As we kick off Fall 2025, we’re excited to introduce this year’s Service-Learning annual theme: Being Rather Than Seeming (Esse Quam Videri), North Carolina’s state motto.
Authentic engagement is at the heart of service-learning—it’s about real connections, steady contributions, and the kind of presence and care that build trust and change. This year, we’ll explore together what it means to truly be engaged across our courses, partnerships, and events.
👉 We’re kicking off with a Community Action Day (details below), with more theme-aligned events to come—follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop.
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Community Action Day: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina |
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| Friday, October 3, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Duke Service-Learning team for a Community Action Day on Friday, October 3, 2025, (9 am-12 pm) at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (Durham). We’ll help address food scarcity in our community by packing and sorting alongside other community volunteers. Take a look at this inspiring Food Bank video and then register through the Food Bank’s sign-up link.
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Opportunities, Events & Deadlines |
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Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Breakfast at 8:30) | Elon University
10th Annual NC College Voter Summit — A high-energy, statewide gathering of students, faculty, and staff passionate about civic engagement and voter turnout. Interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, and networking with changemakers. Register here (scholarships and travel stipends available) -
Thurs, Sept 18, 4–5pm | Research & Experiential Programs Fair – Drop by to explore research, study away, internships, and community engagement opportunities—and grab a free smoothie! Register here
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Thurs, Sept 25, 3:30-5:30 pm. | Would you like to explore how Duke can support your organization? Join the Duke Center for Community-Engaged Scholarship at the Partnerships and Projects Open House.
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Friday, Oct 3 | NCCE (North Carolina Campus Engagement) submissions due. Help recognize students driving community engagement at Duke: Student Awards — Community Impact (each campus selects one) & Barnhill Civic Trailblazer (one network-wide) — and the NC Civic Impact Fellowship (each campus may select one Fellow).Â
- Tue, October 8 | Duke faculty, staff, and students can learn about opportunities to volunteer and engage with community organizations at the annual Volunteer Fair in Penn Pavilion.
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Duke’s +Programs are signature, immersive, experiential learning opportunities that engage students in projects across a wide variety of disciplines. This summer, Duke partnered with Durham Tech to bring students from both schools together.Â
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To stay in the loop on Duke partnerships with Durham, sign up for the Duke Community Affairs newsletter and learn more on their website. Â
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| Duets Season Two: Campus & Community in Conversation
Season Two of Duets highlights collaborative research at the intersection of campus and community, featuring several SLCE faculty alongside their students and partners. These conversations show how relationships across Durham and North Carolina spark discovery, mentorship, and real-world impact — from computer science in public schools to art and justice to mental health and the carceral system. Tune in to hear how shared efforts create lasting change. 👉 Read more »
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| | The Heart of a Community, the Soul of a Partnership
After 25 years at Duke, Mayme Webb-Bledsoe leaves a legacy of building bridges between the university and Durham—shaping community-engaged work for generations. 👉 Read more »
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| Arts+ Resilience Through Puppetry
This summer, Duke students at the Marine Lab explored how puppetry and storytelling can spark resilience and community connection. Their six-week project culminated in a documentary-style film capturing their creative process and partnerships.
👉 Watch the video »
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| A Year of Community, Connection, and Change
From climate action to inclusive STEM, our 2024–25 annual highlights showcased the many ways Duke students, faculty, and partners pursued the common good. These stories remind us what’s possible when learning and community come together. 👉 Read more »
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