The Weekly: From Miniatures to Campus Celebrations

Young Trustees

The Young Trustee Nominating Committees are accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate and professional students. To learn more about the Young Trustee position and to submit an application, please visit the link here.

Applications are due by 11:59 ET on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Please email secretary@duke.edu with any questions.

+Programs Information Fair

Discover your next summer experience at the +Programs Information Fair on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Gross Hall Energy Hub (1st Floor).

Chat with representatives from Data+, Code+, Math+, CS+, Climate+, Applied Ethics+, Arts+, Doc+, and History+ to learn about their projects and find the best fit for your interests. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to meet program administrators and project leads to explore and apply for exciting summer opportunities.

Click here for more information and to view our projects, and apply today!

Virtual Sessions on Duo

Representatives from OIT will be on hand during this 90-minute virtual session to provide support for those who need help setting up Duo Mobile for multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Members of the Duke community are encouraged to register eligible devices with Duo, or purchase a YubiKey, before March 31, 2025.

Read more about the upcoming changes and sign up for a session here.

Night of Lights: Blue Devil Walkathon (Friday, January 17)

Walk/Run Your Way To Legendary Status. The Night of Lights Walkathon is back for year two, and invites all teams to come for a night when we rally around mental health awareness. Co-sponsored by Line Monitors and the wellness units, teams will compete to see how many laps of Morris Williams Track they can complete in three hours. Team and individual winners will win seated tickets behind the Duke Bench for a Men's Basketball Game and on-court recognition, as well as points for tenting and the Quad Cup!

Winning Prize: Seats behind the bench to a Duke Men’s Basketball Game + on-court recognition during media timeout.

Points: 1 Quad point/person for attending the grand prize event, 100 points for 1st place, 75 for 2nd, 50 for 3rd

The Fruit Stand

Swing by the Fruit Stand for free fresh fruit and a chance to connect with Faculty Fellows, Directors of Academic Engagement, Peer Success Leaders, and Academic Guides. Whether you’re looking for academic advice, resource tips, or just a refreshing break, we’ve got you covered!

📅 Tuesday, January 21, 2025
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Keohane Atrium

Click here to register. Grab a snack, spark a conversation, and fuel your success! 🍎📚

Global Conversations at the Wellness Center

Join us for engaging English conversations about cultural perspectives, world news, local events, and more. This welcoming space is open to international and domestic students, scholars, and staff—no registration needed!

📅 Tuesday, January 21, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Student Wellness Center, Room 148

Connect, share, and explore new perspectives! Register here 🌍🗣️

Community Work Day at Duke Campus Farm

Get your hands dirty and connect with the community at Duke Campus Farm! Join the student crew in the field, bond with plants, soil, and fellow volunteers, and enjoy some fresh produce as a reward. No farming experience or Duke affiliation is required—there’s a task for everyone!

📅 Friday, January 17, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Duke Campus Farm, 4934 Friends School Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Advance sign-up is helpful, but walk-ins are welcome. For groups larger than five, email dukecampusfarm@duke.edu at least 48 hours in advance. 🌱🤝

Miniature Mondays: Hobby Hangout

Unleash your creativity at Miniature Mondays! Join RC Brian to paint miniatures with all supplies provided—no experience necessary. Channel your inner Bob Ross and take home something awesome to show off. Have another hobby? Bring it along and hang out!

📅 Monday, January 20, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Brown Residence Hall Common Room (East Campus)