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Parent and Family Newsletter

March 2020

Remote Engagement

Over the last two weeks, Duke faculty and staff have worked around the clock (from their homes) to move programming and support online. Regardless of whether your student is on campus or in your living room next to you, they still have access to services and opportunities throughout the semester. Below is a snapshot of some of the ongoing efforts to support students in their learning, engagement with others, and resiliency. Together, we can make the most of this. The creativity of the Duke community and the persistence of our students bring us hope during this challenging time.

Wishing your family good health and social distancing!

- The Parent and Family Programs Team

Important Dates

Happening Now • Bookbagging for Fall 2020
Happening Now • Virtual/remote advising offered pre-registration
April 1 • Last day to withdraw with W from spring courses*
April 1 • Fall 2020 registration begins
April 22 • Undergraduate classes end
April 22 (5pm EST) • Deadline to request letter grades for spring courses**
April 27 - May 2 • Spring final examination period

* Original date pushed back. New date above is correct.
** Default grading system will be S/U.

Student Spotlight

Wesley Pritzlaff '21 reflects on his first week of remote learning from his home in Rolesville, North Carolina. Watch the video above to hear more about professors' efforts to make classes intimate and interactive, as well as how Wes has addressed some of the challenges of the week.

Keep Learning FAQ

Please visit k eeplearning.duke.edu and its FAQ for the most up-to-date information about Duke's services, resources, and remote learning. This website is updated regularly—sometimes even daily.

Special University Announcements

Duke Summer Programs

Yesterday afternoon, Provost Sally Kornbluth announced changes to University-sponsored summer programs. The full announcement includes implications for summer classes, DukeEngage, study abroad, and more.

Heavy Hearts for Student Losses

With great sadness, the University announced the death of two students last week. Greyson Spector '20 and Raj Mehta '22 will be remembered and honored. Our hearts go out to their families and the whole Duke community during this time.

Talking to your Student about Grief

Duke's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) recommends these resources for talking with your students about loss and grief:

Supporting Your Student's Grief Through a Wellness Frame - Duke DuWell
When a Crisis Happens on Campus - Duke CAPS
How to Help if Your Student is Struggling with Grief - Collegiate Parent
Supporting Mental Health from a Distance: When Should a Parent Intervene?

Additionally, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has great content for families and caregivers.

Dispatches from the First Day of Remote Learning

A snapshot of the first day of remote learning reveals faculty members finding creative solutions to digital delivery and laughing at themselves when necessary – all in the name of supporting their students’ learning. Read Dispatches from the First Day of Remote Learning from Duke Today.

Strategies for Remote Learning

A series of Learning Strategies and tips for learning online are posted to the Keep Learning website, including a list of good practices and suggestions for group work. Sub-sections of the page also provide advice for engaging with classes through both synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Design Your Duke

The Career Center looks forward to engaging with students remotely in creative ways. Students can call or send an email with any questions: 919-660-1050 (9:00-5:00pm EST) or career-student@studentaffairs.duke.edu.

Individual Advising Appointments Online
Students can schedule a phone or online appointment through CareerConnections.

Drop-In Career Advising Online
10-15 minute advising sessions – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; 2:00pm-4:00pm while classes are in session

[Online in Zoom - See Zoom Links to Enter]

Employer-Hosted Activities Online
Students can see employer-hosted online office hours, information sessions, interviews, and events in CareerConnections.

Resources
The Career Center website is loaded with helpful content, including a collection of online courses and guides for exploring careers and building professional development skills and competencies.

[See Online Guides and Courses Collection]

Upcoming Services & Events

Blue Devils Care: Tele-Health Services Coming Soon

Starting in early April, Duke will launch Talk Now through Timely MD. Talk Now will provide 24/7 on-demand mental health support to students who are residing anywhere in the United States.

By mid-April, students in all 50 states will also be able to schedule psycho-therapy counseling services with licensed clinicians through Timely MD. This clinician may also refer students to local providers wherever the student is located. Students residing in North Carolina will be able to receive psycho-therapy as soon as Blue Devils Care launches.

International students who need help with a mental health referral can consult with CAPS.

There is no cost to Duke students associated with the Blue Devils Care services. More information will be released to students and families soon!

Virtual Stress Release

Mindfulness and Meditation

Koru Meditation and Moments of Mindfulness are virtual! Your student can continue focusing on their personal wellness by practicing mindfulness and meditation during this pandemic.

DukeCreate Workshops

DukeCreate is a series of free, hands-on arts workshops designed to help Duke students of all levels develop a variety of creative skills. With weekly programming now available online, your student can dance, code, and sketch their way through the rest of the semester.