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This MLK Day weekend, the Duke community celebrated the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From Duke Chapel to K-Ville, Blue Devils gathered to remember, honor, and enact the values that Dr. King championed throughout his life. This year’s events demonstrate how deeply Dr. King’s message continues to resonate with the Duke family. Here are a few highlights from this past weekend. Duke Centennial Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration On Sunday, Blue Devils packed into Duke Chapel for the Duke Centennial Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, featuring keynote remarks from Duke alumnus and Board of Trustees member Grant…
As an extension to our Summer Transition Series webinar programs, we are excited to announce immersive, in-person day experiences!
Our Summer Transition Series will help you: SCHEDULE: Additional sessions may be added throughout the summer. Check back for updates. All sessions will be from 9-10 AM EST Thursday, May 16 Search Tips for Off-Campus Housing in Durham, NCHosted by Off-Campus and Community Life Slide DeckRecording Tuesday, May 21 Overview of NC Immunizations Process Hosted by Duke Student Health Slide DeckRecording Thursday, June 6 Living on a Grad/Prof Student BudgetHosted by the Office of Student Loans and Personal Finance Slide DeckRecording Tuesday, June 11 Overview of the Student Accommodation Process & Community ResourcesHosted by Student Disability Access Office & Disability…
Last Wednesday, Duke’s Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) brought together more than 20 campus and community partners for a celebration of National Coming Out Day. Observed every year on October 11 — the anniversary of the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights and the first display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in Washington, D.C. — National Coming Out Day aims to combat homophobia and transphobia by recognizing the power of visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. The holiday also encourages LGBTQ+ individuals to come out and claim their identities proudly, as an act of resistance against discriminatory…
Coming together in times of crisis. It was quiet. As the moon cast a pale glow on the stones of the iconic Duke chapel, the campus lay enveloped by silence. Spring break meant that the usually bustling walkways and vibrant buildings were now empty and silent. Amidst this quietude, a distinct sound pierced through the darkness, a melodic recitation of surah al fatiha, the first chapter in the Qur’an. The sound of prayer cast tranquility and a sense of sacredness and serenity permeated the empty campus grounds from the open window of the Center for Muslim Life. On the evening…
Recipe Brown Stir-Fry Sauce: Yield – 3/4 c. ¼ c. Water 1 1/2 Tbsp. Tamari/Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp. Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing Wine (or Sherry Wine) ¾ tsp. Brown Sugar 2 tsp. Sesame Oil ¼ tsp. White Pepper, Ground 1 tsp. Chili Crisp 1 1/2 tsp. Cornstarch Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl and add to the hot pan with cooked vegetables and/or protein. Be sure to stir the sauce right before adding to keep the cornstarch suspended. Bring sauce to a boil. Sauce will thicken when it comes to a boil. Add a little water if…
The Inclusion Workshop not only enhanced cohesion within the Mathematics Department but also showcased Student Affairs’ unwavering dedication to belonging and inclusion.
On January 17, 2024, we welcomed to the Freeman Center family members of two hostages who were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 and remain captive in Gaza.
What’s Open? Dining Dining locations will have abbreviated hours beginning on Saturday, March 9, and some locations will be closed all week. Health & Wellness Student Health and CAPS will be open as normal during the week of Spring Break. Transportation Some bus routes may be operating on an alternate schedule. Campus Rec Wilson Rec and Brodie Gym will be operating on abbreviated hours during break. Offices The Academic Advising Center, Academic Resource Center, Identity & Cultural Centers, Housing & Residence Life, Visa Services, etc. will all be open during Spring Break should you need them or want to stop…
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.
Looking for ways to spend your long weekend over Fall Break? We’ve rounded up some of the exciting things to do around Duke, both on campus and in the greater Triangle.
Jewish Life at Duke and the Center for Muslim Life were recognized at the annual Student Affairs award ceremony with the 2024 Meaningful Inclusion award, which honors a team that addresses barriers to foster equity and belonging.