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Lydia McInnes (she/her) Assistant Director A North Carolina native, Lydia McInnes (MA) earned her Bachelor of Arts in Media and Journalism and Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2019. She then attended Arizona State University where she worked as a graduate assistant in the Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology while earning her Master of Arts in Gender Studies. At Duke, Lydia works within the department of Student Engagement as the Assistant Director of Gender Equity at the Duke Women’s Center. Working with campus and community partners, Lydia aims to…
Purpose of a Vigil A vigil is a period of watchful attention, often spent in quiet contemplation, typically held as a form of commemoration or in anticipation of an event. It involves a collective or individual act of maintaining awareness, commonly observed during times of mourning, reflection, or preparation. Hosting a Vigil at Duke University Who can host a vigil? Vigils must be hosted by a registered student organization or University department. If an individual student not connected to a student organization is interested in hosting a vigil, they should contact the Assistant Dean of Religious Life, Lyn Pace. Organizations must…
In 2020, Duke committed. Healthy relationships are the cornerstone of a successful collegiate experience In 2020, Duke committed to bringing healthy relationship education to every student, ensuring that it became an integral part of their academic journey. By actively promoting healthy relationships, we aim to foster a positive campus culture that centers on respect. At the heart of our philosophy lies the understanding that meaningful connections are integral to the well-being of all Duke students. How We Got Here Our mission was clear: to bring healthy relationship education to every student, ensuring that it became an integral part of their…
Our Programs GVEO develops and contributes a wide range of programs and events to increase awareness about gender violence, which includes sexual and relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment and more. We work to meet the needs of Duke students, faculty, and staff through our prevention efforts, promoting a culture of consent as well as a sense of community and belonging on campus. In our ongoing commitment to create a community free from violence, we are always seeking new ideas and opportunities to collaborate. We deeply value the expertise and experiences of our community members as we work together to foster…
A message to the Duke community: This letter is to reaffirm our institution’s steadfast commitment to preventing gender violence on our campus and within our community. We wish to highlight that it is of utmost importance to us that every member of our campus feels safe, supported, and respected. Gender violence, in its various forms, is an issue that affects individuals across all demographics and backgrounds. It undermines the very fabric of our community and creates barriers to achieving our collective goals of inclusivity and equality. It is our responsibility, as an educational institution, to actively address and combat this…
One of our goals for GVEO is to increase overall awareness around gender violence. Awareness months offer students and staff a way to be actively engaged in speaking about an issue related to gender violence. Through our observation of awareness months, we develop activities and events that encourage our community to discuss important topics related to violence prevention at Duke. October Relationship Violence Awareness Month October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM). The goal of RVAM is to raise public awareness around relationship violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. We know that one month is not enough…
Ramadan@Duke “And what is the reward of goodness, but goodness itself” [Quran 55:60] One of the most sacred months in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is observed as a month of fasting, reflection, and prayer. Many Muslims will fast from food & drink (including water) from dawn until some time around sunset. We estimate that nearly 400 of the Muslims at Duke will participate in the CML’s Ramadan programming. First Night of Taraweeh First Day of Fasting Last Day of Fasting Eid Ul-Fitr Tuesday, February 17th The CML follows the opinion of the Fiqh Council of North America and the Triangle…
In the Spotlight is an awards ceremony that recognizes Duke community members and student groups that have represented Duke in an exemplary way throughout the academic year. Individual Awards William J. Griffith University Service Award Distinguished Leadership Award Duke Cornerstone Award Fraternity/Sorority Life Member of the Year Fraternity/Sorority Life Emerging Leader of the Year Student Organization Advisor of the Year Fraternity/Sorority Life Greek Scholar Award Group Awards Fraternity/Sorority Life Chapter Program of the Year Student Organization Program of the Year Student Organization of the Year Fraternity/Sorority Life Duke Partnership for Change Award Fraternity/Sorority Life Greek Scholar Award Fraternity/Sorority Life Chapter…
Welcome to Duke! Experiential Orientation is an incredible weeklong immersion that gives new-to-Duke students the opportunity to dive into an engaging experience that builds community and fosters a sense of belonging around a shared interest. Combining experiential and immersive education with thoughtful team-building, engaging excursions, leadership development, and campus and community tours, this orientation model promises to be an incredible introduction to the Duke community. Project Transfer: Welcome to Duke! Whether or not it’s your first college orientation, PTransfer’s mission is to provide new-to-Duke transfer students a crash course in everything Duke. Expect three days of fun, as we teach…
Student organization storage is currently unavailable. An announcement will be made via public channels when it becomes available again. We apologize for the inconvenience. Student Organization Storage Guidelines To ensure the efficient use of storage facilities and maintain a safe and organized environment, the following guidelines have been established for recognized student organizations. Student organization spaces exist to provide storage and access to supplies related to the functions of the organization. The use of the student organization storage space is a privilege of being a recognized student organization. The Student Involvement and Leadership team reserves the right to revoke this…
Student Organization Calendar Below is the annual calendar of important dates for student organizations. Edit Event Date New organization application opens TBD New organization application closes TBD RSO requirements submission deadline Commencement Annual re-registration opens July 15 Duke Groups Fair table sign-ups open July 15 Duke Groups Fair table sign up closes August 15 Storage request form opens September 8 Storage request form closes September 15 Annual re-registration closes September 15 Late re-registration opens December 1 Late re-registration closes December 31 Student Organization Requirements Below are the annual requirements for student organizations. Edit Requirement Undergraduate RSO Graduate/Professional RSO Department Sponsored…
People and Places Please see below for contact information of individuals, student organizations, and campus/community partners of the veteran community. Faculty and Staff Pratt School of Engineering Michael GustafsonAssociate Professor of the Practice for Electrical and Computer Engineeringmrg@duke.edu Fuqua School of Business Amanda LairdAssociate Director, Executive MBA Programs amanda.laird@duke.edu Steve MisuracaAssistant Deanspm10@duke.edu The Graduate School Alan KendrickAssistant Dean for Graduate Student Developmentalan.kendrick@duke.edu School of Medicine Dean TaylorM.D., Professor, Faculty, Surgeon, Fellowship Director, Leadership Program Director School of Medicinedean.taylor@duke.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy Division Abby DillardPhysical Therapistabby.dillard@duke.edu Lindsay BallengeePhysical Therapistlindsay.ballengee@duke.edu School of Nursing Barbara TurnerProfessor of Nursing; Chair of the Health…