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Rabbi Elana Friedman (she/her/hers) is the Campus Rabbi and Jewish Chaplain for Jewish Life at Duke. Since she came to Duke in 2015, Rabbi Elana has found deep meaning in working with Duke’s Jewish students: “I love being part of Jewish students’ journeys, and walking that walk with them; both asking and contemplating the big questions in life.” At Duke University, Rabbi Elana, as she’s known on campus, serves as chief Jewish educator and spiritual leader of the campus Jewish community. In her role as Campus Rabbi, she provides counseling for students, offers opportunities for Jewish learning, and serves as liaison…
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Get Ready for Family Weekend 2024: October 18-20! This is an annual tradition unlike any other! Duke’s Family Weekend provides the opportunity for undergraduate parents and families to engage in the life of the University and cultivate a deeper understanding of the Duke student experience. REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE! Click here to register. Check out the 2024 Schedule (the schedule below will continue to be updated through the start of Family Weekend 2024) and Family Weekend FAQ below to get a snapshot of what could be expected from this exciting weekend. Family Weekend 2024 Schedule Find FAQs below the schedule tabs! Thursday,…
Health Insurance Requirement All students are required to maintain adequate medical insurance during their enrollment at Duke University. You must complete either the enrollment or waiver process within the open enrollment period. Failure to do so will result in a delay in coverage or a charge for insurance you do not need. Duke offers a Student Medical Insurance Plan (SMIP) designed to meet the needs of students who have no insurance or who have inadequate insurance coverage in the Durham, NC area. Please review your coverage. While it may be acceptable for a waiver, it may not provide the kind…
What are the Cultural Affinity Spaces? The Cultural Affinity Spaces are physical places on campus that highlight and celebrate a given cultural identity. These spaces are meant for students to gather in community, encourage a sense of belonging, and celebrate the diversity within the student body at Duke. Spaces A/API BASE [Bridge to Action, Solidarity, and Education] (Bryan Center 037A) | Asian/American community space Black Student Affinity (Bryan Center 038) Disability Community Space (Bryan Center 033) Duke LIFE (Cultural Affinity Lounge, Bryan Center 036) | Low Income/First Generation community space La Casa (Bryan Center 037) | Latino/x/e community space Middle…
Our students connect to university identity & cultural centers through interest and/or identity. It is our intention in Student Affairs to deliver an array of international programs and services. We are committed to promoting student growth through exposure to and promotion of skills and experiences in Cultural Competency, meaning: SELF-AWARENESS: Having the consciousness of one’s social identities, cultures, biases, and perspectives, and the ability to understand what we bring to relationships and situations. UNDERSTANDING AND VALUING OTHERS: Knowledge and appreciation of the social identities, cultures, and worldviews of other people. KNOWLEDGE OF SOCIETAL INEQUALITIES: Understanding of the different forms of privilege and oppression…