November Newsletter

Welcome to November! This month not only includes the commemoration of the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day, but also several exciting events around campus. Coming up next week, Dr. Peter Feaver will be speaking during a Lunch Dialogue at the Brodhead Center about public confidence in the military. Come join us - the link to RSVP can be found below! Next weekend, the Duke Armed Forces Association will be hosting the second annual Veterans Day 5k which will start at 1300 on East Campus. Lastly, the Duke Office of Student Veterans will host a Military Appreciation Tailgate on Saturday, 16 November prior to the start of the Duke vs. Syracuse football game. Please see the flyer below for more information. We would love to see you there!

We would also like to tell the Duke veteran community about an upcoming class this spring titled, "Public Policy and Veterans: A Social Policy Seminar - The Case of Returning Veterans". The class will be taught be Paul Dillon and is open to all graduate students across Duke. More information can be found below.

With the semester in full swing, the Office of Student Veterans wants you to know that we are here to help in any way that we can. From coming by for a cup of coffee to inquiring about veteran services, we are here to lend a hand whenever needed!

We hope to see you soon!

UPCOMING EVENTS

7 November • Lunch Dialogue with Dr. Peter Feaver

10 November • Veterans Day 5K

16 November • Military Appreciation Tailgate (Duke vs. Syracuse)

Lunch Dialogue with Dr. Peter Feaver

Join the Office of Student Veterans as we learn from Dr. Peter Feaver! Dr. Feaver is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and is Director of the Duke Program in American Grand Strategy. He will be speaking about public confidence in the military. Lunch will be provided!

Who: Duke's military-affiliated community
What: Lunch Dialogue with Dr. Peter Feaver
When: 7 November 2019, 1200-1315
Where: Brodhead Center Room 241
RSVP here! Please do so by 5 November (Tuesday) as space is limited!

2nd Annual Veterans Day Victory Lap 5K!

Join DAFA and the Office of Student Veterans for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate Veterans Day 2019! Last year over 300 people particpated. Will you be part of breaking last year's record?

Outdoor fun, music, camaraderie, and memories are all in store!

RSVP now and receive a free Duke Football ticket!

Who: Everyone and anyone who wants to celebrate Veterans Day!
What: 5K run/walk/ruck
Where: Duke's East Campus Run Loop
When: 10 November 2019, 1300
RSVP here!

Save the Date: Annual Military Tailgate (for students, families, and allies!)

This year's tailgate will be hosted on 16 November for the Duke vs. Syracuse game! Details to be released. For now, mark the date down on your calendar and get excited!

RSVP Here!

Tailgate sponsored by the Office of Student Veterans and DAFA. We warmly welcome DMA affiliates and give our thanks to Duke Athletics for honoring the Armed Forces.

Spring 2020 Class Announcement

"Public Policy and Veterans: A Social Policy Seminar - The Case of Returning Veterans"

Vietnam veteran Paul Dillon will be teaching a seminar focused on veterans issues at the Sanford School of Public Policy this coming spring semester. The course will run for the first 7 weeks of the semester, counting for 1.5 credits. All graduate students at Duke are eligible to enroll. For more questions, please email Paul Dillon directly, at paul@dillonconsult.com.

Veteran Opportunity: SVA NatCon 2020

Student Veterans of America is hosting their annual National Convention in Los Angeles, CA on January 3-5, 2020. RSVP here!

Happy 244, UMSC!

10 November marks the 244th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis, Marines!

2019 Marine Corps Birthday Message from the Commandant.

Ways to Connect

Phone: 919-613-445
Office Email: veterans@studentaffairs.duke.edu
GI Bill Benefits Email: veteranseducation@duke.edu
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

As a Reminder

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!

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!