GLS eNews October 23, 2023
GLS Update October 23, 2023
Spring Courses!
New Spring Courses!
Shopping Carts are now open. Click the links below to find out more. Stay tuned for course videos!
Michelle Dove
Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 PM
Biodiversity of the Southeastern U.S.
Jonathan Shaw & Paul Manos
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 PM
Composing a Life: Finding One's Place, Voice, and Direction in a World in Motion
Charles D. Thompson
Tuesdays, 3:30-6:00 PM
Fuqua School of Business is holding its virtual information session on October 23 & 26 for those interested in the Ph.D. in Business Administration. You can register for this event on their website.
Exploring ChatGPT: Real World, Less-Controversial Uses for Everyday Life: October 30, 5:00-6:00 PM
Global Justice and Equity Conference
November 3, registration required
Let's Talk About Environmental Justice
November 6, 5:30-6:30 PM
A Critical Study of Big-Time College Sport
November 10, lunch provided with registration
The Graduate School recognizes graduate students, faculty, and programs/departments for outstanding efforts in mentoring, teaching, and creating inclusive spaces for graduate education. Submit your nominations by November 15.
Last GLS Porch Sitting of the semester!
This Wednesday, October 25, 4:00-5:30 PM
Please join us this Wednesday for this semester's final installment of our beloved GLS Porch Sittings! These gatherings are informal opportunities for all those in the GLS community to gather and make connections - old and new. Light refreshments are provided.
SAVE THE DATE: GLS Holiday Party at Duke Gardens: December 6
Student Opportunities
- The Graduate School (TGS) offers several workshops and programs specifically designed for students in master’s programs as part of the Professional Development Series. New this year is a subscription to Beyond Graduate School, an online career training platform.
- Responsible Conduct of Research Forums. All master's students are required to complete one RCR forum in addition to those presented at Orientation (GS 714 and 715). Complete your RCR requirements early so you don't have to worry about them later! See the fall RCR forum schedule here.
Monday, October 23 - Shopping Carts open for Spring 2023
Wednesday, November 1 - Registration begins for Spring 2024
Monday, November 13 - Registration ends for Spring 2024
Tuesday, November 14 - Drop/Add begins for Spring 2024
Friday, November 15 - Proposal meeting deadline (Spring projects; contact GLS early in the semester with supervisor availability)
Monday, November 20 - (optional) Proposal Workshop via Zoom
Tuesday, November 21 - Thanksgiving recess begins (10:30 PM)
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 Biweekly Update, please email malina.chavez@duke.edu.
Call 919-684-3222 or email us at dukegls@duke.edu.