Parents' & Family Orientation
Congratulations on your new (or additional) role as a Duke parent or family member! Parents' and Family Orientation provides you the first step in your transition as a member of the Duke family. You will have the chance to meet many of the faculty, staff, and students that your student will interact with during the next four years. The schedule below is designed to assist in your planning and provide a basic overview of the Parents' & Family Orientation. The locations and events are subject to change. A finalized scheduled will be shared in late July via our DukeParents newsletter.
Class of 2013
Parents' & Family Orientation will be Tuesday, August 18th & Wednesday, August 19th 2009!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
| 3:00-3:45pm & 5:30-6:15pm | The Tradition Continues The University Archivist presents an entertaining look at the history and traditions of Duke that will make the Class of 2013 part of a proud tradition. Richard White Lecture Hall, East Campus |
| 4:00-4:45pm |
The Professor Next Door Come and meet the professor who will be your student's next door neighbor for the year. |
| 4:00-7:00pm | A Taste of Duke Take a break from unpacking to join other parents and students for a southern style dinner. Location TBA |
| 6:30pm | Student Athlete Parent Meeting Parents of student athletes should plan to attend this meeting led by members of the athletic administration. Location TBA |
| 7:30-8:30pm | A Year in the Life of a First-Year Student This session will give you an opportunity to delve into the common events of a first-year student's life at Duke. This program will feature a student panel and will be moderated by staff from the Dean of Students Office. Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus |
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
| 8:30-9:30am |
Undergraduate Life |
| 9:30-10:30am | Parents Meeting: Pratt School of Engineering Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus |
| 9:30-10:30am | Parents Meeting: Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus |
| 11:00am-Noon |
New Student Convocation |
| 12:15-1:15pm | President's Reception President Brodhead celebrates the Class of 2013 with an informal lunch for new students and their families. In case of rain, lunch may be picked up in the Great Hall. Chapel Quad, West Campus |
| 1:00-3:00pm |
Departmental Resource Fair Stop by to speak with campus staff about the resources available to first-year students. West Campus Plaza |
| 1:30-2:20pm |
Education and Career Exploration Bill Wright-Swodell the Fannie Mae Executive Director of the Career Center will be on hand to discuss career explorations and how a liberal arts education supports your students ability to compete in the marketplace. Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus |
| 2:30-3:15pm |
Safety and Security @ Duke |
| 3:00-4:30pm | Religious Life Open House Learn about Duke's many religious and spiritually based opportunities for students interested in exploring, learning, and growing in their faith. Sheafer Mall, Bryan Center, West Campus |
| 4:30-6:00pm | African and African American Student and Parent Reception Students and families of African descent are invited to meet members of the university and Durham communities. Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus (Reception to follow in Von Canon Hall) |

