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Duke’s Table Talk program is an unparalleled opportunity for graduate and professional students to have meaningful conversations with faculty, gain insights into their fields, and build lasting professional relationships. Graduate and Professional Student Services (GPSS) provides funds for you to grab a meal with a Duke faculty or staff member. Apply for Table Talk by January 28, and we’ll take care of the funding. You just have to bring the conversation. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 questions guaranteed to spark conversation with your Table Talk guest. 1. How did you first get interested in your field? This…
2024 Grad/Prof Student Day Experience – #3 Downtown Tour & Durham Bulls Baseball Game [NOTE: This event has already occurred.] As an extension to our 2024 Summer Transition Series webinar sessions, Graduate and Professional Student Services is excited to announce six immersive in-person Day Experiences! Day Experiences are designed: The Office of Off-Campus & Community Life brings you a fun two-part activity; “Discover Downtown Durham.” Learn more about your new hometown with a tour of downtown Durham. Afterward, take in the excitement of a Durham Bulls baseball game. Tentative Itinerary*: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Overview: *Itinerary and activities are subject to change …
Staying at Duke / in Durham this summer and looking for things to do? Here are just a few options!
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…
April 8th, 2024 This February, the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity (CSGD) at Duke University embarked on a remarkable journey to reimagine Valentine’s Day, hosting a special Kickback Friday Event with a non-traditional theme for the holiday. In the spirit of inclusivity and celebration, the CSGD aimed to create a safe and fun environment for queer, trans, and allies to socialize, demonstrating to Duke students the importance of validating and embracing all forms of love within the LGBTQIA+ community through the infusion of a unique aesthetic. A Different Kind of Red To explore different kinds of love on Valentine’s…
The Table Talk pilot is a proud inaugural recipient of the Heaton-Blackshear Innovation Grant. *Click here to apply for Table Talk for the Spring 2024 semester. Table Talk is simple! Selected students will have access to funds to take a faculty or staff member to a meal on campus. Talk about your personal and professional goals, your favorite TV show, the Duke/Clemson football game, time travel, or anything you want! Enjoy yourself, then tell us all about your experience. Why? Because informal interactions with faculty and staff outside of the classroom can help you find pathways to success while you’re at…
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…
As an extension to our Summer Transition Series webinar programs, we are excited to announce immersive, in-person day experiences!
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.
April 4th, 2024 Duke University boasts a diverse community, and as the academic year comes to a close, it’s time to honor the achievements and journeys of its graduating students. The university hosts a series of graduation ceremonies, each with its own unique significance and purpose. First up is Lavender Graduation, a heartfelt celebration that recognizes the accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ and ally undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. At this ceremony, participants receive a rainbow tassel, certificate, and a special gift from the Duke LGBTQ Network. It’s not just a farewell to Duke; it’s a beacon of inspiration for future generations….
Over the last 4 months, the Center for Muslim Life (CML) has facilitated five sessions of our training entitled, “Been Here, Still Here: History of Muslims and Islamophobia in the United States,” a two-hour interactive workshop that provides an introductory examination of the history and presence of Muslims and Islamophobia in the U.S.
As students and their families arrive back on campus, Duke Student Health (DSH) has provided important guidance for those who may experience COVID-19 symptoms or test positive for the virus. It is crucial to remember that if a student’s condition appears to be an emergency, they should be directed to call 911 immediately. Updated CDC Guidance for Respiratory Viruses The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has integrated COVID-19 guidance into its general recommendations for respiratory viruses. Here’s what students need to know: Health Services and Testing DSH continues to offer resources for students who need testing and care: …