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Safe Host Resources Why is it important to be a Safe Party Host? Throwing safe parties on campus is not just about having a good time; it’s about creating a party atmosphere where everyone feels respected and comfortable. By preparing your party with safe practices and setting clear house rules, these parties become places where everyone can relax and enjoy themselves and trust that everyone is doing their part to look out for the other people in the room. It’s all about promoting a culture of respect and consent, which not only makes parties more fun but also helps prevent…
Welcome to Duke, Class of 2028! Experiential Orientation is an incredible weeklong immersion that allows new-to-Duke students to dive into an engaging experience that builds community and fosters a sense of belonging around a shared interest. Combining experiential and immersive education with thoughtful team-building, engaging excursions, leadership development, and campus and community tours, this orientation model promises to be an incredible introduction to the Duke community. Students will complete a questionnaire and be matched to a project based on their interests. The Experiential Orientation Matching Questionnaire is now live! Please check your Duke email for a unique link to the survey….
Welcome to Duke The Office of Student Veterans was officially established in 2015 under the direction of Division leadership. After years of advocating for the needs of military-affiliated graduate students across campus, the creation and dedication of the office in 2015 signaled more formal recognition and representation of student veterans on Duke’s campus. While the office supports those students who have served or are still serving, the Office is nested within the larger Dean of Students Office. The Office of Student Veterans collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to support our undergraduate, graduate, and professional school student veterans. Throughout the year, we work…
Looking for ways to spend your long weekend over Fall Break? We’ve rounded up some of the exciting things to do around Duke, both on campus and in the greater Triangle.
Empty Shabbat Dinner Display on Duke University Campus
Last Wednesday, Duke’s Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) brought together more than 20 campus and community partners for a celebration of National Coming Out Day. Observed every year on October 11 — the anniversary of the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights and the first display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in Washington, D.C. — National Coming Out Day aims to combat homophobia and transphobia by recognizing the power of visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. The holiday also encourages LGBTQ+ individuals to come out and claim their identities proudly, as an act of resistance against discriminatory…
We are excited to announce a milestone in our commitment to leadership education at Duke. On Monday, September 18, Student Affairs proudly launched the True North Leadership program, an initiative designed to reshape how we approach and teach leadership skills to our undergraduate students. Made possible by the generosity of the George Family Foundation, Duke True North Leadership begins a three-year pilot program, built upon the vision and success of Bill George’s True North: Emerging Leader Edition. Through the True North Leadership program, our aim is to facilitate the exploration of personal leadership capabilities while fostering profound relationships among our…
As October kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Duke’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is bringing technology groups together as part of Duke Tech Week 2023.
At Duke, our Division of Student Affairs helps operate every area of campus life outside the classroom — including dining, student health and wellness, our identity and cultural centers, and more. We do this with a specific mission in mind: creating a campus-wide culture of belonging that empowers all Blue Devils to achieve success in their academic work and beyond. On this Giving Tuesday, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey. By supporting our work, you contribute to a legacy of excellence and inclusivity that defines the Blue Devil spirit. Here are 5 ways your gift can…
When the Blue Devil Market opened at Duke one afternoon in October, Jill Solomon felt a cautious optimism. “I expected a good turnout, but I expected it to roll in slowly,” she recalled. “Maybe we’d have 300 people over two hours.” Her team counted 300 students in 20 minutes. By the end of the afternoon, more than 550 Duke students had scanned into Clocktower Quad to collect free produce, including fruits and vegetables sourced from North Carolina farmers. This new program, free and open to all Duke students for the first time, aims to expand students’ access to fresh, healthy…
Recipe Brown Stir-Fry Sauce: Yield – 3/4 c. ¼ c. Water 1 1/2 Tbsp. Tamari/Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp. Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing Wine (or Sherry Wine) ¾ tsp. Brown Sugar 2 tsp. Sesame Oil ¼ tsp. White Pepper, Ground 1 tsp. Chili Crisp 1 1/2 tsp. Cornstarch Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl and add to the hot pan with cooked vegetables and/or protein. Be sure to stir the sauce right before adding to keep the cornstarch suspended. Bring sauce to a boil. Sauce will thicken when it comes to a boil. Add a little water if…
The Table Talk pilot is a proud inaugural recipient of the Heaton-Blackshear Innovation Grant. *Click here to apply for Table Talk for the Spring 2024 semester. Table Talk is simple! Selected students will have access to funds to take a faculty or staff member to a meal on campus. Talk about your personal and professional goals, your favorite TV show, the Duke/Clemson football game, time travel, or anything you want! Enjoy yourself, then tell us all about your experience. Why? Because informal interactions with faculty and staff outside of the classroom can help you find pathways to success while you’re at…