Supporting Your Student in the Middle of the Semester

Dear Duke Families,

I am very excited to serve as the new Director of the Academic Resource Center (ARC), a campus unit that empowers students to reach their highest academic potential! The ARC offers free services to all students during their undergraduate careers at Duke. We work with students to create individualized, comprehensive approaches to learning. We want every student to gain a stronger understanding of how they learn, and to apply that knowledge to cultivate successful academic experiences at Duke.

We know you care deeply about your student’s college experience. This is a time your student is encountering new ideas and strengthening decision-making and life-management skills. We encourage you to talk with your student about their academic experiences.

Read more from Kimberly Bethea and learn about how the ARC can support your student.

Important Dates

October 19-21 • Family Weekend
November 21-25 • Thanksgiving Recess
December 7 • Last Day of Fall Classes
December 8-11 • Reading Period
December 12-17 • Final Exams

Student Spotlight

Doha Ali, a sophomore from Denver, Colorado, discusses her transition from high school to Duke, how she found the right resources to support her, and her academic journey since arriving at Duke in this month's student spotlight. From utilizing her advisor to discovering how she best studies, read more about Doha on the Parent and Family Program's blog.

DukeReach

Don't forget that Duke provides a variety of resources for students. DukeReach responds to worries concerning students' behaviors, mental health, and physical well-being. During this midterm season or at anytime, you can reach out or encourage your student to reach out to DukeReach for extra support. Staff members will connect students of concern with the appropriate resources and support them in managing all aspects of their well-being. Find out more on the DukeReach website.

Upcoming Events

Family Weekend

We are just over one week away from Family Weekend! The Duke community is eager to welcome families to campus October 19-21 for academic lectures, sporting events, arts showcases, and so much more.

Time is running out to register! Visit the Parent and Family Programs website for more information, including a schedule of events.

For those of you who are already registered, questions regarding changing or adding to your registration order can be directed to Conference & Event Services: conferenceservices@duke.edu. The Office of Parent and Family Programs will continue to communicate pre-arrival reminders leading up to Family Weekend. Anticipate emails with information related to parking, traffic, and ticket pick-up next week.

Family Weekend Football Event Times Announced

The official kickoff time for the Duke vs. University of Virginia football game on Saturday, October 20 will be 12:30pm. The Family Weekend Block Party (Tailgate) will welcome registered guests starting at 10:00am. We look forward to seeing you there to cheer our Blue Devils on to victory!

Countdown to Craziness Ticket Distribution

Duke Athletics will begin distributing tickets for the annual tradition of the men's basketball scrimmage on Thursday, October 11 at 6:00am. At this time, students will be able to swipe their DukeCard for one ticket and purchase up to two additional tickets for $20 each. If you are interested in attending this event, we encourage your student to go to the Duke Athletics Ticket Office (110 Whitford Drive) on October 11. Please note that tickets are extremely limited and will sell out quickly!

Twitter

Duke Parent and Family Programs re-launched our Twitter account. Follow us @DukeParents for more information on Duke events, traditions, and fun!

In Case You Missed It

Duke Founders' Day 2018

On Thursday, September 27, Duke celebrated Founders' Day with the annual Founders' Day Convocation hosted in Duke Chapel. The convocation speaker, Michael Sorrell, earned his Masters of Public Policy in 1990 and his J.D. in 1994, both at Duke. Sorrell Duke students in his speech to make the world a better place. He was also awarded the University Distinguished Alumni Award. Read more about Duke Founders' Day and Sorrell here.

Flu Shot Clinic - Happening Now!

All Duke students can receive the seasonal flu vaccine at clinics across campus through October 31. The vaccine is free and no appointment is needed. Students just need to bring their DukeCard! Click here for the Flu Shot Clinic schedule and locations.

Duke Community Mobilizes to Support Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

Duke staff and students continue their history of supporting local, state, and regional communities. Offices and organizations across campus have put together a variety of relief efforts to help those impacted by Hurricane Florence. These efforts include fundraising events, supply drives, and more.

Duke Monitors Hurricane Michael

University officials are monitoring Hurricane Michael, which is expected to pass through central North Carolina as a tropical storm on Thursday. Any updates will be posted to Duke Today.