University Student Affairs
While each individual school has its own Student Affairs office, University Student Affairs is another important resource for graduate and professional students. They provide support for student groups, and oversee services such as CAPS and the Career Center.
Student Affairs Offices for each School
- Graduate Student Affairs
Headed by Dean Jackie Looney, this office puts on regular social programs, offers support services for students, and works with student groups in the Graduate School. - Law Student Affairs
This office is headed by Dean Jill Miller and works with students in the Law School - Fuqua Student Services
Director Pam Brown heads this office that offers support services to students at Fuqua. - Divinity School Student Services
Associate Dean Greg Duncan can answer many of your questions about student services at the Divinity School. - Medical School Student Affairs
Dean Caroline Haynes heads up the office of Medical Student Affairs, which advises and counsels medical students. - Nicholas School
Cindy Peters, the Director of Enrollment Services, can help you find many services at the Nicholas School. - School of Nursing
The office of Admissions and Student Services, headed by Dean Bebe Mills, aids students in the School of Nursing during their tenure at Duke.
Office of Student Activities and Facilities
Student Activities has an advising component, which serves recognized student organizations (undergraduate and graduate), the Undergraduate Publications Board, the Duke University Union and the financial accounts of over 300 student organizations. The Office serves as a liaison between the university administration and student groups, clubs, and organizations.
Cultural Centers
Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Life
The LGBT Center provides programming, information, and support services on issues of sexual orientation, as well as providing space for LGBT group meetings and a location for a library of LGBT material. The center is a part of the Office of Campus Community Development in the Division of Student Affairs. It is located in 02 West Union Building with operating hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
http://lgbt.studentaffairs.duke.edu/ or e-mail: lgbcenter@duke.edu
Community Service Center
This center is a clearinghouse for the numerous volunteer and community service activities available to students, faculty, and employees. The CSC strives to engage members of the Duke community in thoughtful, collective action, enrich the educational experience of students, and assist our home city of Durham.
http://csc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/
The International House
Located at 2022 Campus Drive, the International House serves as a meeting place for almost 1200 international students and scholars from over 100 countries. Its mission is to assist international students, scholars and their families with orientation and acclimation to Duke and Durham, thus enabling them to benefit fully from their time at Duke. International House also sponsors cross-cultural programs and -community outreach for the mutual enrichment of internationals at Duke and U.S. Americans at Duke and in Durham.
http://ihouse.studentaffairs.duke.edu/
Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture
Named for a jazz pianist, the Center celebrates the musical culture of Durham by featuring events in blues, jazz, and African-American Dance. The Center also offers a library, art gallery, and lounge.
http://mlw.studentaffairs.duke.edu/
Women’s Center
Established in 1989, the Women’s Center works to improve the status of women at Duke by sponsoring a wide variety of programs, educational and leadership development opportunities, advocacy, and information and referral for women and men on issues relating to gender and their intersection with race, class, and sexuality. Specifically for graduate students, the Women’s Center provides a home for the Graduate and Professional Women’s Network (GPWN) and Women in Science and Engineering (WISE). The Center houses the Women’s Book Exchange, a 3300+ volume feminist lending library, and also publishes VOICES magazine, which provides a university forum for discussion of gender issues. By educating the university community about gender-related issues, addressing matters of concern to women, and promoting a campus climate that is safe, healthy, and respectful of all people, the Women’s Center enhances all students’ academic experiences. The Women’s Center is located in 126 Few Fed Building in the Few Quad, across the traffic circle from the Allen Building.
http://wc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/index.html
Multicultural Center
The multicultural center is located on the first floor of the Bryan Center. The center seeks to provide a place for students to discuss cultural issues, foster community and provide a home base for implementing multicultural programming.
http://mcc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/
The Freeman Center for Jewish Life
The Freeman Center offers religious, cultural, and educational facility for Duke students. Stop by their facility ocated at Campus Drive & Swift Avenue.
http://fcjl.studentaffairs.duke.edu