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Parent and Family Newsletter

January 2023

By now, it is too late to say Happy New Year...so let us say, "Welcome to the Spring Semester."

We hope your student is settling into their new rhythm and preparing well for their first round of midterms, which are right around the corner.

The spring semester always brings new opportunities for students to connect with on-campus resources and plan for the future. As your student continues to explore, we hope these emails will provide you with some basic information about how you might support them this semester.

One of the highlights of the Spring Semester is New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) Spring Webinar Series. Each month we will host a webinar for parents and families. Topics will vary. Some of our webinars will focus on resources, while others will highlight campus administrators and leaders. We hope this series will help you feel more connected to the Duke family.

First up: Health & Wellness. Join us on Monday, January 30th at 5:00 pm EST to hear from the heads of DuWell, Duke Reach, CAPS, and Student Health. You can register here.

Thanks for all you do to support your student!

GO DUKE!

Ben Adams, T ‘08

Interim Associate Dean of Students
Director of New Student and Family Programs

Important Dates

Drop/Add Ends: January 25
Wellness At Duke- NSFP Webinar Series: January 30 Housing Applications: (Open) February 7 & (Close) February 10 Registration begins for Summer 2023: February 20

Check out Duke's Academic Calendar for more information.

Students smiling and laughing playing drum circles as a Wellness activity

Join us on January 30 at 5:00 pm EST for our first Spring semester Parent & Family Webinar: Health & Wellness. We invite families to learn about Duke's holistic wellness model and support systems designed for our students.

This webinar will introduce families to the model of care; administrative leadership from DuWell, Duke Reach, CAPS, and Student Health; and how services are evolving to support students' well-being. Click here to register.

*If you are unable to join us live, this webinar will be recorded.*

Upcoming Events

Below you will find upcoming events from various departments across campus for your student to engage with!

Weekly Shabbat Service & Dinner

Jewish Life at Duke

Every Friday | Location: Freeman Center for Jewish Life | Service: 6:00 pm | Dinner: 7:00 pm

Students are welcome to join Jewish Life at Duke every Friday starting at 6:00 pm at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life for Shabbat.

Students and Campus Rabbi Elana Friedman lead the egalitarian, nondenominational Kabbalat Shabbat service. Following, students can enjoy a free, home-cooked, kosher Shabbat dinner at 7:00 pm.

Visit students.duke.edu/jewishlife for more information.

Identities in the Workplace Networking Event

Duke Career Center and Sanford School of Public Policy

January 27, 2023 | Virtual | 11:00 am- 1:00 pm EST

This event will foster connections between current students, alumni, and employers committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Students can register here.

Black History Month

The Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) and the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture (MLWC)

All students and community members are welcome to celebrate Black History Month in February 2023!

Black History Month is an annual commemoration of the accomplishments made by African Americans and an opportunity to acknowledge their key role in American history.

Students can find events and resources on social media at the beginning of February.

Duke University All-Industry Virtual Career Fair

February 16, 2023 | Virtual | 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm

This all-industry virtual fair provides a great opportunity for employers and students to meet and discuss the organization, interests, and any available or upcoming full-time jobs/internships. The list of employers will continue to be updated, and their corresponding schedules for 1-on-1 and/or group sessions. This fair is available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Students need to register for this virtual event.

Duke Resources

Below you will find resources readily available to support your student throughout the semester!

Housing and Residence Life:

Housing Assignments

Housing applications for '23-'24 open on Tuesday, February 7 at 10:00 am EST and will close on Friday, February 10 at noon EST. Students can apply on their housing portal. The housing portal can also be reached by going to the Duke housing website.

Students will continue to receive weekly communication with information about the housing process. All students planning to live on campus for the '23-'24 academic year must apply!

There will be information sessions that students can attend to get more details regarding the application:

Tuesday, January 24: Rising Sophomores
Thursday, January 26: Juniors/Seniors
Monday, January 30: Rising Sophomores
Wednesday, February 1: Juniors/Seniors

If your student has any questions, they can email housing@duke.edu.

Career Everywhere:

Duke Career Center Internship Funding Program for Undergraduates and Masters Students

Applications will open on January 23, 2023, and close on April 6, 2023. The award amount is $4,000. The program provides living expense stipends to students pursuing unpaid or low-paying internships for the summer.

Both student and internship eligibility criteria apply. All majors are welcome. Students do not need an internship offer secured to apply for funding.

Students can find an overview of the program and application information here.

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Duke CAPS is committed to supporting the psychological and emotional well-being of the campus community. All services at CAPS are CONFIDENTIAL and covered under your students' health fee.

CAPS is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Wellness Center. The office number is (919)-660-1000. Walk-In and Call-In Hours:

Monday: 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday: 9 am- 6 pm
Wednesday-Friday: 9 am - 4 pm

During your students' first visit, they can expect-

Before: Complete initial paperwork (approximately 15 minutes)
During: Meet with a counselor for a brief assessment of their concerns (approximately 15-20 minutes)
End: The counselor will provide recommendations and best care options based on your students' needs.

*Please note: During high traffic times, there may be a wait to see a counselor.*

Click here for more information.