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QuadEx is an inclusive living and learning model that builds upon the history, values and spirit of Duke to enhance and integrate the social, residential, and intellectual lives of undergraduates. QuadEx structures and resources work together to strengthen on-campus communities, enable deeper exploration of intellectual interests, and support student wellbeing and growth. With QuadEx, it’s not just where you live but how you live. Visit the QuadEx site Frequently Asked Questions What? Extending the best to all Neighborhood based residential model centered around seven West Campus Quads, that will support students for their entire four years at Duke. East Campus Houses will be permanently…
Durham Neighborhoods Below is a list of neighborhoods that are closest to campus where a number of Duke students live. Neighborhoods with an asterisk denote proximity to a Duke bus line. There are certainly many more great neighborhoods in the City of Durham than are listed here, and many students also choose to live in nearby towns such as Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Cary, Apex, or the city of Raleigh. NearDukeGuide also has great resources on neighborhoods. Closer to West Campus Erwin/LaSalle* The Erwin/LaSalle neighborhood is the closest neighborhood to West Campus and consists entirely of apartment complexes, many of whom…
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Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Title IX FAQs Here, you’ll find information about the new Federal Title IX Regulations and their application in Duke Policies and Procedures. This list applies to both Duke University and Duke Health and is maintained and revised by Duke’s Office for Institutional Equity. The list was last revised on November 17, 2020. Review the Title IX FAQs here Mythbusters FAQs There are a number of options available to students who have experienced an incident of sex or gender-based violence, harassment, or discrimination. This FAQ list serves to help ensure access to accurate information by clarifying common…
Step into the world of Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST), an ingenious non-profit initiative igniting the passion of high school students across the U.S. and Canada. With its roots tracing back to 2002, MIST has been a dynamic presence in gathering North America’s top students for over two decades. Other than competitions, MIST goes beyond the surface, fostering collaboration, creativity, and professional insights while offering an enriching exploration of Islam and Muslim culture. Although designed for Muslim high school students, participation is open to all. Duke University played host to MIST 2023, marking the largest national tournament in its history. Over…
Shruti Desai (she, her, hers) currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs for Student Engagement at Duke University where she leads a dynamic team committed to identity consciousness through programming and storytelling, leadership, fraternity and sorority life, professional development, and marketing and communications. Prior to that, she served as the Chief of Staff for the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to her role at WashU she served Assistant Vice President at McKendree University in Lebanon, IL where she oversaw Title IX, Counseling Services, and Residential Life. Shruti held professional roles in Residence Life at Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Kansas, and Texas Tech University.
Shruti has served as adjunct faculty at the George R. Warren Brown School of Social Work and Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis and the co-chair elect of NASPA’s Asian Pacific Islander Knowledge Community. Most recently, she co-authored Identity-Conscious Supervision in Student Affairs: Building Relationship & Transforming Institutions, which was published by Routledge.
Shruti’s research examines resilience in women of color in Senior Student Affairs Officer roles. Shruti has worked to lead systemic change for LGBT and individuals of color for students and professional staff. Shruti presents regionally and nationally on identity conscious supervision, creating supportive cultures for marginalized identities, building a culture of assessment, and resilience. Shruti is an alumnus of the Social Justice Training Institute (SJTI) as well as a past faculty and intern with SJTI. Her passion lies around getting beyond the false binary of race in America, examining identity as intersections of power and privilege and data as storytelling.
Logistics Committee The Orientation Logistics Committee provides critical student feedback, leadership, and direction to New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) as they implement Experiential Orientation. Logistics members will serve as advocates for the Orientation Week at-large and amplify the student voice and experience. The Logistics Committee will operate as extensions of New Student and Family Programs during Orientation Week and colleagues to student leaders within each Experiential Orientation Project. The Logistics Committee will be led by the Orientation Co-Chairs. Logistics will operate in sub-committees where work could include but not be limited to: Curriculum Development Coordinator(s) Mandatory Duke Sessions Orientation…
The Wellness Meal program is for students that are not able to get to a dining facility due to being sick or injured. Sick or injured students should follow the steps below to receive their on-campus meal by way of their dining plan: First-Year Students-Board Plan (Breakfast, Dinner, and Brunch): If a student is unwell or injured and unable to get to Marketplace for a meal, the student may send someone in their place to pick-up the meal by way of the following process: -Provide an email to eastdining@duke.edu authorizing a friend to pick up a wellness meal for them. The email must…
Register to attend a training session You can save a life. Come learn about how Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan nasal spray, can be used to prevent opioid overdose death. We will discuss Duke’s plans to mitigate the risk of current, prevalent recreational substances. We will review both Duke and National trends, as well as describe Duke’s approach to prevention. Free emergency response kits will be provided! * You will receive most of the state-essential components to begin to build your own Opioid Emergency Overdose Response Kit. Naloxone is not included at this time; however, you will learn where to…
Dawna is a dedicated social worker, student affairs professional, and community advocate. A New Jersey native, Dawna has lived and worked in North Carolina since 2013. Dawna arrived at Duke in 2021 and served as the Director of the Mary Lou Williams Center before assuming her current role. With over 10 years of student affairs experience, she has worked in crisis and case management, housing and residential life, and multicultural and first-generation student support. Dawna has served as a faculty member in the Higher Education Case Management Association’s (HECMA) foundations program and as an active NASPA member. An engaged Chapel…
The Quad Arches are the visual identities of the seven quads at Duke University. Click on the tabs below to view your quad’s arch and an explanation of its ten elements! Few Craven Kilgo Crowell Wannamaker Keohane Edens The Anatomy of theFew QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theCraven QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theKilgo QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theCrowell QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theWannamaker QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theKeohane QUAD ARCH The Anatomy of theEdens QUAD ARCH Background The Quad Arches are the visual identities of the seven QuadEX Quads at Duke. More than simply…
International Spouses and Partners DISC provides activities, events and information to resources for spouses of graduate & professional students or scholars. It’s all free and you can usually bring your children as long as you watch them. If interested, you can get updates on what’s happening by joining the International Spouses Email List Serv. You don’t need a Duke email to join. Just go to https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/info/intlspouses to sign up. International Spouses Cooking Club Spouses can volunteer to lead a session, decide on a menu, DISC will purchase the food. The leading spouse will guide the other spouses through the preparation…