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Herstory In January 1989, the Women’s Center began in a cubicle in the Bryan Center under the direction of Martha Simmons. In 1991, it moved to 107 Few Federation, and an office and staff dedicated to services for sexual assault survivors was added to the center. In 1993, Ellen Plummer assumed leadership of the center and the staff grew to include a program coordinator. The year 1999 marked the tenth anniversary of the center and a new direction with the leadership of Donna Lisker. Lisker was heavily involved with the Women’s Initiative and introduced the Baldwin Scholars Program, a selective…
Duke’s Military History History blends with the contemporary era as Duke continues to honor those who served and continue to serve. The Office of Student Veterans will continue to update and highlight Duke’s history with the military-affiliated community, however, if you wish to learn more, please visit the Duke University Archives. Below are some of the historical places and programs on campus that highlight Duke’s historic connection to and respect for military service. Brodie Recreation Center, East Campus Location: (36.007396, -78.916891) Formerly called Alumni Memorial Gym, Brodie Recreation Center on East Campus houses a commemoration to Duke students who fought and…
Penny CEOs The Penny Pilgram George Leadership Initiative cohorts are lead by the Cohort Executive Officers (CEOs) Ellie Armstrong Major: International Comparative Studies and Psychology majors, Child Policy Research certificate Year: SeniorFavorite Penny Memory: At the annual retreat, we played Just Dance, made friendship bracelets, got to know each other around a bonfire, and participated in an inspiring public speaking workshop. I felt so empowered by the Penny community and can’t wait to welcome more students into the program as a CEO this year! Maddie Morrison Major: B.A. Global Health and Cultural Anthropology, Minor in Chemistry Year: Senior Favorite Penny…
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…
Report Here Submitting this form will result in outreach to the complainant (if known) outlining options for support and the option to file a formal complaint. You can submit this report for yourself or someone else and do so with your name or anonymously. Submit an Incident report If you have general questions about reporting sexual misconduct, you may contact Victoria Krebs, Associate Dean of Students, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, at 919-684-7336 or victoria.krebs@duke.edu. Making an Informed Decision Reporting is always your choice, and you should never feel pressured to do so. Here are some of the…
Get involved with the Duke international community! Calling all global leaders! Explore opportunities to develop your leadership skills, build your resume, get involved, and support the Duke international community. International Guide Program International Guides (I-Guides) serve as leaders for incoming students. I-Guides assist DISC with early move-in, graduate orientation, and social events for incoming students. Open to undergraduate and graduate/professional students! Click here to learn more about the I-Guide program! Global Fellows Program A collaboration between the Duke International Student Center (DISC), and the Office of Global Affairs (OGA), the Duke Global Fellows Program is an experiential learning and leadership…
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…
International Guide (I-Guide Program) Undergraduate I-Guides Expectations, Qualifications, Application, FAQs Graduate & Professional (G&P) I-Guides Expectations, Qualifications, Application, FAQs The UG I-Guide Application is closed. It will reopen in 2026 G&P I-Guide Application for Fall 2025 is closed!
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…
Get to Know Your Candidates! Check out the interviewing resources and guides to learn more about creating a world-class interview experience! Hiring Inclusive Excellence (COMING SOON) As the search process unfolds, it is critical that hiring teams ensure that the hiring and interview processes are equitable, inclusive and considers the needs of a wide range of prospective candidates. Inclusion in Hiring General Guidance for All Interviews The interview process can make or break a hiring experience, for both hiring managers and for candidates. Interviews, whether they are phone, virtual, on-campuses, or another style, should be coordinated with care and intention….
Student Experience Surveys The Duke Student Experiences Survey aims to understand of the extent and nature of sexual misconduct involving Duke students and to gather students’ views of campus climate in relation to sexual misconduct. 2018 Student Experiences Survey 2018 SES Appendices 2016 Duke Student Experiences Survey 2016 SES Appendices leave this page
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…