Dear students,
Fall is here, and the smell of midterms is in the
air. We hope your classes are going well, and you’re finding time to connect with friends and explore campus and Durham.
You've probably seen us getting lunch on the BC Plaza - feel free to say hi! We only ask that you refrain from riding your scooter inside the Bryan Center itself. 🛴We've had a few close calls turning corners recently.
Like many of you, we have been following the events unfolding across the U.S. and the globe. From Hurricane Fiona's destruction in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to the protests in Iran and the ongoing war in Ukraine, we know that our community is affected by what happens outside Durham. We encourage you to dig in and engage with the issues surrounding these events; for example, checking out
SOCA's upcoming drive. Please be mindful of your own safety by paying attention to weather alerts and signing up for the
Duke Alert System.
We also know midterms can be stressful, so it's a good time to check in with yourself. If you're feeling anxious about school, missing home more than you expected, or wanting to speak with someone about mental health, please reach out to
Counseling & Psychological Service (CAPS). Any student can call 919-660-1000 to speak with someone confidentially, or to request assistance with referrals in your local community.
As a reminder, the November elections are only 42 days away, and we encourage all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote. Visit Duke Votes for information about registration, early voting, absentee voting, and more.
We’re available for office hours if you’d like to
meet. Otherwise, feel free to say hi if you run into us around campus!
Go Duke,
Gary Bennett, Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education
Mary Pat McMahon, Vice Provost of Student Affairs
