GLS eNews October 1, 2021
GLS Biweekly Update - October 1, 2021
Please note: the GLS staff currently are working a hybrid schedule. Email and phone (GLS main number - 919-684-3222) remain the best way to reach us.
We've been busy getting GLS House spruced up after working remotely for so long, but Anne plans to host porch sitting sessions with current students on Monday afternoons in the near future. Keep your eye out for an email announcement and signup.
GLS will offer three new courses for Spring 2022! Stay tuned for course descriptions and video previews.
Please note: the deadline to apply for December graduation is Friday, October 15.
Master's Project Proposal Deadlines for Spring Projects
We want to remind you that deadlines for Spring 2022 master's projects are soon. The deadline for the proposal meeting is Friday, October 8 (but it will be easier to schedule during the previous week). The deadline for submitting the final version of the proposal is Friday, October 22. See this page of our website for a list of significant MP dates.
In order to schedule the proposal meeting, let Anne or Kent (whoever is chairing your committee) know some times that you and your supervisor are available. Before the meeting, you should be drafting and revising a proposal based on advice from your supervisor. You will need to get a draft proposal to Anne or Kent at least 24 hours before your proposal meeting. At the meeting, we will make sure that we are all on the same page, confirm that the project you propose meets our MP guidelines, anticipate any problems, and figure out what changes your proposal might still need.
If you plan to do a Spring 2022 master's project, but have not been in touch with Anne or Kent, please do so as soon as possible.
GLS IS HIRING! Though we know we'll never find another Dink, we are now ready to move forward with filling her position. We need a tech-savvy, friendly, warm person - ideally someone who loves liberal arts and is interested in lots of things. Humanities-friendly folks a plus! Please share this with your networks and let us know if you are referring someone in particular that we should look at. A detailed job description is posted on the Duke HR site. The job requisition number is 153848.
Professional Development for Master's Students
The Graduate School offers several professional development workshops specifically designed for master's students throughout the semester. Coming up on Thursday, October 7 - Preparing PhD Applications: A Workshop for Master's Students. Visit the TGS website for details and registration.
An optional RCR workshop will also be offered on October 5. Remember that all master's students must complete one additional RCR training beyond the one completed at orientation. Click here for more information.
Visit the TGS website to see all professional development workshops and resources for master's students.
Register Now for AGLSP Online Conference
Duke GLS is a long-standing member of the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs. This year's annual conference will be held in a virtual format October 14-16. Registration for students and alumni is $35. Click here to view the conference schedule.
SPREAD THE WORD! Graduate Liberal Studies holds online information sessions for prospective students every Friday morning at 10 AM EST. These sessions, which last about an hour, are the best way to learn more about the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree at Duke University. GLS staff members are available to discuss degree requirements, the application and admissions process, and more. The deadline to apply for entry in Spring 2022 is October 15. Click here for registration details.
Important Dates for GLS Students
Friday, October 1 - Fall Break begins, 7 PM
Wednesday, October 6 - Classes resume 8:30 AM
Friday, October 8 - Spring Master's Project proposal meeting deadline
Friday, October 15 - Deadline to apply for December graduation
Monday, October 18 - Spring 2022 shopping carts open
Friday, October 22 - Deadline to submit spring Master's Project Proposal
Wednesday, October 27 - Spring 2022 registration begins
Campus Calendars
Check out the links below for events happening across Duke.
Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI)
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)
Online Resources for Graduate Students
- COVID-19 updates for students are available on Duke's Coronavirus Response website.
- Graduate School-specific COVID-19 updates are posted here.
- The Duke Student Assistance Fund was established better support master's students who may be experiencing difficulty providing for their basic needs during this extraordinary time.
- Blue Devils Care is a new mental telehealth service that can provide support wherever you may be located currently. You can access the service by using the key DUKE2020.
- The Duke Career Hub offers career support, content, and resources.