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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…
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…
When the Blue Devil Market opened at Duke one afternoon in October, Jill Solomon felt a cautious optimism. “I expected a good turnout, but I expected it to roll in slowly,” she recalled. “Maybe we’d have 300 people over two hours.” Her team counted 300 students in 20 minutes. By the end of the afternoon, more than 550 Duke students had scanned into Clocktower Quad to collect free produce, including fruits and vegetables sourced from North Carolina farmers. This new program, free and open to all Duke students for the first time, aims to expand students’ access to fresh, healthy…
Empty Shabbat Dinner Display on Duke University Campus
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…
2024 Family Weekend – DISC Family Weekend Come enjoy an opportunity to celebrate Duke’s Family Weekend with the Duke international community (undergraduates, graduates, and their families). Enjoy pizza, soft drinks, beer/wine, and arcade games at Boxcar Bar + Arcade with classmates and community members from around the world. Note: U.S. State-issued IDs or original passports are required for entry into Boxcar Bar + Arcade for adults, including students under 21.
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 …
Jewish students from Duke University bring the spirit of Purim and Shabbat to residents of Forest at Duke, fostering intergenerational bonds.
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.
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…
Jewish Life at Duke welcomes actor, comedian, and television star Joel McHale along with comedians Dan Levy, Leslie Liao, and Ariel Elias for “A Night of Comedy.”
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….