January Newsletter

As we enter the Spring 2023 Semester, the Office of Student Veterans gives a warm welcome back to all of you. We hope this break provided a time to rest and recharge. As we begin a new semester, we invite you to take advantage of all opportunities to remain connected and continue looking after each other.

For those just beginning your time here at Duke, welcome to our Duke Veteran and Military-Affiliated Community!

This spring we have many wonderful events planned to bring about fellowship and comradery:

For January and February we are starting strong with a Welcome Back Event, another Happy Hour at the Krafthouse, and a Basketball Tailgate - read below for more information.

Good luck and well wishes on a start to a new semester, and may you find comfort in the New Year.

Warm regards,

The Duke Student Veterans Office

S. Clay Adams, Assistant Vice President
Grace Sullivan Zirkle, Associate Director
Tyler Van Parys, Staff Assistant
Nicholas Harrelson, Graduate Assistant
Beautiful Reed, Graduate Assistant

Spring Semester Upcoming Events

Graduate Resource Fair - Friday, January 27th, 2023

Welcome Back Event - Saturday, January 28th, 2023

Happy Hour at the Krafthouse - Friday, February 10th, 2023

Basketball Tailgate - Saturday, February 25th, 2023

Welcome Back Event

The Office of Student Veterans will be holding a Welcome Back event for the Spring Semester on January 28th from 1430-1700 during the Duke-Georgia Tech basketball game at HiWire Brewing. There will be food, fun, drinks for purchase, and fellowship, so please plan to attend!

Graduate/Professional Resource Fair

The Office of Student Veterans will be attending the Graduate Resource Fair located in Penn Pavilion on Friday, January 27th from 1300-1600.

Come out and learn more about what we have to offer this veteran and military-affiliated community! We hope all new, incoming spring starters can join and current students who may wish to re-orientate themselves to the broader Duke community resources.

See the full list of participating resource services.

Happy Hour at the Krafthouse

The Office of Student Veterans will be holding another Happy House at the Krafthouse located within the Brodhead Center on West campus Friday, February 10th from 1500-1700.

This is a great opportunity to meet and build rapport with others in our community. Appetizers will be provided by the Office of Student Veterans. Drinks are available for purchase.

Duke Basketball Tailgate

The Office of Student Veterans and the Duke Armed Forces Association are planning a tailgate before the Duke-Virginia Tech basketball game being played at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday, February 25th, 2023. More details upcoming!

Resource Spotlight

Duke Counseling and Psychological Services, known as CAPS, recognizes that the start of a new semester can be difficult. Click here if you are interested in initiating services or looking for helpful articles and resources, including stress management tools from CAPS.

Students can also access 24/7 mental telehealth services with Timely Care.

All CAPS services are covered by the student health fee. For part-time or distance-learning students who do not pay this fee, you can reach out to DukeReach for support finding counseling resources.

Share your Student/Alumni Bio!

Interested in having a student veteran bio featured in the newsletter or a veteran alumni bio active on our Student Affairs website? Email our graduate assistant, Beautiful Reed, at beautiful.reed@duke.edu. She will provide you with a bio template and instructions on how to edit, update, or remove your student or alumni bio at any time.

Open Door Availability

The Office of Student Veterans will be available throughout the school year. Although we will not have official office hours, we are readily able to assist you at any time most convenient for you.

If you would like to meet, please email our graduate assistant Nic at nicholas.harrelson@duke.edu. He will be happy to schedule you to meet with someone in our office.

Quote Corner

"There is no growth in the comfort zone, and no comfort in the growth zone." - Will Linssen

Ways to Connect

Office of Student Veterans: veterans@studentaffairs.duke.edu

VA Education Benefits Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar: veteranseducation@duke.edu

Facebook Group: "Duke Veterans"

Facebook Page: "Duke Student Veterans"

Instagram: "DukeStudentVets"