Duke Law Wellness is an ongoing series of events focused on promoting overall health and wellness for students to encourage personal and academic success throughout their time in law school and in their legal careers.
We will be adding weekly events to this page throughout the year.
There are no upcoming Wellness Wednesday events scheduled.
Previous Duke Law Wellness Events
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Exam Study Break: Massages
Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in Student Affairs, Office 2007. For more information, please contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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23
Exam Study Break: Massages
Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in Student Affairs, Office 2007. For more information, please contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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17
Exam Study Break: Massages
Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in Student Affairs, Office 2007. For more information, please contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
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27
Duke Law Wellness: Basketball with your professors!
Take some time to get away from class with a pick-up basketball game with Prof. Guy Charles and Prof. Barak Richman! We will meet at Wilson Rec Center at 4:15pm.. Please bring your Duke card. For more information and directions to Wilson Rec Center, contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
Monday, February 25, 2013
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25
Be The Match: Bone Marrow Registry Drive
Be The Match connects blood-cancer patients with their donor match for a life-saving marrow transplant. It is painless to join the registry and gives you the chance to help save a life. This event is in support of a 2012 Duke Law graduate searching for a match for her loved one, but joining the registry gives hope to all of the patients served by Be The Match. For more information, please contact Candice Reder at cmr48@duke.edu.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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19
CANCELED: Duke Law Wellness: Smoking Cessation Workshop
Was one of your New Year's resolutions to quit smoking? You're not alone! Get help understanding addiction and strategies on how to quit and not go back. Featuring Dan Perry from the Duke Student Wellness Center. Lunch will be provided.
Friday, February 8, 2013
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8
Duke Law Wellness: Law Yoga Class
Take a break from studying with a yoga class, just for you! Join your fellow law students for a relaxing yoga class in Wilson Rec. Center (Room 110A) at 1:30 p.m. Please bring your Duke card. If you would like to walk to Wilson together, please meet in the 3rd floor lobby (near the reception desk) at 1:15 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu with any questions.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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12
Exam Break: Massages
Take a break from exam stress with a massage! Massage therapists will be available from 11:30-2:15. You must sign up in the Office of Student Affairs (Office 2007) for a slot. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
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6
Exam Break: Massages
Take a break from exam stress with a massage! Massage therapists will be available from 11:30-2:15. You must sign up in the Office of Student Affairs (Office 2007) for a slot. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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4
Exam Break: Massages
Take a break from exam stress with a massage! Massage therapists will be available from 11:30-2:15. You must sign up in the Office of Student Affairs (Office 2007) for a slot. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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15
Duke Law Wellness: Pies & Cider with OSA
Come get in the holiday spirit with some pie and cider, served up by the Office of Student Affairs!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
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8
Flu Shot Clinic
Get ready for the flu season with a free flu shot! Open to all students, faculty, and staff. Please bring your Duke ID. Sponsored by Duke Law Wellness, an initiative of the Office of Student Affairs. Contact Sarah Battersby with any questions at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
Friday, October 26, 2012
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26
Duke Law Wellness: Lemur Center Tour
Take a break and relax with Duke! Take a tour of the Duke Lemur Center, the largest sanctuary for prosimian primates in the world. We will meet in the 3rd floor loggia at 12pm to travel to the Lemur Center together. Space is limited, please RSVP to Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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23
Duke Law School American Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive: Come donate blood. The Blood Drive will take place in the Blue Lounge from 9am until 4pm. Sign up in advance online to reserve an appointment. For more information, contact Hyatt Howardat hyatt.howard@duke.edu with any questions.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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9
Duke Law Wellness: Alcohol Awareness Workshop
Thomas Szigethy, Director of the Duke Wellness Center, will talk with students about recognizing the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse, understanding tolerance and blood alcohol level, risk factors, and how students can take steps to get help and what resources are available. For more information, please contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
Friday, October 5, 2012
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5
Duke Law Wellness: Basketball Hall of Fame tour
Love Duke Basketball? Come relax with Duke Law with a tour of the Cameron Indoor Stadium Hall of Fame, led by Jean Brooks, Director of Annual Giving and Duke alum! Meet in the 3rd floor loggia at 2pm. Please RSVP by clicking on the link or e-mailing Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
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29
Race Judicata 5K Run/Walk
PILF is holding its fifth annual Race Judicata 5K run/walk on the Al Buehler Trail! This event raises funding to support PILF's mission and enables Duke Law students to work in unpaid public interest positions by providing summer grants. Join us for food, fun, and prizes! Register online at active.com (search Duke Law Race Judicata), at one of our tabling sessions, or the day of the race. Registration is $20 before September 29, $25 the day of the race. Registration begins at 9:30 am on September 29.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
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27
CANCELED: Wellness at Duke Law Program - Basketball with Professor Richman
As part of our Wellness at Duke Law program, Professor Barak Richman will be joining students in an informal basketball game at Card Gym. Please meet in the 3rd floor Loggia at 2:30pm to walk over to Card Gym together. For more information about this and other Wellness at Duke Law programs. Please sign up in OSA if you are interested in attending. For more information contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu
Friday, September 21, 2012
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21
Duke Law Wellness: Yoga Class
Take time out of your busy week and relax with Duke Law! Join your fellow law students in a private yoga class, located in room 110A in Wilson Rec Center. Please bring your Duke ID. Meet in the 3rd Floor Loggia at 1pm to walk over to Wilson Rec Center together. Please sign up in OSA if you are interested in attending. Contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu with questions.
Friday, September 14, 2012
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14
POSTPONED: Duke Law Wellness: Tour of Duke Gardens
Take time to relax with Duke Law! Join Professor Tom Metzloff in a tour of Duke Gardens. Meet in the 3rd Floor Loggia at 12:30pm to travel to Duke Gardens. Please sign up in OSA if you are interested in attending. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
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5
Wellness Wednesday: Intro to Student Health
Do you know who you can see on campus when you're feeling sick? Do you know what your student health insurance covers? Jean Hanson, the associate director for clinical services at Student Health, will provide an overview of Student Health services and answer your questions about resources. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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27
"Success Without Stress" Workshop
The Art of Living Foundation --a volunteer-based, humanitarian and educational non-governmental organization (NGO) invites the Duke Law Community to join the Success Without Stress Workshop, hosted by instructor Ananth Shankar. This is an internationally acclaimed seminar based on innovative breathing techniques that can reduce stress and heighten mental clarity and awareness. The seminar integrates modern methods with ancient wisdom to help individuals lead a more fulfilling and productive life. The techniques and processes introduced during the seminar are easy to learn and practice, improving human performance in the workplace, creating a greater sense of commitment and team unity, improved relationships, and enhancing overall quality of life. Please note this session is open for people with any or no experience of yoga or breathing exercises or meditation. Admission is FREE. Please come on light stomach. For more information, please contact Marina Dandois at marinadandois@gmail.com.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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21
Wellness Wednesday: Successful Financial Planning
Successful financial management while in law school and beyond may be difficult. Join us for a discussion with a Duke Credit Union financial planner to talk about ways to create and build a successful financial management plan. She will talk about creating a budget, the importance of budgeting, loan repayment, the importance of credit, and even provide information about managing finances for those who want to buy a house. This panel discussion is being held as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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14
Wellness Wednesday: Game Time
Students are invited to gather together and dust off the board game skills or card playing skills you developed before law school and join OSA for a fun game day lunchtime party. Sponsored as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. For more information, contact Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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22
Wellness Wednesdays: Pet Fair
The companionship of a pet has been shown to reduce stress and increase happiness in those who own them. Students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning more about pet adoption, or who are in search of a new furry companion, are invited to meet some pets from the Independent Animal Rescue as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Pets will be available to adopt for those interested in doing so. Otherwise, information will be available about future adoptions, and staff will be able to answer your questions about the responsibilities of pet ownership. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, contact Cerretta Amos at cerretta.amos@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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Feb
8
Wellness Wednesdays: Be My Valentine!
Students are invited to gather and create hand-crafted Valentines for that special someone. Members of Off the Record, Duke Law's a Capella group, will sing special love songs while students make cards and other mementos. Paper, pens, and other embellishments will be provided. You just provide the creativity! Drop your card or note in the student mail folders when you are finished. Sponsored as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. For more information, contact Cerretta Amos at cerretta.amos@law.duke.edu.
- Feb 8
Red Cross Blood DriveSave a life between classes by donating blood! Sign up for a time slot at www.duke.givesblood.org or stop by the Blue Lounge the day of the drive between 11am - 3:30pm. For more information, contact Rebecca Tseng at rebecca.tseng@duke.edu.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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Wellness Wednesdays: Managing Relationships in Law School and Beyond
Balancing the demands of Law School with personal relationships can be challenging. Join members of Parents Attending Law School (PALS) and the Association of Law Students and their Significant Others (ALSSO) to talk about ways that students can make time for their significant others and families while also achieving academic success and balance. This panel discussion is being held as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Cerretta Amos at cerretta.amos@law.duke.edu.
- Feb 1
LIVE FOR LIFE HealthCheckFor Facutly and Staff Only, 11:15am - 4pm. This is a free, confidential health assessment. Spend approximately 30 minutes with a LIVE FOR LIFE nurse and discover all the positive health habits you have...plus develop strategies for those you may want to change. HealthCheck measures your cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose (if at risk), weight, and body mass index. A computerized report provides feedback on your current health measures and health practices. A nurse will help you get started on small changes to improve your health. Duke employees eligible for health care benefits may participate annually on work time. Call (919) 684-3136, option 1 to schedule an appointment at this mobile location or contact our office to set up an appointment. For more information, contact Mary Wilson at Mary.B.Wilson@duke.edu.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
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19
Wellness Wednesdays: Play basketball with Prof. Barak Richman and Prof. Guy-Uriel Charles!
Students are encouraged to participate in a friendly game of basketball with Professors Barak Richman and Guy-Uriel Charles at the Card Gym as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Please meet at the third-floor reception desk at 3:30 p.m. to walk over to the gym together for a game start time of 4 p.m. Water will be provided. For more information, contact the Student Affairs Office.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
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Wellness Wednesdays: New Year's Resolutions
The Office of Student Affairs would like to welcome back all students and to encourage a successful start to the new semester and the New Year! The office would like to encourage all students to think about setting goals for health and academic success this year. To inspire you, OSA has posted blank posters along the walls of the Blue Lounge for you to share your resolutions. (We've already shared our resolutions!) The boards will stay up throughout January, so feel free to share your goals and resolutions to motivate yourself and inspire others. Sponsored as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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Dec
14
Exam Break: Massages
Students are invited to enjoy a 15-minute stress-relieving massage during exams. Stop by the Office of Student Affairs (Room 2007) to sign-up ahead of time. Priority is given to students, and walk-ups are welcome if space is available. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
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Dec
3
Bojangles Study Break
Putting a Southern twist on the midnight pancake breakfast, OSA will have a variety of Bojangles biscuits and sweet tea, as well as coffee from Dunkin Donuts, in Star Commons from 11 p.m. to Midnight. Come on out of the library or the journal to have a late-night snack! For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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Nov
29
Red Cross Blood Drive
Save a life between classes by donating blood! Sign up for a time slot at www.duke.givesblood.org or stop by the Blue Lounge the day of the drive between 11am - 3:30pm. For more information, contact Rebecca Tseng at rebecca.tseng@duke.edu.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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Nov
16
Wellness Wednesdays: Seasonal Celebration
The Office of Student Affairs invites the students, faculty, and staff to join us in Star Commons at 4 p.m. to enjoy some pie and cider in celebration of the season! This event is part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series to promote health and balance. We also hope to make it an annual holiday tradition! For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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Nov
9
Wellness Wednesdays: Eating Well During the Holidays
Do visions of sugar plums dance in your head at the holiday season? Sharing and sampling cookies and pies and other confectionary delights are a fun and delicious way to celebrate, but they can also lead to overindulgence and regretful resolutions. Learn how you can eat well during the holidays while still enjoying traditional treats. Student Health Services will offer tips and advice on eating well on a student budget when faced with these temptations. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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5
Wellness Wednesdays: Hike in Duke Forest
Students are invited to join Registrar John Spencer on a long hike of Duke Forest. Students are encouraged to use this time to learn more about resources in the community for rest and recreation, and to get to know fellow students and the Law School Registrar. Students are asked to meet in the Law School courtyard (by the parking lot) at 4 p.m. to leave for the hike. Carpooling from the Law School will be necessary. Students who wish to attend this hike will need to RSVP to Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu no later than Sept. 30 at 5 p.m.
- Oct 5
Wellness Wednesdays: Tour of Duke GardensStudents are invited to join Professor Tom Metzloff on a tour of one of Duke's most popular and most photographed attractions on campus. Students are encouraged to take this time to learn more about the Duke community, get to know one of your professors, and to discover new resources for rest and recreation. Students should meet Professor Metzloff in Star Commons at 12:30 p.m. to leave for the tour. Students interested in attending should RSVP to Maria Magher at magher@gmail.com no later than Sept. 30 at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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Sep
28
Wellness Wednesday: Substance Abuse: Recognizing the Signs and Resources for Help
Liz Prince, the assistant director of the Duke Wellness Center, will talk with students about recognizing the signs and symptoms of substance abuse, including how students can take steps to get help and what resources are available. This talk is a part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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Sep
21
Wellness Wednesday: Depression and the Practice of Law
Towanda Garner, the Piedmont Lawyer Assistance Program Coordinator with the N.C. Lawyer Assistance Program, will talk with students about recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression in themselves and others. She will also talk about steps students can take and finding resources for help. This talk is a part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Friday, September 16, 2011
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Sep
16
Introduction to Student Health Services
Do you know who you can see on campus when you're feeling sick? Do you know exactly what your student health insurance covers? Jean Hanson, the associate director for clinical services at Student Health, will provide an overview of Student Health services and answer your questions about resources available to students. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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Sep
7
Wellness Wednesdays Movie
The Office of Student Affairs will be showing "It's Kind of a Funny Story," starring Zach Galifianakis and Keir Gilchrist, as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. The movie tells the story of a young, high-school student who gets a new start and discovers some valuable things about himself after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward. Students are invited to take a break to watch the movie and reflect on its themes. Popcorn will be served! For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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31
Managing Stress
Dr. Janet Hortin, the medical director of the Duke Student Health Center, will discuss effective ways to manage stress for personal growth and academic success. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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24
Effective Time Management Strategies
Upper-class students will share their tips for success in law school, including effective study habits, scheduling tips that work, and ways to balance work and family life. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
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