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GLS eNews September 27, 2022

GLS Biweekly Update September 27, 2022

GLS staff members continue to work remotely while our HVAC unit is being replaced. We anticipate returning to a hybrid schedule in October. Email remains the best method of communication.

Join Us!

GLS House Porch Sittings

Please join us for a special Homecoming edition of Porch Sitting on Friday, September 30, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. These gatherings are informal opportunities for all those in the GLS community to gather and make connections - old and new. Light refreshments are provided. In the event of inclement weather, this event will move indoors. If there is severe weather, this event will be canceled.

Additional dates:

Thursday, October 6, 4:30-6:00

Thursday, October 20, 4:30-6:00

Opportunities

Community Connections

September 29, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Join the Black Student Alliance (BSA), Duke Black Alumni (DBA), and Duke Triangle Alumni for an alumni & student mixer at the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture.

RCR Forum: Reproducible Research Practices

September 29, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM This workshop will introduce the concept of “reproducibility” and foundational strategies that can increase the reproducibility of your work particularly related to organization, documentation, literate coding techniques, version control, and archiving data and code for future access and use.

Roots, Experiences, and Future of Climate Justice

September 30, 12:00 - 1:15 PM

Join the Duke Climate Commitment for a discussion about the roots of the climate justice movement and reflections on how to create an equitable and actionable vision of climate justice.

The Dean’s Research Award for Master’s Students will provide up to $1,000 to fund the purchase of materials and supplies to support research relevant to a master’s student’s degree completion or research/conference travel. Applications open until September 30.

North Carolina Latin American Film Festival

September 30 - October 29

The NC Latin American Film Festival (UNC-Duke Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies) officially takes place October 11 - 19. But you can start early with two viewings at the Rubenstein Arts Center (9/30 & 10/6). All films and events are free and open to the public.

Revising for Structure: A Writing Workshop

for Social Sciences and Humanities Graduate Students

October 3, 1:00 - 2:30 PM

How can you shape your fellowship application or grant proposal in a way that appeals to an interdisciplinary audience? This workshop will help you revise your materials to meet expectations in multiple disciplines.

Check out the links below for events happening across Duke.

Duke Events Calendar

The Graduate School (TGS)

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 English

Department of Gender, Sexuality & Feminists Studies

Department of History

Department of International Comparative Studies (ICS)

The Graduate Writing Lab offers regular accountability and catered feedback. Monday, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Bivins 205) on East Campus, or via Zoom
The GPSC Duke Community Pantry is open to graduate students Saturdays 12:00 - 2:00 pm at the GPSC House.
The Duke Student Assistance Fund was established to 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.
The Duke International Student Center (DISC) 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
COVID-19 updates for students are available on Duke's Coronavirus Response website .
Graduate School-specific COVID-19 updates are posted here.

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.