Welcome Fall 2019 with the Office of Student Veterans!

Whether new to Duke or returning for another semester, we are so excited to welcome you to our community! This year has already been off to a great start with our Open House - and we have many more events in store for you and your families! We cannot wait to socialize, learn, and workout with all of you.

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. Here's to a great fall semester...we look forward to seeing you around!

Upcoming Dates

7 September 2019 • Opening Hail
11 September • 9/11 Memorial Run
12 September • Lunch Dialogue with Secretary Deborah James
12-14 September • Veterans Experience Action Center
On-going • LENS Speaker Series

Socializing: Opening Hail

Join Duke's Office of Student Veterans for our Opening Hail on Saturday, 7 September, from 1400-1600 at Fullsteam Brewery! This casual welcome back event will be the perfect opportunity to connect with others within the Duke military-affiliated community. FREE food and non-alocholic beverages will be provided by the Office of Student Veterans. Feel free to drop by for all or part of the event - whatever your schedule allows!

Who: Student veterans, families, faculty and staff allies
What: Welcome back event with free food and fellowship
Where: Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
When: 7 September, 1400-1600
Why: Welcoming our newest community members and camaraderie (and, of course, free food)!

Lunch Dialogue: Secretary Deborah Lee James

The Office of Student Veterans will host its first Lunch Dialogue of the year on Thursday, 12 September, 1200-1330 in the Brodhead Center. Our Lunch Dialogue series is intended to bring together members of Duke's military-affiliated community for fellowship and food. Lunch is provided by the Office of Student Veterans. We hope that you will join us!

Deborah Lee James served as the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force. Ms. James earned her BA from Duke University before pursuing a masters and a career in homeland and national security. Over her career she has held roles that include Senior Vice President and Director of Homeland Security as well as vice president of multiple technology and security companies. In April, Ms. James released a book titled Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success, a reflection of the personal and professional challenges she faced throughout her career and how she overcame them. Read more about Secretary James here.

Who: Duke Student Veterans
What: Join Ms. James in a conversation about her career and recent book over free lunch
Where: Broadhead Center (exact room to be sent to attendees)
When: 12 September, 1200-1330
Why: To learn from one of our nation's leaders and engage in timely discussion about leadership, national security, and homeland security with other military-affiliated personnel.
RSVP: Express interest here. Please note, space is limited. Complete this form to express your interest in attending. A staff member will follow up with you to confirm your spot.

We look forward to dining and conversing with you!

Fitness: 9/11 Run @ UNC

Who: You, Friends, Family, People who Enjoy Running (Duke Army ROTC will be there with 40-50 Cadets!)
What: UNC annual 9/11 Memorial Run
Where: UNC Kenan Memorial Stadium (enter stadium from gate 2)
Parking: Stadium Drive
When: 0540 11 September 2019

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.

Community Resource: Veterans Experience Action Center

Join the Cary Veterans Experience Action Center 12-14 September for a weekend of resources, connection, and support. For details, click here.

Graduate Assistantship Available

Last call to apply for our opening Graduate Assistant position with the Office of Student Veterans! To facilitate a smooth transition, we intend for this new graduate assistant to overlap with our current Graduate Assistant, Anna, for much of the fall semester. We welcome any full-time graduate students to apply for this part-time, paid position! The position description can be found here. To apply, please send your resume and an email of interest to veterans@studentaffairs.duke.edu.

Duke is proud to have you join our community of students, faculty and staff. The Division of Student Affairs is available to assist in your transition and experience. To support your transition we have brought together many resources from throughout the Duke and Durham community. We hope that you will take advantage of the available resources and let us know how we may assist and support your needs.

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:

Dawn Schaefer, Veterans Education Benefits Coordinator

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

Phone: 919-613-445
Office Email: veterans@studentaffairs.duke.ed
Financial Aid Email: veteranseducation@duke.ed
Facebook Group: "Duke Veterans"
Facebook Page: "Duke Student Veterans"
Instagram: "DukeStudentVets"
In Person: Office located at Crowell Building, 10 Epworth Dorm Lane, Duke East Campus, Durham, NC 27708

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!