Freshman Events

Orientation Week

Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Social (Wed, Aug 25, 10pm)
Drop by for free Ben and Jerry’s and meet some of the Cru in the courtyard between the Marketplace and Brown.

Freshman Kickoff Meeting (Thurs, Aug 26, 5pm)
Kick-off Meeting with Pizza and Dessert.   Everything you ever wanted to know about Cru! Come meet some of the upperclassmen and find out what we have to offer you. Food’s on us. In Carr Building, Room 103, on East Campus.

Cru Picnic (Sat, Aug 28, 12pm)
Come out and enjoy some grilled food in a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out, play volleyball, and meet new friends.  East Campus Volleyball Court Area.

Cru Freshman Lunch – After Church (Sun, Aug 29, 12 – 2pm)
Get a ride to church with some Cru upperclassmen and then enjoy some wonderful home cooked food at the home of our campus minister. It’ll be a low key time where you can get a break from on campus dining and have a brief respite from campus after a busy week.  Call Cole at (919) 564-6689 for questions or directions!

FIRST WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

All freshman small groups kick off (Tuesday, Aug 31)
For locations and times click here. (Note: all freshman groups will start this first Tuesday but the normal meeting time for the semester will be decided by each group).  Contact Charlie Densmore at ccd9@duke.edu for additional information.

First Cru Large Group meeting (Wed, Sept 1, 7:30pm)
Nelson Music Room, East Duke Building.  Get a taste of what Cru is all about.  Don’t miss it!

Fajitas and Frisbee (Friday, Sept 3, 6:00pm)
Come join us for fajitas and Ultimate Frisbee at the gazebo behind the East Duke Building, East Campus (the food is on us!).

FALL RETREAT

Sept 10-12, get away for some rest for your soul.  Cost of the retreat is only $29 for freshmen ($89 for upperclassmen)!  To learn more check our Fall Retreat page.