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Parent and Family Newsletter
February 2022
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| Introducing New Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Director
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Dr. Lisa Adams, Ph.D., joined the Duke community last fall and serves as the director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). In this video, she introduces herself to families, provides a brief overview of CAPS resources, and shares her vision for the future of CAPS. She also includes advice for families supporting their student's mental health while at Duke. Click above to hear from Dr. Adams.
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Important DatesSummer 2022 Registration Begins: February 14
Duke Men's Basketball v. UNC @ 6pm (Durham): March 5
Spring Break: March 5-13
Last Day of Classes (LDOC): April 20
Reading Period: April 21-24
Final Examinations: April 25-30
Commencement 2022: May 6-8
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Nicole Rosenzweig is a sophomore studying Public Policy and Political Science in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences from Rye Brook, NY. She serves as Co-Chair of the Student Wellness Caucus and is a sophomore Duke Student Government Senator of Academic Affairs. Nicole has provided New Student and Family Programs with information about the Student Wellness Caucus and some insight on her role and responsibilities as Co-Chair.
Listen to the full podcast here.
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To those who celebrate the Lunar New Year, which began on February 1, Duke extends best wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity in the Year of the Tiger!
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Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated throughout the month of February. The roots of Black History Month go back to 1926 when Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), the son of former slaves, launched the first observance of Negro History Week in February of that year. Dr. Woodson dedicated his life to documenting and preserving Black history and culture and is often called the “father of black history.” What began as Negro History Week in 1926 was first celebrated as Black History Month in 1970 at the urging of students at Kent State University.
In celebration of Black History Month, Duke has welcomed notable guests to campus to speak such as Dr. Ruha Benjamin and Tricia Hersey, highlighted the contributions of six influential Black staff and faculty in the university's history, and will continue to have programs and events throughout the remainder of the month. Stay up to date through the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture's webpage.
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February Family Webinar Series - "Fireside Chat: Proactive Support for College Student Wellbeing"
Join New Student and Family Programs on Wednesday, February 23, at 6:00pm EST for our next family webinar. This month, we invite families to join a conversation with leaders across the Division of Student Affairs as they discuss college student wellbeing today. The discussion will cover topics ranging from common student experiences, managing emotional wellbeing and stress, how proactive support and wellness can help students perform optimally, and how families can partner to support their students. Register here.
This webinar will be recorded for those who are unable to participate live. The video will be posted to the Family webpage approximately 48 hours after airing.
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Duke Authenticity Project
Is your student still searching for their place at Duke? Are they looking for more authentic connections with other Duke students? The Duke Authenticity Project can help!
The Duke Authenticity Project day-long campus retreat will occur on Saturday, February 26. Students will reflect on their values, explore authentic relationships, and build connections with one another. Students can learn more and register for the free event at http://bit.ly/Duke-DAP-22.
If you'd like us to send a personal invitation to your student, nominate them anonymously by emailing leadership@duke.edu with your student's name and Duke e-mail address.
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Rec & P.E. Programs
Intramural Sports are Open for Registration
Intramural sports are open for registration! Students can check out IMLeagues for available leagues and tournaments happening this spring.
Fitness Demo Days
Every Sunday in February from 3:00pm-4:00pm students can join Fitness & Wellness to learn and try various fitness techniques such as deadlifting, bench press, and spotting or sample some of Duke's Group Fitness classes. Registration is free and available on the MyRec Web Portal.
Group Fitness Classes
All Group Fitness classes are free for Duke students. Due to limited space and precautions for in-person classes due to COVID-19, pre-registration is required. Participants can register online 48 hours prior to the start of class on the MyRec Web Portal or by downloading the MyRec Mobile App.
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Spring BreakthroughSpring Breakthrough offers Duke students a unique alternative spring break. Students can spend four days (Monday, March 7 - Thursday, March 10) in a mind-stimulating experience on campus with professors and fellow students. Duke professors are offering 11 mini-seminars on a variety of topics to explore intellectual interests in a fun and refreshing way. Meals are provided. No grades. No fees. No applications. No stress. The only expectation is that students engage meaningfully with fellow students and faculty while exploring their intellectual curiosity. Learn more on the website!
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Internship Funding Program Each year, the Career Center provides summer stipends to approximately 30-50 undergraduate students who pursue unpaid or low-paying internships or research opportunities. The Internship Funding Program aims to reduce the financial challenges associated with participating in a wide range of summer experiences, thereby encouraging student participation in experiential career exploration and expanding the diversity of internship opportunities in which Duke students participate. Through the generosity of corporate, individual, and class donors, the Career Center offers $3,000 grants intended to be used towards living expenses and not compensation for the work being performed.
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If your student is considering a low-paying or unpaid summer opportunity, please encourage them to explore the Internship Funding Program as a possible resource for their financial needs. The deadline for the application is February 28, 2022.
If your family or organization is interested in contributing to the funding possibilities, please contact Greg Victory (gregory.victory@duke.edu).
In previous years, the program has supported students completing internships and academic research in fields such as healthcare/medicine, social justice, environment/sustainability, nonprofit/advocacy, policy, international relations, clean energy, technology, education, sports/entertainment, animal science, journalism, museum curation, public relations, human services, law, and more.
Students are responsible for securing their own summer experiences and are not limited to pre-approved employers. Students will complete an application process for funding considerations even before they have been selected for that experience. More information can be found here.
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Duke students have been enjoying the winter weather! The most recent snow day yielded about two inches around campus, so students gathered to build snowmen, make snowballs, and go sledding.
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Summer Experiences Website Launch The Office of Undergraduate Education's Division of Experiential Education recently launched the Duke Summer Experiences website. The website aggregates all undergraduate summer opportunities into one searchable database. Students can explore and apply to multiple opportunities through the new centralized application system.
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Summer Research at Duke - Muser Muser provides Duke students with regularly scheduled, clearly articulated, and equitable access to research opportunities across all fields. Research mentors are members of the Duke University research community who provide meaningful research experiences for students. Mentors are graduate students, postdocs, lab technicians, research team leaders, principal investigators, and professors.
Muser runs at least five rounds per year: start of the fall semester for fall positions, mid-fall semester for spring semester positions, spring semester for the following fall semester positions, and spring semester for summer positions. The timeline for summer positions is:
Saturday, February 19 at 12:00am - First day to apply for projects
Saturday, February 26 at 11:59pm - Last day to apply for project
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January Family Webinar - "Cultivating Academic Success" Last month's family webinar highlighted resources the Office of Undergraduate Education’s Division of Student Success provides—including those for academic coaching, Duke well-being, and advising—and how we support students in making the most of their Duke experience. Check out the recording in case you missed it!
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