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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 Get to know the student affinity spaces that are housed and managed by the Center for Multicultural Affairs! 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 particularly valuable as they provide a sense of belonging, community, and collective empowerment to members of historically, systemically, and perpetually marginalized groups, whose experiences and voices are often not centered. An affinity space serves as a place to convene, share challenges, validate experiences, collaboratively identify needs,…
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…
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 After Hours: Kickback Series Check Back Soon!
LATINX HERITAGE MONTH 2023 Juntos Somos Más/Juntos Somos Mais Together We Are More. This year’s theme is inspired and motivated by the pulse of our campus community- the students. During consistent seasons of unrest and challenges that face the Latinx community, the words of our theme ring truer than ever. Coalitions are critical and the heart and soul of our communities will always rest with the people. Latinx Heritage Month 2023 Implementation Committee: Alex Espaillat, Assistant Director, Center for Multicultural Affairs Irma Lopez T’26, Cultural Chair, Mi Gente Historically, LHM at Duke has been led by students and student organization…
Reserving Space @ the CMA Check back soon! NOTE: Space Reservations do NOT include the individual CMA Affinity Spaces. How to Request a CMA Space Reservation Check back soon Center for Multicultural Affairs Space Policy Check back soon Coalition Space 1 (0010) Coalition Space (004) Meeting Space (006) CMA Patio Coalition Space 1 (0010) Check back soon Coalition Space 2 (004) Check back soon Meeting Space (006) Check back soon CMA Patio Check back soon
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH 2023 Reclaim, Restore, Preserve This year’s theme “Reclaim, Restore, Preserve”, is a response to the current climate crisis that our global community is facing. It is a charge for not only the reclamation of land, but the reclamation of indigenous ways of knowing and existing that have sustained our people and this land for millennia. It is a call for the restoration of justice for indigenous communities by addressing past and ongoing environmental injustices. It is the imperative of preservation that will safeguard our planet and culture for generations to come. Native American Heritage Month 2023…
We are glad you are interested in learning more about our training opportunities. Due to staffing changes, trainings are on hold until further notice. Questions? Email lmd96@duke.edu Questions?
Our Plant-Forward Philosophy: Background We’re not eating enough plant-based foods. According to the Center for Disease Control, only 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables. We’re eating a lot of animal proteins. Alternatively, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an individual in the U.S., on average, eats more than 200 pounds of meat each year. Our food choices have important effects on our health. Importantly, increased consumption of plant-based foods provides important health benefits: · Promotes gut health, potentially reducing the risk of depression · Better blood sugar control ·…
Support the Women’s Center! Thank you for supporting the Duke Women’s Center. Your generous contribution allows us to continue to do feminist, womanist, socially-just work on Duke’s campus. If you’d like to make a donation, please click the button below or use this link to access the secure Duke Gifts page. Here, you can specify your gift amount, type, and frequency. You can also indicate that you would like your gift to remain anonymous, or if you would like to receive a personalized Women’s Center thank you note. If you have any questions about your gift or other donation-related affairs, please…