The SHINE Professional Development series is your chance to grow strategically during your undergraduate years. From exploring internships to mastering life skills and building workplace savvy, these workshops are tailored to help LIFE students shine.
- Skill Building
- Habits
- Initiative
- Networking
- Exploration
SHINE Workshop Offerings 2025-2026
Gain tools and strategies for finding internships and jobs, explore Duke resources, identify transferable skills, and make a strong first impression on employers.
When: Saturday, October 4 (at the DukeLIFE retreat) or asynchronously (recording available)
Learn how to confidently connect with alumni, ask meaningful questions, and build lasting relationships. (Presented by Duke Alumni Office)
When: Tuesday, October 21, 6pm-7pm, 013 Westbrook
Build skills for budgeting, healthy habits, meal prep, and daily life management. This workshop teaches practical life skills that support independence and well-being.
Enter a raffle for kitchen equipment!
When: Wednesday, November 12, 6pm-8pm (Smith Warehouse) OR Wednesday, February 11, 6pm-8pm (Smith Warehouse, Bay 4, C105)
Understand workplace dynamics, improve communication across organizational layers, and build strategies for thriving in work environment. (Presented by Duke Career Center)
When: Friday, January 30, 3pm-4pm, TBD West Campus
Master workplace professionalism, feedback, goal setting, communication, and establishing your professional identity.
When: Monday, March 23, 6pm-7pm, TBD West Campus or asynchronous (recording available in Spring semester)
Tips for Getting the Most Out of SHINE
- Register for your chosen sessions or access asynchronous versions where available to track your eligibility for the April 2026 event.
- Take notes and reflect. Apply takeaways to your resume, interviews, or personal routines.
- Network beyond the sessions. Connect with peers and alumni before and after events.