Saturday, March 17, 2012

9/11 Memorial Tree Replanted Outside Keohane Quad

Duke TODAY article:

Durham, NC - A grove of trees commemorating the six Duke alumni who died during the 9/11 attacks in 2001 are back in place outside of Keohane Quad.

During construction of the K4 residence hall, the trees were removed and stored in a greenhouse to protect them. They were returned to the space on Thursday, along with a memorial plaque. 

The trees were planted in honor of: Michael Morgan Taylor '81, Frederick C. Rimmele III, M.D. '94, A. Todd Rancke '81, Christopher Todd Pitman '93, Peter Ortale '87, and J. Robinson "Rob" Lenoir '84.
Duke Alumni officials place a wreath at the site of every 9/11 anniversary.
For more information about the six alumni, click here.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Duke NY - Fuqua/Law NCAA Tournament Hoops Watch (3rd Round)

Event Title: Fuqua/Law NCAA Tournament Hoops Watch (3rd Round) Basketball Watch and   Networking Mixer

Date: Mar 18, 2012

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

Location: Southern Hospitality
                1460 Second Avenue
                (between 76th & 77th Streets)
                New York, New York 10075

Description: With cautious optimism, we invite you to join us for a Duke Basketball Watch and Networking Mixer with a free 30-minute open bar before tip off, courtesy of Southern Hospitality

RSVP here.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Duke NY - NCAA Tournament Hoops Watch

Event Title: Duke NY - NCAA Tournament Hoops Watch
                    Round 2 Game: Duke vs. Lehigh

Date: Mar 16, 2012

Time: 6:30PM - 9:30PM ET

Location: Village Pourhouse Downtown
                 64 Third Avenue at 11th Street

Description: Join Duke NY and your fellow alums as we watch the Men's Basketball team take on Lehigh in their first game of the NCAA tournament this Friday, March 16!

We will gather at 6:45pm (tip-off is at 7:15pm) at the Village Pourhouse downtown (11th Street & 3rd Avenue) for the following specials*:

6:45-7:15pm:
 • FREE Bud/Bud Light

7:15-9:15pm:
 • 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)

*In order to enjoy the drink specials, you must get a wristband from the Duke NY check-in table in the back area of the restaurant, where we will hang out to watch the game (with sound).

For additional information, please click here.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Laettner, Hill reflect on '91 and '92

Duke alumni Grant Hill and Christian Laettner talk about their consecutive National Championships on SI.com. You can check it out here.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Estate Planning for Your Family's Future No Matter What Your Stage in Life

Event Title: Estate Planning for Your Family's Future No Matter What Your Stage in Life
                    A Panel Discussion and Reception for Fuqua and Law Alumni

Date: Mar 13, 2012

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM ET

Location: McDermott Will & Emery
                 340 Madison Avenue
                 New York, NY 10173

Description: ***This event is currently limited to Duke Law and Fuqua alumni.***
Duke Law and Fuqua alumni in NYC are invited to join us for this reception and discussion featuring estate planning experts Lynn Halpern Lederman L’93 and Jay Rivlin, and moderated and hosted by Tom Giegerich L’80. You’ll learn valuable tips for benchmarking your personal estate planning-- from life insurance to wills to estate taxes-- and hear about the types of estate planning techniques and options that legal experts in the field recommend to their clients at various stages in life. (Discussion begins at 6:30 pm.)

For additional information, please click, here.