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Alex joined Duke in 2024 as the Associate Director of Gender Violence Education and Outreach. She works to empower students through education, awareness, and proactive measures to foster a campus culture of consent, respect, and accountability. Alex works with campus partners and student organizations to develop and produce programming on campus in support of this goal. Alex earned her Bachelor Degrees in Art Therapy and Psychology from Converse College. She received her Master Degree in Clinical Art therapy & Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. From there, Alex has worked in various community settings, including rape crisis centers, IPV-focused…
Schools and Childcare Durham Public Schools For children ages 5-18. Durham Public Schools is Durham’s free public school system. The Duke International Student Center has an introductory guide to public schools in Durham that outlines enrolling your student, required vaccines, enrolling in English as a Second Language programs, and more. Childcare For children under 5 years of age. Childcare is not subsidized in the U.S., so families should expect to pay for childcare for children who are not yet school aged.The Graduate School at Duke does offer a childcare subsidy for PhD students. There are a range of options from…
Library Collection The LGBTQ Library & DVD Collection contains over 2,000 books and more than 200 DVD’s that can be checked out with a Duke ID. Numerous LGBTQ magazines are available for on-site perusal. Books and Movies: Stop by the center to browse our expansive collection. If you find something you like, you can check it out with one of our checkout forms. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, we may be able to purchase it for you! Safer Sex Supplies and Menstrual Products: We stock condoms, condom cases, dental dams, pads, and tampons. The Duke University Lilly…
Duke undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first three years of study. Students can live off campus for their senior year. *A note for juniors returning from abroad: Housing is limited in the spring for juniors returning from abroad, so some juniors apply to live off campus for their spring semester. Housing Search Timeline December-January: Do Your Research Answer these questions: What is your monthly budget for rent and utilities? See budget section on home page. Do you want to live in an apartment or a house? The largest property management companies are listed on the…
Brandin is a seasoned Student Affairs professional with over a decade of experience in higher education/student affairs. Originally from Durham, North Carolina, he earned his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, his master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration from Ball State University and later, his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Vermont, where his dissertation examined the connections of the Restorative Practices framework in effective supervisory practices. Professionally, Brandin spent most of his career as a Housing and Residence Life professional at multiple institutions including Penn State University and…
Student Affairs Stories Discover the latest events, highlights, and stories from across the Division. Click here Navigating the Intranet Departments with an Intranet presence are listed below. Click on RESOURCES & TOPICS in the sidebar menu to take you into an expanded section under that topic or resource. Click on DEPARTMENTS & UNITS to see a list of all departments in Student Affairs. Assessment Finance & Administration Communications Facilities Information Technology Staff Resource Office Share your stories Storytelling is the art of conveying a narrative to an audience through spoken, written, or visual means. It is a fundamental human…
Welcome to Information Technology Services Student Affairs staff and student employees have access to two technology-focused teams to consult and resolve different needs. See below for the who, what, and how. Student Affairs – Information Technology Services (SA ITS) New or existing vendor product(s), process improvement, student data usage for visual reporting and analytics: Request licensing for: Tableau (for Duke Staff) Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Document Cloud Review process, confirm value, project manage implementation of: AdobeSign Emma Kuali Build Duke Group Manager Audio/Visual Requests (Zoom Rooms, Kontek setups, etc) Purchasing / Ordering Division cell phones, push to talk devices Student…
Event Planning Resources Here are Duke resources to help you plan your event on campus. Conference & Events Services Duke Event Calendar DukeGroups Event Policies Parking & Transportation Space Finder Planning Guide Below are checklists for each stage of the event process Event Conceptualization Develop the initial idea and objectives for the event Event Concept To develop the concept of any event it is important to consider the following: Name of Event Date of Event Time of Event Location of Event Event Coordinator/Contact Person Description of Event Target Audience To identify your target audience, ask yourself the following: Who: Which…
ORIENTATION IS MORE THAN A WEEK! Orientation is more than a week! The beauty of Duke is that there are endless resources and opportunities available to students, and it will take far more than a week (or semester) to discover them. The office of New Student and Family Programs partners with a host of campus partners to make sure that you are introduced to the campus resources you need the most when the time is right. During the fall semester, we are excited to introduce Welcome Weeks. Throughout the first month of the fall semester, some of the largest on-campus…
Stormy Williams has several years of experience working in finance and Human Resources in both retail, banking, and higher education industries. She joined the Duke Student Affairs team in 2014 in what was then called “University Center Activities and Events (UCAE)” where she was passionate about working with student leaders and groups in processing and managing organizational expenses. Additionally, she was tasked with processing student staff payroll for both Student Activities and the Duke University Marine Lab. Stormy transitioned to the Student Affairs Staff Resource Office in 2022, where she works hard to support over 200 student affairs staff members…
Furniture Most apartments and houses in Durham do not come with furniture. Students typically rent furniture from a rental company, purchase used furniture from other students or thrift stores, or purchase new furniture. Furniture Rental Companies Both companies below are popular with students. Here’s how it works: Select a furniture rental package or the specific pieces of furniture you would like to rent. Search for the package that best suits your needs, ex. a student rental package. Pay a monthly rental fee to the furniture rental company. Furniture is delivered to your residence when your lease begins and picked up…