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Office of Student Veterans
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The End of the Semester is Just Around the Corner! As we move deeper into the Spring season and look ahead to exams, graduation, and commencement, we want to ensure that you are aware of the various opportunities and events available to the student veteran community. Whether it's climbing Duke Chapel or furthering your interest in public policy, there is plenty to enjoy as the school season comes to a close. As always, please feel free to contact the Office of Student Veterans with any questions or concerns you may have!
Any active duty student veterans experiencing issues due to unexpected deployments or a change in orders should refer to Duke's Call-Up Policy or contact the Office of Student Veterans. Duke University makes consideration for students who are unexpectedly affected by a change in military orders and we can help you navigate that moving forward.
Warmest Regards,
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Upcoming EventsTuesday, April 12 - Office of Student Veterans Sponsored Blood Drive
Wednesday, April 13 - CSM Troxell Speaking Event
Thursday, April 14 - Rubenstein Lecture Series
Thursday, April 14 - 2022 GI Bill Summit
Tuesday, April 26 - Office of Student Veterans Chapel Climb
More details are below for each of these events.
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Duke Student Veteran March Madness
We are pleased to announce our top three Office of Student Veteran March Madness winners: 1. Nicholas Giordano, 2. Nicholas Harrelson, 3. David Zablocki. Thank you all for participating. We will be reaching out to the winners shortly! We are excited to announce that we will be conducting this event annually and hope that you all will join us again next year!
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Duke University Office of Student Veterans Sponsored Blood Drive
All are welcome to sign up for the Duke University Office of Student Veterans-sponsored Blood Drive through the American Red Cross on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 1000-1500 in the Brodhead Center (West Union) 068. Click here to register for the blood drive. You can search for the blood drive by using the keyword "Duke Vets." While the event is being sponsored by the Duke University student veteran community, it is open to anyone who would like to share the gift of life!
Contact Alicia Blanco with any questions or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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Veteran Engagement and Opportunity - CSM Troxell
RSVP to attend virtually or in person. If joining in person, the event will occur in The Ruby Lounge (Room 102) of the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr, Durham).
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2022 GI Bill SummitThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Education Service will be hosting the first-ever 2022 GI Bill® Summit virtually on Thursday, April 14th, and you're invited to attend!
This will be YOUR opportunity to engage directly with VA leadership to get your education benefits questions answered and get the latest updates about how they are modernizing your GI Bill experience.
When: Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EDT
Where: Virtually via Facebook Live on VA’s Post-9/11 GI Bill Facebook page.
What: An hour-long virtual event to have your GI Bill questions answered, and learn more about:
- GI Bill modernization and what it means for you
- Monthly Enrollment Verification and what it means for you
- How the expiration of COVID-19 benefit protections will affect you
- And much more!
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Rubenstein Endowed LectureNamed for David M. Rubenstein, this endowed lecture series brings high-profile thought leaders and policy-makers to campus each year. On April 14, 1700-1800, David Gergen, Michael Sorrell, and Judy Woodruff will join Duke in celebrating 50 years of public policy education and scholarship by discussing the future of public service and democracy. RSVP by clicking here. This event will occur in person in Penn Pavilion and will also be livestreamed.
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| Duke Chapel Climb and Veteran Graduation Cords
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The Duke Office of Student Veterans will be hosting a Duke Chapel Tower Climb on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from 1030-1230. While attending, you will be afforded the opportunity to climb to the top of the Duke Chapel tower. There will be food and refreshments provided as you wait your turn to climb.
Student veterans are welcome to bring a guest, but they must be twelve years of age or older. All participants must wear close-toed shoes will be required to fill out a waiver on-site (you can also view it ahead of time here). The last tower climb will begin 1210.
If you are graduating in May, you can also pick up your student veteran graduation cord at the tower climb. If you cannot attend and would like to request a graduation cord from the Office of Student Veterans, email veterans@studentaffairs.duke.edu with the address you would like your cord mailed to.
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Office HoursHave a question? Just want to say hi? The Office of Student Veterans will be holding Spring 2022 office hours each Monday 12:00PM-4:00PM, Tuesday 8:00AM-4:30PM, Thursday 8:00AM-3:00PM, and Friday from 12:00PM-4:00PM. The Office of Student Veterans is located on the third floor of the Crowell Building on East Campus. Due to the nature of current COVID issues, times may vary. Please contact our Graduate Assistants Nicholas Harrelson or Alicia Blanco to verify availability.
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Military-Affiliated Resources:Durham County Veterans ServicesJonathan Crooms, Veteran Services Officer, explains how his team can help students navigate a variety of VA, state, and local benefits while enrolled at Duke.
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