Graduate & Professional Student Day Experience: Duke Gardens & Nasher Museum (2024)

2024 Grad/Prof Student Day Experience – #2 Duke Gardens & Nasher Museum

[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.

DukeArts presents tours of the majestic Duke Gardens and the Nasher Museum. Explore the beauty of the renowned Sarah P. Duke Gardens and sample the world-class exhibits at the Nasher Museum of Art. Conclude with lunch and an immersive arts activity.

(Did you know that DukeArts offers free workshops for students? Visit Duke Arts Create to learn more!)

Tentative Itinerary*:

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

GROUP 1:

• 9:00 – 10:00 AM:
  • Duke Gardens tour & light snacks
    • Meet at the Gothic Gate
• 10:15 – 11:15 AM:
  • Tour of Nasher Museum
• 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM:
  • Lunch at Nasher Museum
• 12:15 – 1:15 PM:
  • Immersive Art Activity

GROUP 2:

• 10:00 – 11:00 AM:
  • Duke Gardens & light snacks
    • Meet at the Gothic Gate
• 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM:
  • Tour of Nasher Museum
• 12:15 – 1:15 PM:
  • Lunch at Nasher Museum
• 1:15 – 2:15 PM:
  • Immersive Art Activity

*Itinerary and activities are subject to change 

Additional information:

• There is no cost to attend. The tours, lunch, and art activity are all free.
• This is an in-person activity. Please only register if you can be in Durham, NC, on August 6, 2024. Space is limited.
• Participants should wear supportive walking shoes, deodorant, and breathable clothing for the tour of the Gardens.
• Carry and wear sunscreen. Bring other sun protection like sunglasses or a wide-brimmed hat. Mornings during the summer can be very hot (29°C-35°C).
• Bring a sweater or hoodie for the Nasher Museum. The museum is air-conditioned and may be cold.

Communication Timeline: 

• July 29: Registration form will close.
• July 30: Selected students will be notified (a waitlist will also be maintained).
• August 1: Confirmation by selected students.
• August 2: Waitlisted students will be notified.
• August 6: Duke Gardens & Nasher Museum event!

(Selected students will be notified by July 30)

[Experience hosted by DukeArts]

To learn about other Summer Transition Series Day Experiences, click here.