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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, among them the Campus Climate Committee (co-chair), the Racial Equity Advisory Council, and the Hate and Bias Working Group. In every aspect of her role, Joyce’s primary focus is advocating for Jewish students at Duke. She loves connecting with students at this formative time in…
Helping Us All Become Open-Minded Global Citizens. Duke International Student Center offers diverse cross-cultural programs to help students, scholars, and Duke community members from all over the world connect with and learn from each other. The more we interact and engage, the easier it is to become an open-minded global citizen. Please click on each program title to expand the section and learn more. Please note all programs are subject to change. Spanish Conversation Club Are you interested in speaking the second-most spoken and studied language in the United States? Practice your conversation Spanish and meet people from around the world,…
Asexuality Information and Resources What is asexuality? Asexuality is the simple absence of sexual attraction, regardless of the gender of either person. Like other sexualities, asexuality exists on a spectrum (more on this later). Many asexuals experience other forms of attraction, such as romantic attraction, and often engage in intimate personal relationships. Asexuality relates only to sexual attraction, not sexual behavior or sexual desire (libido) *; in other words, Some asexuals have sex for any number of reasons, and others do not; some asexuals masturbate, and others do not. Some asexuals have an active libido; some have a reduced or weak libido; others…
We are committed to working toward an affirming campus community. CSGD is dedicated to supporting students, staff, faculty and alumnx with marginalized gender identities and gender expressions. Language, including the thoughtful and conscientious use of pronouns, is one important step towards an affirming campus. We encourage all members of our community to share and ask others for their pronouns. Introduction to pronouns Pronouns are the words that we use to refer to a person in place of their name. Pronouns are helpful linguistic tools, but they also are meaningful tools to communicate identities and experiences. Examples of usage: He/him: Jordan…
Discover the rich history Dukes LGBTQ community. Since the formation of the Duke Gay Alliance in 1972, LGBTQ community has continued to grow its voice and thrive on campus. The following documents detail this history from 1972 to the present, including information on student and faculty groups, alumnx networks, and institutional changes. A narrative history of LGBT life at Duke.By: Jess McDonald, Lumen Scholar from Elon University Introduction The Early Years: Promise and Struggle (1972-1978) The Conservative Era & AIDS Backlash (1979-1987) Rekindling Momentum on Campus (1988-1995) The Creation of an Institution (1994-2000) A Continuing Evolution (2000-2010) Conclusion: More Visibility,…
Find the answers to your frequently asked questions right here. We’ve gathered answers to the questions we hear the most. However, if your questions or concerns aren’t answered below, Duke students, please contact Kevin D’Arco, Senior Associate Dean of International Students. You can reach him via email at kevin.darco@duke.edu or by phone at 919-681-3922. Frequently Asked Questions What is Duke’s financial aid policy regarding undocumented and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students? Duke welcomes applications from undocumented and DACA students, and uses the same “need-blind” process as applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The need-blind model allows Duke…
Since Duke Dining has started working with CompostNow in August 2021, we’ve diverted over 1.7 million pounds of organic waste from landfill. That offsets 2,300 tons of CO2 equivalent or the same as 5.2 million miles not driven in a passenger car. Each year we work to expand our composting capabilities and educational efforts to increase the amount of food and packaging waste collected. Duke Dining’s Landfill Waste and Pollution Reduction Strategy: On-Going: Constantly and consistently educate the Duke community that the first, and most effective, step in reducing waste is not to create it in the first place and…
How Can Group Counseling Help Me? Our group services include group therapy and discussion groups that are skills-focused and relationship-oriented with a variety of goals that aim to promote wellbeing. Groups provide opportunities to increase self-awareness and increase the quality of your interactions with others and research demonstrates that group therapy is equally effective as individual therapy and is often the treatment of choice for student issues. While these groups are free and open to all Duke students, pre-group screening is required. Please call 919-660-1000 to set up a pre-screening appointment. SPRING 2025 GROUP OFFERINGS Understanding Self and Others…