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Office of Student Veterans
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Commemorating Fall with GratitudeAs we near the final days of the Fall semester, our office would like to send a note of gratitude to all of our student veterans and military-affiliated community. Some of you have finished your semester already, while others are wrapping-up now, but everyone has come together to accomplish a great deal through this pandemic.
The adaptability and resiliency of our students, faculty, and staff was evident as we continued to plan and organize virtual events, build relationships, and advocate for each other.
We would also like to recognize our student veteran graduates of our class of 2020. All of your hard work is finally paying off and this is a proud moment for all of us. Know that we have an alumni community eagerly awaiting to welcome you.
Wishing everyone a successful completion of the semester and an enjoyable, restful break.
Clay, Grace, Evan, and Steph
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A Message for our 2020 Grads!
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| | Graduation Cords and Alumni Information
If you would like to request a graduation cord from the Office of Student Veterans, email veterans@studentaffairs.edu with the address you would like your cord mailed to. Keep a look out for your military alumni network information coming to your email soon!
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| Meet Our Community: Seung-il Suh
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Since 2009, Chaplain (Major) Seung-il Suh has been serving as an Active Duty U.S. Army Chaplain. He served with the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) at Fort Drum, NY, the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Campbell, KY, and most recently, the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. His two combat deployments were to Afghanistan, OEF X-XI, RC-East and OFS XVII-XVIII, RC-South.
Before the Army, he pastored several churches in the U.S. and Canada. He received the Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from Tyndale Theological Seminary in Toronto, ON, and the Master in Christian Studies (MCS) degree from Regent College in Vancouver, BC. He graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI with a BA in Linguistics and Psychology.
He is currently a full-time student at Duke Divinity School pursuing the Master of Theology (ThM) degree in Ethics. For this school year, he is in the Army’s Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS) program. Upon the completion of his studies, he will be assigned to one of several Army officer leadership schools and teach ethics for three years there.
CH Suh is married with three daughters. The family, which also includes two dogs, resides in Pinehurst, NC. He enjoys painting (oil and acrylic), practicing martial arts (Hapkido), and watching classical music and ballet performances. He is sad about not being able to watch the Carolina Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker, in person, with his girls this holiday season.
He always has time to talk and/or grab cold (or hot) brew with any fellow (current or former) service members or anyone who is interested in becoming one. His ThM thesis is on the biblical concept of “honor” and how it can be helpful in moral leadership education and formation in a military setting.
If anyone would like to learn more about being a part of the military culture steeped in honorable deeds and traditions, or help him to explore this topic further, email Seung-il at seungil.suh@duke.edu. He goes by the initials "S.I."
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Upcoming Spring 2021 EventsDuke Divinity Veterans Partnership and Black Seminarian Union are hosting a conversation with Brigadier General James R. Gorham (Ret.) on Thursday, March 11 5:00PM-6:00PM. This discussion will cover topics that intersect spirituality, race, and leadership, based on his book Sharecroppers Wisdom. Register for the event here: https://form.jotform.com/203374352223144.
The Fuqua Veteran 5K Race is scheduled to take place virtually Spring 2021. Look for more details coming out for the event February 2021.
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Virtual Drop-In HoursThe Office of Student Veterans will not be holding virtual drop-in hours over break, but we are still here to support you. Please note we may be slow to respond Dec. 21-Jan. 1.
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Veteran Student Council Update!The first virtually convened Veteran Student Council meeting for the 2020-2021 academic year was held Friday, September 11.
For those who have expressed interest in participating, a When2Meet will be sent out early January to schedule the Spring 2021 meeting.
If you have any questions about the Veteran Student Council, are interested in joining, or were not able to attend and would like meeting notes, please email Steph, our graduate assistant, at stephanie.hilton@duke.edu.
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Military-Affiliated Resources
Recreation and Physical EducationDIGITAL MEMBERSHIP TRIAL | DECEMBER 6-18 Leigh Ann Garstecki, featured below, is Director of Fitness and Wellness and introduces students to Rec & PE's new virtual membership.
Duke Rec & PE is offering a free 2-week trial of their digital membership, which will provide access to a collection of recorded at-home virtual fitness programs, as well as access to register for their live group fitness classes.
Click here for more information and to sign-up for your FREE trial.
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)Jeff Kulley, featured below, is Director and liaison for military-affiliated students and provides an overview of CAPS services and offers his support.
Duke Counseling and Psychological Services, known as CAPS, recognizes that the holidays can be a trying time. We also know that the changes, challenges, and stressors brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic affect everyone and can tax our well-being.
Click here if you are interested in initiating services or looking for helpful articles and resources, including stress management tools from CAPS.
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