Thursday, March 8, 2012

Duke NY - DUKE 91 & 92: Back to Back - Private Viewing of Broadcast Premier

Event TitleDUKE 91 & 92: Back to Back - Private Viewing of Broadcast Premier:

Date:  Mar 11, 2012

Time:  7:00PM - 10:00PM ET

Location:  The Hill (Private upstairs room)
                 416 Third Avenue (between 29th & 30th Streets)

Description: Join Duke NY at The Hill on Selection Sunday for a private viewing of the basketball documentary Duke 91 & 92: Back to Back. The documentary follows the personal stories and relationships of members of the Duke Men's Basketball squads that captured back-to-back National Championships in the early 90s, as well as one of college basketball’s most-storied programs. Teammates and coaches reveal never-before-told stories about what drove their success and, simultaneously, drove them apart. Key moments featured in the film include the upset win against undefeated UNLV in the 1991 Final Four, Laettner’s buzzer-beating jump shot against Kentucky in the 1992 East Regional Final, the repeat national title victory against the “Fab Five” of Michigan and the emotional 20-year reunion that took place where it all began — Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Former Duke All-Americans Grant Hill and Christian Laettner are executive producers of DUKE 91 & 92: Back to Back, and the documentary is produced and directed by Duke alumnae Amy Unell '03 and Madeleine Sackler '05. Amy and Madeleine will join Duke alumni to introduce the documentary (~7:45 p.m.) and to answer questions immediately following the 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. broadcast. We may even be joined by a few former Duke basketball players (pending availability)!

Alumni are invited to gather in the private upstairs space starting at 7:00 p.m. (mix with Dukies and listen to the bracketologists break down the NCAA tourney field). Food and drinks will be available for purchase; drink specials will include $4 domestic draft beers, $5 well drinks, $5 champagne, and $5 martinis, and will be available from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The cost for this event is $10 per person and includes two drink tickets** (**valid for one drink per ticket, up to $5 value each, making the event essentially FREE). Advance registration is suggested; walk-ins space permitting.

For additional information and to register, please click here.



Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Duke NY - Gospel and Culture Lecture and Performance

Event Title: Duke NY - Gospel and Culture Lecture and Performance
Featuring Jeremie Begbie, Theology Professor, Duke Divinity School

Date: Mar 10, 2012

Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM ET

Location: W83 Ministry Center (between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues)

Description: World Made New: The Art of Resurrection and the Resurrection of Art
What difference can the announcement that Jesus is raised from the dead make to the arts and artists today? Begbie will show how the arts have unique powers to unlock the revolutionary nature of this event, and in turn, how the resurrection revolutionizes the arts. The presentation will include extensive performance.

Jeremy Begbie is the inaugural holder of the Thomas A. Langford Research Professorship in Theology at Duke Divinity School, North Carolina, and founding Director of Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts. He teaches systematic theology, and he specializes in the interface between theology and the arts. His particular research interest is the interplay between music and theology.

There is no charge for this event, but registration required.  For additional information, please click here.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Duke NY - Get in Shape While Giving Back

Event Title: Duke NY - Get in Shape While Giving Back
                     Help Support Duke Alums Engage NYC's Community Health & Fitness Day

Date: Mar 8, 2012

Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM ET

Location: Equinox              
                 521 Fifth Avenue at 43rd Street

Description: Join Duke alumni, family and friends on Thursday, March 8, 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Equinox for either a SPINNING CLASS or their boot-camp style class METCON3 ("...this high-intensity metabolic conditioning workout taxes all 3 energy systems and acts like a fat-incinerator to ensure results that leave you fit and motivated for the demands of your life."). The event is only $20 per person and advance registration is required.

ALL proceeds will be donated to support Duke Alums Engage NYC's FREE Community Health & Fitness Day in Central Harlem on Saturday, April 28th. Even if you can't join us, you can make a donation to support this great event. All donors/participants will receive a 3-Day Pass to Equinox and attendees will be eligible to win a One-Month Pass; this is a great bargain in every respect.

For additional information and to register, please click here.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Duke NY: 9th Multi-City DukeGEN Networking Night

Date: Mar 6, 2012

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM ET

Location: Dewey's Flatiron
                 210 Fifth Avenue (between 25th & 26th Streets)
                 New York, NY
                 (212) 696-2337

Description: Note: This event is Tuesday, March 6th, not March 7th like the other DukeGEN events.

Get out your business cards! Join us for the 9th Multi-city DukeGEN Networking Event! The goal of this group is to be a sophisticated and active network that helps create debate, dialogue, and productive connections between Duke entrepreneurs. We are providing the energy and coordination to encourage Duke entrepreneurs, around the globe, to connect and increase their chances of success.

For additional information and to RSVP, click here.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

NYC Hoops Watch - vs UNC

Date: Mar 3, 2012

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

Location: Brother Jimmy's Murray Hill
                 181 Lexington Avenue at 31st Street
                 New York City
                (212) 777-RIBS (7427)

Description: Here we go again! Join Duke NY and your fellow alums as we gather to watch the Men's Basketball team take on UNC in Cameron on Saturday, March 3!

We will gather at 6:30 pm (tip-off is at 7:00 pm) at Brother Jimmy's Murray Hill for a half-hour of free well drinks and beer*, followed by drink and food specials throughout the game.

*In order to enjoy the half-hour of free well drinks and beer, you must get a wristband from the Duke NY check-in table downstairs, where we will hang out to watch the game (with sound).

No reservations necessary; however, if you would like to book a table to ensure you have a seat, please email duke@brotherjimmys.com with your name and the number in your party.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Duke NY - Connecticut Hoops Watch vs UNC

Date: Mar 3, 2012

Time: 6:00PM - 9:30PM ET

Location: Southport Brewing Company (Stamford location)
                131 Summer Street
                (203) 327-2337

Description: Duke NY joins the UNC – Connecticut Chapter to watch one of the best rivalries in college basketball. Arrive at 6:00 pm to enjoy beer/food specials and mix with our Duke and UNC alums. Food and drink specials will continue through the game. Look out for a Duke sign at the restaurant to claim your seat with our group near the big-screen TV!

For additional information, please click here.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Duke NY - Study Now-Play Later with Dunlevy Milbank

Date: Mar 3, 2012

Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM ET

Location: Dunlevy Milbank Center, 118th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues

Description: Help keep kids off the street with this academic and athletic Saturday program in Harlem! Join Duke NY on Saturday, March 3, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (and the first Saturday of every month) at Dunlevy Milbank Center, located at 118th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues, as we volunteer with the 7-11 year olds of Study Now-Play Later, a program designed to make learning and activities fun and motivating. After the morning session, volunteers are invited to join Duke NY for a local lunch in the neighborhood. We usually have at least 10 alumni volunteering at each session. Some of them are one-timers, but many are monthly attendees. Duke NY will continue to volunteer with Study Now-Play Later throughout the school year, therefore, if you would like to join us on one or more mornings, please save the following Saturday dates: April 7 and May 5. Note that these dates will be confirmed on a monthly basis.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Duke NY - A Taste of The Cornell Club-New York

Event Title: Duke NY - A Taste of The Cornell Club-New York - Learn About Cornell Club Membership for Duke Alumni at This Free Cocktail Reception

Date: Mar 2, 2012

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

Location: The Cornell Club - New York
                6 East 44th Street (between Madison and Fifth Avenue

Description: Join other Duke alumni and alumni from Brown, Cornell, Colgate, Georgetown, Notre Dame, RPI, Stanford, Tulane, and Wake Forest at The Club’s, “Taste of The Cornell Club-New York” reception!

The event will feature signature cocktails of your alma mater and those of The Club’s other affiliate schools!

If you missed the October event, this would be a great chance to come and learn more about membership in The Cornell Club!

RSVP by March 1st.  Walk-Ins will not be permitted.

To register or to get addtional information, please click here.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

K4 and the New Duke House System

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.

Friday, February 24, 2012

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.

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
Help us provide services

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

 Contact us to discuss other ways that you can be engaged