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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…
Lydia McInnes (she/her) Assistant Director A North Carolina native, Lydia McInnes (MA) earned her Bachelor of Arts in Media and Journalism and Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2019. She then attended Arizona State University where she worked as a graduate assistant in the Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology while earning her Master of Arts in Gender Studies. At Duke, Lydia works within the department of Student Engagement as the Assistant Director of Gender Equity at the Duke Women’s Center. Working with campus and community partners, Lydia aims to…
QuadEx Benefits During their four years here, Duke students will follow their own unique paths, but they will also contribute to the dynamic, spirited community that is shaped by shared experiences and a love of this place. QuadEx supports students as they make the most of their time with this extraordinary community. QuadEx provides opportunities for students to live and learn together – about themselves, about each other, and about the world.
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…
Our Programs GVEO develops and contributes a wide range of programs and events to increase awareness about gender violence, which includes sexual and relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment and more. We work to meet the needs of Duke students, faculty, and staff through our prevention efforts, promoting a culture of consent as well as a sense of community and belonging on campus. In our ongoing commitment to create a community free from violence, we are always seeking new ideas and opportunities to collaborate. We deeply value the expertise and experiences of our community members as we work together to foster…
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…
Check out some of our past Connection Project events! Truth or Dare, October 2023 Bull City Escape Room, April 2023 Connection Project Retreat, Fall 2022
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…
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…
The following message was shared on Jewish Life at Duke’s social media channels on October 9, 2023.