Students, faculty and staff enjoy socializing and studying outside the Perk under a Japanese Apricot tree, one of the earliest signs of spring, during an early February afternoon.
The scene from inside the Perk. Photo by Jared Lazarus

Early February, Early Spring

Early February, Early Spring

This week, the campus is filled with outdoor activity and floral and arboreal blooms as days of warm weather usher in an early spring. From West Campus to Duke Gardens there are signs of spring all about.

On Monday, students, faculty and staff enjoyed socializing and studying outside the Perk under a Japanese apricot tree, one of the earliest signs of spring. Not far away, students filled the quad will their cheers and laughter during several volleyball games. Others spent quieter times talking with friends or taking in new blooms on the quad and in Duke Gardens.

It’s weeks like this that remind all of us in the Duke community we love this campus in February,

Volleyball game on West Campus. Photo by Megan Mendenhall
Volleyball was just one of the activities attracting students outdoors Monday. Photo by Megan Mendenhall
Two students talk on a West Campus patio. Photo by Megan Mendenhall.
Students happily took their conversations outside Monday. Photo by Megan Mendenhall
daffodil in bloom on West Campus
Always an early indication of spring, these daffodils were among several blooming flowers now on display on campus. Photo by Megan Mendenhall
Students walk through the archways on West Campus
Photo by Megan Mendenhall
Three girls taking a selfie by the apricot tree.
Photo by Megan Mendenhall