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Office of Student Veterans
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December NewsletterAs we come to December, the Office of Student Veterans wishes everyone a successful conclusion to their semester and a happy, restful break over the holidays.
Looking ahead to the spring semester, we will host more events for fellowship and comradery. Keep your eyes open for more in the spring!
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
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Graduate Assistant Opening - Student Involvement and Leadership
Student Involvement and Leadership invites applications for a Graduate Assistant to support leadership programs. Position responsibilities will be jointly determined with the successful candidate in the areas of student advising, event support, and marketing and communications. Through this position, students can further develop their skills in leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, professionalism, and more. Find more information and apply at JobX posting 5615.
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Chapel Climb Postponed to Spring
Unfortunately the Chapel Climb was cancelled last week due to the rain. The Office of Student Veterans will host another one at the end of the spring semester, with more details to come. We hope you will join us then!
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Public Policy and Veterans Elective
Mr. Paul Dillon, a professor with the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy is offering a spring semester course on Public Policy and Veterans which still has openings available!
The course will analyze a range of public policy responses and programs implemented to meet the needs of those who have served in the military and consider how these initiatives have influenced programs that apply to the general population, as well as veterans. Students will have the opportunity to engage with subject matter experts on issues critical to the veteran community, such as mental health and substance abuse, the problem of homelessness and housing, community and NGO support services, legal issues relating to veterans and veterans’ treatment courts that are similar to civilian drug diversion courts, entrepreneurship, and employment programs. Students also will participate in “real-world”, implementable projects that have a direct benefit to local and national veteran related non-profit organizations. The course is listed as PubPol 590.04.
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Spring Semester Upcoming Events
Welcome Back Event - Be on the lookout for a date and time!
Basketball Tailgate - Saturday, February 25, 2023 - Details to follow!
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Welcome Back Event
The Office of Student Veterans will be holding a Welcome Back event for the Spring Semester in January. We will send out the date, time, and location in the next newsletter. There will be food, fun, drinks, and fellowship, so please plan to attend!
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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 at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday, February 25, 2023. More details upcoming!
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Resource Spotlight
Duke Counseling and Psychological Services, known as CAPS, recognizes that the holidays can be a trying time. Click here if you are interested in initiating services or looking for helpful articles and resources, including stress management tools from CAPS.
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.
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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, Nicholas Harrelson, at nicholas.harrelson@duke.edu. He will provide you with a bio template and instructions on how to edit, update, or remove your student or alumni bio at any time.
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Office Hours The Office of Student Veterans will be holding regular office hours throughout the school year. Office hours will be Mondays and Fridays from 1000-1200.
If you would like to meet outside OSV office hours, 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.
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