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Duke alumnus Ari Ackerman (‘93) recognized by university for service and leadership to Jewish community Duke alumnus Ari Ackerman (‘93) recognized by university for service and leadership to Jewish community Duke alumnus Ari Ackerman (‘93) recognized by university for service and leadership to Jewish community Duke alumnus Ari Ackerman (‘93) recognized by university for service and leadership to Jewish community Wearing Judaism on His Sleeve Duke alumnus Ari Ackerman ‘93 recognized by university for service and leadership to Jewish community Jewish Life at Duke is proud to celebrate Ari Ackerman (‘93) as a recipient of the 2022 Beyond Duke Service…
2025 REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE CONFERENCE RJC 2025 Theme – Southern Restrictions: Navigating Abortion Care and Access The Duke Women’s Center 2025 conference theme was Southern Restrictions: Navigating Abortion Care and Access. View the program from the 2025 Reproductive Justice Conference that took place on Wednesday March 5, 2025, in Penn Pavilion to learn more about the amazing local and state activism work being done around preserving abortion care and access in the state. This year’s theme touches on many topics at the heart of reproductive justice conversations following the 2022 Supreme Court overturning of Dobbs v. Jackson. Panel topics include Legislator’s…
Student Emergency Funds Student emergency funds assist Duke students by providing financial support when they need assistance with unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable emergency expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, death of a family member, property damage, or need for temporary housing. Currently enrolled Duke University students may apply for funds when they have exhausted all other resources (payment plans, additional student aid, assistance from family/friends, other personal resources). This funding is not intended to reimburse expenses that have already been paid or to replace or supplement existing financial aid. If funds are granted, they do not have to be repaid. Possible Expenses…
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…
Academic Support Graduate and Professional students seeking academic assistance should connect directly with your school’s academic department, program, faculty or advisor for assistance.Support is never a “one size fits all” approach. Feel free to browse other collections of Duke’s academic support resources that you may find helpful to your situation. * Common student challenges and management solutions * Communicating with Staff or Faculty – Templates, tips, and learning tools curated for Duke students – https://academicguides.duke.edu/resources-for-students/ * Students looking for accommodations, accessibility or assistance – https://access.duke.edu/
2024 REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE CONFERENCE RJC 2024 Theme: Healing Black Bodies and Black Maternal Health The Duke Women’s Center 2024 conference theme was Healing Black Bodies & Black Maternal Health. View the program from the 2024 Reproductive Justice Conference that took place on Wednesday March 6, 2024, in Karsh Alumni and Visitor’s Center to learn more about the amazing local and state activism work being done around black maternal health. This year’s theme touched on many topics at the heart of reproductive justice conversations, from black maternal health and morbidity, to regulations imposed on black bodies, to feelings of love and worth tied…
All New-to-Duke students begin their Duke journey on West Campus or Swift Campus, where they have many opportunities to intentionally make new connections and friendships, become leaders within their residential communities, and receive support from dedicated university staff as they transition into life at Duke. Throughout your career at Duke, students can engage in community leadership opportunities, connect with peers through Resident Assistant-led activities, and participate in building-wide and campus-wide events and programs designed to foster belonging and engagement. At Duke, we believe in blurring the lines between curricular and co-curricular experiences. Academic advisors and faculty are closely connected to…
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) within the Division of Student Affairs are created and led by staff volunteers who share common interests, identities, or positions. These groups strive to create spaces to promote a sense of belonging, support, mentorship, networking, professional development opportunities, and resource sharing within the division. ERGs play an important role in advancing our commitment to inclusive excellence. While our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are often centered around shared identities or lived experiences, all Student Affairs employees are welcome to participate, support, and learn. ERGs provide a space within the division that makes Student Affairs a positive and…
Duke Powwow The Native American & Indigenous Student Alliance (NAISA), in collaboration with the Center for Multicultural Affairs, hosts the annual Duke Powwow. Dancers, drummers and audiences come from across North Carolina to participate in this visual and artistic representation of the strength and vitality of the Native American culture. Powwow strives to bring together all facets of our community in honoring and celebrating Native American culture from various tribes and traditions. All are welcome to join us for this celebration. Participant & Community Info: Please see the tiles and/or dropdown options below for for helpful information and resources. Contact…
All first-year students begin their Duke journey on East Campus. On East Campus, students will have many opportunities to build lasting friendships with classmates, become a leader within their residential community, and have the support of many university staff as they begin their college career. Assignments Incoming first-year students are randomly assigned to rooms and to roommates. Housing Assignments uses the information provided on the first-year housing application to make roommate assignments. While no one can guarantee a “perfect roommate” assignment, we have found that the lifestyle questions asked on the application provide a starting point from which students can…
The Balthrop Cassidy (BC) Fellows aim to equip Duke students with the knowledge and skills necessary to cultivate healthy, supportive relationships across all areas of their lives. Made possible by the generous support of Denise Balthrop Cassidy T 1984 and her husband Bernard “Barney” Cassidy, the BC Fellowship is an instrumental part of the QuadEx approach to holistic wellbeing. The BC Fellows foster a healthy campus community by teaching students how to develop caring and meaningful relationships of all types. This direct work is a core part of the QuadEx mission to cultivate a community where every student can thrive….
Time Away empowers undergraduate students to take time off when they feel it is necessary to align their personal and academic paths, enables them to seek time away with minimal administrative burden, and provides connection and support to facilitate a successful return. What is the Time Away Office? The mission of Duke’s Time Away Office is to guide undergraduate students throughout the leave and return process. The Time Away Office works closely with offices across Duke, including Trinity Academic Deans and Pratt Academic Deans , Duke Reach, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Student Disability and Access Office and many other offices across campus. Our goal is to work…