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The Quad Arches are the visual identities of the seven quads at Duke University. Click on the tabs below to view your quad’s arch and an explanation of its ten elements! Few Craven Kilgo Crowell Wannamaker Keohane Edens The Anatomy of theFew QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theCraven QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theKilgo QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theCrowell QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theWannamaker QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theKeohane QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theEdens QUAD ARCH Background The Quad Arches are the visual identities of the seven QuadEX Quads at Duke. More than simply…
Duke University and Housing & Residence Life strongly believe in the value of the on-campus residential experience. This experience provides you with exciting opportunities to meet new people and learn about cultures and lifestyles that may differ from your own. How roommates are assigned Incoming first-year students are matched with roommates based on the information provided from the lifestyle questions on the first-year housing application. We have found that students who have the same study habits, noise tolerance, and sleep schedules tend to have positive experiences living together. While no one can guarantee a “perfect roommate,” we find that pairing…
DISC Spouses and Partners DISC provides activities, events and information to resources for spouses of graduate & professional students or scholars. It’s all free and you can usually bring your children as long as you watch them. If interested, you can get updates on what’s happening by joining the Spouses Email List Serv. You don’t need a Duke email to join. Just go to https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/info/intlspouses to sign up. DISC Spouses Cooking Club Spouses have the opportunity to volunteer as session leaders, choosing a menu for the group. DISC will handle the food purchases, and the leading spouse will guide the…
Developing students who are excited to lead social change around gender issues. Our goal is to work with students to promote a campus culture that ensures the full participation and agency of all Duke students. The internship program prepares and supports students to shape the work of the DUWC through the creation of campus programming and initiatives. Through program specific tracks, students have the opportunity to develop specialized skills and knowledge, as well as general professional competencies that are applicable to any work environment. Interns can expect to emerge from the program with more confidence, knowledge, and skills to engage…
Department Newsletters Emma Email System Emma is an email marketing platform available for Duke users. Current Student Affairs communications that come out of Emma are: Weekly Duke Student Government Blast (all undergrads) Weekly Duke Partnership for Service Blast (all undergrads) Weekly duARTS blast (all undergrads) Weekly Grad & Professional Student Government Blast (all g&ps) Weekly Student Affairs Undergrad Newsletter (all undergrads) Periodic messages from Duke University Union (all undergrads) Messaging to incoming new or transfer students Monthly Parents & Family Newsletter Messaging to Duke Student Veterans Weekly DISC Newsletter for international students If you are a new employee or have…
Women’s History Month About Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month! Women’s History Month (WHM) celebrates, recognizes, and affirms the work and achievements of women and femme-identified individuals living the full diversity of experience. Started in 1981, Women’s History Month is an annual celebration of the past, present, and future of women and femme-identified people. Centering feminist, womanist, and intersectional perspectives, our Women’s History Month programming is meant to honor the wealth of our femme experience while blazing a trail for those yet to come. Check out the sidebar or tiles below for details about how we’re celebrating each…
Orientation Leader Orientation Leaders (OLs) play an essential role in welcoming new-to-Duke students to campus and creating an inclusive and welcoming Experiential Orientation Project. Orientation Leaders are new students’ first impression of Duke University. They set the tone for what it means to be part of the Duke community and have the opportunity to help an entire class of students get off to the right start. OLs serve as mentors with the aspiration of creating and maintaining lasting helpful relationships throughout the school year. Responsibilities of an Orientation Leader: Create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all new-to-Duke students Lead…
What are Quad Councils? Quad council is charged with providing community events, advocating for community improvements, and communicating community concerns. Councils are encouraged to host frequent quad events that include parties, faculty-student dinners and speakers, rec sports competitions, local excursions, and purchasing quad swag. Signature Community Events K-Cups with your RC Kilgo Kamilies Grill-Go Sundae Sunday Provide detail/overview of this event Current Residents sign up to mentor first years from their Quad connection. (Insert pictures– more detail/overview) Provide detail/overview of this events Provide detail/overview of event and pictures. Follow Kilgo Quad on Instagram Follow Us
Getting involved as a first-year student is a great way to meet new people, develop skills, and make the most of your college experience. You can explore student organizations, attend campus events, join academic or social clubs, and participate in volunteer opportunities. Getting involved early helps you build connections, discover new interests, and feel more at home on campus. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try something new! House Council East Campus Council The East Campus Council (ECC) is a group of selected student officers and representatives from across East Campus communities. As the first-year…