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As the Assistant Director, Elizabeth is responsible for developing, organizing, and facilizing educational and social programs for international undergraduate students. The programs aim to enhance the overall first year experience and introduce students to resources, networking opportunities, and bring awareness and understanding to the variety of cultures and backgrounds at Duke. Elizabeth is originally from Guatemala, Central America but spent most of her childhood in the mountains of North Carolina. Elizabeth earned both her Bachelor’s in International Business and Master’s in Latin American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She enjoys doing arts and crafts, trying different…
Krystal George joined the Duke Women’s Center in 2015 and is the Assistant Director for Educational Initiatives. She is responsible for providing expertise in the creation, development, assessment of services related to gender based violence for the Duke community. She oversees the implementation of environmental prevention, intervention, education and training efforts to engage undergraduate, graduate and professional students in the reduction and elimination of gender based violence on campus.
Krystal is a 2007 graduate of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Education. In 2008, she received professional certification through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. and received her Masters of Public Administration from Strayer University at RTP in 2009. Krystal worked over 6 years at the NCCU Women’s Center, where she found a passion for helping survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and also educating the community about this issue. Working at the Duke Women’s Center has allowed her to motivate female students on campus professionally and personally, as well as raise the awareness of gender violence to the university through prevention.
Favorite Quote: The kind of beauty I want most is the hard-to-get kind that comes from within strength, courage, dignity. -Ruby Dee
Orel Peretz (she/her/hers) is the Heyman Winter Israel Fellow at Duke University. As Israel Fellow, Orel hosts Israel-themed events, advises our Israel-focused student groups, travels with students to Israel on our annual Birthright Israel trip, and provides educational and social opportunities to engage with Israel. At the Freeman Center and across campus, Orel helps students explore their connection to and relationship with Israel’s people, places, and culture. She hosts Café Ivrit, a space for students to learn about Israeli culture and practice Hebrew together. She oversees the Israel Gap Year program and the Jewish Learning Fellowship: Kol Yisrael educational cohort…
Duke Durham School Days Be a staff escort for first gen 8th graders visiting Duke on November 1 Click to Register as Volunteer Opportunities to make the Duke community welcoming and safe Select an event below to learn how you can join a team throughout the year Student Affairs works as one team, and a few events require our division and campus partners to pitch in to create an inclusive environment for our community and keep our students and guests safe. Pickets, Protest, & Demonstrations (PPD) Team – All Year Duke’s commitment to free speech and the open exchange of…
If you experience an incident, we encourage you to report it. Duke is home to a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives—one of the many reasons students choose to study here. While we greatly value difference, we also recognize that our campus community can present both opportunities for connection and moments of misunderstanding. As one of several campus resources committed to fostering an inclusive environment, the Center for Multicultural Affairs is here to support you. If you experience or witness a bias-related incident, we encourage you to report it using the Bias Incident Button. While we hope you never…
Support our work! Thank you for supporting the Center for Multicultural Affairs! Your generous contribution allows us to continue to do community-minded, coalition-building, multicultural work on Duke’s campus. If you’d like to make a donation, please click the button below 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 CMA thank you note. If you have any questions about your gift or other donation-related affairs, please email us at dcma@duke.edu and…
Frequently Asked Questions Muslim students make up an estimated 4-5% of Duke’s student body. The Center for Muslim Life (CML) is a department within the Division of Student Affairs of Duke University. The Center for Muslim Life is housed in Few GG on West Campus, conveniently and centrally located near the West Campus Bus stop, Duke Chapel, West Campus Dining Hall, and upperclassmen residence halls. The center is easily accessible for freshmen and off campus via the free campus bus lines. Is there halal food available on campus? Yes! A list of both on-campus and off-campus food options can be…
Welcome to Craven! Home to approximately 395 sophomores, juniors, and seniors, Craven Quad was built in the 1930s and renovated in 2019. East Connecting Houses Bassett Pegram Your Craven Community Faculty Fellow Academic Dean Quad Advisor Faculty Fellows are professors invited to work within a specific Quad to host 2 dinners a month, sponsor other intellectual programs, and attend Quad programming to get to know residents. Michael Gustafson, Ph.D, Associate professor of the practice of electrical and computer engineering https://undergrad.duke.edu/craven-quad-faculty-fellow/ Each Quad has a dedicated academic dean (or deans) who support you during your time at Duke. Your dean ensures…
Welcome to Crowell! Built in the 1930s and home to approximately 340 sophomores, juniors, and seniors, Crowell was renovated in 2018 and offers six kitchens, several study rooms, laundry room, vending, and e-print, as well as West Campus’s iconic clocktower. Crowell Quad has a Residence Coordinator, an Academic Guide, one Graduate Assistant and 8 Resident Assistants. East Connecting Houses Giles Wilson Your Crowell Community Faculty Fellow Academic Dean Quad Advisor Faculty Fellows are professors invited to work within a specific Quad to host 2 dinners a month, sponsor other intellectual programs, and attend Quad programming to get to know residents. …
Welcome to Edens! Built in the late 1960s and renovated in 2016, Edens Quad is home to approximately 500 sophomore, junior, and senior students. Edens offers multiple kitchens and common spaces, e-print station, laundry, fitness room, and yoga space. East Connecting Houses Trinity Bell Tower Your Edens Community Faculty Fellow Academic Dean Quad Advisor Faculty Fellows are professors invited to work within a specific Quad to host 2 dinners a month, sponsor other intellectual programs, and attend Quad programming to get to know residents. Taylor Black, Associate Professor of English https://undergrad.duke.edu/edens-quad-faculty-fellow/ Each Quad has a dedicated academic dean (or deans)…
Welcome to Few! Few Quad was built in the late 1930s, renovated in 2008, and is home to approximately 430 sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Located at the heart of West Campus, Few Quad offers several kitchens, study rooms, laundry, and e-print stations. Few Quad has a Residence Coordinator, an Academic Guide, one Graduate Resident and 12 Resident Assistants, and is home to two Living Learning Communities: Baldwin Scholars and The Cube. Faculty Fellow Academic Dean Quad Advisor Faculty Fellows are professors invited to work within a specific Quad to host 2 dinners a month, sponsor other intellectual programs, and attend…
Welcome to Keohane! Home to approximately 486 sophomores, juniors, and seniors, Keohane Quad is the first residential building built on West Campus. East Connecting Houses Alspaugh Brown Your Keohane Community Faculty Fellow Academic Dean Quad Advisor Faculty Fellows are professors invited to work within a specific Quad to host 2 dinners a month, sponsor other intellectual programs, and attend Quad programming to get to know residents. Ingrid Bianca Byerly, Senior Lecturing Fellow Thompson Writing Program https://undergrad.duke.edu/keohane-quad-faculty-fellow/ Each Quad has a dedicated academic dean (or deans) who support you during your time at Duke. Your dean ensures you are on track…