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As Assistant Director, Natalia plans, coordinates, and administers co-curricular programming and activities that help international graduate students transition to Duke University and the Durham community. Natalia also advises international students on non-visa related matters, cultivates belonging and connection within the international community and between the international and domestic student community, and supports the development of graduate student organizations. Natalia is excited to help support the graduate student experience by creating strong community ties through cultivating social and educational programming for graduate students. Natalia looks forward to collaborating with other university administrative offices, academic departments, and community organizations to develop programs…
As the Assistant Director, Andromeda’s responsibilities include planning, administering, and organizing educational, cultural, and social programs for International students, scholars, and their families to help ease the adjustment to Duke University and Medical Center, as well as surrounding communities. She provides leadership in international scholar services, international spouse services, and tax season information. She counsels, advises, and advocates for the international community at Duke. Born in Missouri, Andromeda moved to North Carolina as a child. She obtained her bachelor’s degree at the University of Mount Olive in Business Administration-Health Care Management. During her time at Duke, she has worked with…
As the Assistant Director, Elizabeth is responsible for developing, organizing, and facilizing educational and social programs for international undergraduate students. The programs aim to enhance the overall first year experience and introduce students to resources, networking opportunities, and bring awareness and understanding to the variety of cultures and backgrounds at Duke. Elizabeth is originally from Guatemala, Central America but spent most of her childhood in the mountains of North Carolina. Elizabeth earned both her Bachelor’s in International Business and Master’s in Latin American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She enjoys doing arts and crafts, trying different…
Krystal George joined the Duke Women’s Center in 2015 and is the Assistant Director for Educational Initiatives. She is responsible for providing expertise in the creation, development, assessment of services related to gender based violence for the Duke community. She oversees the implementation of environmental prevention, intervention, education and training efforts to engage undergraduate, graduate and professional students in the reduction and elimination of gender based violence on campus.
Krystal is a 2007 graduate of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Education. In 2008, she received professional certification through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. and received her Masters of Public Administration from Strayer University at RTP in 2009. Krystal worked over 6 years at the NCCU Women’s Center, where she found a passion for helping survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and also educating the community about this issue. Working at the Duke Women’s Center has allowed her to motivate female students on campus professionally and personally, as well as raise the awareness of gender violence to the university through prevention.
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Orel Peretz (she/her/hers) is the Heyman Winter Israel Fellow at Duke University. As Israel Fellow, Orel hosts Israel-themed events, advises our Israel-focused student groups, travels with students to Israel on our annual Birthright Israel trip, and provides educational and social opportunities to engage with Israel. At the Freeman Center and across campus, Orel helps students explore their connection to and relationship with Israel’s people, places, and culture. She hosts Café Ivrit, a space for students to learn about Israeli culture and practice Hebrew together. She oversees the Israel Gap Year program and the Jewish Learning Fellowship: Kol Yisrael educational cohort…
Seth Wittenberg (he/him/his) joined Jewish Life at Duke in July 2023 as the Springboard Social Justice Fellow. The Springboard Fellow program of Hillel International is a two-year fellowship that brings talented new graduates to campus Hillels throughout the country to build thriving Jewish student communities on campus. Social Justice Fellows are trained in engagement, social action, and community organizing in order to empower Jewish students to work together to make change on a local and domestic level guided by Jewish values, texts, and history. As a Springboard Social Justice Fellow, Seth works directly with undergraduate and graduate/professional students to enhance their social justice…
Duke Durham School Days Be a staff escort for first gen 8th graders visiting Duke on November 1 Click to Register as Volunteer Opportunities to make the Duke community welcoming and safe Select an event below to learn how you can join a team throughout the year Student Affairs works as one team, and a few events require our division and campus partners to pitch in to create an inclusive environment for our community and keep our students and guests safe. Pickets, Protest, & Demonstrations (PPD) Team – All Year Duke’s commitment to free speech and the open exchange of…
If you experience an incident, we encourage you to report it. Duke is an incredibly diverse community which is one of many reasons why students matriculate to Duke. We value difference greatly but recognize that the vast diversity of our student population presents equal opportunities for understanding as well as misunderstanding. As one of many campus resources available, the Center for Multicultural Affairs would like to facilitate your reporting bias incidents. We hope you do not have to, but in the event please utilize the Bias Incident Button. We are here to support you and ensure that you have the best possible experience while at Duke. Need…
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The North Carolina LGBTQ+ Higher Ed Drive-In seeks to bring together higher education professionals who directly work with LGBTQIA communities in higher education. This includes but is not limited to LGBTQ+ center staff, advisors to LGBTQ student organizations, identity center practitioners who support LGBTQ+ communities as part of their role, or allies who have supported or will support LGBTQ+ communities in their role. The drive-in is a free professional development opportunity with the cost of lodging and transportation being the responsibility of the participant. In 2023, we extended an invitation to our colleagues in the surrounding states of Virginia, Tennessee,…
Moments of Mindfulness Programming to relax, recharge, and re-energize Wellness programs for West and East are listed on DukeGroups with dates, times, and locations No fees or registration required to attend Facilitated mostly by students, with a few faculty members See the Full Schedule of Moments of Mindfulness Programming Available by Request Guided Meditation Relax and calm the mind and body using guided meditation Breathing exercises and practicing meditation Stay present in the moment Group Health Coaching Discuss Duke Wellness model and elements Guided meditation and meeting your future self Explore wellness dimensions and rate personal strengths and challenges Learn…