The Night of Lights: Blue Devil Walkathon is back for year three! Join teams from across campus for an energizing night in support of mental health awareness. Co-hosted with Duke Line Monitors and Campus Wellness, this after-dark event challenges teams to see how many laps they can complete around Morris-Williams Track in just three hours.
🗓 Friday, February 6
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
Top teams and individuals will score seated tickets behind the Duke bench, on-court recognition at a men’s basketball game, and earn points toward tenting and the Quad Cup. Grab your team, lace up, and be part of a legendary Duke night.
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New Resource: Shmoody Mental Wellness App |
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Nearly half of college students report feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, and isolation. These factors can take a real toll on academic performance and everyday life.
Shmoody is here to help.The app blends cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology to offer tools you can use anytime. You’ll get:
- Joy Time to build a personalized Joy Calendar
- Shmoody Cat, a 24/7 support chatbot that connects you to the right Duke resources
- Short, effective exercises for managing stress and tough moments
- Daily steps to support long-term well-being
Download Shmoody and give yourself the support you deserve.
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Young Trustee Application |
The Undergraduate Young Trustee Nominating Committee is now accepting applications for Young Trustee.
For more information about the Young Trustee position, selection process, timeline, and the list of nominating committee members, visit the Board of Trustees website.
To apply for the Young Trustee position, please complete the Young Trustee application by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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STEM & Medical History Library Tour |
Explore the stories behind science and medicine at Duke University Libraries. Join this special guided tour highlighting exhibits from the Consumer Reports Archives and the History of Medicine Collections, hosted in honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
🗓 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 10:00 a.m. (meet at 9:45 a.m.)
📍 Perkins Library, 1st Floor Service Desk
The tour will visit the Jerry and Bruce Chappell Family Gallery and the Josiah Charles Trent History of Medicine Room. Register and learn more here!
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| Intro to Tableau: Easy Charts & Maps |
📊 Online Workshop
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of data visualization with Tableau Public, a free tool for creating charts, maps, and interactive dashboards. This beginner-friendly workshop covers how Tableau works, loading and manipulating data, and building simple visualizations through hands-on exercises. Open to Duke and non-Duke participants. A Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees; participants should install Tableau Public in advance. Register here!
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Wellness Night at Oasis West |
🫖 TeaGather with CommuniTEA
Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:00–6:00 p.m.
🎩 Sleight of Hand in the Wellness Center
Thursday, January 22, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Student Wellness Center | Oasis West
Unwind with a cozy evening of wellness and connection at Oasis West. Start with TeaGather, a calming tea-centered experience in partnership with Duke CommuniTEA, focused on relaxation and self-care. Stay for Sleight of Hand, where you’ll learn close-up magic techniques in a fun, low-pressure setting—no experience needed.
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| duARTS Winter Wonderland 2026 |
❄️ Winter Arts Celebration
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
7:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Rubenstein Arts Center
Celebrate winter with duARTS at this annual themed event featuring live performances, hands-on crafts, cozy snacks, and more. A festive evening of creativity and community you won’t want to miss.
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🎬 Twilight
Saturday, January 17, 2026
10:00–11:30 p.m.
Griffith Theater
🎬 Tide of Breath
Sunday, January 18, 2026
7:00–8:00 p.m.
Rubenstein Arts Center
Join us for two film screenings on campus this weekend. Catch a late-night showing of Twilight on Saturday, then return Sunday for Tide of Breath, a powerful 60-minute documentary directed by Duke student Lei He. The film offers a moving portrait of China’s last deep-sea divers, exploring the ocean as both a source of wonder and survival.
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