Take a tour of Duke's newest dorm!
Join Steve Nowicki , dean and vice provost for undergraduate education, as he takes us on a tour of K4 and shares how the dorm was designed with Duke's new residential house system in mind. You'll also see students—and a special guest!—making the most of the new space.
To take the tour, click here.
The official blog of Duke NY, the local alumni chapter of Duke University for New York City and the surrounding areas.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Duke Alumns Engage - April 28, 2012
What Is Duke Alums Engage?
Sponsor the event
healthcare products such as first aid kits, smoking cessation supplies
counsel participants on specific health and wellness topics
Contact us to discuss other ways that you can be engaged
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.
Another Way That You Can Help:Can You Do To Help?
Sponsor the event
Donate goods for the gift bags and/or raffle
healthcare products such as first aid kits, smoking cessation supplies
- hygiene products such as
shampoo, toothbrushes, lotion, hand sanitizer
- collect toiletries and soap when
you travel and bring them to Duke NY events
- informational products such as
pamphlets on dental care, asthma, diabetes
- event supplies such as healthy
snacks, lunch, water, plates, cups, napkins
- raffle items to encourage people
to participate in screenings and workshops
counsel participants on specific health and wellness topics
- set up a booth to promote a
health-related company or concept
- offer advice to those seeking specific medical information
- e-mail nycdae@gmail.com
- call Jack Boyd at 917-514-2282
- visit www.dukealumsengage.com
for general information
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Duke NY - Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen
Come help feed the hungry!!
Date: Feb 26, 2012
Time: 11:30AM - 2:30PM ET
Location: St. John the Divine, Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street
Description: 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.
For additional information, please click here.
Date: Feb 26, 2012
Time: 11:30AM - 2:30PM ET
Location: St. John the Divine, Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street
Description: 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.
For additional information, please click here.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Charles A. Dukes Award
Recognizing extraordinary long-term volunteer leaders
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, we’ve 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.
If you know of someone you would like to nominate for this award, please click here. All nominations must be entered by March 1st.
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, we’ve 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.
If you know of someone you would like to nominate for this award, please click here. All nominations must be entered by March 1st.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Distinguished Alumni Award
Duke Alumni Association's highest honor
The Duke Alumni Association Board of Directors established this, our highest honor, in 1983, determined to award it with great care to alumni who have distinguished themselves in service to their fields of endeavor, to Duke, or to humanity. To date, every recipient has committed him or herself to all three. All living graduates not employed by the university are eligible to be considered.
If you know of someone you would like to nominate for this honor, you must do so by March 1st.
Additional information, as well as, a nomination form, can be found here.
The Duke Alumni Association Board of Directors established this, our highest honor, in 1983, determined to award it with great care to alumni who have distinguished themselves in service to their fields of endeavor, to Duke, or to humanity. To date, every recipient has committed him or herself to all three. All living graduates not employed by the university are eligible to be considered.
If you know of someone you would like to nominate for this honor, you must do so by March 1st.
Additional information, as well as, a nomination form, can be found here.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Duke NY - Duke Law Admitted Student Reception
Are you a Duke Law graduate or a Duke Law accepted student? If so, join us for a Duke Law admitted student reception.
Date: Feb 22, 2012
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM ET
Location: Hosted by:
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
425 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
For additional information, please click here.
Date: Feb 22, 2012
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM ET
Location: Hosted by:
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
425 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
For additional information, please click here.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
College Baseball: Duke Opens 2012 Season at Texas this Weekend
Duke Opens 2012 Season at Texas this Weekend
Duke at Texas
Feb. 17-19, 2012
Austin, Texas (UFCU Disch-Falk Field)
* Duke opens the 2012 season on Friday, Feb. 17, with a three-game series at Texas at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
* Head coach and Duke alumnus Sean McNally is in his seventh year as Duke's head coach and boasts a 171-164-1 record. The Blue Devils finished 26-30 in 2011.
* The only meeting between Duke and Texas was in the 1953 College World Series. Texas won that game 2-1 on June 11, 1953.
* The Blue Devils were 19-7 against non-conference teams in 2011. The Blue Devils outscored non-ACC teams 163-103 last season.
* Texas will be one of three teams Duke will play in 2012 that advanced to the 2011 College World Series. Texas went 49-19 last season.
* The Duke-Texas series will be broadcast on the Longhorn Network. Kevin Dunn and Greg Swindell will have the call for LHN.
Go Duke!!
Duke at Texas
Feb. 17-19, 2012
Austin, Texas (UFCU Disch-Falk Field)
* Duke opens the 2012 season on Friday, Feb. 17, with a three-game series at Texas at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
* Head coach and Duke alumnus Sean McNally is in his seventh year as Duke's head coach and boasts a 171-164-1 record. The Blue Devils finished 26-30 in 2011.
* The only meeting between Duke and Texas was in the 1953 College World Series. Texas won that game 2-1 on June 11, 1953.
* The Blue Devils were 19-7 against non-conference teams in 2011. The Blue Devils outscored non-ACC teams 163-103 last season.
* Texas will be one of three teams Duke will play in 2012 that advanced to the 2011 College World Series. Texas went 49-19 last season.
* The Duke-Texas series will be broadcast on the Longhorn Network. Kevin Dunn and Greg Swindell will have the call for LHN.
Go Duke!!
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