Early voting runs Thursday, Feb. 12–Saturday, Feb. 28. The Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center is an early voting site for students registered in Durham County, and same-day voter registration is available. Find registration info and resources on the Duke Votes website.

Election Day: Tuesday, March 3
Note: Karsh is not an Election Day polling place. Find your Election Day polling location online.

Voter ID required. Acceptable IDs include a physical DukeCard or Duke Voter ID Card.
Need a Duke ID? Pick one up at:

Wilder Building (next to Karsh), weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. during early voting, or

DukeCard Office at The Link in Perkins Library

A government-issued ID is required to receive your card.

Questions? Email dukevotes@duke.edu or follow @duke.votes on Instagram.

Get ready to commemorate your senior year by taking your senior portraits for the Yearbook! Senior portrait sessions will be taken in business attire and cap and gown (provided). Click here to schedule an appointment. https://book.usesession.com/s/PcNQSmFfgO

Portrait Dates & Locations: Monday - Friday, (02/23 - 02/27) Bolton Family Room

Photo sessions will run daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For questions, email vah20@duke.edu or ejg47@duke.edu . Don’t miss your chance to be part of this timeless Duke tradition!

Additionally - Yearbook Ads are still available to be purchased until February 6th!

Students from all Duke schools and class years are invited to apply for Bass Connections project teams for 2026–2027. Apply by Monday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. EST.

Bass Connections brings together faculty, graduate/professional students, undergraduates, and external partners to tackle real-world challenges through interdisciplinary research. Projects run for two semesters (some include a summer component). Students typically earn academic credit, and funding may be available for graduate/professional students in leadership roles.

Learn more about how teams are formed, review Student FAQs, and read student stories on the Bass Connections website.

Apply for a Bass Connections Student Research Grant
Have a research idea you’re excited to explore? Students at all levels can apply—individually or in groups—for Bass Connections Student Research Awards to support new or ongoing projects.

Submit proposals by Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. EST. Learn more here!

Join the Duke Career Center for two upcoming events designed to help you explore career paths and make confident decisions.

On Monday, Feb. 9 (2:30–4 p.m.), attend “Tell Me More About Careers in Law” and connect with Nicole Bridgeforth ’01, Director & Associate General Counsel at Meta. Learn about legal careers beyond traditional law firms, including in-house roles, how law school prepares you for work in tech, and how undergraduates can start preparing now.

Then, on Thursday, Feb. 19 (5:30–6:30 p.m.), join “Discover & Explore: Making Tough Decisions” to learn how the Career Development Model can help you navigate choices like selecting a major, joining an organization, or planning your summer—plus enjoy free food. 

Join us for a live Q&A with actor and comedian Ken Jeong on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, from 6–9 p.m. in Richard White Lecture Hall Auditorium. Stick around after the conversation for a screening of Crazy Rich Asians—plus free food trucks! Register here.

Spend the afternoon outdoors at the Duke Campus Farm on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, from 1–4 p.m. Help prune fruit trees, get your hands in the soil, and connect with others through meaningful, hands-on work.

No farming experience required—tasks are available for a wide range of ages and abilities. Click here to register and learn more!

Nearly half of college students feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or isolation. These challenges can affect both your academics and daily lives.

Shmoody is here to help. The app combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology with tools you can use anytime, including:

Joy Time, to build a personalized Joy Calendar

Shmoody Cat, a 24/7 support chatbot that connects you to Duke resources

Quick, effective exercises for managing stress in the moment

Daily habits that support long-term well-being

Download Shmoody and give yourself the support you deserve.

Looking for something fun this weekend? Gather with friends for a lineup of watch parties and screenings across campus. Cheer on the Blue Devils at a Duke vs. UNC men’s basketball watch party on Saturday, Feb. 7 (6–9 p.m.) at GADU (108/109 HRL Office, Southgate), or head to the Kilgo Dollard Common Room for a watch party hosted by Kilgo Quad Council.

Prefer movies? Freewater Presentations is hosting Star Wars screenings all weekend. Then wrap up the weekend at the Super Bowl Watch Party on Sunday, Feb. 8, starting at 6:15 p.m. in Craven Common Room Z.

Bring your friends and make a weekend of it! 

*Reminder! Bonfires after a Duke win against UNC are held only after the home win. There will not be a bonfire this weekend as the game will be away.

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