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Linda Capers Director She/Her Linda serves as Director of the Center for Multicultural Affairs. She provides oversight of our orientation programs, Organic & Physics learning communities, our annual signature program, Unity Through Diversity (UTD). She also advises student organizations which keeps her connected to the way students experience leadership development. As a former classroom teacher, Linda finds that working in higher ed has been the perfect venue to expand her interests in student development. The endless opportunities to view students’ unique and diverse experiences through a multicultural lens has been a remarkable career experience. Professional interests include but are not limited…
The Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) serves all Duke students and is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and connected campus community. Through programs, one-on-one advising, and opportunities for engagement, the CMA encourages learning, reflection, and relationship-building across identities, perspectives, and lived experiences. The Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) promotes community engagement, multicultural education, leadership development, and identity exploration among the student population. The Center for Multicultural Affairs staff are located in the Bryan Student Center. Located on the first level, our physical Center will house student affinity spaces, coalition and multipurpose spaces, and CMA professional staff. Who are We?…
Center for Multicultural Affairs Land Acknowledgement The Center for Multicultural Affairs acknowledges that the land our center and the greater university occupies are the ancestral lands of the Shakori, Eno and Tuscarora people. Today, North Carolina recognizes 8 tribes: Coharie, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi Saponi, Haliwa Saponi, Waccamaw Siouan, Sappony, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee. We recognize those peoples for whom these were ancestral lands as well as the many Indigenous people who live and work in the region today. Pronunciation Guide shuh • cori EE-noh TUSK-UH-RAW-RUH co-HAIR-ee LUM-bee ma-HAIR-in OAK-uh-NEE-chee suh-PONY HA-lih-WAH suh-PONY WOK-uh-ma Soo-uhn suh-PONY cheh·ruh·kee
Alex Espaillat Assistant Director She/Her/Ella Alex joined Duke in June 2022 and currently serves as an Assistant Director in the CMA. In their current role, Alex’s work focuses on the Latinx/o/é communities at Duke, providing programs and services in the areas of community engagement, multicultural education, social justice education, and leadership development. In addition to this, Alex leads and is responsible for the majority of the marketing and communications functions of the Center as well as encouraging coalition building resources. Alex is a Latina scholar practitioner who claims both Charlotte, North Carolina and New York as home. She is a two-time alumna…
Our Story Knowing your story is important and our Center wants to share ours with you. Check back in as we continue to update this page! This timeline is a work in progress! Have a contribution that you believe is missing from our timeline? Is there information you’d like to correct? Please contact the CMA staff at dcma@duke.edu.
Our goal is to create an inclusive climate for students, staff, faculty, and alumnx of all sexual orientations, romantic orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions through education, advocacy, support, mentoring, academic engagement, and providing space. > Connect. Learn. Grow. The CSGD is a community of resources, support and inspiration. Education Contact the CSGD staff to learn more about our educational opportunities. Resources Access Resources Pronouns Understand Pronouns Student Groups Get involved Programs and Events for Everyone The Duke LGBTQ community is bold, welcoming and inclusive. CSGD invites you to explore—and get involved—in our wide range of programs and events. All…
MISSION To provide Duke University students a supportive platform to critically shape their identities, explore activism and social justice initiatives on campus, and engage in coalition building across multicultural communities. PURPOSE The purpose of the Armstrong Ambassadors is to build a collective vision and passion for multicultural advancement at Duke University through intentional community building and identity formation. Throughout their cohort experience, Armstrong Ambassadors will participate in monthly leadership development sessions hosted by professional staff from the CMA, form smaller working groups within the cohort to explore various campus issues impacting their communities, and create social advocacy projects that resonate…
CMA Affinity Spaces Explore the student affinity spaces housed and managed by the Center for Multicultural Affairs, where everyone is welcome. What is an Affinity Space? An affinity group is a community of peers that offers support, guidance, resources, and mentorship to its members, who identify as like-minded with the group. Affinity groups are valuable because they provide a sense of belonging, community, and collective empowerment to members whose experiences and voices may not always be centered or widely represented. An affinity space serves as a place to convene, share challenges, validate experiences, collaboratively identify needs, and celebrate successes. It…
Our Programming page is under construction! Check back soon to explore the refresh. Follow our Instagram @dukecma for the most up-to-date activity and offerings from our Center! For more on CMA programming, contact dcma@duke.edu Multicultural Connections Check Back Soon! Unity Through Diversity Duke Powwow Multicultural Graduation First Friday Hosted monthly by the Center for Multicultural Affairs, First Friday is a casual, community-building event that brings students together to connect, relax, and kick off the month with good vibes, food, and conversation. All are welcome—come as you are and build community across cultures and identities! All are welcome. After Hours: Kickback…
Report an incident Thank you for speaking up. Report a Bias-Related Incident You may use this form to report a bias-related incident involving the Duke community. Your report will be submitted to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards and shared with the Student Affairs Bias Advisory Committee. You may elect to remain anonymous if you wish. Please provide as much detail as you can. Hate & Bias Incident Form DukeReach Care Report Use this form if you are concerned about a student’s health or behavior, and your concern is not considered an emergency. If you believe you and/or…