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A chilly week is ahead of us, so we wanted to share a quick heads-up about the weather and how to prepare. Here’s what you need to know: Cold Weather Incoming An extended stretch of bitterly cold weather is expected through Thursday morning. Daytime highs will only reach the upper 20s to mid-30s, so be sure to layer up when heading out. Early mornings will be especially frosty, with low temps ranging from the upper single digits in colder spots to low-to-mid teens elsewhere. Don’t forget your gloves, scarves, and hats to stay cozy! Light Snow Possible Tuesday Night While…
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…
Happy Reunion Weekend! Join the Jewish Life at Duke at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life for special reunion events on April 12-14, 2024.
On January 29th, Duke students, faculty, and staff each received a unique link to the 2024 Campus Culture Survey. This initiative is a critical resource for ensuring that Duke lives up to its goals of fostering a campus community where every Blue Devil feels valued and supported. By spending 15-20 minutes of your time completing this year’s survey, you can help shape the future of Duke for years to come. Survey responses are due February 16th. If you don’t see a link in your inbox, check your spam folder! Implemented in 2021 First announced in President Price’s 2020 Juneteenth message,…
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…
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.
Grad/Prof Spring Resource Fair – Jan 31, 2025 COME TO THE RESOURCE FAIR AND ENTER1 A SWEEPSTAKES TO WIN A $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP! TABLE OF CONTENTS: GENERAL INFO: The Duke Student Affairs office of Graduate and Professional Student Services (GPSS) is excited to offer the Graduate and Professional Student Resource Fair taking place on Friday, January 31st from 1-4 PM in Penn Pavilion on West Campus. The Resource Fair is a great opportunity to connect with over 50 Duke and Durham resources, offices and organizations. Additionally, students2 will have the opportunity to enter a sweepstakes with one of the vendors to…
“Jewtinos at Duke” student affinity group celebrates Jewish and Latino heritage.
This MLK Day weekend, the Duke community celebrated the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From Duke Chapel to K-Ville, Blue Devils gathered to remember, honor, and enact the values that Dr. King championed throughout his life. This year’s events demonstrate how deeply Dr. King’s message continues to resonate with the Duke family. Here are a few highlights from this past weekend. Duke Centennial Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration On Sunday, Blue Devils packed into Duke Chapel for the Duke Centennial Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, featuring keynote remarks from Duke alumnus and Board of Trustees member Grant…
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…
As an extension to our Summer Transition Series webinar programs, we are excited to announce immersive, in-person day experiences!
First Big Week is back! First Big Week is the first week of classes (plus the surrounding weekends) and runs from August 27 through September 4 this year. The week is packed full of events to help students connect with each other and to campus. The schedule includes academic, social, spiritual, and service events, and so much more. See below for the full schedule. Saturday August 27, 2022 Interfaith Service Project 9:00am-1:00pm East Campus Contact: Rev. Kathryn Lester-Bacon (kathryn.lester.bacon@duke.edu) Spark Summit 2022 10:00am-2:00pm West Campus The Spark Summit is a space for grounding the sophomore experience at Duke….