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Where are you, Fall?

Though all of us in North Carolina may be wondering where Fall is amid our 90 degree temperatures, fall events are in full swing! Midterms are beginning, pumpkin spice everything has hit the stores, and fall break is just around the corner. Duke's Office of Student Veterans is also in full "fall mode" as we plan upcoming lectures and outdoor activties
Duke's Office of Student Veterans is here to support you – our students who have served or who are serving in the Armed Forces – and your families. As part of Duke's Division of Student Affairs, Duke Student Veterans offers support, resources, and community to our Student Vets, their families, and allies. Reminder to look out for the Student Veteran organizations and/or fellow Veterans at your schools. With over 300 Student Veterans and military personnel on campus, none of us are alone in our schools or programs - read on for ways to connect!

Semester Upcoming Dates

4 October •  Fuqua WEMBA
21 October •  LENS Speaker Series
23 October •  Lunch Dialogue with Dr. Garth Herbert
7 November •  Lunch Dialogue with Dr. Peter Feaver
10 November •  Veterans Day 5K 
16 November •  Duke Footbal Tailgate 
TBP December •  End of Semester Celebration 

MBA Veterans Resource Fair and Information Session

Calling all Fuqua WEMBA students! Join the Office of Student Veterans, Fuqua administration, and Fuqua's DAFA this Friday to learn more about the resources available to you as a veteran/military-affiliated student. Representatives from Duke's office o the registrar, Durham VA, and Durham County Veterans Services will all be in attendance. 
  • Who: All Fuqua Weekend Executive and Global Executive MBA Students
  • What: Veteran/Military-Affiliated Resource Fair and Information Session
  • Where: JB Duke, Meeting Room A
  • When: 4 October 2019, 1320-1430
Speaker Series: Duke Law Center on Law, Ethics and National Security
Join MG (Retired) Charles Dunlap and Duke LENS for their fall speaker series! For more about LENS and the upcoming series, click here. First lecture will be on 21 October during lunch (1230-1330) in Law Room 4055! Don't miss out! Plus, there will be free lunch. 

2nd Annual Veterans Day Victory Lap 5K!

Join DAFA and the Office of Student Veterans for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate Veterans Day 2019! Last year over 300 people particpated. Will you be part of breaking last year's record? 
Outdoor fun, music, camaraderie, and memories are all in store! 
RSVP now and receive a free Duke Football ticket!
  • Who: everyone and anyone who wants to celebrate Veterans Day!
  • What: 5K run/walk/ruck
  • Where: Duke's East Campus Run Loop
  • When: 10 November 2019, 1300
  • RSVP here!

Lunch Dialogue with Dr. Garth Herbert

Join the Office of Student Veterans and Duke Health as we learn from Dr. Garth Herbert! Dr. Herbert, a West Pointer, recently joined Duke's surgical oncology group. He served in the Army both in and outside of the medical corps, first as an Infantry Officer and then as a surgeon for 16 years. He's looking forward to talking with the Duke military community, especially about how the military's experience with trauma has led to changes in civilian medical practices. Lunch will be provided
  • Who: Duke's military-affiliated community (both in and outside of the medical profession!) 
  • What: Second Lunch Dialogue of the Fall Semester with Dr. Garth Herbert
  • When: 23 October 2019, 1200-1300
  • Where: Stay tuned! 

Duke Office of Student Veterans: Who are we? 

Duke's Office of Student Veterans is comprised of a committed team of in-office staff members and across-campus partners who are dedicated to making Duke a military-friendly environment. The in-office team is listed below. More about each staff member can be found here
  • Clay Adams, Associate Dean of Students
  • Grace Sullivan, Student Development Coordinator
  • Anna Page, Graduate Assistant 
  • Evan Heisman, Staff Assistant
GI Bill and Benefits questions can be directed to:
If you'd like to know of other across-campus partners, please reach out to our office and we will connect you with individuals at your school, program, or department! 

Ways to Connect

Want $wag?

Contact the us at veterans@studentaffairs.duke.edu if interested in free T-shirts (v-neck or crew neck), mugs, or lanyards. We'll figure out how to get the $wag to you! 

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