Wayne Manor (Duke University)

American college social group

This article is about the student organization. For the fictional home of Batman, see Wayne Manor.

Wayne Manor

Founded| 1981; 43 years ago (1981)
Duke University
Type| Student-Led Social Organization
Affiliation| Independent
Status| Active
Scope| Local
Chapters| 1
Nickname| Wayne
Former name| Bunch of Guys (BOG)
Headquarters| 913 Dacian Ave.
Durham, North Carolina 27701
United States
Website| waynemanorduke.com

The Wayne Manor (WM) is an all-male selective living group (SLG) at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.[1][2] The organization is known informally as Wayne, and its members are known as Men of the Manor or Manorites.[3] It formed as a non-Greek alternative to fraternity life in 1981.[1][2]

## History

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### BOG

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Wayne Manor originated in 1981 as the Bunch of Guys (BOG) or BOGgers, an all-male independent living group in Building HH, Few Quad of Duke University.[4][5] The Duke University Judiciary Committee disbanded the group in 1992 for alcohol violations.[4] BOG was commemorated as a space on the vintage Duke-themed Monopoly game, Dukeopoly.[5][4]

### Wayne Manor

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After BOG's dissolution, its former members established Wayne Manor in Wannamaker Dormitory on Duke University's West Campus.[6][5] Its name referenced the home of Bruce Wayne, Batman’s alter ego.[7] The organization began as a Commitment House, meaning only one-third of its members were selected for membership and the rest joined via a lottery.[2] Wayne Manor become a Selective Living Group (SLG) in 1992.[1][2][6]

Wayne Manor emerged as an alternative to fraternity life at Duke University, prioritizing both social engagement and community service without requiring mandatory pledging.[6][2] It selects members irrespective of race, religion, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation.[6]

The organization emphasizes personal growth, engagement in community service projects, fostering faculty interaction, and organizing social events such as mixers, formal dances, and campus-wide parties.[6][2][8] Its Malt Liquor Thursdays (M.L.T.) has been a campus-wide event since 1994.[8] In the early 2000s, Wayne Manor was known for hosting a weekly poker game with a $100 buy-in.[9]

In 2007, some Duke students expressed discontent with the selective-living model because it allowed organizations like Wayne Manor to dominate a dorm's living spaces.[10] To create a more inclusive experience, Duke University banned the recruitment of first-year students by Greek fraternities and non-Greek selective living groups, including Wayne Manor, in 2021.[11] In response, all fraternities at Duke disaffiliated from the Duke Interfraternity Council in favor of the Durham Interfraternity Council.[12]

Soon after, Duke University announced the discontinuation of on-campus housing for SLGs after the 2023–2024 academic year.[1] While many SLGs transitioned to a Living-Learning Community model to retain on-campus housing, Wayne Manor remained an SLG and relocated to off-campus accommodations.[13] Despite disaffiliating from Duke, Wayne Manor continues to participate in mandatory pre-rush training conducted by student-led groups, Duke Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention and Education (SHAPE) and Duke Sexual Assault Prevention Team (SAPT).[14]

## Community service

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Duke University requires SLGs such as Wayne Manor to engage in community service.[2] Some of the group's members volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Durham.[15] Wayne Manor has also partnered with Hillandale Elementary School since 1994.[7] Its members have contributed to the school in various ways, including providing Spanish instruction, organizing and overseeing the chess and science clubs, tutoring in math, leading recess activities, and facilitating art clubs.[16][17][18] The group also rebuilt the school's amphitheater and nature trail.[18] Wayne Manor members have received numerous awards for the Hillandale project, including the Group Volunteer Award from the Volunteer Center of Durham, the Lars Lyon Volunteer Service Award from the Duke Community Service Center, and the Most Outstanding Volunteer Award from Durham County.[16][19][20][21][22]

## Notable members

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* Jason Strasser, professional poker player and founder of the Caption hedge fund.[23][24][25][26][27]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Selective Living Groups". Duke Student Affairs. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
2. ^ a b c d e f g Schlesinger, David (September 18, 1989). "Manor residents opt for selective status". The Chronicle. Duke University. p. 4. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
3. ^ Brodner, Will. "Do SLGs really need housing?" UWIRE Text, 6 Apr. 2018, p. 1. Gale Academic OneFile, accessed 21 May 2023.
4. ^ a b c "Does anybody remember the BOG?". Library Answer Person, Duke University Libraries. December 16, 2009. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
5. ^ a b c Kirk, Robin (January 28, 2013). "Dukeopoly and Durham". BorderWork(s) Lab, Franklin Humanities Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
6. ^ a b c d e "Welcome to Wayne Manor". wayback.archive-it.org. Archived from the original on 2010-04-20. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
7. ^ a b Talhelm, Jennifer (December 12, 1994). "Duke Students Adopt Hillandale Class". The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. Retrieved 2023-05-06 - via Newspapers.com.
8. ^ a b Hafner, Katie (2005-11-06). "How Thursday Became the New Friday". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
9. ^ McClellan, George S.; Hardy, Thomas W.; Caswell, Jim (2006). Gambling on Campus (New Directions for Student Services, Number 113). Wiley. p. 36.
10. ^ Ferreri, Eric (April 16, 2007). "Duke rethinking dorms that divide". Kent Wired. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
11. ^ Sheridan, Jake (February 16, 2021). "Seven fraternities disaffiliate from Duke IFC". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
12. ^ Griffin, Matthew (February 22, 2021). "Pi Kappa Alpha becomes 9th fraternity to disaffiliate from Duke, join Durham IFC". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
13. ^ Tan, Katie (January 19, 2023). "As more selective groups face future without Duke housing, here's how Greek groups and SLGs are holding spring rush". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
14. ^ Surjadi, Milla (December 6, 2022). "Disaffiliated Greek groups, Wayne Manor SLG now require pre-rush sexual assault and harassment training for potential new members". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
15. ^ Connors, Bob (May 1, 1995). "Volunteers of All Sorts Keep Meals on Wheels Rolling". The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. Retrieved 2023-05-06 - via Newspapers.com.
16. ^ a b Mandel, Matthew (May 9, 2005). "Everyone Wins in Wayne Manor's Chess Battles With Local Kids". Duke Today. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
17. ^ Ashworth, Megan (October 6, 2000). "Big Brothers From Duke". The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. Retrieved 2023-05-06 - via Newspapers.com.
18. ^ a b Hughes, Bailey (April 14, 2004). "Big Brothers From Duke". The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. Retrieved 2023-05-06 - via Newspapers.com.
19. ^ Malaklou, Shadee (April 30, 2004). "A Big Guy Helps Little Friends". Duke Today. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
20. ^ Bernstein, Rachel (April 26, 2006). "Volunteers draw praise for helping". The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. Retrieved 2023-05-06 - via Newspapers.com.
21. ^ "Annual Luncheon Honors Individuals and Groups of Volunteers". The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. April 25, 2003. Retrieved 2023-05-06 - via Newspapers.com.
22. ^ Seifert, Kevin (April 26, 2001). "2001 Key Volunteer Recognition Luncheon". The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. Retrieved 2023-05-06 - via Newspapers.com.
23. ^ Habib, Daniel G. (May 30, 2005). "Online and OBsessed: As the Internet Poker Wave Breaks Over College Campuses, A Few Bright Young Players are Exploiting High-Level Statistics and Game Theory to Make a Fortune. Others Are Losing MOre than Their Tuition". Sports Illustrated.
24. ^ "Jason Strasser's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
25. ^ Comstock, Courtney (July 13, 2011). "Morgan Stanley's Poker Star Jason Strasser Just Quit To Work At A Hedge Fund". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
26. ^ Nuwwarah, Mo (January 17, 2018). "Online Poker Legend Jason Strasser Wins WSOP-C Choctaw for $332,589". www.pokernews.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
27. ^ Delevingne, Lawrence (October 27, 2014). "Ex-Chesapeake boss McClendon backs poker-star hedgie". CNBC. Retrieved 2023-05-06.

## External links

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* Wayne Manor Official Website
* Duke University archives of Wayne Manor

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