GLS eNews September 3, 2021
GLS Biweekly Update - September 3, 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.
Remember: Drop/add ends today, September 3
GLS will be closed for Monday, September 6, for Labor Day. It is a staff holiday; classes, however, will be in session.
From the Director
Hello, GLS Students,
We are two weeks into the semester now, and as you’ve seen, conditions will continue to require us to be flexible as the university responds to the pandemic. Still, it has been wonderful to see many of you in person recently at GLS House! We hope those of you who are new to Duke are settling in well to classes and life in Durham.
We will be sending out this e-News biweekly to keep you updated on GLS-specific information and deadlines, so be sure to read through it each time it comes. In between newsletters, as you’ve seen, we will also be calling your attention to opportunities around campus that we think will interest you. This is on top of emails you already get from the Graduate School with professional development-related events. There is so much going on around Duke; we hope you will take advantage of as many of the talks, workshops, and programs as you can.
Please remember that Lisa, Kent, and I are always available to talk or meet with you if you need assistance with anything. But we are working a hybrid, staggered schedule that is still in a bit of flux, so check in by email before dropping by the house if you need to see a particular person. We are also still encouraging Zoom for meetings so as to reduce opportunities for anyone to get sick.
Take care,
Anne
Master's Project Planning Session Upcoming on September 12
If you have already taken your fifth course in the program, or are enrolled in your fifth course this fall, you need to register for the Master's Project Planning Session on Sunday, September 12, 2:00-4:30 PM Eastern. This Zoom session will get you up to speed on the process that leads up to the master's project and on to graduation, and fill you in on program expectations for master's projects and proposals. It is required for all full-time students who are in the semester of their 5th class, and all part-time students who are in the semester of their 5th or 6th class. To register, contact Kent Wicker.
Visit the GLS website for a list of master's project documents and links.
Professional Development for Master's Students
The Graduate School offers several professional developments workshops specifically designed for master's students throughout the semester. Coming up on Tuesday, September 21: Leveraging Your Strengths: A CliftonStrength Workshop. Click here to register.
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 $25; after September 15, it will increase to $35. Click here to view the conference schedule.
Calls for Submission
Palaver, the online journal of UNC-Wilmington's Graduate Liberal Studies program, is accepting submissions for the Spring 2022 issue. The deadline to submit is September 14. Click here to submit.
Important Dates for GLS Students
SEPTEMBER
Friday, September 3 - Drop/add ends
Monday, September 6 - Labor Day - classes in session (GLS closed)
Friday-Sunday, September 24-26 - Founders' Weekend
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.