The Duke Idea Interview: Former President Jimmy Carter on Crises and Contemporary Politics

Durham, NC - Contemporary political leaders often bemoan the complicated challenges they face, such as persistent high unemployment, uncertainty in the Middle East, China's increasing power and volatile oil prices. But former President Jimmy Carter offered some historic perspective Wednesday night in a talk for about 450 Duke Alumni and friends at Atlanta's Carter Center.

Carter took office in 1977 when the country still was reeling from a deep mistrust of public institutions following the Watergate scandal, ongoing fallout from the conflict in Vietnam, the threat of oil boycotts by Middle Eastern states, and, most daunting, the ceaseless threat of nuclear war.

The event was part of The Duke Idea, a series of conversations Brodhead moderates in cities around the world. Topics often focus on the public good, and guest speakers joining Brodhead have ranged from politicians and professors to physicians, athletes and business leaders.

You can read the entire article, which is in Duke Today, here.

Celebrate Duke Women's Athletics

Durham, NC - Over the course of its 40-year history, Duke women's athletics has had many memorable highlights, including 12 Olympians, six team national championships and 52 team ACC championships.

Next week, Duke will recognize these accomplishments and more as part of this year's Duke Women's Weekend conference. "Winning Women: Advocates, Educators, Athletes" will gather alumnae, faculty, students and staff to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Duke Women's Athletics, the merging of the Woman's College with Trinity College and key milestones marking transitions for women in the life of the university.

The event runs Feb. 23 to 26, and Duke faculty and staff receive a discounted price of $25 to join the conference's speeches, networking sessions, tours and more. An optional add-on of $75 is available to join a gala celebration Feb. 25. Duke Athletics and the Duke Alumni Association are organizing the event.

You can read the entire Duke Today article here.

Duke Alumns Engage - April 28, 2012

What Is Duke Alums Engage?

Duke Alums Engage is a Duke Alumni Association initiative that integrates service-learning, civic engagement, and reflection while addressing societal needs in our communities.

What Is The Community Health And Fitness Day In Harlem?

The Community Health and Fitness Day in Harlem is a free event designed to encourage healthy lifestyles by providing medical screenings, wellness workshops, sports activities, and much more. In 2011, 131 Duke volunteers and 45 partners provided services to 370 children and adults; this year, we’d like to encourage even more people to join us.

What Can You Do To Help?

1. Volunteer on the day of the event or at a pre-event planning activity

• engage with kids as they participate in sports activities
• lead a wellness workshop, cooking demonstration, or nutrition class
• help with logistics (check-in, food, water, raffles, etc.)

Heroes and Villains Party - Perkins Library

If you're planning on being in Durham on February 24th, make sure you add the Heroes and Villains Party in your schedule.

As we count down to the Heroes and Villains Library Party on Feb. 24, bone up on your comic book history and superhero savvy by attending one of our comics-themed talks, presented by the Duke Marketing Club and Duke University Libraries. The Heroes & Villains Library Party takes place Friday, Feb. 24, from 9pm to midnight in Perkins Library. All Duke students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other members of the Duke community are invited. Admission is free.

Duke NY - NYC Hoops Watch vs. NC State

Description: Duke vs. N.C. State at Village Pourhouse Downtown

Date: Feb 16, 2012

Time: 8:30PM - 11:30PM ET

Location: Village Pourhouse (64 Third Avenue at 11th Street)
                  New York, NY
                 (212) 979-2337

Join Duke NY and your fellow alums as we watch the Men's Basketball team take on N.C. State on Thursday, February 16!

We will gather at 8:30 pm (tip-off is at 9:00 pm) at the Village Pourhouse downtown (11th Street & 3rd Avenue) 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.