Wednesday, August 19, 2009
| 9:30-10:30a.m. |
Financial Aid and Student Employment Workshop All students receiving financial aid must attend this program. Page Auditorium, West Campus |
| 10:45a.m.-Noon |
*New Student Convocation The University welcomes new students and celebrates a new academic year, including a keynote address by Dean of Undergraduate Education Steve Nowicki. Duke University Chapel, West Campus |
| 12:15-1:15p.m. |
President's Reception President Brodhead celebrates our new students arrival 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 |
| 12:30-2:30p.m. |
Departmental Resource Fair Stop by to speak with campus staff about the resources available for new students. West Campus Plaza |
| 3:00-4:30p.m. |
Religious Life Open House Learn about Duke's many religious and spiritual based opportunities for students interested in exploring, learning and growing in their faith. Sheafer Mall, Bryan Center, West Campus |
| 4:30-6:00p.m. |
African and African American Student 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) |
| 6:00-8:00p.m. |
Transfer Dinner on 9th Street |
| 9:00p.m. | Transfer Class Bowling Join the transfer class for an evening at the lanes. Free bowling and shoes. Travel arrangments will be made via the TAC Program. Meet at the West Campus bus stop at 8:30p.m. for rides! AMF Lanes 15-501, Durham |