GLS eNews November 22, 2023
GLS Update November 22, 2023
Dear Duke Graduate Liberal Studies students, faculty, colleagues, and friends,
As we approach the festive season, we cordially invite you to join us for an evening of joy, laughter, and merriment at the GLS Holiday Party!
Join us on December 6th at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens to renew connections, forge friendships, and celebrate the season, life, learning, and the enriching connections within our intellectual community.
If you haven't received the email invitation, please use this link to RSVP. We look forward to hosting you at this year's gathering to raise a toast in camaraderie and to your many varied accomplishments!
Warm regards,
Anne
New Spring Courses!
If you haven’t had a chance to explore North Carolina yet (or if you have and OMG North Carolina!), the new GLS course Biodiversity of the Southeastern U.S. is a wonderful opportunity for those with no prior science background to engage in scholarship on issues related to the land, environment, and climate change while exploring biodiversity through a series of field trips.
Three (3) weekend field trips include visits to the Coastal Plain, Piedmont, and Appalachian Mountains. Two will be day-trips, complemented by an overnight stay at Duke’s Marine Lab. Beyond usual tuition, there is no extra cost for this course; GLS will cover related travel expenses.
Find out more about this and other courses below.
left: Blue Ridge Parkway, top: Greensboro, bottom: aerial view of Beaufort
Biodiversity of the Southeastern U.S.
Thursday, 6-9 PM
Wednesday, 6-9 PM
Composing a Life: Finding One's Place, Voice, and Direction
Tuesday, 3:30-6 PM
Student News!
- Véronique Koch, and her Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) teammates produced this video (also featuring GLS/ELI alumna, Anahad Kaur!) as part of their work about the program. You can see the video below, and learn even more in the article, "Lights, Camera, Leadership!"
Applications for the 2024 ELI program are due December 6 at 5 PM. Interested students can find more information here.
- Kerria Weaver's latest article, "A journey into the Duke Campus" Farm, highlights the history of student involvement in the farm
- Henry Yeh is also featured in The Chronicle in a story highlighting graduate student involvement across campus organizations
- Duke Today featured Lightsey Darst, among other Duke employees, on National Authors Day. Find "The Heiress/Ghost Acres" at Coffee House Press.
- Duke GLS made a presence at this year's AGLSP Conference in San Diego, CA! Anahad Kaur, Chase Pikarsky, and Kelly Davis presented their work. Keep up with next year's conference here.
Kelly Davis, Dr. Kent Wicker, Anahad Kaur
Monday, November 27 - Classes resume (8:30 AM)
Friday, November 30- Proposal submission deadline (Spring projects)
Wednesday, December 6 - GLS Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 13 - Final exams begin
Monday, December 18 - Final exams end
For more important Duke Registrar dates, see the Current Academic Calendar.
Check out the links below for events happening across Duke.
Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI)
Department of African & African-American Studies (AAAS)
Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies (AAHVS)
Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies (AMES)
Department of Gender, Sexuality & Feminists Studies
Department of International Comparative Studies (ICS)
- The Graduate Writing Lab offers regular accountability and catered feedback. Tuesdays, 1 - 4 pm (Bivens 207) and Thursdays, 1 - 4 pm (Languages 208)
- The Duke Career Hub offers career support, content, and resources.
- The International House (iHouse) is a home away from home for international students
- New resource for reporting Harassment, Discrimination, and other concerns: An Interactive Guide for Graduate School Students
- Graduate School-specific COVID-19 updates are posted here
- Duke F1RSTS is a network of first-generation graduate and professional students at Duke
- DukeLine is now open. DukeLine is a peer-led resource for support and referral, created by Duke students and a team of mental health professionals and community leaders. Connect with a coach today!
If you have news, opportunities, events, or other resources that you would like to include in the GLS Update, please email malina.chavez@duke.edu.
Call 919-684-3222 or email us at dukegls@duke.edu.