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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.
2024 Grad/Prof Student Day Experience – #4 Women’s Soccer 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 Women’s Center is proud to host an event for our women- and femme-identifying students. Join us and cheer on the Duke Women’s Soccer team as they take on UNC Wilmington. Enjoy a fun, low-pressure environment in which you can meet other first-year students, network, and begin building a supportive sisterhood for the rest of your…
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.
The Balthrop-Cassidy Fellowship is a special opportunity for recent graduates to transform Duke into an even more welcoming, inclusive, and safe community.
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…
Every year, students participate in Jewish Life at Duke’s B’nai Mitzvah program, which offers students who did not become b’nai mitzvah as pre-teens to take part in this milestone during their time at Duke.
Staying at Duke / in Durham this summer and looking for things to do? Here are just a few options!
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…
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…
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.
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…
Graduate Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW) events at Duke are an excellent opportunity for students to come together and engage in activities that promote social connections, foster a sense of belonging, and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. We recognize and appreciate the hard work and contributions of our Duke graduate and professional students and encourage students to engage in the events/initiatives designed specifically for you.