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GLS eNews April 27, 2020

GLS Weekly Update - April 27, 2020

Please note that GLS House is closed until further notice. GLS staff are working remotely and may be reached via email. Join us for some virtual porch sitting every Thursday from 5-6 PM through May 7 via Zoom.

In this edition:

  • Message from Director Anne Whisnant
  • GLS Fall 2020 Application Deadline Extended
  • GLS Debuts New Look
  • GLS Alum Featured in Sarah P. Duke Gardens Video
  • Professor Amy Laura Hall Makes the Rounds
  • Graduate School Holds Wellness and Professional Development Sessions
  • Online Coronovirus Resources for Graduate Students
  • GLS Bulletin Board: Upcoming Application and Proposal Deadlines

Next week: Look for a special graduation edition of the weekly e-news, with details on our virtual grad celebration!

Message from the Director

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GLS Director Anne Whisnant ponders the way forward while making a path through the woods.

GLS Fall Application Deadline Extended

Just a reminder to everyone that we have re-opened our application process for Fall 2020 admissions with a new deadline of May 15th. If you know of people who’ve thought about doing a MALS degree, send them our way. Admissions criteria and the application portal can be found on the GLS website. We are also happy to schedule time via email or phone (919-684-3222) to speak with applicants over the phone or via Zoom.

GLS Debuts New Look

Notice anything different about this issue? Readers, you are the first members of the GLS community (other than the staff) to cast your eyes on our new logo! We think the kaleidoscope-like image, designed by veteran graphic designers Jim Jarvis and Pam Chastain, captures the interdisciplinary and individualized facets of the MALS program, while opening itself up to myriad interpretations. What do you see?

Alumna Featured in Duke Gardens Video

GLS alumna Kavanah Anderson (MALS 2017 ) is featured in a new video from Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Kavanah is Youth Education Coordinator at the Gardens. Below, watch her explain how she applied scientific principles to growing techniques to create a beautiful sprial herb garden. The video is part of Home Gardening series featuring videos created by Duke Gardens staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Professor Amy Laura Hall Makes the Rounds

Professor Amy Laura Hall hula hoops at a 2013 Earth Day celebration. Photo by Bernard Thomas.

Professor Amy Laura Hall's words have been published widely, but this photo of Professor Hall hula hooping at the 2013 Durham Earth Day Festival has taken on a life of its own. It has appeared in a number of Earth Day articles over the years, including this Christian Science Monitor piece. Perhaps it's a popular choice because of the joy clearly evident in Professor Hall's smile.

Amy Laura Hall, a member of the GLS Advisory Committee, is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics in the Duke Divinity School and author of four books, most recently Laughing at the Devil: Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich (Duke University Press, 2018). She discusses the 14th century anchorite's visions in the context of illness and the Plague in the April 24 edition of the Prayer Amid Pandemics, a new podcast from Christianity Today.

I-House Hosts Town Hall Forum for International Students

Wednesday, April 29

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

I-House is hosting a weekly Town Hall meeting on issues of concern to international students and scholars. This week’s featured guests come from CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) to discuss mental health support during the pandemic. Submit your questions in advance, and join in every Wednesday.

More information specific to international students can be found in The Graduate School's FAQ for continuing and incoming international students.

Graduate School Holds Wellness and Professional Development Sessions

Wellness and Technology Webinar

Tuesday, April 28

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

We’re spending more time on social networks, viewing media, and checking our notifications, “likes”, and text messages… and it’s making us feel unhappy, stressed, and lonely. So how do we outsmart our smartphones? How do we stop using our phones in ways that hurt our happiness, start using our phones in ways that boost our happiness, and build the skills we need to cultivate happiness in the context of an increasingly digital world?

In this webinar you’ll discover seven science-based steps for boosting happiness in the digital age and learn practical strategies for developing healthier their digital habits.

Duke graduate students can access this webinar sponsored by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity through Duke's institutional membership. Find information about how to claim your Duke membership to NCFDD here.

Professional Development Progress Virtual Gatherings

Thursday, April 30

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Friday, May 1

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Whether you’re seeking structure, feedback, or community in working on your professional development goals, please join in this informal gathering to share what you’re working on with graduate student colleagues, find solutions to challenges you’re encountering, and create accountability to keep your progress moving forward. The gathering will be hosted by Dr. Melissa Bostrom, Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Professional Development. Registration is limited to 10 participants to allow for conversation via Zoom.

Details for the Zoom meeting will be shared with registered attendees.

This event is sponsored by The Graduate School. Questions? Contact the professional development team at grad-profdev@duke.edu.

Online Resources for Graduate Students

EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH MAY 7:

Opportunities Around Campus and Beyond

Visit the GLS Bulletin Board for a list of funding, volunteer, and other opportunities beyond GLS.

Note: Deadline Extended for AGLSP conference presentation proposals - see below.

Important Dates for GLS Students

  • Last day of semester - Saturday, May 2
  • Virtual Grad Celebration - Saturday, May 9, 1 PM

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