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April-Autumn Jenkins (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works in Gender Violence Prevention. She has worked at Duke since 2016, where she previously served as a Psychotherapist and Gender Violence Educator in the Women’s Center. April-Autumn has been supporting and advocating for survivors of sexual misconduct for over 20 years. She is also highly experienced in developing and leading prevention-based training programs, and she has educated students at universities across the country. She holds a M.S.W. from N.C. State University and a B.A. in sociology from Huston-Tillotson University. In her free time, April-Autumn enjoys fashion and spending time…
Jewish Life at Duke engages, advocates for, and supports all Jewish students at Duke. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities to connect, get involved, explore your roots and enrich your experience at Duke. No matter how you want to engage, we’ve got you covered! Shabbat at the Freeman Center Jewish Life at Duke celebrates Shabbat each Friday night that classes are in session and welcomes all members of the Duke community to join us! Every Friday, Rabbi Elana and student leaders lead the community in candle lighting and a non-denominational, pluralistic Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00pm. After we share…
Adrienne Allison (she/her) works in the Office of Institutional Equity as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, overseeing Duke’s policies and procedures relating to sexual misconduct and other forms of harassment and discrimination. In addition to this, she uses her legal training to serve as a compliance investigator for reports of discrimination or harassment involving Duke employees. Adrienne joined Duke in 2021, after working as a Title IX Coordinator at UNC-Chapel Hill and a Director at Disability Rights North Carolina. She holds a J.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill, where she also obtained her B.A. in women’s studies and English. In her free…
How We Can Help Wellness Promotion Manage your stress. Reduce your anxiety. Learn more Alcohol & Other Drug Resources Keeping yourself and others safe. Learn more Sexual Health & Healthy Relationships Helping you make informed, safe, and healthy decisions. Learn more Request a Program or Workshop We are available to facilitate discussions and present interactive workshops on a variety of wellness topics and can adapt any workshop to meet the needs of your group. Email Us Our Staff Tom Szigethy Director and Associate Dean of Students Email Tom Sara Campbell Associate Director Email Sara Michelle Johnson Assistant Director Email Michelle…
Helping Us All Become Open-Minded Global Citizens. Duke International Student Center offers diverse cross-cultural programs to help students, scholars, and Duke community members from all over the world connect with and learn from each other. The more we interact and engage, the easier it is to become an open-minded global citizen. Please click on each program title to expand the section and learn more. Please note all programs are subject to change. Spanish Conversation Club Are you interested in speaking the second-most spoken and studied language in the United States? Practice your conversation Spanish and meet people from around the world,…
Asexuality Information and Resources What is asexuality? Asexuality is the simple absence of sexual attraction, regardless of the gender of either person. Like other sexualities, asexuality exists on a spectrum (more on this later). Many asexuals experience other forms of attraction, such as romantic attraction, and often engage in intimate personal relationships. Asexuality relates only to sexual attraction, not sexual behavior or sexual desire (libido) *; in other words, Some asexuals have sex for any number of reasons, and others do not; some asexuals masturbate, and others do not. Some asexuals have an active libido; some have a reduced or weak libido; others…
Victoria Krebs (she/her) works in the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, providing outreach and support for all students who report or are accused of harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct. She’s been at Duke since 2015, and in 2020 she began working on adaptable resolution cases, which offer students the option to resolve cases of harassment or misconduct outside of the formal conduct process. She holds a J.D. from the University of Tennessee, a M.S. in education from the University of Rochester, and a B.A. in psychology from Vanderbilt University. Outside of Duke, Victoria enjoys spending time with her…
We are committed to working toward an affirming campus community. CSGD is dedicated to supporting students, staff, faculty and alumnx with marginalized gender identities and gender expressions. Language, including the thoughtful and conscientious use of pronouns, is one important step towards an affirming campus. We encourage all members of our community to share and ask others for their pronouns. Introduction to pronouns Pronouns are the words that we use to refer to a person in place of their name. Pronouns are helpful linguistic tools, but they also are meaningful tools to communicate identities and experiences. Examples of usage: He/him: Jordan…
Aviv Sheetrit (she/her/hers) serves as Associate Director for External Relations, working behind the scenes to engage donors, alumni, and friends of Jewish Life at Duke. Aviv oversees JLD’s fundraising efforts, communications strategy, and alumni engagement programs, partnering with alumni and parents who are passionate about supporting and advocating for Duke’s Jewish community. She loves seeing the impact made possible by supporters when students reflect about finding their community at JLD, the transformative experiences they had, or the lifelong friends and mentors they made. She also loves taste-testing the rotating Weekly Special at the Freeman Center Café! Aviv was born in Jerusalem,…
Amy Johndro (she/her) serves as the Gender Violence Intervention Coordinator at Duke. She is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with over 22 years of experience as a case manager, therapist, and department manager. She became a social worker to help those who have experienced gender violence, and she is passionate about ensuring individuals have the support they need through evidence-based, culturally sensitive interventions. She holds a M.S.W. from Michigan State University and a B.S. in social work from Eastern Michigan University. Amy and her partner moved to North Carolina in 2007. She finds peace in nature and…
Discover the rich history Dukes LGBTQ community. Since the formation of the Duke Gay Alliance in 1972, LGBTQ community has continued to grow its voice and thrive on campus. The following documents detail this history from 1972 to the present, including information on student and faculty groups, alumnx networks, and institutional changes. A narrative history of LGBT life at Duke.By: Jess McDonald, Lumen Scholar from Elon University Introduction The Early Years: Promise and Struggle (1972-1978) The Conservative Era & AIDS Backlash (1979-1987) Rekindling Momentum on Campus (1988-1995) The Creation of an Institution (1994-2000) A Continuing Evolution (2000-2010) Conclusion: More Visibility,…