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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.
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…
Duke’s Grad/Prof Table Talk program is more than just a meal – it’s a platform for career-enriching conversations between Duke students and faculty. Thanks to the Heaton-Blackshear Innovation Grant, the Table Talk pilot provides funding for graduate and professional students who want to invite a faculty or staff member to lunch at one of Duke Dining’s approved locations. Associate Dean of Students Genille Anderson, who developed Table Talk, modeled it after Duke’s FLUNCH program, which funds similar networking opportunities for undergraduates. So far, nearly 50 graduate and professional students have taken us up on the offer, meeting with Duke professors and…
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 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.
Duke Students dove deep into Judaism, plastic pollution, and environmental stewardship on Alternative Spring Break Trip with Jewish Life at Duke
Hundreds of student clubs and organizations will be present to showcase their groups and invite students to learn more. The event is open to all Duke students and will take place on Thursday, August 29 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on East Duke Lawn. Students are encouraged to visit Duke Groups (duke.campusgroups.com) to learn more about recognized student organizations at Duke. Table signups have closed and the finalized list of organizations is below. For more event information contact Student Involvement and Leadership (leadership@duke.edu). Event map: https://duke.is/dgfmap24 Confirmed Student Organizations: Adopt A GrandparentAll of the AboveAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc®alpha Kappa Delta…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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….