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.

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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
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