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Ramadan and Eid @Duke A month of prayer, reflection, and fasting followed by Eid al Fitr! Ramadan Eid al Fitr 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. Eid al-Fitr marks the joyful end of Ramadan, a time for celebration, gratitude, and community. It is one of the most significant holidays in the…
Social Clubs Volunteer Opportunities For international students, scholars, spouses, and partners who are interested in volunteering in the local Durham community: 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, including native Spanish speakers. Our conversations are informal and interesting. Every Monday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 p.m. at the Duke International Student Center. For more information, contact Luis Vergara. Duke’s Office of Durham and Community Affairs has a resource site as a way to share support activities by partners in the…
Ways To Connect There are lots of ways to connect with international students, organizations, departments on campus, and the international community! Learn how to connect, learn, grow, and stay informed and how to get involved below. Duke International Student Center Newsletter The DISC newsletter distributes a weekly newsletter during the academic year. It includes content that you may find of interest such as information about taxes, programs, and workshops that we may offer, as well as updates from our campus partners. Click here to receive our newsletter Programs, Workshops, and Socials Join the Duke International Student Center for opportunities to…
Steps For Immunization Compliance STEP 1: Complete the online Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire. STEP 2: You will receive an email after completing the questionnaire. Print the PDF and follow the instructions provided. STEP 3: If you will be under the age of 18 on August 1, 2025, your guardian will need to complete the Minor Consent to Treat Form. Upload the signed form to the Student Health Gateway under the Medical Clearances – Immunization Reqs Form update button. STEP 4: Have a doctor’s office, clinic or health department complete the correct Mandatory Immunization Requirements Form below. Forms cannot be signed by family members. Immunization Requirements for Undergraduate…
Same-Day Appointment Call (919) 681-9355 and choose option 2. Students are seen by appointment only. Same-day appointments are available depending on the demand and time of day. Contacting us as early as possible is the best way to maximize your chance of getting a same-day appointment. If no appointments are available, students will be assessed by a triage nurse and provided with an appropriate plan of care. This may consist of guidance on how to manage symptoms at home and/or being scheduled for the next available appointment, emergency expedited care, or referred to an off-campus treatment center. We always do…
In an emergency, assistance is always close. In case of an emergency in which your or another’s immediate safety is at risk, please call 911. If you are not sure where to begin and would like to speak to someone, contact DukeReach at 919-681-2455 (between 8:00am and 5:00pm). Access Duke’s Confidential Mental Health Crisis Line by calling 919-660-1000, option 2. Campus Resources for Emergencies Duke Police – Emergency: 911 Duke Police – Victim Assistance: 919-684-2444 Duke Emergency Department: 2301 Erwin Road Dean of Students Office: 919-668-3853 DukeReach: 919-681-2455 DuWell: 919-681-8421 Bias Incident Report Form Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity:…
Forever Duke The fun doesn’t end at graduation. The Duke Jewish Alumni Network is dedicated to helping members grow their personal and professional networks, reunite with classmates and friends, and celebrate and foster their Jewish identities. Mission Launched in September 2022, the mission of the Duke Jewish Alumni Network (DJAN) is to ensure that the Jewish community at Duke remains strong past graduation. DJAN, an affiliate of Jewish Life at Duke, engages and connects Jewish alumni through opportunities to interact with peers, foster Jewish identity, and build a network of Duke Jewish alumni for social and professional connections. The Network…
Victoria Krebs (she/her) works in the Duke Reach office, providing outreach and support for all students who report or are accused of harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct. She’s been at Duke since 2015, and in 2020 she began working on adaptable resolution cases, which offer students the option to resolve cases of harassment or misconduct outside of the formal conduct process. She holds a J.D. from the University of Tennessee, a M.S. in education from the University of Rochester, and a B.A. in psychology from Vanderbilt University. Outside of Duke, Victoria enjoys spending time with her spouse, four children, three…
For Alumni: What are the Duke Benefits available to you? Access your profile on the Duke Alumni Network to search profiles of more than 190,000 alumni, view your giving history and make gifts. Join affinity, identity, interest, industry groups to get invited to events and programs. Update your address to receive information about regional programming around the world Download the Duke Alumni app for on the go access Tap into that famous Duke network when you Ask A Blue Devil Never stop learning and explore Duke’s Forever Learning lifelong learning resources, including online courses, webinars, reading lists, and educational excursions….
Support and Education for Duke Staff and Faculty Jewish Life at Duke offers a variety of resources for Duke Faculty and Staff, including trainings on understanding Jewish identity and antisemitism, building rental information, and ways for Jewish Faculty and Staff to build community. Antisemitism 101 Trainings Jewish Holidays Kosher Event Catering Rent the Freeman Center Jewish Life at Duke offers Antisemitism 101 trainings for Duke faculty and staff. This in-person, interactive, in-depth session explores Jewish identity and diversity as well as dives into the roots of antisemitism, how it manifests today, and what we can all do about it, to…