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<p><span class="sfSimpleBlog">Anjali Vora and 11 other DukeEngage peers are continuing the work in Muhuru Bay, Kenya that began several years ago as part of DukeEngage's pilot program.  </span>Read more about Anjali and the DukeEngage program <a href="http://dukeengage.duke.edu/blogs/2009/06/27/students-return-to-muhuru-bay-kenya-to-continue-service-with-a-focus-on-education-and-health">here</a>.  <i>photo by Eric Van Danen</i></p>

Anjali Vora and 11 other DukeEngage peers are continuing the work in Muhuru Bay, Kenya that began several years ago as part of DukeEngage's pilot program.  Read more about Anjali and the DukeEngage program herephoto by Eric Van Danen

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The DukeEngage program provides funding for Duke undergraduates who wish to pursue an intensive civic engagement experience within a community that has an identified need. Through DukeEngage, Duke students address societal issues within the U.S. and abroad. Learn more…

News & Announcements

DukeEngage alumnus featured in Duke Magazine

6.17.09

Six students recently were invited by Duke Magazine to talk about current campus life at Duke through essays. One of them, Michael Blake, who participated in DukeEngage in South Africa during the summer of 2008, offered his perspective on civic engagement.

Engaging Durham

5.29.09

Nearly 30 Duke students are choosing to remain in Durham this summer to provide service to their home community through DukeEngage.

DukeEngage Academy prepares students for summer of service

5.8.09

Nearly 350 Duke students recently took part in the first-ever DukeEngage Academy—an intensive three-day conference designed to prepare students for DukeEngage experiences this summer across the United States and abroad.

Duke earns national Presidential Award for Service

2.6.09

The Corporation for National and Community Service honored the Duke University with the Presidential Award for Service to Youth from Disadvantaged Circumstances. Duke was one of only three colleges and universities to earn that distinction. The award was presented at the American Council on Education annual conference as part of the third annual President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

Duke receives Community Engagement Classification from Carnegie Foundation

2.6.09

Duke University’s efforts to incorporate community engagement and outreach into the student experience were recently honored by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.


Events

Back at Duke Dinner Event Von Canon A-C (Bottom Floor of the Bryan University Center)

9.17.09

The DukeEngage Back at Duke Dinner Event will take place on from 6:00-8:00pm and provide an opportunity for DukeEngage participants to gather with their fellow DukeEngagers and share their experiences in the field and their plans back on campus over dinner and lively conversation. All 2009 DukeEngage particpants, Program Directors and Site Coordinators are encourage to attend this informal social event. If you have any questions, please contact Cloe Liparini at cloe.liparini@duke.edu or at 919.660.3227.

Duke Engage Blogs

"Wild Card Inside"

posted 2009-06-21

Little angels they were. Polite, cheery, and amenable, these are the students of St. Barnabas Primary School. The first day (Monday, June 15) that Melissa and I arrived at St. Barnabas, we were led by the inspirational Ms. Shaw, the school principal. The moment she stepped into the Standard III & IV classroom, the children’s faces immediately brightened with smiles, as if on cue. The scribbling pens in their hands paused mid-sentence, and the children all rose and greeted in an innocently imperfect unison, “Good morning, Ms. Shaw.” The most adorable scene I have ever seen.

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Program Profile

DukeEngage in Haiti

 

Program Name:   “Healing and Change in Haiti"
Dates:  June 1 - August 1

Program Description:  DukeEngage students are participating in ongoing efforts to support grass roots health and development in three key areas: 

1. assessing current levels of health knowledge about various diseases (e.g., cervical cancer) and developing much needed outreach and educational programs;  
2. documenting the needs and strengths of community partners in Haiti and developing cross-disciplinary partnerships, from environmental health, engineering design, and health management to clinical care; and  
3. determining priorities community members, leaders and health professionals have related to the planned construction of a health and research center.