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Jewish Life at Duke is delighted to announce that Professor Aaron P Dinin will deliver the 2024 Duke Jewish Baccalaureate Ceremony keynote address.
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…
Celebrate Hanukkah with Jewish Life at Duke with a virtual candle lighting featuring special guests Duke Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer and Duke President Vincent Price!
Duke Students dove deep into Judaism, plastic pollution, and environmental stewardship on Alternative Spring Break Trip with Jewish Life at Duke
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…
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.
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…
Destress Sessions – Month of November Strategies for managing stress include limiting media intake, practicing self-care, connecting with supportive friends, and considering additional assistance. To help you with the necessary tools, DuWell offers facilitated calming moments, including meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques for reducing stress. The Duke Identity & Cultural Centers are resources for students who are seeking community throughout the month of november. Our Identity & Cultural Centers include: Center for Multicultural Affairs, Center for Muslim Life, Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, Duke International Student Center, Jewish Life at Duke, Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, and the Women’s Center. November 6 Program Location…
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…
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…
The Inclusion Workshop not only enhanced cohesion within the Mathematics Department but also showcased Student Affairs’ unwavering dedication to belonging and inclusion.
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: …