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Let’s Learn and Grow The Mary Lou Williams Center is proud to serve as an informational resource for all members of the Duke community who seek to engage, grow, and learn more about the Black/African diaspora. We invite you to explore the educational opportunities offered through our voluntary trainings. These trainings are designed to make a positive impact, foster outreach, and build community for participants. For more information about trainings and educational opportunities, please contact the MLWC staff.
Wellness is an integration of many dimensions. Each dimension of wellness is essential in maintaining harmony and balance in our lives. Moments of Mindfulness Providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. Current Activities Mindfulness Learn specific skills to help calm and focus your mind to help manage stress and reduce anxiety. Upcoming Classes Wellness Self-Assessment Discover ways to successfully implement healthy lifestyle behaviors across the dimensions of wellness. Get Started Learn More Duke Mindfulness Developed right here at Duke our Mindfulness program is an evidence-based class specifically designed to…
Find the information you need. See information on scholarships, resources for nursing parents, and much more! Frequently Asked Questions Where can I change my legal name and legal sex listed in Duke Records (and other biographical and demographic records)? https://registrar.duke.edu/student-resources/biographical-and-demographic-changes/ Where can I find info on scholarships opportunties? Interested in learning more about scholarship opportunities? We encourage you to connect with the staff at the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) and the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid for guidance and information on scholarships and funding options available to students. For personalized support, please reach out to: CSGD: csgd@studentaffairs.duke.edu…
Moments of Mindfulness Providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. The Moments of Mindfulness are weekly activities designed to create community and foster connection. No registration is needed; just be prepared to check in upon arrival. To learn more about these activities and to obtain a detailed description of them, please visit DukeGroups. West Campus Current Activities Monday Time Location Hatha Yoga 11 AM – 12 PM Student Wellness Center, Room 148 Guided Meditation 5:45 – 6:45 PM Student Wellness Center, Room 147 Buddhist Meditation 7 – 8 PM…
Meet the Dedicated Individuals Who Keep JLD Running Smoothly Jewish Life at Duke Professional Staff Joyce Gordon Director for Jewish Life at Duke Meet Joyce Rabbi Elana Friedman Campus Rabbi and Jewish Chaplain Meet Rabbi Elana Aviv Sheetrit Associate Director for External Relations Meet Aviv Carly Collins Assistant Director, Student Engagement Meet Carly Nadav Heyman Winter Israel Fellow Meet Nadav Dani Faulhaber Springboard Innovation Fellow Meet Dani Renée Kiernan Staff Assistant Meet Renée Student Intern Team 2026-2027 Gab Slootsky Lead Intern Jordan Ross Shabbat & Program Intern Coming soon! Intern hiring information coming soon! Advisory Board The Advisory Board for…
Mindfulness Learn skills to manage stress and reduce anxiety. Developed right here at Duke, Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults is an evidence-based program specifically designed for teaching mindfulness and meditation as way to manage stress and reduce anxiety. You will learn specific skills that help calm and focus your mind, including breathing exercises, guided imagery, body scan, and more! Over 1,000 Duke undergraduate and graduate students have been trained through MIEA, so you’re in good company. Free Guided Meditations Breathe Awareness Download audio Belly Breathing Download audio Listen to free guided meditations from the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA formerly known as Koru Mindfulness) to…
Jewish Life at Duke engages, advocates for, and supports all students at Duke. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities to connect, get involved, explore your roots and enrich your experience at Duke. No matter how you want to engage, we’ve got you covered! All programs, initiatives, travel opportunities and student group are open to all members of the Duke community. Shabbat at the Freeman Center Jewish Life at Duke celebrates Shabbat each Friday night that classes are in session and welcomes all members of the Duke community to join us! Every Friday, Rabbi Elana and student leaders lead the…
How We Can Help Wellness Promotion Manage your stress. Reduce your anxiety. Learn more Alcohol & Other Drug Resources Keeping yourself and others safe. Learn more Sexual Health & Healthy Relationships Helping you make informed, safe, and healthy decisions. Learn more Request a Program or Workshop We are available to facilitate discussions and present interactive workshops on a variety of wellness topics and can adapt any workshop to meet the needs of your group. Email Us Our Staff Sara Campbell Associate Director Email Sara Michelle Johnson Assistant Director Email Michelle Joel Axon Director of Marketing Email Joel Andrew Bae Wellness…
Joyce Gordon (she/her/hers) joined us as Director for Jewish Life in July of 2018. As director, Joyce oversees all aspects of the Freeman Center and JLD’s work across campus. She sets the strategy for Jewish Life at Duke, cultivates alumni and parent partnerships through the advisory board, and manages our organizational operations. Joyce also serves on university searches and committees, among them the Campus Climate Committee (co-chair), the Racial Equity Advisory Council, and the Hate and Bias Working Group. In every aspect of her role, Joyce’s primary focus is advocating for Jewish students at Duke. She loves connecting with students at this formative time in…
Helping Us All Become Open-Minded Global Citizens. Duke International Student Center offers diverse cross-cultural programs to help students, scholars, and Duke community members from all over the world connect with and learn from each other. The more we interact and engage, the easier it is to become an open-minded global citizen. Please click on each program title to expand the section and learn more. Please note all programs are subject to change. DISC Events Interested in attending a DISC event? DISC hosts a variety of programs throughout the year, including welcome events, happy hours and socials, activities for families, cultural celebrations,…
Asexuality Information and Resources What is asexuality? Asexuality is the simple absence of sexual attraction, regardless of the gender of either person. Like other sexualities, asexuality exists on a spectrum (more on this later). Many asexuals experience other forms of attraction, such as romantic attraction, and often engage in intimate personal relationships. Asexuality relates only to sexual attraction, not sexual behavior or sexual desire (libido) *; in other words, Some asexuals have sex for any number of reasons, and others do not; some asexuals masturbate, and others do not. Some asexuals have an active libido; some have a reduced or weak libido; others…
We are committed to working toward an affirming campus community. CSGD is dedicated to supporting students, staff, faculty and alumnx from all gender identities and gender expressions. Language, including the thoughtful and conscientious use of pronouns, is one important step towards an affirming campus. All members of our community are welcome to share and ask others for their pronouns. Introduction to pronouns Pronouns are the words that we use to refer to a person in place of their name. Pronouns are helpful linguistic tools, but they also are meaningful tools to communicate identities and experiences. Examples of usage: He/him: Jordan…