch Final Honors 2024 Our Core Values: Community “You can’t talk about the Black community at Duke without mentioning The Lou. It’s the center for Black everything” -T’25 Authenticity ” The Mary Lou Williams Center cultivates genuine experiences that encourage Black excellence.” -Staff Member Inclusion ” Personally, I’ve always felt a sense of comfort at The Lou. Even when I was a first year I would just go and sit in the space not talking to anyone just observing and understanding the culture….
Expand your cultural knowledge. The list below is a compilation of various articles and resources (campus and community) to assist individuals throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic. Campus and Community Resources Asian American & Diaspora Studies Balanced Plate & Nutrition Guides (includes culturally informed plates) Black Student Fund Center for Anti-Violence Education(workshops) Center for Urban and Racial Equity COVID-19 Community Resources COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Communities Downtown Durham Duke’s Assistance Funds El Centro Hispano Equality North Carolina Grab & Go Meals for Kids(distributed at multiple food pantries in NC) Immigrant Justice Accompaniment Skill-Share Immigrants Rising North Carolina Food Pantries North Carolina…
Connect, Community and Celebrate Join our Duke groups and register for upcoming events Newsletter 2024 Want to request support on promoting your next event? Or feel that friends of The Mary Lou would benefit from a resource or opportunity? Our biweekly newsletter is a perfect place for it to be showcased. Submit your events, opportunities and/or resources here. Join The mary lou newsletter Signature Programs Throughout the year, the Mary Lou Williams Center hosts a number of programs and events. Check below to see new and current events or learn more about our signature ” Mary Lou” events. …