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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…
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…
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…
Amenities Each house has its own personality and community, but common features include: • Main common room with a piano and television• Kitchen with stove and refrigerator• Laundry facilities• Vending machines• Shared bathrooms• Game tables such as pool and ping pong tables (these vary by house) Learn about more hall amenities here. Air Conditioning on East Campus All residence halls on East Campus have air conditioning. Types of A/C include central air and window units. For more information about indoor air quality, please reference this page. Cleaning Cleaning supplies are available for student use. Duke University does not clean individual…
In 2020, Duke committed. Healthy relationships are the cornerstone of a successful collegiate experience In 2020, Duke committed to bringing healthy relationship education to every student, ensuring that it became an integral part of their academic journey. By actively promoting healthy relationships, we aim to foster a positive campus culture that centers on respect. At the heart of our philosophy lies the understanding that meaningful connections are integral to the well-being of all Duke students. How We Got Here Our mission was clear: to bring healthy relationship education to every student, ensuring that it became an integral part of their…
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. As the director of Duke’s Gender Violence Education and Outreach (GVEO) office, I 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…
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…
LA CASA Est. 2016 CMA: La Casa’s primary focus is to serve and preserve the history, culture, and experience of the Latinx/é/o communities at Duke University. This space was born out of student activism and is open to all students who identify and/or are in allyship with these communities. The space works toward providing an inclusive environment for all students. Latinx/é/o/a is not a monolith. Latinidad should be celebrated, for all of the racial and ethnic intersections that it is represented by. The term Latinx/é is used to encompass the intersections that exist in Latinidad. Including people who have been…
Resources for Change Check out our list of campus, local, and national resources for gender equity and social justice related causes. We also keep a comprehensive list of resources on other topics like health and wellness, reproductive justice, and more. If there are resources you’d like to see added to this list, email us at womenctr@duke.edu. Stay tuned for an updated Library page where you can browse the list of books, magazines, and publications we have to offer. Gender Equity & Social Justice Campus Department of Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies The Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies program is dedicated…
THE KILGO ARCH The Quad Arches are the visual identities of the seven QuadEx Quads at Duke University The Anatomy of the KILGO QUAD ARCH Element #1: Principal Color Dark Hunter Green: Chosen for the green marble tiles that ornament several entranc.es to the Quad, Kilgo’s green was also selected for the evergreen Magnolia that grows prominently in the center of its interior courtyard. Element #2: Supporting Color True Black: Complementing the warmth of Kilgo’s dark hunter green is a true black supporting color, chosen in part as a reference to one of Kilgo’s significant numbers, 0, because the hexadecimal…
Student Organization Calendar Below is the annual calendar of important dates for student organizations. Event Date New organization application opens (spring) January 15 New organization application closes (spring) February 15 Annual registration opens April 15 Duke Groups Fair table sign up opens (via annual registration) April 15 Storage request form opens July 15 Org Re-registration open July 15 Student organization requirements submission deadline Commencement Storage request form closes See storage form application Duke Groups Fair table sign up deadline August 15 Annual registration closes September 15 New organization application opens (fall) September 15 Org Re-registration close September 15 New organization…