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“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” – Malcom X Black Book The Black Book is a publication that contains useful information on Black faculty and staff in student services as well as information on resources catered towards Black students. The Black Book is your guide to popular barbershops and hair salons, local places of worship, restaurants and much, much more. The Black Book is produced annually and distributed to all first-year students that attend the African and African-American Student Reception held at the beginning of the academic calendar….
WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU TO CAMPUS! The staff from the Office of New Student and Family Programs is here to provide a warm welcome and support to incoming first-year and transfer students through transition. We believe that orientation is more than a week! The orientation process is divided into three phrases: Summer Engagement, Experiential Orientation, and Beyond O-Week! Get ready to start your journey and transition to Duke. START HERE! Summer Engagement Experiential Orientation Beyond O-Week Contact Us! We are here to answer your questions. For timely response to your questions, email us at studentorientation@duke.edu or call our office at 919-684-3511. Learn…
Bailey Bogle (she/her) works as a Balthrop-Cassidy Fellow in the Dean of Students office, where she focuses on educating students on healthy relationships and contributing to Duke’s sexual misconduct prevention efforts. She is passionate about creating positive cultural change on campus by helping students develop relationship skills like boundary-setting and healthy communication. She’s been in this role since January, 2021, after obtaining a B.A. in 2020 from Duke with a major in English and minor in philosophy. In her free time, Bailey enjoys running, making ice cream, and spending time with her rescue dog and cat. She also likes reading…
Let’s Learn and Grow The Mary Lou Williams Center prides itself on being an additional resource for the Black community at Duke. See below how we’ve taken strides to make our mark through trainings and additional information for our communuity. Blackness: Yours, Mine & Ours (Part I) The Blackness: Yours, Mine, and Ours Discussion Series provides a safe space for Black-identified students, staff, and faculty to engage in open conversations on the joys, challenges, complexities, and beauty of developing a Black racial identity. We encourage participants to lean into their authenticity as we, together, explore the diverse and rich perceptions…
In accordance with the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) policy, this page outlines how students can host events involving alcohol in alignment with university policy and procedures. The AOD policy applies to undergraduate students, student organizations, and quad councils. Federal, state, and local laws apply. Guidelines for Events Involving Alcohol Determine the type of event involving alcohol you would like to have (only one type per event) Licensed service Bring your own (BYO) Host provided Reserve space, if required, for the type of event you are hosting using SpaceFinder.Some smaller spaces in residence halls do not require reservation. Check with…
Wellness is an integration of many dimensions. Each dimension of wellness is essential in maintaining harmony and balance in our lives. Moments of Mindfulness Providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. Current Activities Mindfulness Learn specific skills to help calm and focus your mind to help manage stress and reduce anxiety. Upcoming Classes Wellness Self-Assessment Discover ways to successfully implement healthy lifestyle behaviors across the dimensions of wellness. Get Started Learn More Duke Mindfulness Developed right here at Duke, Koru Mindfulness is an evidence-based program specifically designed for teaching mindfulness and meditation…
Keeping the connections strong beyond graduation! Class of 2022, Final Honors Class of 2023, Final Honors Mission Statement Were you aware that there are 9 regions with active Duke Black Alumni Chapters? If you live in DC, Atlanta, South Florida, Philadelphia, Northern California, Southern California, Charlotte, NY/NJ, or Durham search for your local DBA Chapter on Facebook and get connected! Connect with current black alumni through the Duke Black Alumni, The Mary Lou Williams Center graciously extends a warm welcome back to all alumni. Here you can find information on short updates about the Center’s activities and current events as well…
Corey Pilson (he/him) is one of two inaugural Balthrop-Cassidy Fellows in the Dean of Students office. in his current role, he educates students on healthy relationships with the ultimate goal of preventing instances of sexual assault on campus. He also works to give Duke students the tools to center wellness and respect in all of their relationships. Corey started in December of 2020, after obtaining his B.A. from Duke earlier that year with a major in political science. Outside of the office, Corey enjoys photography, graphic design, and playing video games
Mindfulness Learn skills to manage stress and reduce anxiety. Developed right here at Duke, Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults is an evidence-based program specifically designed for teaching mindfulness and meditation as way to manage stress and reduce anxiety. You will learn specific skills that help calm and focus your mind, including breathing exercises, guided imagery, body scan, and more! Over 1,000 Duke undergraduate and graduate students have been trained through MIEA, so you’re in good company. Free Guided Meditations Breathe Awareness Download audio Belly Breathing Download audio Listen to free guided meditations from the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA formerly known as Koru Mindfulness) to…
Meet the Dedicated Individuals Who Keep JLD Running Smoothly Jewish Life at Duke Professional Staff Joyce Gordon Director for Jewish Life at Duke Meet Joyce Rabbi Elana Friedman Campus Rabbi and Jewish Chaplain Meet Rabbi Elana Aviv Sheetrit Associate Director for External Relations Meet Aviv Rebecca Ezersky Assistant Director Meet Rebecca Seth Wittenberg Springboard Social Justice Fellow Meet Seth Orel Peretz Heyman Winter Israel Fellow Meet Orel Nancy Cripps Staff Assistant Meet Nancy Student Intern Team 2024-2025 Sam Berlan Office Intern Maddy Ganz Office Intern (Shabbat & Holidays Focus) Lizzy Glazer Communications Intern Advisory Board The Advisory Board for Jewish…
Moments of Mindfulness Providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. The Moments of Mindfulness are weekly activities designed to create community and foster connection. No registration is needed; just be prepared to check in upon arrival. To learn more about these activities and to obtain a detailed description of them, please visit DukeGroups. West Campus Current Activities Monday Time Location Hatha Yoga 11 AM – 12 PM Student Wellness Center, Room 148 Meditative Art 5 – 6 PM Student Wellness Center, Room 148 Guided Meditation 6 – 7 PM…
Find the information you need. See information on scholarships, resources for nursing parents, and much more! Frequently Asked Questions Where can I change my legal name and legal sex listed in Duke Records (and other biographical and demographic records)? https://registrar.duke.edu/student-resources/biographical-and-demographic-changes/ Where can I find info on scholarships for LGBTQ+ students? Two scholarships that might be of interest to Duke students are listed below. Know of any others? Feel free to email us at csgd@studentaffairs.duke.edu. The Carolinas LGBT Scholarship FundThe Carolinas LGBT Scholarship is awarded annually to a student from North or South Carolina attending Duke University who receives need-based aid…