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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH 2023 What is Native American Heritage Month? What started at the turn of the twentieth century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the Native Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S. has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. This commemorative month aims to provide a platform for native people to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. This gives Native people the opportunity to express to their community and state officials their concerns and solutions for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Get to Know Your Candidates! Check out the interviewing resources and guides to learn more about creating a world-class interview experience! Inclusion in Hiring (COMING SOON) As the search process unfolds, it is critical that hiring teams ensure that the hiring and interview processes are equitable, inclusive and considers the needs of a wide range of prospective candidates. Inclusion in Hiring General Guidance for All Interviews The interview process can make or break a hiring experience, for both hiring managers and for candidates. Interviews, whether they are phone, virtual, on-campuses, or another style, should be coordinated with care and intention….
Student Experience Surveys The Duke Student Experiences Survey aims to understand of the extent and nature of sexual misconduct involving Duke students and to gather students’ views of campus climate in relation to sexual misconduct. 2018 Student Experiences Survey 2018 SES Appendices 2016 Duke Student Experiences Survey 2016 SES Appendices leave this page
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…
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…