February Newsletter

As we continue into the Spring Semester, the Office of Student Veterans hopes you are all getting back into the swing of things.

We want to thank everyone who attended the Watch Party/Welcome Back earlier this month. It was wonderful to see the connections being made. We hope you take the time to continue networking with the greater Duke community - both on-campus and with alumni (see below for instructions).

To keep the semester rolling with opportunities to build community, the first OSV Happy Hour at Krafthouse is on February 23rd. More details below.

We wish you all a great rest of the month and the semester and remind you to reach out with any questions or concerns. Our office is always open!

Warm regards,

The Duke Office of Student Veterans

S. Clay Adams, Assistant Vice President
Grace Sullivan Zirkle, Associate Director

Dalton Dey, Assistant Director
Beautiful Reed, Graduate Assistant

Upcoming Events

Wellness Center Open House - February 15, 2024

Happy Hour at the Krafthouse - February 23, 2024

Wellness Center Open House for Graduate/Professional Students

Experience moments of mindfulness, build connections, and prioritize your well-being at the Grad/Prof Student Wellness Center Open House!

Unwind with stress-relieving activities, forge friendships, and grow your community. Discover available resources like Student Health, CAPS, and DuWell services, stay active with Duke Rec&PE, and gain nutrition insights from Duke Nutrition Services. Enjoy free giveaways - including succulents and Duke Wellness T-shirts! Refreshments include delicious arepas from Guasaca, along with fruit and assorted pastries.

All Duke community members and families are welcome!

Join the Duke Military Alumni Network!

Our military-affiliated graduates are invited to join the Duke Military Alumni Network. The Duke Military Alumni Network is an affinity group where students can connect, engage with each other, and continue building their Duke and military-affiliated network even after they physically leave Duke.

To join the Duke Military Alumni Network, Visit: http://alumni.duke.edu

Either Create your Duke OneLink account OR click on "Register/Sign In" if you have already created your OneLink account
Please note: To update your profile, join the Duke Military Alumni Network, and access the alumni directory, you need to create/sign in with your OneLink account
In the navy blue header, select "Groups" and then "Affinity Groups"
Click "Duke Military Alumni Network"
Click the "Join Group" button

Congratulations! You are now a member of the Duke Military Alumni Network affinity group!

Happy Hour at the Krafthouse

The Office of Student Veterans will be hosting the first Happy Hour of the year on Friday, February 23rd from 1600-1800 at the Krafthouse on campus.

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.

Job Posting - Graduate Assistantship with the Office of Student Veterans

Do you enjoy being a part of this military-affiliated community and want to help it grow and prosper? Consider applying to work for the Office of Student Veterans!

Work in cooperation with the Dean of Students Office staff to create, execute, and support programs and services for military-affiliated students enrolled at Duke University. Using the OSV's three pillars, the graduate assistant will assist fellow military-affiliated students by advocating for them university-wide, creating community-building opportunities, and connecting them to resources that can make their time at Duke a great and memorable one!

This position requires in-person hours during business hours and some nights and weekends. If you are interested, please email us with an attached resume. We look forward to hearing from you all and are excited to add another member to our team!

Questions about Financial Assistance and Veteran Benefits?

The VA Education Benefits Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar is happy to assist you with any questions regarding:

GI Bill
Yellow Ribbon
Chapter 31 Benefits
Chapter 35 Benefits
Tuition Assistance
VA Benefits
and anything else

Whenever you have questions, please reach out via email (veteranseducation@duke.edu), and they will respond as quickly as possible.

GI Bill Tutoring Benefit

Students can receive tutoring as a GI bill benefit if the student is:

Enrolled in an educational program for half-time or more,
Using the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30), Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), or the Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) benefit
Having trouble in a required subject and needs a tutor

Students can be reimbursed by the GI Bill for up to $100 a month and a total of $1,200.

The course instructor (or teacher) must agree the student needs a tutor and write a letter on their behalf.

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