Duke's all-day program introducing you and your new colleagues to the many resources and opportunities available to you across the University.
Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center
This annual day-long orientation program introduces new faculty to the various resources and opportunities available across the university and provides guidance on teaching and engaging students.
Event Schedule
Thursday, August 22
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Sherilynn Black, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Introduction of New Faculty
9:10 - 9:25 a.m.
Abbas Benmamoun, Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Introduction to Duke University
9:25 – 9:55 a.m.
Abbas Benmamoun, Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Your Professional Development & Personal Wellness as a Duke Faculty Member
9:55 - 10:35 a.m.
Moderated by Sherilynn Black, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Mara Becker, Vice Dean for Faculty in the School of Medicine
Shana Lassiter, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Molly Martin, Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Tom Szigethy, Director of DuWell and Associate Dean of Students
Maria Wisdom, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Break
10:35 – 10:50 a.m.
Historical Background of Duke University
10:50 - 11:10 a.m.
Valerie Gillispie, University Archivist
Introduction to the Arts & Athletics at Duke
11:10 – 11:20 a.m.
John Brown, Vice Provost for the Arts
Todd Mesibov, Deputy Director of Athletics/Administration and Legal Affairs/Chief of Staff
The First Year Experience as Faculty at Duke
11:20 – 11:50 a.m.
Moderated by Patrick Smith, Associate Research Professor of Theological Ethics & Bioethics
Pranam Chatterjee, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Yan Li, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Writing Studies in the Thompson Writing Program
Divine Kumah, Associate Professor of Physics
Ellen Meade, Research Professor of Economics
Lunch & Resource Fair
11:50 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Interdisciplinary Opportunities & Engaged Scholarship
1:10 – 1:50 p.m.
Ed Balleisen, Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Studies
Jennifer Lodge, Vice President for Research & Innovation
Joseph Salem, Rita DiGiallonardo Holloway University Librarian and Vice Provost for Library Affairs
Stelfanie Williams, Vice President for Durham and Community Affairs
Engaging Duke Values Throughout Your Faculty Career
1:50 – 2:10 p.m.
Kimberly Hewitt, Vice President for Institutional Equity
Benjamin Smallheer, Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing
Undergraduate Education, Graduate Education & Student Life
2:10 – 2:40 p.m.
Suzanne Barbour, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School
Mary Pat McMahon, Vice President and Vice Provost for Student Affairs
Candis Watts Smith, Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Break
2:40 – 2:55 p.m.
A Strong Start to Teaching & Engaging Your Students
2:55 – 3:30 p.m.
Moderated by Justin Wright, Dean of Graduate Education in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Aria Chernik, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Development & Applied Research
Deborah Reisinger, Dean of Undergraduate Education in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Gregory Samanez-Larkin, Jerry G. and Patricia Crawford Hubbard Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience
Nicki Washington, Cue Family Professor of the Practice of Computer Science
Advancement & Promotion at Duke
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Moderated by Abbas Benmamoun, Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Staci Bilbo, Haley Family Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience
Alec Gallimore, Provost and Alfred J. Hooks E '68 Distinguished Professor
Closing Remarks
4:00 – 4:10 p.m.
Alec Gallimore, Provost and Alfred J. Hooks E '68 Distinguished Professor
Group Photo
4:10 – 4:25 p.m.
Reception
4:25 – 6:00 p.m.
Remarks by President Vincent Price