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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…
Let’s Get Involved The organizations listed here represent just a few of the many Black/African diasporic-identified and affiliated groups at Duke. These organizations are open to all Duke students. To discover more, explore Duke Groups or search Instagram. Want your organization to be added to this list or need to make an edit? Please email marylou@duke.edu. 100 Collegiate Black Men IG: @duke100bm Duke Groups Black Law Student Association IG: @dukelawblsa Black Pre-Law Society IG: @dukepbls Duke Groups Black Student Alliance IG: @dukebsa Duke Groups Black Women’s Union IG: @duke_bwu Duke Groups Duke Africa IG: @duke.africa Duke Groups Duke Ethiopian/Eritrean Student…
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…
Pictured above are Wilhelmina Reuben-Cooke, Nathaniel White, and Mary Mitchell, three of the first Five Black undergraduate students at Duke. BC Plaza Banner Facts Showcased starting February 1st on the Plaza light-poles. Want to learn more about the person, group, or event highlighted? Click on each topic below to expand and learn more. Black Wall Street Source: Duke Chronicle article from January 21, 2022 During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Durham’s Black Wall Street housed a vibrant and successful variety of Black-owned businesses. A set of four blocks on Parrish Street, Black Wall Street served as a hub for…
Ramadan 101 What is Ramadan? 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. CML Ramadan Training CML’s Ramadan Training is a voluntary opportunity offered once each semester, open to all Duke students, staff, and faculty interested in learning more. Ramadan Training Frequently Asked Questions When does Ramadan begin? Ramadan is the 9th month…
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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…
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…
Submit your Story Your experiences and stories are an integral part of the vibrant tapestry that makes Duke University a special place. We want to hear from you! Submit Here Share Your Story with Us!We want to highlight the amazing events, programs, and initiatives happening across campus. Whether you’re showcasing a recent success or promoting an upcoming event, your story can help inspire and inform the community. To help you get started, we’ve provided a few guiding questions below. These prompts will help you capture the essence of your event and ensure that your submission aligns with our mission to…
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…