Charles A. Dukes Award

The Charles A. Dukes award was instituted in 1982 and named after the first director of the Duke Alumni Association, who built his reputation on his volunteer leadership. Since then, Duke has presented the award to nearly 300 longstanding volunteers who have served with distinction in leadership roles and gone beyond expectations to help Duke further its mission.

Each year, nominations are submitted by staff in the Alumni Affairs and University Development offices and approved by their respective boards. The winners are notified of their selection by the President in July. Nominators should describe in detail how their candidates have excelled in their volunteer position. To nominate a fellow alum, please fill out and submit the form found here.

Duke NY - NYC Hoops Watch

Come join us on January 12th, 8:30pm at the Village Pourhouse to cheer on our Blue Devils as they play UNC.

Duke NY & Duke NJ: Duke vs. Temple at Wells Fargo Center

Join alumni, parents and friends from Duke NY and Duke NJ for a great match up as Duke faces off against the Temple Owls at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Our tickets will be located in Section 118, on the side of the court near the Duke bench.
The cost of this event is $39 per ticket. All sales are final. NO REFUNDS.

For additional information, please click here.

Duke NY - Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen

Help staff the soup kitchen and feed the hungry at St. John the Divine, Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street.

Date - December 25, 2011
Time - 11:30am - 2:30pm
Location - St. John the Divine, Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street

For more information and to register for this event, click here.

Duke NY - Dunlevy Milbank Center Holiday Party

Date -       December 17, 2011
Time -       9:00am - 12:00pm
Location - Dunlevy Millbank Center
                 118th Street between 5th and Lennox Avenues

Share the joy of the holiday season with kids of Dunlevy Milbank at their annual holiday party on Saturday, December 17, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The children will enjoy presents courtesy of Duke alumni contributors (see December 9 Winter Wishes listing for additional information on how you can donate a Toys R Us gift card. The center director will turn the gift cards into toys, games, and other gifts for all the students.)

[Note: Dunlevy Milbank will be holding a coat drive during the holiday season. If you have gently used winter gear for donation, you can bring it to the center on December 17.]

To learn more about this event and to register, please click here.

Duke NY - Fuqua Holiday Cocktails

Please join Fuqua alumni and friends (all Duke alumni are invited!) on Tuesday, December 13 at the beautiful Andaz Wall Street's Bar Seven Five for our first Fuqua holiday party in the NY Metro area! Fuqua Holiday Cocktails Tuesday, December 13, 2011 6:00 – 9:00 pm For additional information and to RSVP click here. The Andaz hotel is the “Ritz” version of the Hyatt Hotel – very classy and a lot of fun. They’re excited to have us and will be offering special pricing for their premium bar from 6:00 – 7:30pm. The hotel is easy to get to: you can take either the 2/3 or 4/5 subway to Wall Street or the J/Z to Broad Street. If you prefer to take a taxi, just direct your drive to the Andaz-Hyatt Hotel on Wall and Water Streets. We look forward to connecting – or reconnecting - with you! Date:   Dec 13, 2011 Time:   6:00PM - 9:00PM ET Location:   Andaz Wall Street Hotel

Duke NY Hoops Watch and Post-Game Party (NYC)

Join Duke alumni and friends for a post-game party at Stout following the Duke vs. Washington game at nearby Madison Square Garden. Our group will gather in the space in the cellar. For those who do not have tickets to the game, but who wish to gather to watch the game with other Dukies, join us in the main bar from 12:00 noon (tip) to watch the game on large screen TVs. Date: December 10, 2011 Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Location - Stout                  133 West 33rd Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)

Duke NY - Winter Wishes with Dunlevy Milbank - Participation Deadline

The holiday season is a special time of year for children, a time filled with excitement and anticipation. Sadly, however, many families do not have the means to purchase even the most basic holiday gift. To help make this a happy holiday, Duke NY will purchase Toys “R”Us gift cards in any amount (average is $50) for Dunlevy Milbank. The center director will turn the gift cards into toys, games, and other gifts for all the students. Gift cards can be bought at any Toys”R”Us store or log onto www.toysrus.com/giftCertificates. All gift cards should be sent for receipt by December 10 to: Duke New York c/o Jillian Smith 429 E. 80th Street, # 1D New York, NY 10075 Duke alumni are also invited to attend Dunlevy Milbank’s holiday party where the gifts will be opened on Saturday, December 17, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. If you would like to contribute and/or join us at the holiday party, please contact Jillian Smith at (516) 527-2002 (c) or jillian.smith@alumni.duke.edu with your name, class year, home address, home telephone, and work telephone. Please note: All gifts are tax deductible.

Ski Banff, Canada with Duke NY and Duke San Diego

Join Duke Alumni and friends from the New York and San Diego areas Thursday, February 16 – Tuesday, February 21, 2012 for Duke New York’s 14th Annual President’s Weekend Ski Trip as we head to another top ski resort in North America: Banff, Canada. Our special package price of $1515 includes RT airfare from LaGuardia to Calgary airport, RT transfers, 5 nights lodging at the Banff Caribou Lodge (double occupancy) in the quaint historic and picturesque town of Banff and 3 day lift tickets (4th day optional) valid at Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. Best of all, all you have to do is sign up and show up! We will take care of all the details! Après ski, group dinners, sleigh rides and snowmobiling are a few of the additional optional events that will be planned to enhance your visit and provide the opportunity to socialize with others in the group.

Note: December 9 is the registration deadline for this event.

For more details on this event, click here.

Duke NY - Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Which Way Forward for Duke University?

You and a guest are invited to join Robert Cochran L’74 and Suzanne Cochran P’07 ’09 ’12 and colleagues from Duke University for an exclusive gathering and discussion of Duke University’s plans for addressing the pressing challenges of our time through innovation and entrepreneurship.

This reception and interactive dialogue will be held at the Cochrans' loft amid their extensive contemporary art collection.

Featuring:
Kimberly Jenkins T’76, MEd’77, PhD‘80 Senior Advisor to the President and Provost For Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Duke University Jeff Glass B’99 Hogg Family Director of Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship, Pratt School of Engineering Kip Frey L’85 Professor of the Practice, Director of the Law, Business and Entrepreneurship Program, Duke School of Law
For Additional information, please click here.

Duke NY - Study Now-Play Later with Dunlevy Milbank

Help keep kids off the street with this academic and athletic Saturday program in Harlem! Join Duke NY on Saturday, December 3, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Dunlevy Milbank Center, located at 118th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues, as we volunteer with the 7-11 year olds of Study Now-Play Later, a program designed to make learning and activities fun and motivating. After the morning session, volunteers are invited to join Duke NY for a local lunch in the neighborhood.

Date - Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location - Dunlevey Milbank Center
                (118th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues)

For additional information, click here.

Duke NY - DukeGen 8th Multi-City Networking Event

Get out your business cards! Join us for the 8th multi-city DukeGEN Networking Event in New York City! The goal of this group is to be a sophisticated and active network that helps create debate, dialogue, and productive connections between Duke entrepreneurs. We are providing the energy and coordination to encourage Duke entrepreneurs, around the globe, to connect and increase their chances of success.

Date: November 30, 2011
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Location: Dewey's Flatiron
               210 5th Ave (between 25th and 26th Streets)

For more information and to register, click here.

Duke NY - NYC Hoops Watch Kickoff

Celebrate the start of the Duke Men’s Basketball season with fellow alums on Tuesday, November 29, 9:00 - 11:30 (game time: 9:30 p.m.) at Brother Jimmy's BBQ in Union Square, as Duke takes on Ohio State in an exciting ACC/Big Ten Challenge! We will gather in our own private area and enjoy drink and food specials throughout the game - look for the Duke signs when you arrive. No reservations necessary; however, if you would like to book a table to ensure you have a seat, please email duke@brotherjimmys.com with your name and the number in your party.

    Date - November 29, 2011
    Time - 9:00 - 11:30pm EST
    Location - Brother Jimmy's Union Square
                    116th East 16th St. (between Park Ave South and Irving Place)

Duke NY - Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen

Help staff the soup kitchen and feed the hungry at St. John the Divine, Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street. Please call ahead if you plan to participate. Duke NY participates on the 4th Sunday of each month from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Additional details can be found here.

Ski Banff, Canada with Duke NY and Duke San Diego

Join Duke Alumni and friends from the New York and San Diego areas Thursday, February 16 – Tuesday, February 21, 2012 for Duke New York’s 14th Annual President’s Weekend Ski Trip as we head to another top ski resort in North America: Banff, Canada. Our special package price of $1515 includes RT airfare from LaGuardia to Calgary airport, RT transfers, 5 nights lodging at the Banff Caribou Lodge (double occupancy) in the quaint historic and picturesque town of Banff and 3 day lift tickets (4th day optional) valid at Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise.

Limited space is available at this special price which is only available until Tuesday, November 22nd.

For additional information on this event, please click here.

Duke NY Book Club

Join other Blue Devils every other month in discussing a new book, from the classics to the latest best sellers. Bring your thoughts, ideas and opinions on the latest selection. DCNY Book Club meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at The Cornell Club - New York (Tap Room or upstairs conference room, based upon number of RSVPs), 6 East 44th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues. Non-Cornell Club members may order food and drink from the club’s menu during DCNY Book Club meetings.

Date - November 21, 2011
Time - 7:00pm

For additional information, pleas click here

Duke NY - 6 Degrees of Duke Networking Night

Date - November 17, 2011
Time - 6:00 - 9:00pm
Location - Chelsea Manor
                 138 West 25th St (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
                 (roped off area of bar, look for Duke signs)


Join Duke NY for the next installment of 6 Degrees of Duke, Duke NY's bi-monthly networking night, on *Thursday, November 17, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. for "Volunteering for Success." Apply your business and networking skills to benefit your community and meet other Duke alums from across multiple fields and decades by joining us for 6 Degrees meets Duke Alumns Engage as we have an open house to meet and share information about how you can become involved in our Community Health and Fitness Day at Dunlevy Milbank Community Center in Harlem which will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Last year 130 Duke alumni helped more than 300 adults and children in the Harlem community learn more about healthy living and staying active and we hope to increase both Duke and community participation this year.

To learn more about this event and to register, click here.

Duke NY - "All the News That's Fit to Blog: A Look at Media in 2020"

Join Duke Chronicle alumni and alumni in the media field for a look at where books and digital, broadcast, and magazine journalism are headed. The panel discussion will take place from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by a reception from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Date - November 14, 2011
Time - 6:30 - 8:30pm
Location - The Cornell Club - NY
                 6 East 44th Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues)
                 New York, NY 10017

For more information and to register for this event, click here.

10th Annual NYBSC All-MBA Soiree

The New York Business Schools Club (NYBSC) and William Grant & Sons, the makers of Stoli Vodka, Glenfiddich, Hendricks Gin, Milagro Tequila and more, welcome you to New York City's distinguished and most anticipated fall annual networking event: the 10th Annual NYBSC All-MBA Soiree, commencing this year on Wednesday, November 16th at The Crimson Club NYC. The NYBSC is composed of top US and International business school alumni clubs of New York, and formally unites its member schools through a platform of collaboration and best practices. For the past ten years, NYBSC has thrown its biggest signature event, the All-MBA Soiree, where alumni from all member schools gather together every fall in New York City for an unforgettable night of networking and revelling. This year's event promises to be the best yet, featuring an open bar by William Grant & Sons, a buffet dinner, tastings, and a raffle. No other event has a congregation of MBAs and alumni from top business schools across the globe in one venue for one night. It will surely be a networking event for all occasions you won't want to miss. Register today for this night of excellence. Event is open to non-MBAs, friends, and significant others.

Date: Wednesday, November 16th
Time: 6:30PM to 10:30PM
Venue: The Crimson Club NYC (Formerly Strata)
             915 Broadway (at 21st Street)
             New York, NY 10010
Cost: Tickets are on sale for $45. (After October 16th, the prices go up to $55 regular admission prices).
Ticket includes-
* Admission into event
* Open Bar (unlimited wine, beer, soda, and juice beverages) for the first three hours. 
* Cocktail reception buffet
Registration:
http://www.nybsc.org/

Duke NY - Barbecue & (Not Strictly) Bluegrass

UVa and Washington & Lee have invited Duke and SMU to join their 5th annual event at Hill Country, voted "Best Barbecue in New York" by Time Out and New York Magazines.

Don't miss this exciting afternoon of all you an eat, all you can drink and live music!
Sweet retro harmonizing by The Bandana Splits

Rockin’ country covers by Smokey & The Bandit 2: Electric Boogaloo

Please note that ticket sales will end at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 10th.

For additional information and to register, please click here.

Duke NY Women's Forum: Neighborhood Coffees, Cocktails and Conversations

The Duke Women's Forum of New York is pleased to present a series of Neighborhood Coffees, Cocktails and Conversations on November 8 and 10, 2011. In six NYC-metro locations, you can join Duke women of all ages for wine, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation aimed at connecting us with each other and strengthening our local relationships. You are free to attend any gathering that is most convenient to you, even if it's not in your own neighborhood. All Duke alumnae, parents and friends are welcome, and RSVPs are appreciated.

November 10th locations:

Upper East Side
Park Slope
New Vernon, NY

For additional information, click here.

Duke NY Women's Forum: Neighborhood Coffees, Cocktails and Conversations

The Duke Women's Forum of New York is pleased to present a series of Neighborhood Coffees, Cocktails and Conversations on November 8 and 10, 2011. In six NYC-metro locations, you can join Duke women of all ages for wine, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation aimed at connecting us with each other and strengthening our local relationships. Our November 8th locations are:  Upper West Side, Westchester and New Jersey.  You are free to attend any gathering that is most convenient to you, even if it's not in your own neighborhood. All Duke alumnae, parents and friends are welcome.  For additional information, click here.

Volunteer at the ING New York City Marathon

Want to run a marathon but not sure if you can do 26.2 miles? Now you can be more than a spectator! DCNY is volunteering at a water station for the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 6. Our location will be at Mile 25 in Central Park where we will set up the aid station and then hand out water and Gatorade to the runners as they close in on the finish line. The preferred time commitment is approximately 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information, check out the Duke NY website.

Duke NY - Study Now-Play Later with Dunlevy Milbank

Help keep kids off the street with this academic and athletic Saturday program in Harlem! Join Duke NY on Saturday, November 5, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (and the first Saturday of every month) at Dunlevy Milbank Center, located at 118th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues, as we volunteer with the 7-11 year olds of Study Now-Play Later, a program designed to make learning and activities fun and motivating. After the morning session, volunteers are invited to join Duke NY for a local lunch in the neighborhood.

For additional information, click here.

Duke Law Club of New York Fall Cocktail Reception

Duke Law Club of New York Fall Cocktail Reception
A Special Event for Duke Law Alumni

Date:   Oct 27, 2011

Time:   6:30PM - 8:30PM ET

Location:   Aronson Myeffsky & Sloan, LLP
485 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10017

Description:   The Duke Law Club invites Duke Law alumni to an evening of cocktails and conversation.

For additional information and to RSVP, click here.

Duke NY Book Club

Join other Blue Devils every other month* in discussing a new book, from the classics to the latest best sellers. Bring your thoughts, ideas and opinions on the latest selection, The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer, (First Three Sections Through Page 310).

Date -       October 26th
Time -       7 - 9pm
Location - The Cornell Club - NY
                 The Tap Room
                 6 East 44th St (Madison/Fifth Ave)

[*Note: This book will be a two-part reading, with the second portion to be discussed at a meeting next month on Monday, November 21.]

For additional information, click here.

Duke NY Football Watch vs. Wake Forest

Let's cheer on the Duke Football team to (fingers crossed) another win against Wake Forest on Saturday, October 22! Join Duke NY and your fellow Dukies at Brother Jimmy's Union Square location (16th Street between Irving & Park) for free Bud/Bud Light from 11:30-12:30 followed by drink and food specials throughout the game, as we show our support for Coach Cutcliffe and Duke Football!

Duke NY - Student/Alumni Finance Fuqua Friday in New York City

Approximately 80 first-year Daytime MBA students pursuing careers in finance (Investment Banking, Private Wealth Management, Sales & Trading, Asset Management) will be in New York City for Week on Wall Street from October 20th – 26th, and the Duke Finance Club is pleased to coordinate a student and alumni gathering on Friday, October 21st. We hope you will be able to attend this event. The students are looking forward to interacting with Fuqua alums in the New York area. We have the 2nd floor reserved so there will be plenty of space to mingle. We’ve organized appetizer platters and there will be a cash bar with happy hour prices until 8pm.

This event will be held at:

 Tonic Bar (Times Square location)
727 Seventh Avenue (7th Ave between 48th and 49th Street)
New York, NY 10019

For additional information, click here.

Duke NY Women's Forum: Fuerta Bruza Off-Broadway

Duke NY Women's Forum: Fuerta Bruza Off-Broadway Featuring a Special Private Reception with Members of the Cast

Join Duke alumnae and friends on Wednesday, October 19, 8:00 – 10:30 p.m. for the latest craze in New York City theater! Breaking free from the confines of spoken language and performance convention, Fuerta Bruza (Brute Force), from the Argentine creators of De La Guarda, is an event where worlds collide and reality takes a back seat. Described by the New York Post as “undeniably spectacular” and Variety as “an evening of jaw-dropping sensation and an eye-popping adventure,” Fuerza Bruta has brought out countless celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Usher, Beyoncé, Russell Brand, Pierce Brosnan, Isabella Rossellini, and many others!

Thie event is being held at the Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 East 15th Street at Park Avenue South
(off Union Square East).

The cost of this event, which includes the performance ticket and wine/dessert reception, is $40 for 2010-2011 Duke undergrads, $45 for dues payers and $50 for all others --- a great deal since tickets alone are generally $79!

For additional information, click here.

Duke NY - Westchester Golf Range Woods and Wedges Family Outing

Whether a beginner or club champion, enjoy a family-friendly fall afternoon on the driving range on Sunday, October 16, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tee it up with fellow Duke alumni, parents and families at the Westchester Golf Range located in White Plains and co-owned by the father of Michael Quagliano, the former Blue Devils Men's Golf team captain, 2008 U.S. Open qualifier, past winner of the Westchester County Golf Association Amateur Championship, and current PGA pro.

Come join us for a fun day at Westchester Golf Range, 701 Dobbs Ferry Rd., White Plains, NY 10607.

The all-inclusive price for one hour of golf, instruction and the buffet is $25 per adult (13 and over) and $15 per child (minimum age 6 to 12); maximum four (4) registrations per person.

You can find additional information here.

Duke Entertainment, Media and the Arts Network (DEMAN)

Theater, film, television. Painting, sculpture the written word. In both creative and business roles, Duke alums are major players in these media that define American and global culture.

The Duke Entertainment, Media and the Arts Network links all of us to collaborate, share connections and spread the word about one another’s projects. And DEMAN strengthens arts education at Duke by bringing successful professionals back to campus to share advice and inspiration in workshops and master classes.

DEMAN weekend is scheduled for November 4th - 5th.  You can learn more about this fun weekend, here.

As you can see, there are amazing things happening in DEMAN.  If you would like to learn more about this group, you can join their facebook page here or find additional information on Duke NY's website.

Also, check out this article, written about one of Duke's alumni, Kelly O'Malley '91.

Ivy League+ Multi-College "Welcome To Your City Mixer"

You are cordially invited to officially welcome your fellow Alumni to NYC at the Ivy League+ "Welcome to Your City Mixer" on Thursday, October 13th, 2011 from 6pm - 1am. There will be a Double Free Open Bar, one running from 6:00 - 6:30 pm and the other from 8:00 - 8:30pm. There is no cover charge for this event.


WHO: Alumni & Recent Graduates from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, UPenn, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Stanford, Georgetown, MIT & Wellesley
WHEN: Thursday, October 13, 6:00 pm - 1am
WHERE: Bar Basque Rooftop, 839 6th Avenue (btw 29th & 30th st)
WHAT: Ivy League+ (13 colleges) "Welcome to Your City Mixer" with Double Free Open Bar
HOW: In order to assure a space for you at the event, you must RSVP here.

For more information, click here.

A Taste of the Cornell - New York

Come learn more about The Cornell Club-New York with other Duke alumni and alumni from Brown, Cornell, Colgate, Duke, Georgetown, Notre Dame, RPI, Stanford, Tulane, and Wake Forest at The Club’s, “Taste of The Cornell Club-New York” reception!

The event will feature signature food and cocktails of your alma mater and those of The Club’s other affiliate schools!

RSVP to Lara Chrisomalis at (212) 692-1386 or l.chrisomalis@cornellclubnyc.com.
 
RSVPs are required, and due to the popularity of this event, walk-ins will not be permitted. When reserving, please provide your name, school, and class year. If you would like to bring a guest who is not an alumnus/na, limited tickets are available at $50 per person.

For additional information, click here.

Dunlevy Millbank Event - 2nd Annual Pace Youth Football Clinic

What an awesome time everyone had on Sunday at the 2nd Annual Pace Youth Football Clinic.  A group of alumns took kids from Dunlevy Millbank to Pace University to hone their football skills.  Please see photos taken by CSI: Photos here.

Forever Duke Welcome Party - October 6th

What better way to welcome the Class of 2011 (undergrad & graduate), and new to New York alumni to NYC than with free food? Grab your Duke friends (or come and make new ones!) and join us at Southern Hospitality this Thursday, October 6 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. - we will show the newest members of the Duke NY family that even though we may not be in Durham anymore, we still have plenty of Blue Devil spirit!

Dunlevy Milbank Opportunity- Sunday, October 2nd Pace Youth Football Clinic

We need volunteers who are available to chaperone a group of 35-40 kids from Dunlevy Milbank on SUNDAY, October 28th to Pleasantville, NY for the DJ Henry Memorial Youth Clinic at Pace University; the Head Football Coach is Chris Dapolito, Duke Class of 2005.

 

This event was originally scheduled for Aug. 28th but had to be rescheduled.

 

We will meet at Dunlevy Milbank (14-32 West 118th Street between Fifth and Lenox Aves) around 11:15 am and return around 4 pm.  At Pace, the coaching staff and players will take over.  

 

The event is FREE and each participant will receive free tickets to the 2011 Pace Football season, schedule magnets, cards, etc.  Lunch will be provided.

 

 

For more info, click on the following link:

http://pacesettersathletics.com/information/marketing/Community/3rd_Annual_FB_Youth_Clinic

Duke NY - Study Now-Play Later with Dunlevy Milbank

Help keep kids off the street with this academic and athletic Saturday program in Harlem! Join Duke NY on Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (and the first Saturday of every month) at Dunlevy Milbank Center, located at 118th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues, as we volunteer with the 7-11 year olds of Study Now-Play Later, a program designed to make learning and activities fun and motivating.

For additional information about Dunlevy Milbank, click here.

For more information about this event, click here.

Duke NY - Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen

Help staff the soup kitchen and feed the hungry at St. John the Divine, Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street on September 25th. Call Cuyler Christianson at (212) 245-2161 (w) for details. Please call ahead if you plan to participate. Duke NY participates on the 4th Sunday of each month from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Duke NY - 6 Degrees of Duke Networking Night

As the old adage states, when the going gets tough, the tough get going! In today’s economy, it never hurts to be prepared for financially down times. Even though it can be impossible to predict the financial markets and the global economy, there are some things you can do to give yourself an edge in your career. Join us for the next installment of 6 Degrees of Duke, the Duke Club of New York’s bi-monthly networking night, on Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. to learn steps you can take to maintain your edge over the competition in trying times from our guest speaker, Jo Bennett, Duke Woman's College ’68, Partner at Amrop Battalia Winston, an executive recruiter handling senior financial services placement. All tips that will be shared during the presentation will be applicable across all industries and experience levels.

This event will be held at Forum NYC, 127 Fourth Avenue at 13th Street near Union Square.

For additional information, check out the Duke Alumni website here.

Dunlevy Milbank Golf Outing

For the fourth consecutive year, volunteers from Duke NY treated kids from the Dunlevy Milbank Center of the Children's Aid Society to an outing at the Westchester Golf Range in White Plains, NY.  On June 4th, the group traveled from NYC to the facility which is co-owned but Steve Quagliano, father of Mike Quagliano, former Duke men's golf team captain and current PGA touring pro.

The kids enjoyed basic golfing technique instruction from the golf range instructors follwed by a picnic lunch.  The event was a part of Duke NY's community service commitment to Dunlevy Milbank's Saturday morning Study Now - Play Later program where Duke alumns coordinate in-house and off-site activites on a monthly basis.

For more information about the program, contact tiffany.montgomery.duke.edu.

Remembering September 11, 2001

The Duke Alumni Association marks the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001 this weekend and remembers all those whose lives were taken, in particular the six Duke graduates:

J. Robinson “Rob” Lenoir ’84	A. Todd Rancke ’81
Peter Ortale ’87	Frederick C. Rimmele III M.D. ’94
Christopher Todd Pittman ’93	Michael Morgan Taylor ’81

Our thoughts are with their families as we reflect on that terrible day. The DAA will acknowledge the anniversary of September 11 with a memorial in The Chronicle on Friday, by placing wreaths in front of Duke Chapel, and by participating in a special Chapel service on Sunday morning.

The university also has organized a series of programs and tributes related to September 11.

The Duke Alumni Association family grieves with alumni around the world as we remember the morning of September 11, 2001.

Duke NY Book Club

Join other Blue Devils every other month in discussing a new book, from the classics to the latest best sellers.  Bring your thoughts, ideas and opinions on the latest selection. Duke NY Book Club meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at The Cornell Club - New York (Tap Room), 6 East 44th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues.

This month we will be discussing, Eating Animals by Jonathan Saggfrom Foer on September 13th.

For additional information, check out the Duke Alumni  Association website, here.

Volunteer in a Soup Kitchen

Help staff the soup kitchen and feed the hungry on Sunday, August 28th, at St. John the Divine, Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street. Call Cuyler Christianson at (212) 245-2161 (w) for details. Please call ahead if you plan to participate. Duke NY participates on the 4th Sunday of each month from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Duke Softball against Northwestern

Join the DCNY softball team on Saturday, August 27, at 6:00 p.m. on the Great Lawn (Field 1) of Central Park as our Duke team takes on Northwestern. Come early to warm up! Make sure to RSVP in advance to Michael Weiner ’91 at (917) 715-1032 (c) or michael.weiner@alumni.duke.edu to be added to the softball Evite list so that we have a full team each game.  For more information, please check out the Duke website here.

Duke Softball against UNC

Join the DCNY softball team on Sunday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. on Central Park's Great Lawn (Field 5) as our Duke team takes on UNC. Come early to warm up! Make sure to RSVP in advance to Michael Weiner ’91 at (917) 715-1032 (c) or michael.weiner@alumni.duke.edu to be added to the softball Evite list so that we have a full team each game.  For additional information, please see the DCNY website, here.

DCNY Softball Takes on Michigan

Join the DCNY softball team on Saturday, August 13, 12:00 noon on the Great Lawn (Field 2) as our Duke team takes on Michigan. Come early to warm up! Make sure to RSVP in advance to Michael Weiner ’91 at (917) 715-1032 (c) or michael.weiner@alumni.duke.eduto be added to the softball Evite list so that we have a full team each game.  For additional information check out the Duke Online Community website here.

Softball in Central Park

Join the DCNY softball team on Thursday, August 11, 7:00 p.m. on the Great Lawn (Field 5) of Central Park as our Duke team takes on Georgetown.  You must RSVP to this event so please go to the Duke Website to do so.

DCNY "It's Still Summer" Happy Hour

Join us for happy hour at Duke's on Wednesday at 7pm.  It's still summer so let's celebrate!!  For more details check out the DCNY website, here.

Volunteer in New York

Volunteering for Duke in your community is a great way to support your university.  You can make a difference for Duke by taking a leadership role right where you live, and, in the process, you have the opportunity to expand your personal and professional network.

Local volunteer activities range from interviewing prospective students  as part of the Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee in your area (AAAC) to participating in community service events to hosting parties. You can even make a donation to subsidize a local program.

For additional ways you can help and for more information, check out the DCNY website.

DukeGEN NYC: 7th Multi-city Networking Event

Join DukeGEN on Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 p.m. at Eamonn's of Brooklyn (in TriBeCa) where we will be hosting NYC's 7th DukeGEN multi-city networking event! Duke alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and invited guests --- get out your business cards!

The goal of Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network is to be a sophisticated and active network that helps create debate, dialogue, and lucky encounters between Duke entrepreneurs. We are providing the energy and coordination to encourage Duke entrepreneurs, around the globe, to connect and increase their chances of success.

For more infomation and to RSVP please visit the DCNY website.

5th Westchester Fishing and Fireworks Cruise

Ship ahoy with fellow DCNY anglers for an evening fishing and fireworks extravaganza on Friday, July 29. We will cast off at 6:00 p.m. SHARP aboard the 60-foot Shamrock IV from Neptune Park in New Rochelle (Westchester County), and again test the waters of Long Island Sound in hopes of finding another bluefish frenzy such as the ones we have experienced in previous years. At 9:00 p.m., we will anchor off Playland Amusement Park in Rye, NY for a spectacular view of the Friday night pyrotechnics before returning to the New Rochelle dock at 10:00 p.m.  Cost is $65 for DCNY members and $75 for others.

For additional information and directions, please check out the DCNY website, here.

Northern New Jersey Forever Duke Send-off Party

Please join us at the home of Brian and Linda Sterling '82, MBA '83 to welcome the Class of 2015!  This event will take place on July 28th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  For location and additional details check out the DCNY website here.

DCNY - It's Not What You Know . . . It's Who You Know

While you are working in NYC this summer, join the Duke Club of New York (DCNY) on Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Conde Nast, Office of Fairchild Fashion Group, Third Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets for a networking night with alumni working in the advertising, marketing and public relations fields. Space is limited and advance registration is required. There will be a waitlist once space is filled. Questions? Contact Jessie duPont '06 jessie.dupont@alumni.duke.edu.

For more information, please click here.

7th Annual Duke Children's Invitational

Please join us for a wonderful day of golf benefitting the Duke Children's Hospital and Health Care Center. 

Date - July 25, 2011
Time - 10:30am - 8:30pm
Location - Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ

For additional information check out the DCNY page

DCNY Softball in Central Park

Join the DCNY softball team (DCNY members only!) on the Great Lawn in Central Park (unless otherwise noted) for match-ups against other alumni club teams. July game dates are Sunday, July 17, Thursday, July 21, Sunday, July 24, Thursday, July 28, Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31. The complete list of games can be found on the DCNY New York Alumni Softball Facebook page.
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Other Send-off Parties (LI, No NJ, CT/Westchester):

Details for all of the other tri-state area parties can be found on the DukeNY (DCNY) website, all linked from the front page announcements section at http://www.dcny.dukeclubs.com/.

NYC Forever Duke Send-off Party

Did you miss the NYC Forever Duke Send-off Party on Friday, July 15th. It was the one tri-state area event that has a limited invitation list --- matriculating students and families, current Duke students, and key Duke volunteers (AAAC, DCNY board, et al.).  If you want to learn about other similar events, click here.

ACC Event - Thursday, July 14th

DCNY does many events with many different groups.  One of of the groups that we share events with is the ACC Alumni Club.  There was a fun cruise scheduled for Thursday, July 14th.  For more information on other events, check out the ACC website here.

DCNY - Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen

We have a wonderful opportunity to help feed the hungry at St. John the Divine , Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street on July 24th from 11:30am - 2:30pm.  Please see the DCNY website for additional information.  Hope to see you there!!

DCNY Book Club

The next book club meeting will be held at the Cornell Club - New York in the Tap Room, 6, located on East 44th St. (Madison/Fifth Ave.) on July 20th at 7pm. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt will be the book being discussed. Check out the DCNY Alumni page for more information.

6 Degrees of Duke - An Entrepreneur Shares Her Secrets

Please join us on Tuesday, July 19th at 7:00pm at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7 West 55th Street in the 5th Floor Board Room.  Amanda Holt '07, Founder, Shatterbox will be our guest speaker.  Check out the Duke Alumni Association page, here, for more information.

DCNY - Boat Basin Happy Hour with Brown and Princeton!

So, it's officially summer, which means old friends, good times, hanging out by the water with a couple of drinks on a Wednesday!

If your idea of summer in the city in the city sounds like this, then stop on by the 79th Street Boat Basin and hang out your old friends from Duke and meet some new ones form Duke, Brown and Princeton at the Duke Club of New York's Annual Outdoor Happy  Hour.

The happiest hour in NYC starts at 7 PM on Wednesday July 13th...stay as long as you want, just get home safely.

Look for the Duke signs and our own private bar (cash only!) in the circular area of the restaurant.

Questions? Contact Amanda Paredes '05 at amanda.paredes@alumni.duke.edu or (212)446-6579.

Just in case it rains on our happy hour, visit www.dcny.dukeclubs.com for more information.

We hope to see you there!

Date: July 13, 2011
Time: 9 PM 
Location: West 79th Street Boat Basin, West 7ith Street & the Hudson River, (212) 496-5542

DCNY - It's Not What You Know....It's Who You Know

Are you starting to think seriously about what you are going to do after life at Duke?  Is this a time of confusion because many of your friends and fellow students are starting or planning to meet with recruiters from large management consulting and financial firms, but you have no interest in these fields?

We have several upcoming opportunities for you to attend an event where you can gain access all at once to a larger number of alumni in your field of interest and have many of your career questions answered by them in person!  Not only will you hear from these alums about their current jobs, but you will have a chance to learn about resources for job hunting and networking in your field and have time to network one-on-one with alumni in these fields.

Networking Night for Duke Students Interested in Fashion and Retail
Date: June 29, 2011
Time: 7 P.M. - 9P.M.

Networking Night for Duke Students Interested in Not-for-Profit or Visual Arts
Date: July 6, 2011
Time: 7 P.M. - 9P.M.

Networking Night for Duke Students Interested in Media, Arts and Entertainment
Date: July 12
Time: 7 P.M. - 9P.M.

Space is limited (current Duke students only) and advance registration is required; register here.  There will be a waitlist once space is filled.

Questions? Contact Erica Berg Gavin, Regional Coordinator, Duke Club of New York at (212) 414-7598 (w) or erica.berg@alumni.duke.edu.

Amazing 2010-2011 Season Volunteering With the Dunlevy Milbank Center!

We had a wonderful 2010-2011 season volunteering with the Dunlevy Milbank Center.  From King Tut to healthy eating to African dance to golf, we've offered a variety of interesting and educational activities.  We want to thank you for all of your efforts in making this a great year!  We look forward to having you join us again this coming fall.

In the interim, we are looking for someone new to coordinate our volunteer efforts.  It does not require a heavy time commitment.  If interested, please contact Tiffany Montgomery at montgomery@alumni.duke.edu or Erica Berg Gavin at erica.berg@alumni.duke.edu.


And don't forget to check out DCNY Online, DCNY Facebook or DCNY Linkedin!

Duke Women from Durham to NYC: Summer Networking Night with Duke Students and Alumnae.

Duke Alumnae and current students are invited to join the Duke New York Women's Forum on Wednesday, June 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at TIAA-CREF (730 Third Avenue between 45th & 46th Streets) for Duke Women From Durham to NYC: Summer Networking Night with Duke Students and Alumnae." The evening will feature a special report by Ada Gregory, Director of the Women's Center and Duke's Genter Task Force, on the lives of women at Duke, inspired by Nan Koehanes Women's Initiative of 2002.

In addition to the presentation by Ada Gregory, alumnae and students will have a unique opportunity to connect and network during some "speed networking sessions."

The cost of the event is $15 for DCNY members, $20 for all others, and free for current Duke students.  For additional details or to register for this event, click here.  Questions?  Contact Erica Berg Gavin and (212-414-7598(w) or erica.berg@alumni.duke.edu.

More Incredible Pictures From Our Community Health & Fitness Event in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Here are some more great pictures from our Spring Into Wellness/Community Health & Fitness Event from April 30, 2011.  You can see everyone had such a wonderful time; you can't help but smile along with them!

This was such a huge success we already have our eye on next year's event. Keep a look out for details.

Piecing Together the Education Puzzle; A Conversation With Duke Women

The Duke New York Women's forum Continues it's series for alumnae in the NYC area to learn about and discuss topics of common interest in a fun and informal setting.

 Please join us on Thursday, May 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a receptoin and conversation about the challenges facing America's education system (and New York's in particular.

Moderator:

Jane Stoddard Williams '80
Host and Producer, Bloomber EDU

Panelists:

Dorothy Addison Hutcheson '80
Head of School, The Nightingale-Bamford School

Linda Munro '02
Founder and Principal, The Water School For Leadership (Queens, NY)
Alumna, Teach For America

Madeline Sackler '05
Filmmaker, The Lottery

Christen Tingley '09
Chief of Staff, Office of Assessment, NYC Department of education

Whether you work in the education field, are hoping to engage with Duke, or are simply interested in hearing more about topics ranging from what makes a successful teacher to the different educational approaches within the public, charter and private school communiteies, this event is for you! Come spend a thoughtful and enjoyable evening with five inspirational Duke women as we discuss their experiences and thoughts about piecing together the education puzzle.

The evening will begin and end with wine, food, and conversation.

     When:  Thursday May 19
     Time:    6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
     Where: The Nightingale-Bamford School - 20 East 92nd Street

The cost of this event is $35 for DCNY members, $45 for all others and $25 for 2008-2009 undergratduates. Space is limited; advance registration required.

Questions? Contact Erica Berg Gavin '96 at (212) 414-7598 or erica.berg@alumni.duke.edu

Mother's Day and Healthy Eating at Dunlevy Milbank on May 7th

We had a blast with the kids on May 7th, learning about healthy eating habits and making gifts for their Mom's!

We were really impressed by how knowledgeable the kids were and how engaged they were on the food pyramid quizzes and matching items to food groups.

They were really engaged and seemed to enjoy their morning with us.

Definitely doing this again next year!

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

We did it!  Spring into Wellness was an incredible success and we couldn't have done it without you. A huge thanks to all our volunteers, who did such an amazing job, and another to the staff at our Dunlevy Milbank campus, who were instrumental in our success. We had over 170 volunteers including over 130 DAE volunteers (alumni, family and friends).  There were also 45 amazing volunteers from our partner organizations, including the Children's Aid Society, SUNY School of Optometry, Columbia School of Dentistry, and Harlem Hospital just to name a few.

We had such a great turn out from the surrounding area and so much to offer. The day was chalk full of activities for the children, including games of basketball, soccer and lacrosse, as well as a chance to learn how to build a healthy snack.  The adults took advantage of things like vision, dental and HIV screenings, as well as an introduction to yoga, healthy diet management tips and more.  This event was such a success, we are already thinking about next year - keep an eye out for details.

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

The day has arrived!  Today is our first annual Duke Alums Engage - NYC Community Health and Fitness Day.   We will be offering basic medical testing, fitness classes, seminars about nutrition, and even healthy cooking classes to the Harlem community.  There's still time to volunteer, so grab a friend and head over to the Dunlevy Milbank Campus, and help us make Spring into Wellness a success!

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

We are 24 hours away from our big event - Duke Alumni Engage (DAE) - Spring into Wellness! And there is still time to volunteer.  We are expecting at least 500 people to attend this event and we need a few more volunteers to direct the crowds, run the booths and generally make every thing go smoothly.  We also need folks for a couple of hours tonight for DAE Eve Pre-Event, at 7pm, when we set-up and prepare for the main event this Saturday.

This is a great opportunity to help your community and a chance to learn something yourself!

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Want to have a great day? Eat your breakfast! After eight hours of sleep your body is dehydrated and in need of fuel. Without breakfast you could wind up tired and cranky by 10am, and find yourself making a beeline for the infamous vending machine. Eat a simple, healthy breakfast and you are charged for the day - and immune to the call of the office doughnut box.

In just three more days (April 30th) we are going to be hosting our big Duke Alums Engage - NYC Community Health and Fitness Day.   This is where we will make available to adults and children in the Harlem community services such as basic medical testing, fitness classes, seminars about nutrition, and even healthy cooking classes to encourage the kinds of lifestyles that help people avoid diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc.  Come and be a part of this great community event and volunteer.  

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell). 

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Here's a tip - if you have trouble falling asleep, try some soothing sounds, like a recording of gentle rain.  Resist the urge to take a nap; napping can make insomnia worse.  If you really feel you have to shut your eyes for a bit, do so in the early afternoon and for no more than 30 minutes, or it could affect your sleep tonight.
We're only FOUR days away (April 30th) from our big Duke Alums Engage - NYC Community Health and Fitness Day.  So grab your friends and join us for this once-a-year way to give back to our community!  We still need:

• At least 25 volunteers to help us serve 500+ people throughout the day in Central harlem
• A photographer/videographer for the day
• Additional volunteers to help with Friday night set-up starting at 7 PM at Dunlevy Milbank

Come down and volunteer.  You won't just share. You'll learn!
For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Here's an interesting tidbit - smaller plate size is a great way to lose weight.  We tend to clean our plates, just like we were taught.  By switching our regular 12" plates for 10" plates at dinner time, we can reduce our intake by over 20%.  That means that the average adult can lose up to 18 pounds in one year, just by choosing to eat on a smaller plate!

Want to learn more?  In just five more days Duke Alumni Engage (DAE)  hosts our most ambitious event. Join us.  And you are always welcome to join us on Friday evening, April 29th at 7 PM to help with set-up.

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

By informing folks about the best choices they can make in order to lead a healthy life, we can make a difference in the lives of everyone in our community.  At our Duke Alumni Engage (DAE) - Spring into Wellness event we're offering basic medical testing, fitness classes, seminars about nutrition, as well as healthy cooking classes, to encourage people to get  healthy and stay healthy.Volunteer for our Community Health and Fitness Day; lead a seminar, oversee a booth, give a cooking class or simply direct traffic.  And if you can, join us at the DAE Eve Pre-Event for set-up, Friday, April 29th at 7 PM.

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Join us for Duke Alumni Engage (DAE) - Spring into Wellness, where we're offering information and education on gaining and maintaining good health. This is a wonderful chance for you to help people in our community help themselves.  Volunteer your time on April 30th. We'll find the spot that's perfect for you, whether it's directing traffic, taking picture or leading a discussion on a health topic in your area of expertise.  Or come and join us at the DAE Eve Pre-Event for set-up, Friday, April 29th at 7 PM.  
For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

We are entering the final week of preparation. We've put up more than 400 posters and distributed more than 2000 post cards in Central Harlem to attract participants. We've also received more than 50 raffle prizes and lots of items for the gift bags. Since this is our first Community Health & Fitness Day, we have no idea how many people will come, but we expect large crowds based on the reaction we've received. We need your help to make this a first-rate experience for the community and for all our volunteers and partners. Not only will you be a part of this terrific event, but you'll also be joining alumni, family and friends in 40 cities who will also be addressing issues their communities as a part of Duke's mission to use knowledge in service to society.

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

In just eight days you will have a  great opportunity to help our community get healthy and stay healthy. And who knows, you just might learn something!
Not a medical expert?  We need enthusiastic folks to join us as "Ask Me, I Can Help" leaders, answering questions and directing attendees to the many booths and seminars we have to offer.   And we can still use people for a couple of hours Friday, April 29th, 7:00 PM, to help with set up. Join us in making "Spring into Wellness" a success!
 
For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

DID YOU KNOW THAT a simple daily walk can help lower "bad" cholesterol while raising your "good" cholesterol, help reduce your risk of or manage type 2 diabetes, and help with weight management? Want to learn more? Do you have expert advice on making life style choices for healthier living?  Come and share and learn - volunteer for our Community Health and Fitness Day, where Duke alumni will provide families in the Harlem community basic medical testing, fitness classes, seminars about nutrition, and healthy cooking classes, to encourage the kinds of lifestyles that help people avoid diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc.

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Do you think you could give Scorsese a run for his money? We are looking for Videographers and/or Photographers for the event.  Are  you a Nutritionist, willing to lead a discussion on healthy food choices, or a Personal Trainer or Fitness Enthusiast ready to answer questions about getting in shape? We also need folks for a couple of hours for DAE Eve Pre-Event, Friday April 29th at 7pm (this is where we will do all those things we don't want to worry about on the morning of the event)

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).

Community Health & Fitness in Harlem on Sat, Apr 30, 2011

****** SIGN UP NOW!******

WHO? Metropolitan New York Duke Alumni

WHAT? Duke Alumni Engage (DAE) - Spring into Wellness!

WHERE? Dunlevy Milbank Campus, 118th & 5th Avenue, Harlem

WHEN? Saturday, April 30th, 2011, 8:30am-4pm EDT

WHY? Community service about education on wellness is meaningful to both Duke alumni and their surrounding communities

HOW? Volunteer for our Community Health and Fitness Day, where Duke alumni will provide families in the Harlem community basic medical testing, fitness classes, seminars about nutrition, and healthy cooking classes, to encourage the kinds of lifestyles that help people avoid diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc.

For more information, to volunteer, or to underwrite some of our costs, please contact Jack Boyd at 212-642-9256 (office) or 917-514-2282 (cell).