Duke Celebrating 40 Years of Women’s Varsity Athletics

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DURHAM -- The Blue Devils are celebrating 40 years of Women’s Varsity Athletics at Duke University this year. The Duke Department of Athletics is paying tribute to the women whose pioneering efforts laid the foundation for athletics to become and integral part of a woman’s experience at Duke.

Duke Athletics is collaborating with the Duke Alumni Association, in conjunction with the “Winning Women: Advocates, Educators, Athletes” weekend to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Duke Women’s Athletics. The weekend will take place on February 23-26, 2012.

If you are a former Duke women’s varsity athlete, you may register for the weekend here. The weekend will be highlighted on Saturday February 25th at 6:30 P.M at the Duke Women’s Gala. The evening begins in the Hall of Honor with a “Walk Through History”, followed by cocktails and dinner in Scharf Hall.

The cost to attend the Gala is $75 per person. You may RSVP by contacting Carey Goodman at cgoodman@duaa.duke.edu by February 15.

Be sure to “Like” the 40th Celebration Facebook page and follow us on Twitter.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carey Goodman at cgoodman@duaa.duke.edu.

Save the Date - Duke Alums Engage NYC - FREE Health and Fitness Day in Central Harlem

Duke Alums Engage NYC
FREE Community Health & Fitness Day in Central Harlem

Date: April 28, 2012

Time: 8:00AM - 4:00PM ET

Location: Dunlevy Milbank Boys & Girls Club
                 14-32 West 118th Street
                  New York, NY

Description:  Duke NY will again partner with The Children’s Aid Society at their Dunlevy Milbank Community Center in Central Harlem to offer medical services, sports activities and wellness workshops as part of Duke Alums Engage. Last year 130 alumni, family and friends volunteered to help more than 300 adults and children in the Harlem community learn more about healthy living and the importance of staying active.

Duke Alums Engage is a Duke Alumni Association initiative that integrates the concepts of service-learning, civic engagement and reflection. Through this signature Duke program, alums are invited to examine and address the societal issues impacting their local communities. Learn more by clicking here.

Duke NY - Duke v. St. John's Hoops Watch (Westchester)

Date: Jan 28, 2012

Time: 12:00PM - 2:30PM ET

Location: Westchester Burger
                  275 South Ridge Street
                  Rye Brook, NY 10573
                 (914) 305-6095

Join fellow Duke alums and families in viewing the Blue Devils’ Men’s Basketball contest in Cameron Indoor Stadium seeking revenge against St. John’s for last year’s upset in Madison Square Garden. Duke NY has reserved a private room at Westchester Burger with dedicated TV/sound system where alums and parents can enjoy the food/beverage menu of this popular regional establishment.

For additional information or to make reservations, please click here.

Duke NY - NYC Hoops Watch - Duke vs Maryland

Join Duke NY and your fellow alums as we watch the Men's Basketball team take on Maryland on Wednesday, January 25!

We will gather at 8:30 pm (tip-off is at 9:00 pm) at the Village Pourhouse downtown (64 Third Avenue at 11th Street) to watch the game and enjoy the following specials:

8:30 - 9:00 pm:
• FREE Bud/Bud Light*

9:00 - 11:00 pm:
• Drafts: $3 Bud Light, $5 Sam Adams
• Pitchers: $10 Bud Light
• Buckets: $25 domestic buckets (6 beers)
• Cocktails: 2-for-1 Vision Vodka cocktails or Pyrat Rum punch
• Shots: 901 Tequila shots (halftime only)

For additional information, please click here.