Mental Health Awareness Week Continues this Wednesday and Saturday:
Wednesday, May 17, 11:30am-1:30pm
Register for DuWell activities to be held at the end of the cul-de-sac by MSRB3. Activities include making your own aromatherapy room spray, coloring mandalas and more!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindfulness-activities-with-duwell-tickets-577208404877?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
Saturday, May 20, 8am-12pm
Register for 5K on East Campus: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/run-for-your-mental-health-5k-tickets-562596861357?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
Apply for an OBGE Professional Development Award - The next deadline is June 1. These awards are designed to support Biomedical PhD Trainee professional and skills development.
Alumni Seminar on June 22
The Business of Science: Translating Scientific Discovery Into Real-World Application with Claire Aldridge PhD ’96
Thursday, June 22, 4pm, Jones 143
Interested in a career in biotech? Join us Thursday, June 22 at 4pm for a talk by Duke alum and industry leader Dr. Claire Aldridge, PhD. Currently Chief Strategy Officer for Form Bio, Dr. Aldridge has over 25 years of experience in technology commercialization, venture development, and biotech investing. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from a leading expert and network with fellow students interested in biotech.
Light Reception to follow in the courtyard.
Hosted by: OBGE and I&E
Register by June 16: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_071bNbmpl8WN41w
If you would like to join the OBGE Student Running Group or Hiking Group, here is the information for each group:
Running:
If interested in the running group, please fill out this short form so that we can arrange events that most people will be interested in: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM6H-cSXgc-qslZB86GQqe_-isjNi_3Bp81ejMlrMvPx2MFw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Here is the link to the GroupMe where we will coordinate future meet-ups: https://groupme.com/join_group/93029387/uMThyk5h
Looking forward to running with you!
-Robin, Maggie, and Liseth
Hiking:
This group is envisioned as a low-pressure, fun way to meet new people and find cool hiking trails in the area, find the link to the groupme here.
The thumbnail picture of the OBGE Programs on the front page of this newsletter is the hiking group on a Sunday morning in April 2023 at the Eno River.
Hope to see you soon!
-Becca, Hannah and Maggie
OBGE Programs - Contact kristin.russell@duke.edu:
