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WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU TO CAMPUS! The staff from the Office of New Student and Family Programs is here to provide a warm welcome and support to incoming first-year and transfer students through transition. We believe that orientation is more than a week! The orientation process is divided into three phrases: Summer Engagement, Experiential Orientation, and Beyond O-Week! Get ready to start your journey and transition to Duke. START HERE! Summer Engagement Experiential Orientation Beyond O-Week Contact Us! We are here to answer your questions. For timely response to your questions, email us at studentorientation@duke.edu or call our office at 919-684-3511. Learn…
Our Pro Staff Our Abele Ambassadors Undergraduate & Graduate and Professional Students The Abele Ambassadors are undergraduate, graduate and/or professional students who work in our office, to complete front desk tasks, answer the phone, manage social media, design marketing materials, help install gallery exhibits, assist with special projects and PROMOTE the work of the Center by serving as Ambassadors, Interns or Fellows. These are part-time, paid positions working at least 5-10 hours per week. Student status is required. Federal or Duke work-study is preferred. The ambassadors have outgoing/engaging personality, strong organizational skills, demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills, computer literacy, office…
Connect with Us 101 Flowers Building, 404 Chapel Dr Box 90880, Durham, NC 27708 Reserve Our Spaces Quiet Room The Quiet Room is located on the bottom floor of the MLWC and includes the following: Conference Room The conference room is located on the first floor of the MLWC and includes the following: one conference table (seats 10), zoom services, and one TV Lower Level Programming Space The Lower Level Programming Space is our largest reservable space that includes the following: Why Give… Support The Lou
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” – Malcom X 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 catered towards Black students. 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 and distributed to all first-year students that attend the African and African-American Student Reception held at the beginning of the academic calendar….
Let’s Learn and Grow The Mary Lou Williams Center prides itself on being an additional resource for the Black community at Duke. See below how we’ve taken strides to make our mark through trainings and additional information for our communuity. Reckoning with Race Part I: How and Why Black Lives Matter Participants will develop foundational knowledge of concepts related to race, power, privilege, justice, and equity; draw connections between socialized inequalities, historic prejudice, and current injustices; and develop understanding of historical and systemic foundations of anti-Black racism in America and in higher education contexts. (limited to 25 participants) Duke Staff/Faculty…
Keeping the connections strong beyond graduation! Class of 2022, Final Honors Class of 2023, Final Honors Mission Statement Were you aware that there are 9 regions with active Duke Black Alumni Chapters? If you live in DC, Atlanta, South Florida, Philadelphia, Northern California, Southern California, Charlotte, NY/NJ, or Durham search for your local DBA Chapter on Facebook and get connected! Connect with current black alumni through the Duke Black Alumni, The Mary Lou Williams Center graciously extends a warm welcome back to all alumni. Here you can find information on short updates about the Center’s activities and current events as well…
In accordance with the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) policy, this page outlines how students can host events involving alcohol in alignment with university policy and procedures. The AOD policy applies to undergraduate students, student organizations, and quad councils. Federal, state, and local laws apply. Guidelines for Events Involving Alcohol Determine the type of event involving alcohol you would like to have (only one type per event) Licensed service Bring your own (BYO) Host provided Reserve space, if required, for the type of event you are hosting using SpaceFinder.Some smaller spaces in residence halls do not require reservation. Check with…
Wellness is an integration of many dimensions. Each dimension of wellness is essential in maintaining harmony and balance in our lives. Moments of Mindfulness Providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. Current Activities Mindfulness Learn specific skills to help calm and focus your mind to help manage stress and reduce anxiety. Upcoming Classes Wellness Self-Assessment Discover ways to successfully implement healthy lifestyle behaviors across the dimensions of wellness. Get Started Learn More Duke Mindfulness Developed right here at Duke our Mindfulness program is an evidence-based class specifically designed to…
Moments of Mindfulness Providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. The Moments of Mindfulness are weekly activities designed to create community and foster connection. No registration is needed; just be prepared to check in upon arrival. To learn more about these activities and to obtain a detailed description of them, please visit DukeGroups. West Campus Current Activities Monday Time Location Hatha Yoga 11 AM – 12 PM Student Wellness Center, Room 148 Meditative Art 4 – 5 PM Student Wellness Center, Room 148 Guided Meditation 6 – 7…
Mindfulness Learn skills to manage stress and reduce anxiety. Developed right here at Duke, Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults is an evidence-based program specifically designed for teaching mindfulness and meditation as way to manage stress and reduce anxiety. You will learn specific skills that help calm and focus your mind, including breathing exercises, guided imagery, body scan, and more! Over 1,000 Duke undergraduate and graduate students have been trained through MIEA, so you’re in good company. Free Guided Meditations Breathe Awareness Download audio Belly Breathing Download audio Listen to free guided meditations from the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA formerly known as Koru Mindfulness) to…
Meet the Dedicated Individuals Who Keep JLD Running Smoothly Jewish Life at Duke Professional Staff Joyce Gordon Director for Jewish Life at Duke Meet Joyce Rabbi Elana Friedman Campus Rabbi and Jewish Chaplain Meet Rabbi Elana Aviv Sheetrit Associate Director for External Relations Meet Aviv Rebecca Ezersky Assistant Director for Student Engagement Meet Rebecca Orel Peretz Heyman Winter Israel Fellow Meet Orel Seth Wittenberg Springboard Social Justice Fellow Meet Seth Renée Kiernan Staff Assistant Meet Renée Student Intern Team 2025-2026 Lizzy Glazer Communications Intern Egor Sergeev Development Intern Gab Slootsky Communications Intern Advisory Board The Advisory Board for Jewish Life…
Find the information you need. See information on scholarships, resources for nursing parents, and much more! Frequently Asked Questions Where can I change my legal name and legal sex listed in Duke Records (and other biographical and demographic records)? https://registrar.duke.edu/student-resources/biographical-and-demographic-changes/ Where can I find info on scholarships for LGBTQ+ students? Two scholarships that might be of interest to Duke students are listed below. Know of any others? Feel free to email us at csgd@studentaffairs.duke.edu. The Carolinas LGBT Scholarship FundThe Carolinas LGBT Scholarship is awarded annually to a student from North or South Carolina attending Duke University who receives need-based aid…