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Celebrate Hanukkah with Jewish Life at Duke with candle lightings and special events on every night of the holiday.
The following message was sent to Duke’s Jewish students on October 10, 2023 from Director for Jewish Life Joyce Gordon.
The following message was sent to Duke’s Jewish community on October 30, 2023 from Director for Jewish Life Joyce Gordon.
Welcome to Duke! Experiential Orientation is an incredible weeklong immersion that gives new-to-Duke students the opportunity to dive into an engaging experience that builds community and fosters a sense of belonging around a shared interest. Combining experiential and immersive education with thoughtful team-building, engaging excursions, leadership development, and campus and community tours, this orientation model promises to be an incredible introduction to the Duke community. Project Transfer: Welcome to Duke! Whether or not it’s your first college orientation, PTransfer’s mission is to provide new-to-Duke transfer students a crash course in everything Duke. Expect three days of fun, as we teach…
Duke University Office of Climate and Sustainability To learn more about Duke University’s campus wide commitments to sustainability please visit: https://sustainability.duke.edu/ https://climate.duke.edu/ Recycling Recycling Guidelines: Links to help: https://facilities.duke.edu/what-we-do/waste-reduction-recycling/duke-recycles/what-can-be-recycled/ https://www.durhamnc.gov/866/Recycling-Guidelines Special Event Recycling: Recycling and/or compost bins can be provided to accommodate qualifying special events taking place on campus. Please note, there is typically a fee for this service and must be scheduled at least 72 hrs in advance of the event. For more information or to request a service, call (919) 660-1448. Dining At Duke Dining, we believe sustainability is holistic. From procurement to disposal, all stages of the sustainability…
Want to start a group at Duke? Student group recognition is managed by Student Involvement & Leadership and is required for access to university support and resources, more specifically functions managed by Student Affairs. New organization applications are open: September 15 – October 15 (fall semester) January 15 – February 15 (spring semester) Applications are not accepted outside of these time periods. Step 1: Research Existing Organizations Check Duke Groups to make sure a similar organization does not already exist. Contact any similar group(s) to determine if/how your grop would be different Check the list of inactive groups eligible…
Student Organization Storage Guidelines To ensure the efficient use of storage facilities and maintain a safe and organized environment, the following guidelines have been established for recognized student organizations. Student organization spaces exist to provide storage and access to supplies related to the functions of the organization. The use of the student organization storage space is a privilege of being a recognized student organization. The Student Involvement and Leadership team reserves the right to revoke this privilege from any organization found in violation of these guidelines or other University policies. Expectations Student organizations are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and…
In the Spotlight is an awards ceremony that recognizes Duke community members and student groups that have represented Duke in an exemplary way throughout the academic year. In the Spotlight will take place on Tuesday, April 15th at 4:00 p.m. in Penn Pavilion. Award nominations are live on Duke Group until Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Individual Awards William J. Griffith University Service Award Distinguished Leadership Award Duke Cornerstone Award Fraternity/Sorority Life Member of the Year Fraternity/Sorority Life Emerging Leader of the Year Student Organization Advisor of the Year Fraternity/Sorority Life Greek Scholar Award Group Awards Fraternity/Sorority Life…
Ramadan@Duke “And what is the reward of goodness, but goodness itself” [Quran 55:60] One of the most sacred months in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is observed as a month of fasting, reflection, and prayer. Many Muslims will fast from food & drink (including water) from dawn until some time around sunset. We estimate that nearly 400 of the Muslims at Duke will participate in the CML’s Ramadan programming. First Night of Taraweeh First Day of Fasting Last Day of Fasting Eid Ul-Fitr Tuesday, February 17th The CML follows the opinion of the Fiqh Council of North America and the Triangle…
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…
L&D Overview Duke Student Affairs fosters an inclusive culture of continuous growth, wellbeing, trust, and respectful collaboration. We believe each staff member has an obligation to commit to their ongoing personal and professional growth to advance our division’s capacity to serve the Duke community. The division invests in staff excellence by providing accessible knowledge and skill-building opportunities, promoting equity in all our efforts, and providing resources for staff to innovate and support Duke’s strategic vision. Five Pillars of Staff Learning & Development Collaboration Promoting knowledge-sharing & teamwork Connection Fostering authentic & respectful working relationships Continuous Growth Offering learning experiences…