Thursday, November 2, 2023 - Early Arrival

Nasher Museum Access (10:00 am – 9:00 pm) 

In addition to the "New at the Nasher Tours," the Nasher will be open to the public during normal operating hours. Admission is free. For visitor information and details about exhibitions on view, please visit nasher.duke.edu. 

Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr  

New at the Nasher Tours (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm) 

Explore new exhibitions and works in the Nasher Museum collection with insights from gallery guides. The expanded tour schedule for Family Weekend includes Thursday November 2nd at 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm; Friday November 3rd at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm; and Sunday, November 5th at 2:00 pm. No reservation is required, but the tour size is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Tour visitors should meet at the information desk in the great hall. For visitor information and details about exhibitions on view, please visit nasher.duke.edu.  

Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr  

Family Tailgate – Club Blue Devil (4:30 pm – 7:30pm) 

Come and join fans and families under a tent in K-Ville. Right in the middle of all the pregame activity, this is the perfect spot for families to see the team walk, listen to the pregame radio show live, and enjoy barbecue sandwiches, chicken wings, and beverages. No tickets are necessary to enter. You can pay for food & drink via credit card in the adjacent area called Club Blue Devil. Plan on making this part of your plans for Family Weekend prior to the Duke-Wake Forest football game!  

K-Ville & Morton Plaza, West Campus 

Hospitality Desk & Box Office Open (5:00 pm-7:00 pm) 

Stop by to pick up a Family Weekend brochure and other giveaways, ask questions, and exchange or purchase additional tickets (pending availability). Those who did not register online may do so here. Hospitality and Box Office hours will also be offered Friday, November 3 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday, November 4 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. 

Schaefer Mall (top floor), Bryan Center, West Campus 

New at the Nasher Tours (6:00 pm – 7:00 pm) 

Explore new exhibitions and works in the Nasher Museum collection with insights from gallery guides. The expanded tour schedule for Family Weekend includes Thursday November 2nd at 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm; Friday November 3rd at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm; and Sunday, November 5th at 2:00 pm. No reservation is required, but the tour size is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Tour visitors should meet at the information desk in the great hall. For visitor information and details about exhibitions on view, please visit nasher.duke.edu. 

Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr  

Hindu Life – Spiritual Discussion & Light Dinner (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)* 

Students and families are invited to a 45-minute discussion from the Bhagavad Gita, Hindu Scriptures; chanting of Sacred Hymns and songs by Duke Hindu students; and then Prasadam dinner (blessed meal). Dinner is $10 for families and $5 for students. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system.  

Hindu Life Room, Bryan Center Greenhouse, West Campus 

The Beethoven Effect: Ariana Kim, violin; Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano; Daniel Temkin, composer/percussionist (8:00 pm - 9:30 pm) 

Beethoven: Romance in F Major, Op. 50 for violin and piano; Temkin: Maksimal (2019) for violin, piano and percussion; Beethoven: Sonata No. 9 for violin and piano, Op. 47 "Kreutzer". This program, featuring two of Beethoven's works for violin and piano, shows his contrasts in spirit, as the relatively brief and serenely beautiful "Romance in F" stands opposite the epic "Kreutzer" sonata. Paired as a modern foil on this program is American composer Daniel Temkin. His colorful trio "Maksimal" for violin, piano, and percussion reflects and illuminates particular elements of Beethoven's own sensibility. No tickets are needed for this event.  

Nelson Music Room, East Duke 201, East Campus 

Duke Football vs. Wake Forest (7:30 pm) * 

Support the Duke Football team in their match against ACC rival Wake Forest. Kickoff is at 7:30pm. Families will be able to purchase tickets through an exclusive Family Weekend Athletics link after registering for Family Weekend online. Exclusive Family Weekend discounted rates start at $25, pending availability. Please note that the free ticket available to each student is for seating in the student sections. We encourage families who would like to sit with their Duke student to purchase an additional ticket for their student.  

Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, West Campus 

Friday, November 3, 2023

Family Rec & P.E. Facility Access  

Family members of Duke Students are welcome to utilize the Wilson and Brodie Recreation Centers over Family Weekend with a valid Family Weekend Registration receipt shown the Front Desk of each facility upon entry. Students with family members who did not register for the weekend are able to purchase a Daily Guest Pass for their family for $10 per person per visit. Instructions for how to purchase a Daily Guest Pass can be found under the 'One-Time Visits' section of the Rec & P.E. Memberships webpage (link to: https://recreation.duke.edu/memberships/). Taishoff and Brodie Aquatics Centers will be unavailable. View the Rec & P.E. website for Facility Hours (https://recreation.duke.edu/facilities/facility-hours/) over the course of the weekend. Please review our Operating Policies (https://recreation.duke.edu/facilities/facility-guidelines/) ahead of your visit and note age requirements for access to certain areas of our facilities (if available). Participants must be at minimum 10 years of age to access the recreation centers. 

Wilson Recreation Center, West Campus & Brodie Recreation Center, East Campus 

Hospitality Desk & Box Office Open (9:00 am-5:30pm) 

Stop by to pick up a Family Weekend brochure and other giveaways, ask questions, and exchange or purchase additional tickets (pending availability). Those who did not register online may do so here. Hospitality and Box Office hours will also be offered Thursday, November 2 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 4 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. 

Schaefer Mall (top floor), Bryan Center, West Campus 

Wilkinson Building Art Collection: A Celebration of Creativity in Engineering   (9:00am – 5:00pm)  

Take a stroll through Duke Engineering’s new Wilkinson Building for a self-guided tour of original art inspired by the imagination of engineering minds.  Among the featured artists you will discover are Duke BME graduate Mikael Owunna E’12, internationally lauded installation artist Luke Jerram, Durham activist Saba Taj, and former Duke art professor Vernon Pratt.  In addition to the art on display, the Wilkinson Building offers striking architecture and spaces. Designed to serve as a high-tech hub for teaching, learning, and research, it features state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories as well as unique views of Duke Chapel, the medical center, and historic West campus, a one-of-a-kind media wall, and even a hologram to display 3D design models. We invite you to explore. More can be found at  https://pratt.duke.edu/about/campus/facilities/wilkinson-building and https://art.pratt.duke.edu/.  

Wilkinson Building, West Campus  

Career Center Open House (9:00 am – 11:00 am) 

Stop in to meet the staff and learn more about Career Everywhere at Duke! 

036 Bryan Center, West Campus 

CMA First Friday Family Breakfast (9:30 am – 11:00 am) 

The Center for Multicultural Affair’s (CMA) First Fridays Breakfast is a monthly community gathering space where all community members are welcome to stop by Suite 101 for a CMA-sponsored, free breakfast (limited supplies while they last), community connection, and receive the latest updates from the CMA! 

Suite 101, Bryan Center, West Campus 

Nasher Museum Access (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) 

In addition to the "New at the Nasher Tours," the Nasher will be open to the public during normal operating hours. Admission is free. For visitor information and details about exhibitions on view, please visit nasher.duke.edu. 

Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr  

Cultivating Academic Success (10:00 am – 11:00 am) 

Come learn about the resources that Duke offers to support students in making the most of their undergraduate experience. Colleagues from the Office of Undergraduate Education’s Division of Student Success and the Pratt School of Engineering will provide an overview of services provided for academic coaching, well-being, and advising. 

Event 2, Penn Pavilion, West Campus 

The Library Presents Duke Moms and Dads: Saxophonist Branford Marsalis (10:00am – 11:00 am)  

Join the Duke University Libraries for a conversation with renowned saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and Duke parent Branford Marsalis. Best known as the leader of the Grammy-winning Branford Marsalis Quartet, Marsalis has over thirty albums to his name and has been honored as a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. He has played alongside artists as diverse as the Grateful Dead, Tina Turner, and Sting, and he formerly led the house band on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In classical music, he’s sought-after as a featured soloist with acclaimed orchestras around the world. For years, Marsalis has shared his knowledge as a music educator at North Carolina Central University, Michigan State, San Francisco State, and other institutions. Marsalis and his wife, Nicole, are the parents of Thaïs, a first-year student at Duke, who will introduce her dad for this talk. 

Gothic Reading Room, Rubenstein Library, 2nd Floor, Rubenstein Library, West Campus  

Morning Yoga with Duke Rec & P.E. (10:00 am – 10:45 am) 

Enjoy the fresh air with David during a relaxing morning yoga session. All levels are welcome for a meditation-filled way to start your day. Mats will be provided for this event, though participants are welcome to bring their own. Please arrive 15 minutes early to meet the instructor and set up your mat. This event is available to the first 60 attendees. Participants should meet on K-Ville. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held in Wilson Recreation Center 125. 

K-Ville, West Campus 

Stay Connected with SPARK – Information Table (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) 

SPARK provides a coordinated approach to supporting second-year students in their efforts to seek purpose, build resilience, and navigate academic and career journeys. Come learn about SPARK, a signature program of QuadEx, and how you can support your Duke student as they traverse their second year at Duke. 

Schaefer Mall (top floor), Bryan Center, West Campus  

Address from the Office of Undergraduate Education (11:00am – 12:00 pm) 

Meet Dr. Candis Watts Smith the Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and an Professor of Political Science as she introduces the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE). OUE is a 100-person unit whose dedicated staff deliver on Duke’s promise of a transformative, holistic undergraduate experience for students across Duke's four undergraduate schools: Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, the Pratt School of Engineering, the Sanford School of Public Policy and the Nicholas School of the Environment. For undergraduates, OUE offers academic resources and guidance, unique learning programs, and connections to faculty and peers that help students more fully realize their time at Duke. Dr. Smith will share the exciting opportunities OUE provides to enrich your student’s educational journey while at Duke. 

Event 1, Penn Pavilion, West Campus  

Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy – Open House (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)  

This event is an opportunity for parents to meet the educators and mentors who are working with Duke students to learn about and explore careers in health policy. Hosted by our Director & former FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan and Dr. Gillian Sanders Schmidler, join us and hear more about how the Center’s research and educational initiatives help engage students across campus in health policy. 

Duke-Margolis Center, JB Duke Hotel, West Campus 

Engaging with the Duke Climate Commitment (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm) 

The Duke Climate Commitment weaves climate and sustainability through every aspect of the University’s core missions of education, research, sustainable operations, community partnerships, and external engagement. Join members of the newly created Office of Climate and Sustainability to learn more about this ambitious endeavor and how students are shaping, contributing and benefitting from this work. 

Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus 

DukeEngage (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm) 

This session will include a presentation about DukeEngage programs and opportunities. Parents and students will hear from a panel of DukeEngage alums from about their experiences in their perspective programs. 

Event 1, Penn Pavilion, West Campus 

Health Professions Advising Information Session (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm) 

The Office of Health Professions Advising works with Trinity and Pratt students pursuing careers in healthcare. In this session we will talk about how we work with students so that they get the best out of their Duke education while preparing for health careers. We will share trends and data from Duke students and leave time for your questions. 

Event 2, Penn Pavilion, West Campus 

Jumu'ah Prayer (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm) 

The Friday prayer service (Jumu'ah) is a cornerstone of many Muslim communities. Join the Duke Center for Muslim Life for its Friday prayer service which includes a khutbah (sermon) and prayer. Stay after to enjoy food and socialize with the community! All are welcome. 

McClendon Tower, 5th Floor 

New at the Nasher Tours (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm) 

Explore new exhibitions and works in the Nasher Museum collection with insights from gallery guides. The expanded tour schedule for Family Weekend includes Thursday November 2nd at 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm; Friday November 3rd at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm; and Sunday, November 5th at 2:00 pm. No reservation is required, but the tour size is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Tour visitors should meet at the information desk in the great hall. For visitor information and details about exhibitions on view, please visit nasher.duke.edu.  

Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr  

Global Education Office – Information Table (1:00 pm – 4:30 pm)  

Swing by to talk with professional staff from the Global Education Office about your specific study abroad/study away questions.  

Schaefer Mall (top floor), Bryan Center, West Campus  

Lemur Center Self-Guided Tour (1:30 pm – 3:30 pm) * 

Come visit the lemurs in a relaxed, open-format event specially organized for Duke Family Weekend! You can walk through the tour path at your own pace, with staff and volunteers stationed all around to chat with you about the lemurs and answer any of your questions. There’s no need to arrive right at the start of this event – as long as you arrive at least 45 minutes before it ends, you will have plenty of time to see the lemurs. Parking is available on site. Please note that this is a ticketed event with limited spots available. If weather conditions are not suitable for humans and lemurs to safely and comfortably be outdoors, then this event will be cancelled and refunded; you will be notified by email with as much notice as possible. Tickets are a special Family Weekend rate of $12 each. Children under 2 are free and do not need to register. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system. 

Duke Lemur Center, 3705 Erwin Rd 

Moments of Mindfulness: Sleight of Hand (2:00 pm – 2:45 pm) 

Moments of Mindfulness are weekly programs providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. Students and families are invited to attend these student-led wellness experience which gives participants the opportunity to learn sleight of hand techniques and close-up magic in an inviting, fun, and relaxed social atmosphere. No experience necessary! Performing magic serves as a positive distraction, provides an opportunity to learn a new skill to share with others, and promotes mindfulness through hands-on learning.  

Oasis West - Room 128, Student Wellness Center, West Campus 

WRITING MATTERS: Drop By and Chat at the Thompson Writing Program Table (2:30 pm – 5:00 pm) 

Families and students are invited to drop by the Thompson Writing Program table and learn more about how all writers can thrive at Duke and make their voices heard. What can writing accomplish? What have you accomplished through your writing? What have been your favorite/least favorite experiences as a writer? What makes writing hard? When and how do you write?  

Schaefer Mall (top floor), Bryan Center, West Campus 

Career Everywhere (for Everyone): Integrating Career Readiness Through the Entire Duke Experience (2:30 pm – 3:15 pm) 

This session will connect families with some of the staff at the Duke Career Center who will share about the career everywhere philosophy, Duke's career development process; the competencies that students will build during their time at Duke; resources and tools that your Blue Devil can access; and how you can partner with the Career Center to help develop your student's career readiness. 

Event 1, Penn Pavilion, West Campus 

Global Education Opportunities (2:30 pm – 3:30 pm) 

In this session, professional staff from the Global Education Office will share advice on planning an international study abroad or U.S.-based study away experience that will earn credit toward the Duke degree. Session topics include choosing a program, transferring course credits, covering costs, and using your financial aid. There will also be an information table staffed by Global Education Office professionals who can answer your study abroad/study away questions on the top floor of the Bryan Center from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Friday.  

Event 2, Penn Pavilion, West Campus 

The Academic Advising Experience for Trinity College Students (2:30 pm – 3:30 pm)  

Come learn about the Academic Advising Center’s (AAC) unique advising program and experience first-hand how we guide students toward an academic path that responds to their individual interests and goals, as well as how we help them choose wisely among the many opportunities that Duke affords undergraduates.  

Garden Level, Penn Pavilion, West Campus  

Moments of Mindfulness: Painting (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm) 

Moments of Mindfulness are weekly programs providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. Families and students are invited to attend this wellness experience which gives participants a chance to become a part of an inclusive community while learning or improving upon an artistic skill that promotes wellness through the mindful activity of painting. 

Room 144, Student Wellness Center, West Campus 

New at the Nasher Tours (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm) 

Explore new exhibitions and works in the Nasher Museum collection with insights from gallery guides. The expanded tour schedule for Family Weekend includes Thursday November 2nd at 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm; Friday November 3rd at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm; and Sunday, November 5th at 2:00 pm. No reservation is required, but the tour size is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Tour visitors should meet at the information desk in the great hall. For visitor information and details about exhibitions on view, please visit nasher.duke.edu.  

Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr  

Hindu Life – Chai/Chaat & a Chat (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm) 

Families are invited to a casual conversation with Duke University Hindu chaplain, Priya Amaresh, and Duke Hindu students. Learn about the activities and programs we offer on campus. Students will share their interest & practices of upholding traditions & values of Hindu culture. There will be tea and snacks available for the attendees.

Hindu Life Room, Bryan Center Greenhouse, West Campus 

Student for a Day Lecture: Dr. Ronnie Chatterji & Peter Feaver (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm) 

Dr. Chatterji and Dr. Feaver will discuss Chatterji’s recent work in the White House, implementing President Biden’s new CHIPS and Science Act, which to build a more resilient supply chain for semiconductors, a vital component of economic and military power. Chatterji and Feaver bring an interesting and sometime divergent perspective to this topic: both served at the White House, collectively in the Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Biden administrations, so they cover both the theory and the practice of these crucial policy topics.” 

Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus 

Leveraging the Forever Duke Network: How and Why to Connect with Alumni (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm) 

All Duke students and their families are invited to hear from a diverse panel of recent Duke graduates representing different majors and career paths. These alumni, together with staff from Duke Alumni Engagement & Development, will share information and answer questions about how students can connect with alumni and how these connections can enrich their time at Duke and support their future career paths. The session is open to all students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) and family members. 

Event 1, Penn Pavilion, West Campus  

Focus Program Director Q&A (4:00 pm – 5:00 pm) 

This event is for the Focus families to hear about Focus from our wonderful directors! The directors will give a brief overview of their clusters and then we will open up the floor for your questions. We encourage you to come to this event without your students. A light pre-dinner will be served. 

Event 2, Penn Pavilion, West Campus  

DISC International Student and Family Weekend Celebration (4:00 pm – 7:00 pm) 

Come enjoy an opportunity to celebrate Duke's Family Weekend with the Duke international community (undergraduates, graduates, and their families). Enjoy pizza, soft drinks, beer/wine, and arcade games with classmates and community members from around the world. US State-issued IDs or original passports are required for entry into Boxcar Bar + Arcade for adults, including students under 21. Transportation to and from campus will be provided.  Buses will depart every 30 minutes from the Science Drive Circle beginning at 3:45pm.  

Boxcar Bar & Arcade, 621 Foster St 

The President’s Welcome (5:30pm-6:00pm)  

Join President Vincent Price and Vice Provost/Vice President Mary Pat McMahon as they welcome Duke families back to campus. They will discuss current events on campus and engage in conversation with families.  

Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus 

Pre-Reception - Sanford Distinguished Lecture (6:00 pm – 7:00 pm) 

Join us after the President’s Welcome for heavy hors d’oeuvres, and get the chance to meet North Carolina native Jasmine Crowe-Houston before her talk. Help us make sure no food goes to waste before then joining us in the adjacent Reynolds Theater at 7:00pm to hear Jasmine speak about how to solve two of the world’s biggest problems: hunger and food waste. Come for the food and prizes, and stay for the lecture! 

The Landing, Bryan Center, West Campus 

Moments of Mindfulness: Restorative Yoga (6:00 pm – 7:00 pm) 

Moments of Mindfulness are weekly programs providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. Families and students are invited to attend this event which will allow participants to focus on their mind-body connection through restful poses, controlled breathing, and relaxation that will help you manage stress and anxiety. 

Room 144, Student Wellness Center, West Campus  

Moments of Mindfulness: Knitting (6:00 pm – 7:00 pm) 

Moments of Mindfulness are weekly programs providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. Families and students are invited to attend this event which gives participants the opportunity to learn or improve upon a skill that promotes wellness through the mindful activity of knitting. All materials are provided and no prior experience necessary! 

Oasis West - Room 128, Student Wellness Center, West Campus 

Volleyball vs. Wake Forest (6:30 pm)  

All students and families are welcome to this event. Tickets are not required. 

Cameron Indoor Stadium, West Campus 

Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Dinner with Jewish Life at Duke (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm) * 

Join Jewish Life at Duke to experience a Duke Shabbat! We start at 6:30pm with a pluralistic Kabbalat Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Elana Friedman and students, followed by a kosher, family-style Shabbat dinner at ~7:30pm. Come for all or part of the evening. Kabbalat Shabbat Service is free for all. Dinner is FREE for students and $20 for non-students. The event is hosted by Jewish Life at Duke. Tickets for dinner are available for purchase through the Family Weekend online registration system. 

Freeman Center for Jewish Life, 1415 Faber Street 

Sanford Distinguished Lecture: Hungry for Change: Ending Food Waste (7:00 pm – 8:00 pm) * 

Join us to hear from Jasmine Crowe-Houston, social entrepreneur, TED speaker, and founder and CEO of Goodr. Jasmine will explain how she built a tech company to solve two of the world's biggest problems: hunger and food waste, and why there is a strong need for policy innovation to solve old problems -- it’s time to make a change! This lecture is part of the Terry Sanford Lecture Series to promote engaged and enlightened leadership. Endowed by the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust, this prestigious lecture is open to the public and the entire Duke University campus. Families are encouraged to register for this event through the Family Weekend online registration system.  

Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus 

Oppenheimer (7:00pm) 

Freewater Presentations and Duke University Union present a FREE film for Duke students and families. The feature film will be Oppenheimer (2023).  

Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus 

Student Performance Showcase 1 (8:00pm) *  

In the words of Henri Matisse, ‘creativity takes courage.’ From song and dance to comedy and improv, the student creators of Duke are not afraid. These showcases are a demonstration of the artistic energy flowing through our campus, and we look forward to sharing the power of our art with you. This showcase is sponsored by duARTS. Friday performers include Duke University Stand-Up Troupe, Street Medicine, Duke Swing, Defining Movement, Duke Dhamaka, Duke Lasya, Duke Club Ballroom Dance, Momentum Dance Company, Pureun, Sabrosura, Nakisai ADE, Devils En Pointe, Something Borrowed Something Blue, Out of the Blue, Deja Blue, Lady Blue, Speak of the Devil, and The Pitchforks. Tickets are $15 each. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system. This will be a very similar show to Saturday afternoon.  

Page Auditorium, West Campus 

Family Weekend Concert: Duke Jazz Ensemble (with guest artist Gregory Tardy, saxophone) (8:00 pm – 10:00 pm) * 

Join the Duke Jazz Ensemble, John V. Brown, director, and Evan Roberson, associate director, as they welcome saxophonist Gregory Tardy to the Baldwin stage for this special Family Weekend concert. Gregory Tardy's performance schedule has taken him all over the world, playing at all of the major jazz festivals and on some of the biggest stages in jazz. He has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Nicholas Payton, Roy Hargrove, John Patitucci, and many others. Tickets are $10. Students can register for two free tickets. Tickets are available for purchase through the Family Weekend online registration system.  

Baldwin Auditorium, East Campus

Oppenheimer (10:00pm) 

Freewater Presentations and Duke University Union present a FREE film for Duke students and families. The feature film will be Oppenheimer (2023).  

Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus 

*Ticketed events – Families must obtain a ticket from the Family Weekend registration site unless a different ticketing process is otherwise noted. Additional fees may apply.

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Family Rec & P.E. Facility Access  

Family members of Duke Students are welcome to utilize the Wilson and Brodie Recreation Centers over Family Weekend with a valid Family Weekend Registration receipt shown the Front Desk of each facility upon entry. Students with family members who did not register for the weekend are able to purchase a Daily Guest Pass for their family for $10 per person per visit. Instructions for how to purchase a Daily Guest Pass can be found under the 'One-Time Visits' section of the Rec & P.E. Memberships webpage (link to: https://recreation.duke.edu/memberships/). Taishoff and Brodie Aquatics Centers will be unavailable. View the Rec & P.E. website for Facility Hours (https://recreation.duke.edu/facilities/facility-hours/) over the course of the weekend. Please review our Operating Policies (https://recreation.duke.edu/facilities/facility-guidelines/) ahead of your visit and note age requirements for access to certain areas of our facilities (if available). Participants must be at minimum 10 years of age to access the recreation centers. 

Wilson Recreation Center, West Campus & Brodie Recreation Center, East Campus 

Hospitality Desk & Box Office Open (9:00 am – 1:00 pm) 

Stop by to pick up a Family Weekend brochure and other giveaways, ask questions, and exchange or purchase additional tickets (pending availability). Those who did not register online may do so here. Hospitality and Box Office hours will also be offered Thursday, November 2 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Friday, November 3 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. 

Schaefer Mall (top floor), Bryan Center, West Campus 

Things No One Wants to Talk About (9:00 am – 10:00 am) 

In this session we will explore how Duke has hard conversations with your student about alcohol and other drugs. Come and learn about how we can partner together to keep your student safe. 

Student Wellness Center 148/149, West Campus 

Duke Gardens: A Festival of Fabulous Mums (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) 

Enjoy an explosion of color this fall during A Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens. Exhibition mums will create a dazzling floral display inside the Doris Duke Center and outdoors in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum. A flower show competition sponsored by the Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society (CCCS) and the Raleigh Garden Club will feature the skill and creativity of mum growers and floral designers from near and far. CCCS members will be on hand to highlight the 13 classes of mums and answer questions. Fun activities will be available for all ages. Stop by the information desk in the Doris Duke Center or the Gothic Gate kiosk to get directions, ask questions, pick up materials for a self-guided exploration, and more! Visit the Duke Gardens website for more information about how to get here. 

Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. 

Nasher Museum Access (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) 

In addition to the "New at the Nasher Tours," the Nasher will be open to the public during normal operating hours. Admission is free. For visitor information and details about exhibitions on view, please visit nasher.duke.edu. 

Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr  

Duke Gardens Family Weekend Portraits (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) 

Capture the fun of Family Weekend in one of the most Instagram-worthy spots on campus! Duke Gardens invites Duke students and their families to pose for a portrait with a Duke Gardens photographer on Saturday, November 4, between 10 a.m. and noon.  This event is free for Duke students and their families. Advanced registration is required and limited to the first 120 families.  For more information and to register, visit http://bit.ly/familyweekendportraits2023. Stop by the information desk in the Doris Duke Center or the Gothic Gate kiosk to get directions. Visit the Duke Gardens website for more information about how to get here. 

Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. 

Lemur Center Self-Guided Tour (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) * 

Come visit the lemurs in a relaxed, open-format event specially organized for Duke Family Weekend! You can walk through the tour path at your own pace, with staff and volunteers stationed all around to chat with you about the lemurs and answer any of your questions. There’s no need to arrive right at the start of this event – as long as you arrive at least 45 minutes before it ends, you will have plenty of time to see the lemurs. Parking is available on site. Please note that this is a ticketed event with limited spots available. If weather conditions are not suitable for humans and lemurs to safely and comfortably be outdoors, then this event will be cancelled and refunded; you will be notified by email with as much notice as possible. Tickets are a special Family Weekend rate of $12 each. Children under 2 are free and do not need to register. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system. 

Duke Lemur Center, 3705 Erwin Rd 

Duke LIFE Family Weekend Brunch (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) 

Come meet the team that supports your first-generation lower-income student and learn about their major milestones in their Duke careers. Pre-registration strongly encouraged: https://bit.ly/DukeFamilyBrunch. 

Abele Quad, West Campus 

FOCUS Family Weekend Symposium (10:00 am – 11:30 am) 

This event is where the Focus clusters show off what they have been doing so far this semester! You will be able to walk around Brodie Gym and see what your student and others have been up to, as well as chat with faculty and other families. This event will have snacks and drinks to take with you. 

Brodie Gym, East Campus 

Pratt Family Weekend Seminar: Design Your Future (10:00 am – 11:00 am)  

The future of engineering is design. Every Duke Engineering student gets their hands busy with real-world design starting their freshmen year and ends with every senior completing a Capstone Design Project in their major focused on producing actual engineering products — from custom parts for an autonomous underwater vehicle to devices for local clients with disabilities. Join us to hear how design has impacted the educational experience as we talk to professors and their students about their design projects.  

Schiciano Auditorium, Fitzpatrick Building (FCIEMAS), West Campus 

Trinity College Dean's Reception for Students and Families (10:30 am – 11:30 am) 

Trinity College undergraduates and their families are invited to meet Dean Gary Bennett and Trinity administrative deans, department chairs, and faculty for conversation about undergraduate classes and programs. Refreshments will be available. 

Abele Academic Quad (between Allen and Social Sciences), West Campus 

Pratt Family Weekend Cookout (11:00am – 1:00pm) *  

Come meet and mingle with Pratt School of Engineering faculty, staff, students, and families while enjoying a delicious lunch. The cost is $20 for anyone 12 and older, including Duke students; $10 for guests 5-11 years old; and free for children 4 and under. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system. 

Fitzpatrick Building (FCIEMAS) Atrium and Harrington Quad, West Campus 

Moments of Mindfulness: Guided Meditation (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) 

Moments of Mindfulness are weekly programs providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. Families are invited to attend this experience which allows participants to learn a new skill or continue their practice as they relax more and worry less while coming together with the greater Duke community. 

Room 148/149, Student Wellness Center, West Campus 

Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture Family Weekend Brunch (11:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Join the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture for a delightful and meaningful Family Weekend- Black Family brunch, and celebrate the bonds that unite as a Duke family. This event is a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your Duke student, enjoy delicious food, and engage in meaningful conversations that celebrate our heritage and culture. Registration for this event is closed!

Blue Devil Tower-President's Suite, Wallace Wade Stadium, West Campus 

Student Wellness Center Guided Tour (12:00 pm – 12:45 pm) 

Join a Wellness Intern for a tour of the Student Wellness Center. 

Departing from Room 148/149, Student Wellness Center, West Campus 

Moments of Mindfulness: Drum Circle (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm) 

Moments of Mindfulness are weekly programs providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. Students and families are invited to relax, restore, and energize your physical and mental well-being by coming together to create rhythm, a universal language that allows participants to connect with themselves and others. Through this experience participants will begin to encounter how drumming induces relaxation and feelings of well-being, while releasing stress.

Room 148/149, Student Wellness Center, West Campus 

Women’s Basketball vs. Wingate (1:00 pm)  

All students and families are welcome to this event. Tickets are not required. 

Cameron Indoor Stadium, West Campus 

Lemur Center Self-Guided Tour (1:30 pm – 3:30 pm) * 

Come visit the lemurs in a relaxed, open-format event specially organized for Duke Family Weekend! You can walk through the tour path at your own pace, with staff and volunteers stationed all around to chat with you about the lemurs and answer any of your questions. There’s no need to arrive right at the start of this event – as long as you arrive at least 45 minutes before it ends, you will have plenty of time to see the lemurs. Parking is available on site. Please note that this is a ticketed event with limited spots available. If weather conditions are not suitable for humans and lemurs to safely and comfortably be outdoors, then this event will be cancelled and refunded; you will be notified by email with as much notice as possible. Tickets are a special Family Weekend rate of $12 each. Children under 2 are free and do not need to register. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system. 

Duke Lemur Center, 3705 Erwin Rd 

Student Performance Showcase 2 (2:00pm) *  

In the words of Henri Matisse, ‘creativity takes courage.’ From song and dance to comedy and improv, the student creators of Duke are not afraid. These showcases are a demonstration of the artistic energy flowing through our campus, and we look forward to sharing the power of our art with you. This showcase is sponsored by duARTS. Saturday performers include Duke University Stand-Up Troupe, Street Medicine, Defining Movement, Duke Dhamaka, Duke Lasya, Duke Club Ballroom Dance, Momentum Dance Company, Pureun, and Nakisai ADE, Out of the Blue, Speak of the Devil, and The Pitchforks. Tickets are $15 each. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system. This will be a very similar show to Friday evening.  

Page Auditorium, West Campus 

Moments of Mindfulness: Meditative Art (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm) 

Moments of Mindfulness are weekly programs providing the entire Duke community with opportunities to relax, reenergize, and recharge through a variety of wellness experiences. This event provides the opportunity for students and families to relax and be creative without the pressure of performing. Participants are invited to practice mindfulness and experience peace by leaving it all on paper. No experience necessary and materials will be provided. 

Room 148/149, Student Wellness Center, West Campus 

Bachata on BC (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm) 

Sabrosura is the premiere Latin dance group at Duke University. They will be promoting community and demonstrate Latin culture through dance by hosting a workshop of a Latin dance style called Bachata.  Bachata originates from the beautiful Dominican Republic. Students and families are encouraged to come out and participate! 

Bryan Center Plaza, West Campus 

Paint and Sip Chai…and eat Bean Pie! (2:00 pm – 3:30 pm) 

Students and families visiting for Family Weekend are invited to stop by the Center for Muslim Life to drink chai, eat bean pie (a Black American Muslim staple), and meet staff at an open house at our new center in Few Quad on West Campus. We'll have paint kits for students and families to also enjoy as they sip on their chai and learn more about Muslim life at Duke from CML staff! 

Center for Muslim Life (Few GG), West Campus 

Loving OUT Loud: Supporting my LGBTQIA+ Loved Ones (3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)  

Join the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity for Loving OUT Loud, a panel of parents and loved ones of LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Questioning) individuals. In this space panelist will share personal stories of their journey in learning about and supporting their family member/s and loved ones who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community. There will be time set aside for questions at the end, and light snacks will be provided. 

The CSGD Programming Space, Bryan Center 100J, West Campus 

Oppenheimer (7:00pm) 

Freewater Presentations and Duke University Union present a FREE film for Duke students and families. The feature film will be Oppenheimer (2023).  

Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus 

Family Weekend Concert: Duke Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Symphony (7:00 pm) * 

This concert showcases three of Duke's largest student music ensembles: the Duke Chorale, directed by Allan Friedman; Duke Symphony Orchestra, directed by Harry Davidson; and Duke Wind Symphony, directed by Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant. Celebrate Family Weekend with a showcase concert featuring an eclectic selection of works. Tickets are $10. Students can register for two free tickets. Tickets are available for purchase through the Family Weekend online registration system.  

Baldwin Auditorium, East Campus

Oppenheimer (10:00pm) 

Freewater Presentations and Duke University Union present a FREE film for Duke students and families. The feature film will be Oppenheimer (2023).  

Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus 

*Ticketed events – Families must obtain a ticket from the Family Weekend registration site unless a different ticketing process is otherwise noted. Additional fees may apply.

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Family Rec & P.E. Facility Access  

Family members of Duke Students are welcome to utilize the Wilson and Brodie Recreation Centers over Family Weekend with a valid Family Weekend Registration receipt shown the Front Desk of each facility upon entry. Students with family members who did not register for the weekend are able to purchase a Daily Guest Pass for their family for $10 per person per visit. Instructions for how to purchase a Daily Guest Pass can be found under the 'One-Time Visits' section of the Rec & P.E. Memberships webpage (link to: https://recreation.duke.edu/memberships/). Taishoff and Brodie Aquatics Centers will be unavailable. View the Rec & P.E. website for Facility Hours (https://recreation.duke.edu/facilities/facility-hours/) over the course of the weekend. Please review our Operating Policies (https://recreation.duke.edu/facilities/facility-guidelines/) ahead of your visit and note age requirements for access to certain areas of our facilities (if available). Participants must be at minimum 10 years of age to access the recreation centers. 

Wilson Recreation Center, West Campus & Brodie Recreation Center, East Campus 

Duke Catholic Center Mass & Brunch (8:30 am)  

The Duke Catholic Center cordially invites all Duke families to Catholic Mass & Brunch. Mass will be followed by a complimentary brunch at 9:30am in the Divinity School Cafe.   

Goodson Chapel, Divinity School, West Campus   

Coffee and Pastries with Duke Chapel Ministry Team (9:45 am – 10:30 am) 

The Chapel Ministry Team will be offering light refreshments on the Chapel Quad from 9:45 - 10:30am, before Sunday morning worship at 11:00am. Come to eat, connect, and learn more about Duke Chapel's ongoing initiatives in worship leadership, student fellowship, community service, and interreligious engagement.  For more information, contact Bruce Puckett, Assistant Dean of Duke Chapel, bruce.puckett@duke.edu. 

Duke Chapel, West Campus 

Duke Gardens: A Festival of Fabulous Mums (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) 

Enjoy an explosion of color this fall during A Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens. Exhibition mums will create a dazzling floral display inside the Doris Duke Center and outdoors in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum. A flower show competition sponsored by the Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society (CCCS) and the Raleigh Garden Club will feature the skill and creativity of mum growers and floral designers from near and far. CCCS members will be on hand to highlight the 13 classes of mums and answer questions. Fun activities will be available for all ages. Stop by the information desk in the Doris Duke Center or the Gothic Gate kiosk to get directions, ask questions, pick up materials for a self-guided exploration, and more! Visit the Duke Gardens website for more information about how to get here. 

Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. 

Marketplace Family Weekend Brunch (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) * 

First-year students and their families are invited to a special Sunday Brunch. Students do not need tickets, but they will be expected to use a meal plan swipe for entrance. Tickets for family members are sold per hour-long seating block: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system.  

Marketplace, East Union, East Campus 

Family Weekend Bagel Brunch with Jewish Life at Duke (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) * 

Students and their families are invited to join Jewish Life at Duke for a delicious bagel brunch. Visit the Freeman Center for Jewish Life, the home of Jewish Life at Duke and the Rubenstein-Silvers Hillel, meet fellow families and the JLD staff, and nosh on a kosher brunch as you wrap up your visit to Duke. The event is FREE for students and $10 for non-students. Hosted by Jewish Life at Duke. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system. 

Freeman Center for Jewish Life, 1415 Faber Street 

Lemur Center Self-Guided Tour (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) * 

Come visit the lemurs in a relaxed, open-format event specially organized for Duke Family Weekend! You can walk through the tour path at your own pace, with staff and volunteers stationed all around to chat with you about the lemurs and answer any of your questions. There’s no need to arrive right at the start of this event – as long as you arrive at least 45 minutes before it ends, you will have plenty of time to see the lemurs. Parking is available on site. Please note that this is a ticketed event with limited spots available. If weather conditions are not suitable for humans and lemurs to safely and comfortably be outdoors, then this event will be cancelled and refunded; you will be notified by email with as much notice as possible. Tickets are a special Family Weekend rate of $12 each. Children under 2 are free and do not need to register. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system. 

Duke Lemur Center, 3705 Erwin Rd 

Duke Catholic Center Mass & Brunch (10:30 am)  

The Duke Catholic Center cordially invites all Duke families to Catholic Mass & Brunch. Mass will be followed by a complimentary brunch at 11:30 am in the Divinity School Café.    

Goodson Chapel, Divinity School, West Campus 

Duke Chapel Sunday Morning Worship Service (11:00 am)  

Duke Chapel has a long—and living—tradition of faithful preaching and inspiring sacred music. You are invited to be a part of it at this ecumenical Christian worship service. Hear a sermon from Chapel Dean Luke A. Powery, singing by the Chapel Choir, and music from the Chapel’s organs.  

Duke Chapel, West Campus  

Nasher Museum Access (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm) 

In addition to the "New at the Nasher Tours," the Nasher will be open to the public during normal operating hours. Admission is free. For visitor information and details about exhibitions on view, please visit nasher.duke.edu. 

Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr  

Volleyball vs. Virginia Tech (1:00 pm)  

All students and families are welcome to this event. Tickets are not required. 

Cameron Indoor Stadium, West Campus 

Lemur Center Self-Guided Tour (1:30 pm – 3:30 pm) * 

Come visit the lemurs in a relaxed, open-format event specially organized for Duke Family Weekend! You can walk through the tour path at your own pace, with staff and volunteers stationed all around to chat with you about the lemurs and answer any of your questions. There’s no need to arrive right at the start of this event – as long as you arrive at least 45 minutes before it ends, you will have plenty of time to see the lemurs. Parking is available on site. Please note that this is a ticketed event with limited spots available. If weather conditions are not suitable for humans and lemurs to safely and comfortably be outdoors, then this event will be cancelled and refunded; you will be notified by email with as much notice as possible. Tickets are a special Family Weekend rate of $12 each. Children under 2 are free and do not need to register. Please register through the Family Weekend online registration system. 

Duke Lemur Center, 3705 Erwin Rd 

New at the Nasher Tours (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm) 

Explore new exhibitions and works in the Nasher Museum collection with insights from gallery guides. The expanded tour schedule for Family Weekend includes Thursday November 2nd at 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm; Friday November 3rd at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm; and Sunday, November 5th at 2:00 pm. No reservation is required, but the tour size is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Tour visitors should meet at the information desk in the great hall. For visitor information and details about exhibitions on view, please visit nasher.duke.edu.  

Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr  

United In Praise and Something Borrowed Something Blue Joint Fall Concert (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm) 

Join us in the afternoon of Sunday November 5th as our university gospel choir, United in Praise, hosts their annual fall concert alongside our university co-ed Christian a cappella group Something Borrowed Something Blue. All are invited for an evening of heartfelt worship and beautiful music. For more information email Rev. Racquel Gill at racquel.gill@duke.edu. 

Duke Chapel, West Campus 

Duke Catholic Center Mass (8:00 pm)  

The Duke Catholic Center cordially invites all Duke families to Catholic Mass.   

Duke Chapel, Divinity School, West Campus   

*Ticketed events – Families must obtain a ticket from the Family Weekend registration site unless a different ticketing process is otherwise noted. Additional fees may apply.