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Aaron Dinin to Deliver Keynote Address at 2024 Duke Jewish Baccalaureate Ceremony
Jewish Life at Duke is delighted to announce that Professor Aaron P Dinin will deliver the 2024 Duke Jewish Baccalaureate Ceremony keynote address.
Duke Jewish Medical Students Association Established
The Jewish Medical Students Association (JMSA) was officially recognized by the Davison Council, the student government organization for the Duke Doctor of Medicine program, as…
A Bloody Good Time on Valentine’s with the CSGD
April 8th, 2024 This February, the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity (CSGD) at Duke University embarked on a remarkable journey to reimagine Valentine’s Day,…
DukeGroups Event Feed
Jazz@ The Mary Lou @ Krafthouse
April 17, 2024
9:00pm — 12:00pm
Jazz@ Performing at Devil’s Krafthouse on Wednesday Nights! Come get some food and drinks and listen to Jazz!
BCS Volunteering Spring 2024
April 18, 2024
8:00am — 3:45pm
Encompasses all volunteering trips for BCS volunteers at Duke in the Spring 2024 semester. In a given trip, a group of volunteers will drive to…
BBBS Volunteering Spring 2024 – KIPP Durham
April 18, 2024
8:00am — 4:45pm
Encompasses all volunteering trips for BBBS mentors at Duke. In a given trip, a mentor will drive to KIPP Durham, meet with their matched Little…
Meditative Art in the Wellness Center
April 18, 2024
2:00pm — 3:00pm
Meditative Art is an opportunity to relax and be creative without the pressure of performing. We invite you to practice mindfulness and experience peace by…
DSC Durham School of Tech In-School
April 18, 2024
2:45pm — 3:45pm
DSC Members volunteer in Mr. Kingon’s science class
Crafting in the Wellness Center
April 18, 2024
4:00pm — 5:00pm
Give yourself the time to embark on a crafting project that allows you to be creative! This session invites you to make something that you…
Creative Writing on East Campus
April 18, 2024
4:30pm — 5:30pm
Writing is a mindful activity that encourages expressing your emotions, thinking introspectively, sharing your gratitude, and having fun through poetry, short stories, and more! Join…
DuWell Paint Night in the Student Wellness Center
April 18, 2024
5:30pm — 7:00pm
Our paint nights are a calming space for you to take time out of your busy week to be creative, destress, and have fun. Paint…
Duke LIFE Recruitment Dinner
April 18, 2024
5:30pm — 7:30pm
Blue Devil Days and Identity Weekend recruitment dinner for incoming prospective freshmen.
Sleight of Hand in the Student Wellness Center Oasis
April 18, 2024
6:00pm — 7:00pm
This wellness experience gives you the opportunity to learn sleight of hand techniques and close-up magic in an inviting, fun, and relaxed social atmosphere. No…
Disney + Coffee on East Campus
April 18, 2024
6:00pm — 7:00pm
This moment of mindfulness aims to combine these two things in a care-free, fun, interactive program for first-year students and the larger Duke community. Disney…
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We’re so glad you’re here.
The Division of Student Affairs is critically engaged in supporting the holistic engagement and personal growth of all students who attend Duke. The Division collaborates with student leaders, faculty, families, community members and many others in the delivery of key services.
Our programs and services are designed to support holistic wellbeing, foster an inclusive and dynamic community, and complement Duke's commitment to academic excellence.
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Welcome from the VP
The Division of Student Affairs supports over 16,000 Duke undergraduate, graduate and professional students and engages tens of thousands of visitors, families, and members of the Duke community every year. Our team includes more than 800 dining staff, 200 housekeepers, 100 clinicians and care providers, and scores of student development specialists, event coordinators, residential coordinators, career advisers and operations experts. We partner with student leaders and faculty on the Durham and Beaufort campuses throughout the calendar year.
Our primary job is to ensure Duke students have the resources and support they need to arrive at their classes and laboratories ready to engage in critical thinking and learning each day. We also help Blue Devils gain skills and insight about themselves and the world - and we take great pride in helping future leaders tackle obstacles, flourish, and make the most of their Duke experience. Through a wide range of programs and offices– from undergraduate new student and family programs to career advising, from venue management and the box office to QuadEx, student leader advising, and student-programs and initiatives in our Identity and Cultural Centers, we love being a part of our students’ individual journeys and fostering excellence across Duke.
We’re glad you’re here!
Yours,
Mary Pat McMahon
Vice Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs