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Welcome Class of 2029!
Presented by Duke’s Office of Information Technology and partners, Duke Tech Week, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, is designed to help students learn about the technology resources available to them throughout their time at Duke. This year, the focus is on AI, innovation, and the importance of cybersecurity.
Join us for the kickoff on Monday, Sept. 29, on the Bryan Center Plaza.
Open to all majors—no tech background needed! Come for the demos, stay for the conversation, and maybe even win a prize.
For a unique AI writing experiment, Duke Tech Week will feature Chris Vitiello, aka The Poetry Fox, Durham’s Poet Laureate on Tuesday, Sept. 30, writing poems on demand.
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, OpenAI will hold virtual sessions to introduce students - and the entire Duke community - to ChatGPT.
The Cyber Bowl, a month-long competition to test your cybersecurity awareness, also starts on Oct. 1.
Between interactive demos, giveaways and snacks, students will find guidance on keeping their devices safe and data secure; how to get support for laptops, ID cards, and Duke software; opportunities to sharpen their technology skills at the Innovation Co-Lab; and information on co-curricular programs such as Code+; and on purchasing tech essentials at the Duke Technology Center.
The week will also feature:
- Exploring AI in Student Life – Dig deeper into Duke’s suite of AI tools.
- Lock-Picking Station – Learn about the importance of staying secure.
- Laser Engraving – Personalize your own keychain with cutting-edge technology.
- Student-Created Apps – Discover incredible resources created by Duke students.
- Scavenger Hunt – Find the tech locations on campus to win an exclusive t-shirt.
- Instagram Giveaway – Enter for a chance to win a tech prize. Follow @dukeoit on Instagram for details.
- Random daily giveaways – Swing by to win!
Timeline
- Meet OIT on the Bryan Center Plaza starting at 11 a.m.
- Enjoy music, popcorn, and free swag for students
- Swing by the Bryan Center Plaza to watch Durham's Poetry Fox write poems on demand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Demo of a Poetry Camera created by the Innovation Co-Lab.
- Join representatives from the Academic Resource Center (ARC) to learn how to use AI to manage your schedule and study better.
- Spin the wheel to test your prompting skills with Learning Innovation and Lifetime Education (LILE), the team that is helping share AI best practices with students, faculty and staff.
Join Andrew Glenn of OpenAI at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. for an hour-long virtual session, AI Isn’t the Future—You Are.
- Registration at duke.is/OpenAI Day; open to all students, faculty and staff
- Claim your ChatGPT account in the Duke workspace
- How do you use ChatGPT? Submit your best use case to be highlighted during each session
- Attend a full session to be entered into a drawing to win a tech prize
Log in with your NetID to take the quiz and earn points for Duke from Oct. 1-31: cyberbowl.oit.ncsu.edu
- More popcorn, activities, and fun things on the Bryan Center Plaza!
- The Cyber Bowl is in full swing, and members of the Duke community are encouraged to play.
Participate in games and challenges each day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to win prizes.
OIT Scavenger Hunt
- Solve riddles to find OIT locations across West Campus
- Scan the QR codes at each location and complete the assigned action
- Take a selfie of the action and return to BC Plaza to claim your prize
- The first 50 students to complete the hunt will receive a “Technology” t-shirt
Tech Prize Giveaway
- Visit the Bryan Center Plaza during Tech Week for a chance to win one of four tech prizes: Apple AirPods; Apple AirTags and holders; Wireless Charging Station; Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera and Film
- Winners will be randomly selected and notified via email and the @dukeoit Instagram page
Exploring AI in Student Life
Tuesday, Sept. 30
AI can make your life easier at Duke. Learn how. Drop by between classes for an interactive look at Duke’s suite of AI tools—including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot—and discover smart, responsible ways to use them.
From tackling coursework to staying on top of your schedule, you’ll learn how AI can support your academic success, boost your productivity, keep you organized (without doing the thinking for you), and help you get the most out of your Duke experience.
Poetry Fox Meets Poetry Camera
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, Bryan Center Plaza (one-day appearance)
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The Poetry Fox, aka Chris Vitiello, a local teacher and performer and Durham’s current poet laureate, writes poems on demand with his signature flair on a vintage typewriter while dressed in an iconic fox suit.
The Poetry Camera is a playful Co-Lab invention that uses generative AI to capture a moment through its lens and deliver it back as a freshly printed poem. It serves as a conversation starter about AI’s role beyond utility, simultaneously sparking joy and wonder while also asking how much we want to entrust to machines to do the deeply human act of creating art.
What happens when they meet? Poetry Fox and poetry faux...
Witness the limits of AI and human capabilities in this real-time, one-of-a-kind experiment.
Prompt Responsibly - It's All the Rage!
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, Bryan Center Plaza
Learning Innovation and Lifetime Education will test your prompt-writing skills!
Spin the wheel for a surprise topic, then use the RACE framework to craft your best prompt, either on an index card or out loud.
Master the framework, and you’ll score a “Prompt Responsibly” t-shirt plus a collectible card. Stop by to play, learn, and level up your prompting game.
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AI Power-Ups: Level Up Your Learning
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, Bryan Center Plaza
AI is quickly becoming a powerful tool for navigating college life. Check in with students and staff from the Academic Resource Center to learn how to make AI work for you.
At this interactive table, you’ll learn how to:
- Plan with AI
- Prepare for Class with AI
- Review with AI
- Study for Exams with AI
This is your chance to see how AI can support your success at Duke—helping you study more efficiently, stay organized, and maximize your time on campus.
Virtual Day
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Join the OpenAI team for a hands-on, virtual event designed to spark curiosity and encourage Duke undergraduate and graduate students to access Duke’s ChatGPT workspace for free.
The webinar will be offered twice – at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – to help students explore what’s possible with ChatGPT and hear how other college students around the world are using it.
Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting, get a front-row seat to the future of AI in education.
Also, starting Oct. 1, log in with your NetID and earn points for Duke in the Cyber Bowl, the ultimate head-to-head showdown in cyber smarts — a month-long competition from Oct. 1-31 where eight North Carolina universities battle for the title of most cyber savvy.
OPENAI: AI Isn’t the Future—You Are
For ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY and STAFF
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. | Register now at duke.is/OpenAIDay
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Explore how you can use ChatGPT not just to study smarter and improve your workflow, but to think bigger and create. This session will offer practical tips, career insights, and a chance to connect directly with OpenAI.
The session will cover:
- Smarter Learning: How to use ChatGPT as your thinking partner — to break down complex concepts, brainstorm new ideas, and push beyond surface-level answers.
- AI as a Career Companion: Real-world ways students are using ChatGPT to explore career paths, prep for interviews, build portfolios, and level up their internships.
- Leadership in the AI Era: What it means to be an AI-enabled leader — and how students across disciplines can help shape the future of education, business, and society.
- Behind the Scenes at OpenAI: An open Q&A to ask your questions about ChatGPT, our mission, and what’s coming next. Stay connected with the ChatGPT LinkedIn page.
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Play the Cyber Bowl and Earn Points for Duke, Oct. 1-31
- The Cyber Bowl is a month-long quiz competition that tests your cyber skills and knowledge.
- Play the Cyber Bowl by logging into cyberbowl.oit.ncsu.edu with your Duke NetID and taking a short quiz on topics such as passwords, phishing, malware and online privacy.
- Earn points for your school and help Duke win.
This season, all eyes are on Duke, the powerhouse rival gunning to dominate the leaderboard. We are up against UNC, NC State, NC A&T, East Carolina University, Winston-Salem State University, UNC-Wilmington, and Elizabeth City State University.
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Scavenger Hunt
Put your deductive skills to the test and explore campus. Track down OIT locations across West Campus, crack clues, and claim your prize - a limited-edition “Technology” t-shirt.
Here’s how it works:
- Solve three riddles to uncover OIT locations
- Visit each spot and scan the QR code
- Complete the action at each location and snap a selfie
- Return to the BC Plaza, show your photos, and pick up your prize
The first 50 students to complete the Scavenger Hunt will receive t-shirts. Good luck!
Random Daily Giveaways
Duke Tech Week is back, and so are the daily giveaways! Scan your DukeCard for a chance to win one of the four big prizes (JVC speaker, GoPro, Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera and film, Apple AirTags and holders, and wireless charging station). Stop by the Bryan Center Stage during Duke Tech Week to enter.
How to win
Scan the DukeCard reader located by the Duke Tech Week tables on the Bryan Center Plaza for one giveaway entry per day. Winners will be randomly selected at the end of each day and notified via email and the @dukeoit Instagram page.
See below for a student guide to the most essential tools and services OIT has to offer. Find more on the Students resource page.
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DukeCard
DukeCard is your Duke University ID. You must carry it at all times while on Duke property even if you use a wristband or mobile device for access. DukeCard can confirm your identity, allow access to facilities and services, facilitate dining and purchases. Mobile DukeCard is now available on Apple Devices and Android Phones.
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The Link
You can get in-person IT support, computer diagnostics, audio and video equipment loans, drop-off equipment, and receive additional services at the OIT help desk, located at the Link. You can also get virtual support by calling the service desk at (919) 684-2200 or chatting with a team member at OIT’s help page.
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Dukeblue
Dukeblue is Duke’s encrypted wireless network that uses authentication to protect your Duke NetID and password and to ensure your data and transactions are secure. It provides encrypted transmission of data, meaning information cannot be intercepted while it is in transit between laptops or phones, and Duke’s main network.
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Security
Your security is paramount. We offer students the resources and assistance required to keep their identity, personal information, and property safe and secure campus-wide. From secure wifi to protected networks, you can keep your work and data safe from criminals using Duke IT security tools.
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ePrint
The ePrint system enables students to print from computers and devices to hundreds of print stations throughout campus. Through the ePrint client software (computer) or the Pharos app (mobile device), you can print directly from your phone, find the printer nearest to you, and remotely access any printer on campus.
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Innovation Co-Lab
The Innovation Co-Lab empowers students to discover and experiment with foundational/emerging technology. We offer free in-person, online, and self-paced classes on a variety of subjects as a part of our Roots program. Students also have access to our MakerSpace to bring their ideas to life with our 3D printers, Water Jet, CNC machine, and more!
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Software
OIT's software department works full-time to negotiate Duke-wide software licenses. Our software department offers more than 100 free and discounted software licenses available to staff, students, and faculty from the world's leading developers: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, STATA, EndNote Reference Management, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, Matlab, and more!