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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,…
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,…
Find the answers to your frequently asked questions right here. We’ve gathered answers to the questions we hear the most. However, if your questions or concerns aren’t answered below, Duke students, please contact Kevin D’Arco, Senior Associate Dean of International Students. You can reach him via email at kevin.darco@duke.edu or by phone at 919-681-3922. Frequently Asked Questions What is Duke’s financial aid policy regarding undocumented and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students? Duke welcomes applications from undocumented and DACA students, and uses the same “need-blind” process as applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The need-blind model allows Duke…
Duke Dining’s Landfill Waste and Pollution Reduction Strategy: On-Going: Constantly and consistently educate the Duke community that the first, and most effective, step in reducing waste is not to create it in the first place and that reusable foodservice ware should always be our first choice. Phase 1: Remove non-recyclable and non-compostable disposable takeout items from all Duke Dining locations. Phase 2: Introduce a reusable takeout container program to encourage the use of reusable foodservice ware at Duke Dining locations. Phase 3: Survey post-consumer waste infrastructure in and around dining locations to identify the most effective locations for installing more…
Shamiece (she/her) spearheads marketing and communication for the office, such as The Blue Book, New Student and Family newsletters, and social media. She also advises Experiential Orientation projects and the Marketing and Communications committee within the Logistics team for Experiential Orientation. Shamiece is a retired military kid and calls Kansas: the Sunflower State home, where she attended Wichita State University and received her BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She also attended Valdosta State University in Georgia, where she received her M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership. Shamiece is passionate about empowering others to show up in spaces authentically and is…