| Monday, March 30 | 1:00pm – 4:30pm | Chapel Climb | Reaching up to the sky at the center of West Campus, the Duke Chapel tower is open for climbs, with a viewing platform that allows climbers to look out over West Campus, Durham, and beyond. Tower climbs are a great way to bring people together to experience a different view of campus and the Durham landscape. | Graduate & Professional Student Services | Duke Groups Event Registration |
| Tuesday, March 31 | 11:30am – 12:30pm | Lunch with VP Mary Pat McMahon | Come have lunch with our Vice Provost/Vice President of Student Affairs! This opportunity is an application process with limited seats available. To be selected for this opportunity, please fill out the form by Monday March 23rd | Graduate & Professional Student Services | Link to Interest Form |
| Tuesday, March 31 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Duke GRADx Talks 2026 | Graduate students will share their research in a fast-paced and engaging format inspired by TED and TEDx talks. Rather than showcasing finished projects, presenters share a defining question that they are driven to investigate or explore further. Presenters are challenged to communicate their ideas in a clear, visually appealing way that is understandable to a broad audience in the short time frame of 5-6 minutes. | The Graduate School & Society of Duke Fellows | Link to Event |
| Tuesday, March 31 | 6:45pm | Durham Bulls Baseball Game | Join us for the season opener for the Durham Bulls baseball team against Lehigh Valley. We have the Full Steam Party Deck reserved with seats to watch the game and all you can eat food throughout. This event is open to guests and families of grad/prof students. | GPSG, MLW, & BGPSA | Duke Groups Event Registration |
| Wednesday, April 1 | 6:30p – 7:30p | HYROX Track Event | HYROX Track Workout: Get ready as we bring HYROX to Duke’s campus! Join friends outside for a fun, high-energy workout alternating between running laps on the track and functional exercise stations, repeated for time. | Duke Rec & PE | Coming soon |
| Wednesday, April 1 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Lemur Center Experience | Interested in exploring the Duke Lemur Center? Join us in a special tour just for Graduate and Professional Students. This tour includes a visit to the veterinary & research building and rotations in small groups to see lemurs in large, forested habitats. | Graduate & Professional Student Services | Duke Groups Event Registration |
| Thursday, April 2 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Duke Gardens Tour & Toast | GPSS, DISC, and Women’s Center invite you to enjoy a late morning tour through Duke Gardens. Unwind and explore the gardens during this tour that finishes with a Sparkling Cider Toast, sweet treats, and creative takeaway. | GPSS, DISC, and the Women’s Center | Duke Groups Event Registration |
| Thursday, April 2 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Bear Grease: The Musical and Pre-Show Mixer | Come meet other grad/prof students and enjoy a pre-show mixer at Gothic Grill before enjoying an performance hosted by Duke Arts Presents. This will be a show you wont want to miss! | GPSS and DukeArts Presents | Duke Groups Event Registration |
| Friday April 3 | 9:30am – 10:30am | DISC Global Cafe | Connect, build community, and enjoy some yummy snacks. Join the Duke International Student Center to celebrate your accomplishments during Graduate/Professional Student Appreciation Week. | Duke International Student Center | Coming soon |
| Friday, April 3 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Zen Succulent & Lunch | Join us in the Center for Multicultural Affairs to plant your own tropical plant with durham local business Zen Succulent and enjoy lunch on the CMA patio. | GPSS and Center for Multicultural Affairs | Duke Groups Event Registration |
