Whether you’re staying on campus / in Durham over the winter break or headed elsewhere, remember there are still resources available to you, wherever you are.
What’s Open
On-campus service hours may be limited or modified throughout the break.
- Be sure to check out Duke Dining‘s “What’s Open?” page for daily hours for each dining location on campus.
- Student Health‘s offices will close on Wednesday, December 20 at 12:00pm and reopen Tuesday, January 2 at 8:00am.
- All students will continue to have access to triage nurses while the physical office is closed by calling 919-681-9355.
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) will be closed starting Thursday, December 21 and resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 2.
- You can still call 919-660-1000, ext. 2, while CAPS is closed if you have an urgent concern about yourself or a student.
- Rec & P.E. will have modified facility hours and closures over the course of winter break.
- Wilson Rec hours: https://recreation.duke.edu/facilities/facility-hours/
- Brodie Gym will be closed December 19-January 8.
- Duke Transit will be limited during break. Visit https://parking.duke.edu/buses-vans/winter-break-2023/ for modified schedules and when buses and vans will be unavailable.
- Perkins, Bostock, and Lilly libraries will begin modified hours on Monday, December 18, and will be closed from Friday, December 22-Monday, January 1. Be sure to check the full hours page for modified hours in specific library spaces throughout the break: https://library.duke.edu/about/hours
Things To Do
You can always check the Duke Event Calendar and Discover Durham for ways to engage with the community in December. Here are some of our recommendations:
- Ongoing: “Love & Anarchy” exhibition at Nasher Museum of Art
- Ongoing: Mangum Family Christmas Lights (drive-thru Christmas lights!)
- Monday, December 18: Holiday Movie Trivia @ Durham Food Hall
- Wednesday, December 20: Women’s Basketball v. Toledo @ Cameron
- Thursday, December 21: The Magick Makers Winter Solstice Market
- Saturday, December 23: Downtown Durham Holiday Treasure Hunt
- Saturday, December 23: Watch Duke Football in their bowl game on ABC!
- Sunday, December 24: Christmas Eve Service @ Duke Chapel
- Thursday, December 28: Women’s Basketball v. Coppin State @ Cameron
- Sunday, December 31: Women’s Basketball v. Boston College @ Cameron
- Monday, January 1: 38th Annual KwanzaaFest
- Tuesday, January 1: Men’s Basketball v. Syracuse @ Cameron
- Monday, January 8: Duke Wrestling v. App State @ Cameron
Well-being Strategies
Physical Activity
Don’t forget to keep moving!
- Take a walk around your neighborhood, or around campus if you’re staying in town! Bring a friend, whether in-person or on FaceTime if you want company.
- Stretching everyday helps keep the blood flowing, increases range of motion, and prevents injury!
Mental Health
Even if you’re not here, we’re here for you!
- Take advantage of TimelyCare, DukeLine, and CAPS if you need them.
- Try to focus on resting your brain while on break! Meditate, pay attention to lighting, and try and create a rest routine.
- Lessen screen time – even if you have to set a timer first!
Health Care
What to do if you feel sick.
- You can always call Student Health and speak to a triage nurse.
- Your local health department should have take-home COVID tests on-hand. Grab a few just in case.
- Stay home if you’re under the weather. Better to rest than spread anything to friends and fam.