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The first program I ever planned as a Springboard Fellow at Jewish Life at Duke, over three years ago, was an alternative, meditative Rosh Hashanah service. I spent weeks preparing… When the day finally arrived, I felt both excited and nervous — until only three students showed up.
Jewish Life at Duke is delighted to announce that Jessica Seinfeld, P’23, ’25, ’28 will deliver the 2025 Duke Jewish Baccalaureate Ceremony keynote address.
The Balthrop-Cassidy Fellowship is a special opportunity for recent graduates to transform Duke into an even more welcoming, inclusive, and safe community.
Your senior year is a milestone worth celebrating—make it unforgettable with a professional senior portrait! These portraits will be taken in both business attire and cap and gown (provided), giving you the perfect keepsake to mark your achievements. Appointments are limited, so be sure to schedule your session in advance to secure your spot. Senior Portrait Dates & Locations: This is your opportunity to be part of a timeless Duke tradition and capture a moment that will last a lifetime. Don’t wait—click here to schedule your photo session today! For any questions, feel free to reach out to vah20@duke.edu or…
At Duke, our Division of Student Affairs helps operate every area of campus life outside the classroom — including dining, student health and wellness, our identity and cultural centers, and more. We do this with a specific mission in mind: creating a campus-wide culture of belonging that empowers all Blue Devils to achieve success in their academic work and beyond. On this Giving Tuesday, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey. By supporting our work, you contribute to a legacy of excellence and inclusivity that defines the Blue Devil spirit. Here are 5 ways your gift can…
Ebony Kalin (T’28) joined Duke University in Fall 2024 as the first Australasian Student admitted as part of the early admissions process. Ebony plans to study public policy and political science while in Durham. As one of 13 students currently enrolled at Duke from New Zealand, Ebony proudly joins us from Te Paepae o Aotea, a bilingual Māori and English high school in Hāwera, South Taranaki, New Zealand. The school’s mission is deeply rooted in serving its community, and its’ whakatauākī (proverb): ‘Kia eke atu ki Taupaenui o te tangata’ challenges the school to instill in their students the tools…
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…
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…
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.
2024 Grad/Prof Student Day Experience – #2 Duke Gardens & Nasher Museum [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: DukeArts presents tours of the majestic Duke Gardens and the Nasher Museum. Explore the beauty of the renowned Sarah P. Duke Gardens and sample the world-class exhibits at the Nasher Museum of Art. Conclude with lunch and an immersive arts activity. (Did you know that DukeArts offers free workshops for students? Visit Duke Arts Create to learn more!)…
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 Duke Jewish Alumni Network invites Duke Jewish alumni, allies, and friends to kick off 2024 with a series of regional happy hours in select cities across the United States in March and April. These are fun, informal opportunities to meet with fellow Duke Jewish Alumni Network (DJAN) members.