2024 Grad/Prof Student Day Experience – #1 Scavenger Hunt & Brewery
[NOTE: This event has already occurred.]
As an extension to our 2024 Summer Transition Series webinar sessions, Graduate and Professional Student Services is excited to announce six immersive in-person Day Experiences!
Day Experiences are designed:
- For first-year incoming Graduate and Professional students at Duke University.
- To foster a sense of belonging for graduate and professional students with Duke University in addition to unique academic programs.
- To facilitate a pathway for students to build interdepartmental connections with other graduate and professional students at Duke.
Enjoy an event in Downtown Durham with fellow incoming Duke Graduate and Professional students, with a scavenger hunt and a visit to Fullsteam Brewery!
Tentative Itinerary*:
Thursday, July 18, 2024
- 4:30 PM:
- Check-in at the Science Drive bus stop if using DISC transportation.
- 5:00 PM:
- Depart from the Science Drive bus stop.
- 5:30 PM:
- Arrive at Fullsteam Brewery for Downtown drop-off.
- 5:45 – 6:45 PM:
- Scavenger hunt through Downtown Durham.
- 6:45 – 8:00 PM:
- Free time to explore. DISC will provide a ticket for either an appetizer or a drink at Fullsteam Brewery.
- 8:00 PM onwards:
- 1. DISC transportation back to Science bus stop, or
- 2. Trivia Night hosted by Fullsteam Brewery. Participants who stay for trivia must arrange their own transportation back home.
*Itinerary and activities are subject to change
Additional information:
- There is no cost to attend. The scavenger hunt and ticket for an appetizer or drink are all free.
- This is an in-person activity. Please only register if you can be in Durham, NC, on July 18, 2024. Space is limited.
- Participants should wear supportive walking shoes, deodorant, and breathable clothing for the scavenger hunt.
- Carry and wear sunscreen. Bring other sun protection like sunglasses or a wide-brimmed hat. Afternoons during the summer can be very hot (32°C-38°C).
- Stay hydrated! A water bottle with a shoulder strap is a good idea.
Communication Timeline:
- July 7: Registration form will close.
- July 9: Selected students will be notified (a waitlist will also be maintained).
- July 12: Confirmation and waiver collection by students will close.
- July 12: Waitlist students will be notified.
- July 18: Downtown Durham Scavenger Hunt!
(Selected students will be notified by July 9)
[Experience hosted by DISC]
To learn about other Summer Transition Series Day Experiences, click here.