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Jewish Life at Duke Professional Staff Meet the professionals that are here to help our students find meaning, connection, and joy! Joyce Gordon Director Email: joyce.gordon@duke.edu Phone: 919-681-2911 Joyce Gordon (she/her/hers) joined us as Director for Jewish Life in July of 2018. As director, Joyce oversees all aspects of the Freeman Center and JLD’s work across campus. She sets the strategy for Jewish Life at Duke, cultivates alumni and parent partnerships through the advisory board, and manages our organizational operations. Joyce also serves on university searches and committees. In every aspect of her role, Joyce’s primary focus is Duke’s bright,…
Israel Engagement Providing students with engagement and learning opportunities Israel programs and initiatives connect Duke students with Israel both on campus and abroad. All students are welcome to participate. Our approach to Israel is framed through the following three Es: Education: Programs that focus on teaching students about the diverse aspects of Israel — not just the geopolitical conflict, but also its people, culture, society, and language. Experience: Travel to Israel for firsthand experience of the country. Engagement: One-on-one coffee conversations and meetings with the Israel Fellow to explore personal connection to and views on Israel in order to help students…
Black Book The Black Book is a publication that contains useful information on Black faculty and staff in student services as well as information on resources reflecting the Black experience in Durham. The Black Book is your guide to popular barbershops and hair salons, local places of worship, restaurants and much, much more. The Black Book is produced annually. Find your resources here!
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…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2026 in collaboration with the Center for Multicultural Affairs A Century of Black History Commemorations The Association for the Study of African American Life and History presents…. The 2026 Black History Month theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations, focuses on Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, George Cleveland Hall, William B. Hartgrove, Jesse E. Moorland, Alexander L. Jackson, and James E. Stamps institutionalizing the teaching, study, dissemination, and commemoration of Black history when they founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) on September 9, 1915. To learn more about the National theme visit…
Keeping the Duke community secure Click the resources below to learn how to stay safe while working on campus Armed Intruder Preparedness Each Student Affairs department needs to have a plan for staff to stay safe in case of workplace violence. Be sure to know the layout of your building, escape routes, shelter-in-place locations, ways to defend yourself, and emergency contacts. Learn how to prepare Duke Alert The DukeALERT System will send faculty, staff, and students short message service (SMS) text messages in the event of an emergency. Add Duke Alert messages to your mobile phone LiveSafe App Duke LiveSafe…
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Islamic Dates Students are permitted by university policy to be absent from class to observe a religious holiday. Students who miss class to observe a specified religious holiday are expected to make prior arrangements with their instructor to make up any work missed. This policy reflects the University’s commitment to being responsive to our increasing diversity and to enabling students’ spiritual development. To learn more about Duke’s religious observance and holidays please visit:https://trinity.duke.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies/religious-holidays.
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….
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…
Student Affairs manages events for Duke faculty, staff, and students. The University has maintained existing guidelines for hosting events and activities on Duke University’s property in line with the Use of University Lands and Facilities, the Pickets, Protest and Demonstrations Policy and the Student Organization policies. Below you will find those guidelines, now streamlined in a concise manner, and easily accessible by all members (and visitors) of the Duke community to ensure that all events and activities are conducted in a manner that aligns with the University’s values, supports its educational mission, and ensures the safety and well-being of the…
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…