Hart Leadership Program

🚨 Today is the day! Applications for SOL, Patman, LAPI, and Laidlaw Scholars close today, Wednesday, September 30th @ 11:59 PM. Links in bio to apply.

🙋🏻 Have last minute questions about the programs or application process? Dr. Ballard is holding final open office hours today in Sanford 115, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. Drop in, no appointment needed, & no question too silly!

We look forward to reviewing your application! 💫

⏰ Apps close this Wednesday night!

Applications for SOL, Patman, LAPI, and Laidlaw Scholars close this Wednesday, September 30th @ 11:59PM. Apply online, see links in bio.

Last minute questions and curiosities about the application process or any of our programs? Email Dr. Ballard or drop in to open office hours:
💬 Tuesday, September 29th, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
💬 Wednesday, September 30th, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

All are welcome!

As the weekend nears, don’t forget: applications for four Hart Leadership experiential learning programs close next Wednesday, September 30th @ 11:59 PM!

You still have plenty of time to learn more and get your questions answered before apps close:
⭐️ Final drop-in office hours in Sanford 115 will be held on Tuesday 2-4:30 PM ➕ (for those last minute 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏿‍♂️) Wednesday 3:30-5:00 PM. No appointment needed, just swing through!
📧 or Email Dr. Ballard

⏰ Applications close next week! There’s plenty of time to learn more, ask questions, and start an application for the Patman Political Engagement Project, Service Opportunities in Leadershii (SOL), the Leadership in Arts Policy Internship (LAPI), or Laidlaw Scholars.

Mark your calendars:
🎤 The second & final Laidlaw Scholars Information Session is this Tuesday evening, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM in Rubenstein Hall 153 @ the Sanford School. Come hear from current Scholars across majors about their experience in the program, and bring your questions!
💬 Drop in office hours continue this Tuesday, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM in Sanford 115. No appointment needed.
🗓️ Can’t make it to drop in hours? Email Dr. Ballard or schedule a time to meet using the link in bio.

We look forward to connecting with you! 💫

Applications are open now through September 30th for four undergraduate leadership development programs through Hart Leadership!

Want to learn more?
- Check out our website for info on each program and the application process.
- Attend open office hours on Tuesdays in Sanford 115, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Email questions or schedule time to chat with Dr. Ballard using the Calendly link bio.

It’s a big week for Hart Leadership!

📍The 2nd annual Public Purpose Symposium is THIS Thursday, September 17th in Fleishman Commons @ the Sanford School. With events throughout the day, this is your opportunity to learn more about the Hart Leadership Program in conversation with current students, alumni, & our keynote speaker Maria Balinska. It’s our biggest event of the year!

📍The Patman 2027 Info Session is this Tuesday, September 15th. Come hear from faculty leaders and current Patman Fellows about this exciting program that deepens students’ engagement in democracy and political leadership.

📍Come find Dr. Ballard at the Academic Resource Fair this Wednesday, September 16th in GADU. Visit the HLP table and ask questions, bring your friends, and learn more about our programs!

📍Drop-in office hours continue this Tuesday, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM in Sanford 115. Swing by, introduce yourself, and ask questions about our programs & application process. No sign up required, just drop in!

✨ The annual Public Purpose Symposium is only one week away on Thursday September 17th with events from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM at the Sanford School!

All are welcome to attend our special keynote address by Maria Balinska at 5:30 PM in Sanford 04. No registration required.

🎤 Maria will reflect on her forty years of building public service institutions with experience spanning international education exchange, journalism, and non-profit leadership. Don’t miss this exciting event!

Co-sponsored with the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy, the Program in American Grand Strategy, and POLIS: Center for Politics.

Be sure to visit https://duke.is/publicpurpose26 to learn more about our 2026 Symposium events!

Mark your calendars! ⏰

Next Tuesday, September 15th, Hart Leadership will host our annual information session for the Patman Political Engagement Project, a fellowship opportunity for juniors interested in democracy and political leadership broadly defined.

Starting at 5:30 PM in Sanford 223, the session will include an introduction to the program from faculty and conversation with current Patman Fellows who will share about their experience in the required spring gateway course & summer thesis work or internship.

Bring your questions and enthusiasm!

😎 The semester is heating up at Hart Leadership!

💬 Drop in office hours continue this week on Tuesday 2-4:30 PM in Sanford 115. Bring your questions and curiosities about our programs and the application process.

☀️ The SOL 2027 Information Session is this Wednesday, September 9th, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM in Sanford 223. Come hear from a panel of current & past SOL Fellows about their transformative leadership learning experiences in this unique program.

⏰ The deadline to register for 1 of 3 fantastic lunchtime roundtable discussions at our Public Purpose Symposium (September 17th) is THIS THURSDAY, September 10th. Don’t delay! Free lunch and lively conversation with past Hart Fellows await.

All applications are now open and close on Wednesday September 30th at 11:59 PM. More info at link in bio.

LAPI 2027 is here!

The Leadership in Arts Policy Internship (LAPI) may be right for you if you are:
🖼️ Passionate about the arts
🎭 A sophomore or junior of any major excited to explore how to connect your passion for the arts with the practice of leadership for public life
🩰 Eager to explore arts policy and how the arts are supported, funded, and sustained within our communities
🥁 Ready to deepen your leadership practice in the arts through a spring gateway course, 1:1 mentorship, and a summer internship (with funding!)

Applications for the 2027 cohort of LAPI are open now and close on Wednesday, September 30th at 11:59 PM.

Want to learn more?
💬 Attend open office hours with Dr. Ballard on Tuesdays 2-4:30 PM in Sanford 115 to ask questions and talk through the LAPI experience. Drop in!
🎨 Set up a one-on-one meeting with Dr. Ballard at a time that works best for you using the Calendly link in bio. Zoom or in person.
📧 Email Prof. Nurkin, the faculty instructor for the LAPI gateway course, with any additional questions.