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Parent and Family Newsletter

November 2022

Dear Duke Families and Parents-

As the fall semester comes to a close and the winter holiday is upon us, we are reflective of our amazing Duke families and want to take this moment to express our gratitude. Thank you for being such a wonderful extension of our community!

With classes wrapping up in a few weeks and finals approaching, we understand that students may experience increased stress, as this can be an anxiety-inducing period for many. Here are a few tips for families to help your student in the upcoming weeks:

Be a support system: Let your student know that you are there for them and can provide a sense of comfort and stability. Ask them how they would like to be supported and what they may need during this time.
Encourage stress relief activities: While your student is balancing their studies, help them to prioritize time to re-energize and care for their overall well-being.
Do mental health check-ins: Help your students name their stressors and emotions. If they feel overwhelmed, encourage them to take advantage of the wellness resources on campus. From Moments of Mindfulness with DuWell to Individual Counseling appointments with Counseling & Psychological Services, a wide range of resources are in place to support your student's mental wellbeing. Visit https://students.duke.edu/wellness/ to learn more.

We are grateful for your continued engagement with us and the support of your Duke student. We wish you all the best this holiday season.

GO DUKE!

New Student & Family Programs

Important Dates

Last Day of Classes: December 9, 2022
Final Examinations Period: December 14-19, 2022
Spring Semester begins on Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Check out Duke's Academic Calendar for more information.

Duke University

Leadership Updates

Below you will find updates shared this semester about Duke University leadership.

Duke University Provost

Sally Kornbluth

In October, Sally Kornbluth was appointed as the next president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Sally Kornbluth has been a member of the Duke faculty since 1994.

She will assume the presidency of MIT in January 2023. Click here to read more.

Chancellor for Health Affairs

A. Eugene Washington, M.D.,

A. Eugene Washington, M.D., has been Duke University's chancellor for health affairs and president and CEO of Duke University Health System since 2015. In October, Washington announced that he is stepping down from the role on June 30, 2023. Click here to read more.

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

Gary Bennett

This month, Gary Bennett, who has led undergraduate education at Duke University since 2018, has been appointed as the next dean of Trinity College of Arts & Sciences.

He will begin his term in February 2023. Click here to read more.

Housing & Residence Life:

Winter Housing

Housing and Residence Life provides limited opportunities for Winter Break housing between the fall and spring semesters. Students need to apply through the Winter Break Application which is now live via the housing portal. The deadline to submit the application is Tuesday, December 6.

All students approved to stay on campus during Winter Break will remain in their current fall assignment.

For more information regarding the Winter Break 2022 Housing process, click here.

In Case You Missed It

Veterans Day 2022

Members gathered on Friday, November 11 for Duke’s event inside the Duke University Chapel, honoring those in the campus community who have served, or are currently serving, in the United States Armed Forces. Click here to read more about the ceremony.

Career Everywhere

Job Outlook Report for Class of 2023 Just Released

Shawn VanDerziel, Executive Director at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), wrote in a recent announcement:

We’ve all heard the stories about employers cutting back on hiring and that a recession may be imminent - which could impact the job market. Interestingly, though, our newest research indicates that employers are planning to increase hiring of new and recent college grads overall by nearly 15%. While 1 in 5 employers did say they are planning for a recession, only a small portion of those expect to cut back on entry-level hires.

It’s important to point out, as the below graph demonstrates, not all employers are planning to increase their hiring, in fact, a large number are planning to maintain their hiring numbers, while a small percent are planning to decrease hiring – when totaling all the potential hires, there is an increase of 14.7%. For this reason, it’s hard to view these employer responses as anything but positive overall and a cause for optimism during these uncertain economic times.

The full Job Outlook report is filled with really interesting findings about what employers are thinking and doing. Click here to view the Full Report.

DukeEngage 2023

Applications for the 2023 DukeEngage programs are now live! The deadline to apply is January 18, 2023. If your student is interested, they can find more information here regarding dates, deadlines, and more information about info sessions and drop-in advising.