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Heritage Months CMA’s Culture and Heritage Months celebrate the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions that enrich our community throughout the year. These observances highlight many identities and experiences represented on our campus, though they are not an exhaustive list, and some may be celebrated at different times to align with semester schedules and ensure students are on campus. All celebrations and activities are open to all students, and everyone is encouraged to participate, learn, and celebrate together. Latinx Heritage Month/Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15 Click Here for LHM @ Duke! LGBTQIA+ History Month October Led by the Center for…
Support the Women’s Center! Thank you for supporting the Duke Women’s Center. Your generous contribution allows us to continue to do feminist, womanist, socially-just work on Duke’s campus. If you’d like to make a donation, please click the button below or use this link to access the secure Duke Gifts page. Here, you can specify your gift amount, type, and frequency. You can also indicate that you would like your gift to remain anonymous, or if you would like to receive a personalized Women’s Center thank you note. If you have any questions about your gift or other donation-related affairs, please…
One of the CMA’s core values is being student-centered. Support focused on your needs. We believe that both academic and co-curricular experiences are essential to a student’s overall college journey. We offer a variety of services and initiatives designed to foster a positive and holistic experience for undergraduate students—from their first year through graduation. Below you will find resources related to academic support, one-on-one advising, first-year outreach, and more. For additional questions or info please contact us at dcma@duke.edu. Academics Orgo Learning Community (OLC) OLC is a peer learning community for students taking Organic Chemistry. The learning community participants meet once…
ASIAN/AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH 2024 Tending Gardens “The act of tending a garden involves the active and ongoing process of observing plants as they grow, and maintaining the garden in the appropriate conditions (U. of Aberdeen).” When we think about our communities and the people who make them, we ought to think of them as gardens: worthy of thriving and growing successfully. “Tending Gardens” as the theme of this year’s A/APIHM encompasses a range of metaphorical and literal meanings, emphasizing the care, cultivation, and nurturing of various aspects of life, society, or the self. This can symbolize the process…
Plan Profiles *All fees shown reflect plan costs for the 2025-2026 school year. Students who reside on campus must enroll in a dining plan. Your dining plan and Food Points plan are legal contracts between you and the university. Therefore, it is important to review your chosen contract carefully and file it for future reference. We offer several convenient ways to pay for food, including a variety of traditional dining plans, Food Points and Flexible Spending Account (FLEX). These accounts, available to students, faculty and staff, virtually eliminate the need to carry cash on campus. Dining plans will be taxed at…
Signature Events Throughout the year, the Mary Lou Williams Center hosts a number of programs and events. Check below to see new and current events or learn more about our signature ” Mary Lou” events. All are welcome. Harambee Welcome Celebration Harambee, meaning “pull together” in Swahili, is a culturally affirming kick-off to the academic year. The Harambee Welcome Celebration invites faculty and staff to impart wisdom and inspiration to the student community as they begin the academic year. Student leaders are also invited to share student organization information to help new students connect to peer resources. First Year…
Planning an event can be as simple as reserving a room for your meeting or as complicated as planning a multi-day program with dozens of break-out sessions, meals and coffee breaks, providing attendee registration websites, making sure your event is environmentally friendly, and the list goes on. But the key to a successful event, no matter the size, is planning. Our team members are the primary campus contact point for services related to conferences and events in the Campus Center and across campus for faculty, staff, and students. We can assist you in reserving a space, ensuring your event follows university events…
Spring 2026 Funding Opens on Monday 10/27/2025 at 9:00 AM. What is the Cultural Engagement Fund? The Cultural Engagement Fund (CEF) is a funding source for students groups that meet the following criteria: Is formally recognized or chartered by Duke University; Has an assigned fund code or account issued by Student Affairs Primarily benefits undergraduate students. **Please note: in order for student organizations to access the CEF application via Duke Groups, they must first complete the financial training via Duke Groups. The application will be available twice each academic year: once in theFall and once in the Spring. Questions? Please…
All Roads Lead to The Lou Our Vision We are dedicated to building community, fostering belonging, and cultivating Black joy for ALL people at Duke University. Our Mission The mission of the Mary Lou Williams Center at Duke University is to foster a safe and affirming community that supports the diverse needs of Black-identified people. Our Core Values Community Authenticity Inclusion Liberation Respect We Believe….. Black is not a monolith. Blackness is broad deep & diverse Blackness should be celebrated, honored and affirmed. Blackness is beautiful That the legacy of Black/African Diaspora ancestors should be exalted. Black people deserve a…
The Modern Day Lou Register Here Black History Month Lecture with Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz Black Excellence Women’s Basketball Game 2026 MLWC Family Brunch 2025 First Day of Class with The Lou MLWC Family Brunch 2025 Cookout for The Culture 2025 Cookout For The Culture 2025 On The Way 2024 FDOC FALL 2025 Black Excellence Game with WBB 2026 MLWC Family Brunch 2025 Cookout for The Culture 2025 Final Honors 2025 Our 2024 graduates! Class of 2024 Alumna join us for Cookout for The Culture! Resource Highlight: Alumni Spotlight Series Let’s connect with our Alumni! Submit Events to our newsletter Join…