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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…
LA CASA Est. 2016 CMA: La Casa’s primary focus is to serve and preserve the history, culture, and experience of the Latinx/é/o communities at Duke University. This space was born out of student activism and is open to all students who identify and/or are in allyship with these communities. The space works toward providing an inclusive environment for all students. All are welcome. Latinx/é/o/a is not a monolith. Latinidad should be celebrated, for all of the racial and ethnic intersections that it is represented by. The term Latinx/é is used to encompass the intersections that exist in Latinidad. Including people…
Branded Templates These templates were created to streamline your communications. If you are having trouble accessing, please email us at SAComms@duke.edu. Link to Box Folder Training Accessibility We believe all web content needs to be accessible to people with a wide range of abilities. Student Affairs staff are encouraged to keep accessibility in mind when editing content for their web pages, social media posts, videos, and anything else that contributes to a person’s web experience. Duke’s web accessibility guidelines can be found here. Click on the buttons below for a few training resources that we’ve found relevant to our every…
High Holidays with Jewish Life at Duke Each year, all members of Duke community are invited to celebrate the High Holidays with Jewish Life at Duke. For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, both Reform and Conservative-style services are offered at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life and are open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members, regardless of background or religious affiliation. We also offer Tashlich at Duke Gardens, a ritual performed on Rosh Hashanah in which we visit a body of water and symbolically cast off our sins. Additionally, we offer free holiday meals for students including Rosh…
Kosher Grab & Go Meals Convenience and Flavor Sometimes you’re on East or West Campus and just want to grab a quick kosher meal. We are proud to offer Kosher Grab & Go Locations across campus. Kosher Grab & Go meals are prepared, packaged, and sealed at the Freeman Center Café, a kosher facility under rabbinical supervision, operated in partnership by Duke Dining and Jewish Life at Duke. Freeman Center Cafe for Made-to-Order Meals Made-to-order kosher meals are available for purchase at the Freeman Center Café. Click here for hours of operation, menu, and more. First-year students keeping kosher may…
Project Directors Project Directors for Duke Experiential Orientation experiences will lead community-building orientation projects that are the tapestry of Duke orientation. Projects will create an inclusive environment where new members of our community can build healthy relationships, learn about campus culture, and begin to acclimate to Duke. With the help of campus partners and the Office of New Student and Family Programs, Project Directors will facilitate these outcomes by co-designing a project schedule, developing and training a student staff, and leading the execution of their project. Each Project will have no more than two project directors, who will be expected…
Reach Out! If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback feel free to contact us at gveo@duke.edu. Request A Program or Workshop We are available to facilitate discussions and present interactive programs on gender violence prevention. We can adapt any workshop to meet the needs of your group. Fill out our form Check out our Upcoming Events on DukeGroups! GVEO Office The Wellness Center 305 Towerview DrRm 131ADurham, NC 27710 Find us on Duke Maps If you attended a program or training and would like to provide feedback, please fill out this survey.
Student Prevention Modules Data Sexual Assault Prevention: Mandatory Online Modules All incoming undergraduate and graduate students are required to complete an online course: Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (SAPU) and Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students (SAPG). SAPU and SAPG provide detailed information about the importance of values and the aspects of healthy and unhealthy relationships. The trainings, which are evidence-based and tailored for the specific audience, also discuss decisions regarding sexual activity and sexual assault. Whether you plan to engage in sexual activity or not, the goals of the course are to help you make well-informed decisions about consent,…
Fraternities and sororities have been part of the University’s history dating back to the time of Trinity College. Through the development of partnerships, student advocacy, and educational programming, fraternities & sororities at Duke aim to be a place where students can develop leadership skills, gain cultural competency, enhance personal wellness, and think critically – all while making an impact on their greater communities. Councils & Chapters Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is the governing body for culturally-based fraternities and sororities at Duke whose membership is open to all undergraduate students. Current MGC…
Disability Community Space (DCS) Check back soon for more information! Disability Community Space (DCS) is an inclusive affinity space open to all. It offers a welcoming environment where individuals of different abilities and allies can connect, share experiences, access resources, and foster mutual support.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH in collaboration with the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture For the FULL Black History Month experience, click here! What is Black History Month? Black History Month, celebrated each February, honors the richness of Black culture and the global African diaspora. It began in 1926 as Negro History Week, founded by historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). The second week of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In 1976, during the nation’s bicentennial, the observance was officially expanded…