Let's Get Ready for Ramadan!

As salaamu alakium!

Workshop Recap: Aligning Faith & Career

Alhamdulillah, Part 2 of our "Faith, Values, & Career Decisions" workshop was a success! Students engaged in practical sessions with the Duke Career Center, gaining valuable tools to pursue professional paths aligned with their principles. Check out photos from the insightful evening!

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Up Next: Ramadan 101 – Share the Spirit!

Ramadan is fastly approaching! Join us for an essential Ramadan 101 Student Session. This is a perfect opportunity to learn what the holy month looks like for a student at Duke—navigating academics, community, and spirituality.

We encourage you to bring classmates from other faith traditions for this open and informative dialogue about Ramadan’s significance and the campus resources available.

Date: Monday, January 29th
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Brodhead 068

Register here

Save the Date: Triangle Community Mixer

Mark your calendars and get ready to connect! Our Spring Triangle Community Mixer is coming soon. This is your chance to meet, network, and interact with Muslim professionals, leaders, and alumni from across the Triangle area. Strengthen your community ties and build your network.

Registration is open on Duke Groups

Black History Month Spotlight: A Legacy Event!

This is an event you do NOT want to miss. The Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture and the CML proudly present a Black History Month Lecture featuring Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of al-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz aka Malcolm X.

Join us for an inspiring evening as Dr. Shabazz reflects on her father's powerful legacy of justice and liberation. Secure your spot—this will fill up fast!

Save the Date: 6 PM February 17th

Registration for Duke students and employees opens TODAY January 27th. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW via Duke Box Office!

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Ramadan 101
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Thursday, Jan. 29th | 6:00 PM | Brodhead 068 (near Panera Bread)

The Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture co-sponsored by Center for Muslim Life presents . . .

Black History Month Lecture featuring

Dr. Ilayah Shabazz

Join us for an inspiring Black History Month lecture with Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, award-winning author, educator, and daughter of the late Malcolm X.

Dr. Shabazz will share reflections on her father’s enduring legacy, offering insight into his lifelong pursuit of justice, liberation, and human rights. Through her personal experiences and historical lens, she invites us to consider Malcolm X’s impact on today’s social and political landscape.

Following the lecture, guests are invited to a book signing of her celebrated memoir, Growing Up X. This special event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Dr. Shabazz’s story and honor a legacy that continues to shape generations.

Registration for Duke employees and students opens on January 27th.
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The Duke Career Center presents . . .

Spark Your Career 2026

Start your Spring Semester off on the right foot by joining us for our 4th Annual Spark Your Career event on Friday, January 30th!

*Headshots from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Career Center (036 Bryan Center)

Spark Your Career programming officially kicks off at Noon in Penn Pavilion. Click here for the Program schedule.

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Spring Break . . .

Career Trek

First Years & Sophomores: Explore Your Future on our Career Trek to Atlanta! March 9–11

Spend three exciting days in Atlanta visiting leading companies like the Atlanta Hawks, Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, and Georgia Aquarium .

Discover new industries, learn about a wide range of roles, and build meaningful connections with employers and alumni who can help guide your career journey.
Applications must be submitted through Handshake!