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Learn more about observing Ramadan at Duke. Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan is one of the most sacred months in the Islamic calendar. Muslims observe Ramadan as a month of fasting, reflection, and prayer. Many Muslims will fast from food & drink (including water) from dawn until some time around sunset. Nearly 400 of the Muslims at Duke participate in the CML’s Ramadan programming. This Ramadan comes at a particularly difficult time for the Muslim community. In recent months, millions of Muslims worldwide have been displaced, persecuted, and/or starved. Our students are watching homelands be destroyed. In this moment of crisis, we have…
We are excited to announce a milestone in our commitment to leadership education at Duke. On Monday, September 18, Student Affairs proudly launched the True North Leadership program, an initiative designed to reshape how we approach and teach leadership skills to our undergraduate students. Made possible by the generosity of the George Family Foundation, Duke True North Leadership begins a three-year pilot program, built upon the vision and success of Bill George’s True North: Emerging Leader Edition. Through the True North Leadership program, our aim is to facilitate the exploration of personal leadership capabilities while fostering profound relationships among our…
Heading out for winter break? Whether you’re in an on-campus residence hall or an off-campus apartment, here are some tips for keeping your belongings safe and your space in good condition for your return in January! Remove all… Trash, recyclable and perishable items, including any food or medication in your refrigerator. Unplug all… Appliances and electronics. Donate… Any unwanted clothing, appliances, and unopened non-perishable food. Most quads will have a designated collection area for donations. Check with your RC for details. Close and lock… windows, close blinds, shut off room lights, and lock room / apartment door.
The Inclusion Workshop not only enhanced cohesion within the Mathematics Department but also showcased Student Affairs’ unwavering dedication to belonging and inclusion.
The Jewish Medical Students Association (JMSA) was officially recognized by the Davison Council, the student government organization for the Duke Doctor of Medicine program, as a new student group, on February 23, 2024.
Empty Shabbat Dinner Display on Duke University Campus
On January 29th, Duke students, faculty, and staff each received a unique link to the 2024 Campus Culture Survey. This initiative is a critical resource for ensuring that Duke lives up to its goals of fostering a campus community where every Blue Devil feels valued and supported. By spending 15-20 minutes of your time completing this year’s survey, you can help shape the future of Duke for years to come. Survey responses are due February 16th. If you don’t see a link in your inbox, check your spam folder! Implemented in 2021 First announced in President Price’s 2020 Juneteenth message,…
As October kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Duke’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is bringing technology groups together as part of Duke Tech Week 2023.
Happy Reunion Weekend! Join the Jewish Life at Duke at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life for special reunion events on April 12-14, 2024.
In the spring of 2024, Duke University introduced a novel language course designed to foster conversational English skills within its diverse international community. Developed through a partnership between the English for International Students (EIS) program at The Graduate School, the Duke International Student Center (DISC), and the Office of Global Affairs (OGA), this initiative aimed to address a critical need for language support among postdocs, visiting scholars, and their families. Origin of Collaboration: Three Voices, One Vision Driven by the vision of Brad Teague, assistant dean and director of EIS, the collaborative effort of Teague, Eve Duffy from DISC, and…
The Duke Jewish Alumni Network invites Duke Jewish alumni, allies, and friends to kick off 2024 with a series of regional happy hours in select cities across the United States in March and April. These are fun, informal opportunities to meet with fellow Duke Jewish Alumni Network (DJAN) members.
On January 23, 2024 we hosted The Atlantic’s award-winning writer Yair Rosenberg at Duke. In a conversation moderated by recent Duke grad Niso Nahmiyas ’23, Rosenberg discussed antisemitism, anti-Zionism, the media, and the Israel-Hamas war.